Hawk Saddle Platform vs. XOP EDGE – Which One for a Beginner?

[AdamMon]

Hey everyone!

I’m new to saddle hunting and looking to get my first platform. I’ve been looking at the HAWK Saddle Platform and the XOP EDGE, as both seem to fit within my budget. Since I’m just starting out and want to keep things low-cost to see if this is really for me, I’d love to hear your opinions on which one might be better for a beginner.

Which one would you recommend for someone just starting out? Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[Erussell01]

Honestly I really like the xop I have. Its not the lightest, but its sturdy, quiet and goes up easy. I still use the cam buckle, but have it stealth stripped to help qith clanking. Its not a bad platform for the money. It has features I never use, but truly it isn't bad at all. There are bigger, and there are lighter, and there are platforms that pack smaller but this one just works so why get rid of it?