Saddle comparisons

[Bowhunter41002]

Last couple of weeks I’ve hunted out of a tethrd mantis. I had back recliner,adjustable straps and 2 pouches on the back of it. That thing beat me up!!! I was miserable in it. I just couldn’t get comfortable. This week I am hunting out of a kestrel (not flex) no back rest and no adjustable straps. Man what a Duffy. This thing is comfortable!!!!

 

[Mengle]

Last couple of weeks I’ve hunted out of a tethrd mantis. I had back recliner,adjustable straps and 2 pouches on the back of it. That thing beat me up!!! I was miserable in it. I just couldn’t get comfortable. This week I am hunting out of a kestrel (not flex) no back rest and no adjustable straps. Man what a Duffy. This thing is comfortable!!!!

I was much more comfortable in the kestrel as well

 

[Murph4028]

Mantis was a no go for me as well. Just didn't fit right. The flex and yarak are awesome. The kite is pretty comfortable as well.

 

[Chrighton]

How comfortable were you walking in with the Kestrel? or did you put it on at the tree? My flex is the most comfortable.

 

[Mengle]

How comfortable were you walking in with the Kestrel? or did you put it on at the tree? My flex is the most comfortable.

I had no problem. I liked it more than the mantis walking in because of the weight / pressure distribution on the 2 inch webbing vs the 1 inch.

 

[Murph4028]

I know people also say they have issues walking with a saddle on and I never have with any of them. I always wear mine to the tree

 

[huntin_addict]

I knew within 5 minutes of hanging in a Kite that my Mantis had to go.

 

[Nutterbuster]

I knew within 5 minutes of hanging in a Kite that my Mantis had to go.

Sitting in a kite is like getting a tender, loving hug from your grandmama, who is covered in flour after making a fresh batch of warm biscuits.

 

[Chrighton]

I know people also say they have issues walking with a saddle on and I never have with any of them. I always wear mine to the tree

x2 though my experiences are with G-web, mantis & kestrel-flex... had heard people required suspenders with the kestrel and that's why I asked.

 

[Chrighton]

I'd like to try a Yarak for sure once they become available.

 

[elk yinzer]

@DaveT1963 will be around, here he is demonstrating the proper Mantis fitment:



Haha in good fun. My experience was the Mantis and Kite were really dang close but the Kite was just a little more comfortable. Flex seems better than both but I need longer hunts to make the final determination. Would love to try a mesh flex which as I understand is a yarak. I like a saddle with a good deep seat. It's great to have options; when I first seriously looked into saddle hunting it was Evo, Evo, or Evo.

 

[rutjr]

I have both I like the Mantis but my Kestrel is more comfy.


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[DaveT1963]

@DaveT1963 will be around, here he is demonstrating the proper Mantis fitment:

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Haha in good fun. My experience was the Mantis and Kite were really dang close but the Kite was just a little more comfortable. Flex seems better than both but I need longer hunts to make the final determination. Would love to try a mesh flex which as I understand is a yarak. I like a saddle with a good deep seat. It's great to have options; when I first seriously looked into saddle hunting it was Evo, Evo, or Evo.

I dont know how you stalkers are getting pics of me w/o my consent or knowledge, sneaky bast***s.

 

[huntin_addict]

Sitting in a kite is like getting a tender, loving hug from your grandmama, who is covered in flour after making a fresh batch of warm biscuits.

You got that right. Wish my Grandma was still around to do that...

 

[huntin_addict]

I dont know how you stalkers are getting pics of me w/o my consent or knowledge, sneaky bast***s.

Spies everywhere

 

[redsquirrel]

x2 though my experiences are with G-web, mantis & kestrel-flex... had heard people required suspenders with the kestrel and that's why I asked.

I wear my saddle in on almost every hunt. I find it to be perfect. On a preset tree I can literally walk right up to it and start climbing!

 

[Tom Karrow]

You got that right. Wish my Grandma was still around to do that...

ABSOLUTELY, ME TOO!

 

[Allegheny Tom]

@DaveT1963 will be around, here he is demonstrating the proper Mantis fitment:

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Haha in good fun. My experience was the Mantis and Kite were really dang close but the Kite was just a little more comfortable. Flex seems better than both but I need longer hunts to make the final determination. Would love to try a mesh flex which as I understand is a yarak. I like a saddle with a good deep seat. It's great to have options; when I first seriously looked into saddle hunting it was Evo, Evo, or Evo.

He HAD a "secret"...not anymore, though.

 

[Smokingbarrel270]

I've only used the kestrel so I don't really have anything to compare to but I've been happy with it. I'd like to try the Jx3 but I know it's not really a saddle as much as a thing-a-ma-jig, but would like to still try it.

 

[ImThere]

17 post and not one person likes the Mantis?
The Kestrel size 1 had me begging for death after the 2nd hour in the tree. I’m 2 years in to the kestrel size 2 and my sitdrag gets the nod most of the time. I forced myself to use it exclusively for 1 year and still ended up in the sitdrag! Lol. The second year it grew on me a little bit but only after I put like a 30” bridge on it (thanks @swampsnyper !)
I sat in the Mantis XL and knew right away it was too big. I would like to try an large or Med.

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