Wow!! Thanks a lot plethora of information right here. Aero kestrel is what I had my eyes on. I like the trophy line you have for sale now. Decisions! Does the trophy line have a buckle waist?It completely depends on you.
I think the trophyline is the most comfortable. Comfortable comes with weight cost.
Mantis is the most minimalist and weighs nothing
The aero ? Evolution , Kestrel or Kite. 3 different animals if you ask me. Imho the Evo is most comfortable not minimalist and heaviest of the 3. The kestrel is middle ground of weight and comfort. I haven’t had the kite but I hear it’s fits a lot like the kestrel but most from what I read don’t like the buckles.
It may depend on where you hunt also. Down south a Mantis may be right up your alley where if you hunt in extreme cold you might want a trophyline.
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I live in Ga and may ride down there to avoid this superbowl traffic lol.Try before you buy . Can you make it to one of the "saddlepalooza " events?
Wow!! Thanks a lot plethora of information right here. Aero kestrel is what I had my eyes on. I like the trophy line you have for sale now. Decisions! Does the trophy line have a buckle waist?
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I love my Kestrel and as it turns out we are about the same size. I`m mostly a leaner and find the Kestrel and the modified sit drag were best for me. If you are going to be a sitter you may find out otherwise. The forum is a great place for those interested in buying and selling gear they tried and didn't like or maybe they don't need anymore. The stuff goes pretty quick but there's lots of good info,great deals, and friendly helpful folks to guide you through the process. Check often and get paypal if you don't have it already . Good luck.Will be getting a saddle before deer season next year should I get a used trophy line, mantis, or aero? Waist is a 38/40 have sticks, platform, and linemen belt. Will need tree tether and saddle.
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Agreed, then there’s saddle heavy & treestand heavy..... super light (sit drag, mantis, diy fleece) mid weight ( kestrel, kite, TL) heavyweights (guidos & jx3) just depends on what you’re looking for. I don’t really notice a lot of the weight (wear mine in). All that said I’d still lean towards something newer & still available, you can rabbit hole beyond that....I ended up going with a TrophyLine and love it. I use the leather version. It’s very comfy but as others have said, it’s heavier than the other saddles. I haven’t had to sit all day in it but I’ve done 4-5 hour hunts and it’s been great. I had a Mantis and sold it too quick, now I wish I would’ve gotten a backband for it and tried it some more before selling it but oh well live and learn.
The main question are you trying to go minimalist or willing to carry something a little heavier?
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Thanks!Agreed, then there’s saddle heavy & treestand heavy..... super light (sit drag, mantis, diy fleece) mid weight ( kestrel, kite, TL) heavyweights (guidos & jx3) just depends on what you’re looking for. I don’t really notice a lot of the weight (wear mine in). All that said I’d still lean towards something newer & still available, you can rabbit hole beyond that....
I ended up going with a TrophyLine and love it. I use the leather version. It’s very comfy but as others have said, it’s heavier than the other saddles. I haven’t had to sit all day in it but I’ve done 4-5 hour hunts and it’s been great. I had a Mantis and sold it too quick, now I wish I would’ve gotten a backband for it and tried it some more before selling it but oh well live and learn.
The main question are you trying to go minimalist or willing to carry something a little heavier?
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I love my Kestrel and as it turns out we are about the same size. I`m mostly a leaner and find the Kestrel and the modified sit drag were best for me. If you are going to be a sitter you may find out otherwise. The forum is a great place for those interested in buying and selling gear they tried and didn't like or maybe they don't need anymore. The stuff goes pretty quick but there's lots of good info,great deals, and friendly helpful folks to guide you through the process. Check often and get paypal if you don't have it already . Good luck.