Depending on your hunting style, i recommend the JX3 for a myriad of reasons, mainly all day comfort. I have to fight to stay awake lol. The only reason im not exclusively using it is most places i hunt, dragging is brutal and no option for ATV or truck to drive up to it.
Im 5'9" 190#, big gerthin hips make a difference, most saddles arent ideal because the sharper angle coming off the bridge causes more hip pinch.
The recon sling is my favorite "minimalist"saddle ive tried, two panel is comfortable. Latitude method is a good one as well.
I helped host a Tetherd tech n train and got to try all of them. The mantis and phantom were my least favorite, theyre glorified sit drags from the days before tethrd. Thats how they got started.
Ess was nice, but the recon gets the nod because the straps are much less floppy and have less play when not under tension. Also much better price point.
The menace was my fav tethrd option.
If i was going to make a recommendation, id point you to the dryad drey. That hammock design is based on the old diy fleece saddles, which were uber comfy.
Or make a diy fleece saddle to pair with your current setup. I made one this year and it distributes your weight all along the material, rather than just in the straps. Plus it breaks the wind. If youre mostly in warmer climate you can use hammock material, super simple to diy.
Tons of info on saddlehunter.com.
