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Honest question, not being a smart a$$. Why would I buy a JX3 instead of a hang on? The JX3 is 11.5 lbs, JX3 sticks are over 9.5 lbs for the set. That puts me at 21lbs+. If I buy lighter sticks I may get it to 19. I can do a Hawk Helium setup for way less $ and be more comfortable.
I won’t hunt longer than 4 hrs at a time. I’m just not sure the JX3 is conducive to my style of run and gun hunting. I do like the heck out of the concept, and I may try it out. But, 20lbs on my back is not why I started using a saddle. If that were the case I’d still be using a summit sentry.
A new JX3 is not 11.5 lbs. It's actually heavier than that. But it's going to be more comfortable than your Hawk Helium setup for both carrying and hunting, especially if paired with decent sticks or another lightweight climbing method.
Though, if you're only hunting 4hrs at a time, it's probably superfluous unless you have a bad back or knees.