Nice thing is that since this video was made, Tethrd came out with a Lockdown Yoke System that easily attaches to all saddles, including the Cruzr. It's a great, cost efficient solution for some of the problems you mentioned in this video.

I have all 3 of the saddles you demonstrated and your analysis is spot on. I love the XC, but I’ll be running the lockdown this season. I’ve sat in the lockdown a couple times since I got it and it is as comfortable as the XC. The pouches and suspenders setup on the lockdown is a game changer.

That’s a fine archery 🏹 range right there I tell you what!!

I’ve only had my lockdown for a week and love it

As I watched this video, I found myself fully agreeing with everything you said, especially the dump pouches. I was wondering if it was just me lol, but I have literally got pissed off in the tree at my own gear haha. I have the Cruzer XC and I ended up getting the Tethrd Suspender kit because it wants to fall. Luckily the guys at Tehrd include multiple attachment systems and they had one that will work with the Cruzr XC. It actually solved the problem, but I am strongly thinking about purchasing a lockdown. The main reasons are the suspender system is even better on it, the panel expander looks better imo and the biggest reason is the built in sys haulers. I one stick so I have a bunch of rope to contend with and all attachments i have on my Cruzr and where you said the dump pouches can attach are not ideal and make it a pain. I don't have long arms and I am not in the best of shape anymore, this is a massive issue for me in the tree and on the ground I find myself actually twisting the saddle around so I can store my rappel rope. I will say though the Cruzr XS has been a very good saddle and very comfortable, just not ideal for me. Question, do you think the Lockdown pouch would hold 40 foot of canyon rope?

I have suspenders on my Cruzer xc I bought them on Amazon,and it works great for me

I have the archon and might switch. Only issue I can see is how does the suspenders work with a bino harness?

I was having the same issue with my saddle so i just put my bridge over my neck, and it keeps the saddle from falling down as i walk in.

You said there are some things that the lockdown can’t compete with the XC? Do you mind elaborating? I just sent back my XC and purchased the lockdown.

Can you purchase the tetherd bags for your XC?

Im in the same boat. I absolutely love my cruzer xc but those bags are terrible. Might make the switch myself

Why can't you use tethered saddle bags with cruzr saddle? Thats what i did. I dont see the reason to give up the cruzr saddle just for the storage bags

I would think running ur tethyr down lower would take away ur hip pinch. Lots of ways to get rid of the pinch.

Just put trophyline zippered pouches on your XC?

I took my pouch’s off my saddle ,I just put everything thing in my small backpack works for me

Try the jx3

Timber ninja blackbelt has them all beat

I’ll buy your saddle if you want to sell it.

Do Hwhat? Can’t hear nothin you sayin

Terrible audio…