JX3 Hybrid Saddle - Tethrd Mantis Saddle - COMPARISON AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Today we compare the new JX3 Hybrid Saddle to the Tethrd Mantis Saddle. We have our buddy Zach with us who has never sat in a saddle and he gives us his first impressions for both systems, and we try to answer questions like: How heavy is the JX3 Hybrid? Can you shoot a bow from the JX3 hybrid saddle? Is the Tethrd Mantis comfortable? Is the JX3 Hybrid comfortable? How do you maneuver around a tree in a saddle? Is a saddle good for gun hunting?
And much more! Keep in mind this is a first impression video! We will be using the JX3 hybrid over the next few weeks to get more familiar with it, and once we feel like we fully understand how to use the system we will do a COMPLETE REVIEW OF THE JX3! In the meantime, if any of our viewers or listeners have questions they want answered about the JX3 or Mantis saddles, send them our way and we will try to answer them in a future video!
Apple's and oranges if you ask me. I have both saddles, hand down best one is jx3. All day comfort and for older backs, no other choice. I move and walk often. With the integrated steps, it carriers nicely. Public land no issues to use jx3 exclusively.
That JX3 Hybrid is legit. I sat in it at SaddlePalooza and was really impressed with the comfort and attention to detail. Great review here.
G2 Outdoors grace filled comment Greg
I’m about to purchase this saddle, I only hunt on private and am not walking in miles and miles at a time. I’m mainly doing this to stay mobile and be able to hunt many different places without having to purchase a ton of tree stands. I like with this it seems lighter and easier than packing in a stand every hunt
melvin sacromentoe if you have tree pre set with sticks or steps this would be an awesome setup for that style of hunting.
And like last guy mentioned, steps. The jx3 steps are worth the money. The top step/platform has reverse handle bar setup that lets you rest feet on sides of tree
I’d like to see some traditional bow shooting from that JX3, looks to be a dandy of a rifle stand!!
I hope you are going to do another update video. I am loving mine.
The update video is coming! Still testing it before we please the update. Thanks for watching!
I cant believe how comfortable my Jx3 is.
Great video thanks for sharing I have been looking at this I even put my self on the list. Looks extremely comfortable
The jx3 would be the ultimate gun saddle
Great comparison guyz. That thing looks so comfortable .
SloMo thanks! It’s crazy how comfortable it really is. We are going to do demos for some guys in a few weeks.
I’m a public land gun hunter and just ordered the jx3 for the last week of hunting... I couldn’t wait til next year. I bought the therd phantom back in bow season but wasn’t real accurate shooting far from it
I’m definitely going to try to get a jx3. It makes way more since for me. I have lots of sets but all on private land and not that far from the road
melvin sacromentoe then the JX3 would make perfect since for you. Email JX3 outdoors at their website and ask to be put on the purchase list. No obligation and no deposit. Tell JohnReed, the owner or JX3, that you liked this video and are excited to try on out. Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice reviews. Like to see some bow shots out of it!
Yeah that would be awesome to see some bow shots and techniques in it
Love the JX3. Great video
I love JX3
even with a smaller saddle you are carrying all the extra stuff you are still up to 20 plus pound,witth this it severs as a pack as well so it really all evens out it is exspensive but it comes with the ropes and careabiners
I dont think the mantis would weight 20lbs with everything. I havent seen a weight comparison however. I was thinking close to ten pounds with sticks.
My saddle climbing system that gets me to 35vfeet and platform is only 7lbs
Lets see that update video
Its coming soon man! We hope to get it filmed next week.
Is the beam between ur legs adjustable to keep u further from the tree if needed
Yes, it is adjustable. The shorter you keep it the more stable it is.
I can see it being used more for rifle season
How about using a crossbow out of the JX3? Thanks!
I’m disabled and crossbow hunt , this looks like it be hard to maneuver around tree with crossbow ???
Take a look at the vertical cross bow.
When will you guys make the follow up video?
Sometime in May most likely! After turkey season!
So I live in Iowa, up north, and I am out when the temps drop alot, So how does all this work when your dressed for cold weather?
mike plitnick it’s very simple. You can add layers when in the saddle.
Jx3 looks super comfortable. Way too much for me and not sure I would love it for archery season.
Probably go with the mantis or kestrel
Where are the jx3 hybrid sold?
Grizz Friction Wood calls contact them through their website or on FB.
Is there a link for us to purchase it
Do you where a hunter safety system harness with this setup also? Haven’t heard no one talk about that.
Larry Hobbs the saddle is your harness and is weight barring.
You are never disconnected from the tree ever.
Put your first stick up
Put your linemans on
Place your next stick
Move the linemens up
Attach the tether and remove the linemans.
What was the issue with the mantis and the leg straps with the gentleman with a small frame?
He said that the leg straps were slightly uncomfortable. After some adjustments it got better. We plan to do a follow up video soon.
@@thesouthernoutdoorsmen they do say it takes some time to get used to. That's like the first complaint everyone has.
What platform is that?
Podium from Out on a Limb!
The weight difference compared to a mantis. Minimal. No need for a pack or platform. It carries well. Feels light. Get a JX 3
Looks like your ringing the tree? Dead tree if you sit in it all day and go around a bunch of times.
hairbackglow we see what you mean, but it won’t cut deep enough to girdle the tree unless you sat in the tree A LOT!
JX3 is too heavy.