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TX Custom

Chickenking

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Anyone having issues with their Lonestar 2.0 from TX Customs. I like the saddle, however, hate the material the belt is made from. It's so limp that it get twisted up and makes it uncomfortable if you don't catch it prior to climbing the tree. Another thing I don't like is having to step into the bridge strap. I didn't initially didn't think it would be an issue but it gets old quickly. After about 6-8 sets I finally hug it back up in my man cave and pulled my old Aero Hunter Merlin to finish the season. I have two of the Aero Hunter saddles, the Kestrel Flex and the Merlin. Wish they were still in business.
 
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Did you buy it second hand or modify it? They on offer cobra buckles or g hooks; solid leg loops were not even an option.
No, I purchased it straight from the mothership. I probably mis-spoke. My BRIDGE is not removable. Leg straps have the cobra buckles.
 
No, I purchased it straight from the mothership. I probably mis-spoke. My BRIDGE is not removable. Leg straps have the cobra buckles.
That makes a lot more sense. I put a short removable rope bridge on mine. I traded adjustably for a bridge I like better
 
That makes a lot more sense. I put a short removable rope bridge on mine. I traded adjustably for a bridge I like better
After going back to my Aero Hunter "Merlin" saddle for a couple weeks I began to remember why I purchased the TX Custom LoneStar 2.0. Hip pinch can be bad with the mesh material. It tends to ride up on your hips. I've already hung it back up and trying the Kestrel Flex again. Nice to have some choices. By the end of the season I'll be back in the LoneStar 2.0. The TX Custom would be close to a perfect saddle with a stiffer belt, similar to what they are using around the base of the saddle.
 
After going back to my Aero Hunter "Merlin" saddle for a couple weeks I began to remember why I purchased the TX Custom LoneStar 2.0. Hip pinch can be bad with the mesh material. It tends to ride up on your hips. I've already hung it back up and trying the Kestrel Flex again. Nice to have some choices. By the end of the season I'll be back in the LoneStar 2.0. The TX Custom would be close to a perfect saddle with a stiffer belt, similar to what they are using around the base of the saddle.
The loops are generous if you wanted to replace the belt. I actually like the belt. I cannot decide if I like the high belt position
 
I tried switching to the lower belt loops. Didn't like it at all. I changed it back after one hunt. I'm being very knit picky. The TX Custom is an awesome saddle, just my idea to make it better for my preference.
 
I run suspenders on my Tx5 Lonestar, I think that helped with the belt, and my saddle from sliding down my old man flat ass
 
I have a pair I purchased from One of the saddle hunting web sites a couple years ago for my older Kestrel because it was heavier and wanted to fall down as I walked. It worked, however, I wasn’t a big fan, especially when you use a binoculars pouch on your chest. On the Kestrel saddle it was aggravating to get the plastic pieces through the tight molly webbing.
I’ve had someone suggest a rope belt but I’m still looking a stiffer webbing belt that will work on the “cobra” style buckles.
 
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