Drslyr
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Now that a few XL's are out in customers hands and hopefully some L's as well looking for info on sizing.
I am 5'7" and avg between 170-180#, waist from 33-34, hunt early to late season and layering and adding clothing could be an issue. I am more of a leaner but sit to rest often. Ordered a medium with the adjusters but wondering if a L would not be a better fit especially with the micro adjusters. @g2outdoors
Im about the same specs as you, just 3" shorter. I ordered a large. I was on the fence so I decided to go up.Now that a few XL's are out in customers hands and hopefully some L's as well looking for info on sizing.
I am 5'7" and avg between 170-180#, waist from 33-34, hunt early to late season and layering and adding clothing could be an issue. I am more of a leaner but sit to rest often. Ordered a medium with the adjusters but wondering if a L would not be a better fit especially with the micro adjusters. @g2outdoors
A medium or large will fit you fine. Large will give you more room for layers. Medium will result in a smaller perceived bridge and result in a but more available tether length.
The microadjusters dont adjust the waist. They just provide a little lift in the butt area which changes the distribution of pressure.
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Got mine couple days ago, but it's been nothing but work and rain since. Hung for 15 minutes, the other day. Looks to be made solid. I'm shortening the bridge, just too long, gets in the road of my draw. It pinches a bit more than my Kestrel, but pretty sure that's because of the bridge. It is lite... Don't think anyone has mentioned that
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Yeah, should say the pinch/clearance is not so much the length of the bridge, but the position. Between the two, mantis and Kestrel, the loops the bridge connect to have a different angle. I shortened the bridge and the tether is still a bit closer to my draw on the mantis. Loops seem to angle higher up across my stomach with the same tether height . I was able to mess around a bit yesterday, sliding the saddle up and down on my butt. It's nothing huge, just noticeable. catching the tether with my arm is my biggest concern. Shooting a compound would be fine I believe , but I shoot traditional, and cant a bit, putting me closer anyways . Also, it's only an issue shooting at a narrow window, around 9o clock. Anything less or more, and I'm rotated enough That things clear. Definitely not a show stopper, but I'd like to work it out
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Spent about 3.5 hours in the mantis yesterday. It is well made, and I can’t say enough about how light it is. The linesmans loops are in the right place for climbing. I like the amsteel bridge. It rides higher than my kestrel. I used the kestrel backrest with it and have the mantis recliner on order but may not even use it with exception to all day sits. It wasn’t all positive though. I think I need the adjusters to come in before I can say how comfortable it is. I was comfortable leaning without them. When sitting I found if I fiddled with the bridge and forced them down on the loops about an inch it was really comfortable. It just didn’t stay there. I’m pretty sure the adjusters will accomplish the same feel and stay comfortable. That said it was a nasty leaning tree that probably wasn’t optimum for comfort no matter what. My tether was also in a fork and that didn’t allow me to play with tether height either. Overall I think it’s a solid saddle. I think the adjusters will make it a win for me.
Thanks for the report! I think I’m missing something. What is the “adjusters”?
The MicroFit Adjusters attach to the bridge attachment loops and allow an adjustment to "cup" more under your thighs to find the most comfortable weight distribution while sitting. They will be shipping soon, when the other sewn goods arrive from the sewing contractor.
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Oh shoot! So does that have to ordered separately?
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Welcome to the forum! Where are you located?First time poster, but long time saddle user. I didn’t even know this site existed until recently. I am glad I found it! So, here is my review.
I recieved my Mantis and Predator on Friday...Which was a total surprise because I didn’t receive a shipping notification. Anyway, the first thing that caught my eye was how well the Mantis was made. The stitching was perfect. I can’t find a flaw in it. This thing is super light! I can’t wait to walk past all the guys lugging climbers on my local WMA. Lol!
The Predator was great as well. I did have the same noise problem that has been reported, but I hit it with Graphite and that issue has disappeared. I also had fraying on my strap after the first use, but I have an extra XOP strap that I plan on using instead. Aside from that, this platform is awesome!
Overall, I am really happy with my purchase. I feel as though I have an unfair advantage with this system. I can not wait until my beast sticks to arrive and I will have the ultimate mobile setup!