So is there anyone here who likes this saddle? I’m new to all of this and ordered one because I couldn’t find a commercially made one anywhere else and should receive it tomorrow. Seems like everything I’ve happened to read has been, at best, neutral.
I like mine. Saddles are an individual thing, but here's how I hang mine.
Basically, if you're coming from an aerohunter, the saddle is tall. I wear a size 2 kite with the bottom strap right at the crease at the bottom of my butt cheek, and the top strap right at or slightly below the top of my crack. I tether around chin high, and sit with my legs at a 45° angle. This is very comfortable to me.
With the l/xl trophyline, I tweak it slightly. The bottom strap comes down so that the top of the 2" webbing is maybe half an inch below my butt cheeks. The top of the top strap comes up my back about level with my belly button. I tether slightly higher, maybe forehead? And I sit slightly lower than my normal 45.
This is pretty comfy for me. My back stays aligned properly, nothing digs in or pinches, and the webbing takes most of my weight so far, not the straps.
My m/l just shipped today. I should have it by this weekend to do a comparision video. I will say that I agree with the crowd who dislike the waist belt. I cut it off. I historically don't wear leg straps, but so far I've left them attached. They don't bother me walking in or climbing.