CRUZR Archon Review: Did Cruzr Nail it Again?

[@willa498]

I’m waiting on your video comparing the XC to the archon!! Can’t wait. Using my Christmas money for my new purchase!!

[@pstanley284]

I love your videos. Please, please, keep this going for every saddle that hits the market.

[@SaddleHunter]

I'll do as many as I can. I doubt I'll be able to do them all though, just due to the cost and increasing number of manufacturers. Thanks for your support!

[@Glad.Tidings.To.The.Strangers.]

Are you still going to do a video comparing the XC with the Archon?

[@fbckids4696]

Excellent video. Thanks so much for going so in-depth. I am new to saddle hunting and have RESEARCH ! so very much. Man, KZbin is like tattooed on my brain. I think i'm going for this one. As a pastor my income is limited so buying one is my only option. Again - Great Job

[@SaddleHunter]

Thanks for watching! I am a pastor myself and worked in family ministry for five years. Blessings on your ministry!

[@nickdequardo1461]

Are you going to do the comparison video between the Archon and XC anytime soon?

[@mh4phantom]

Keep up the great work man! Your channel is outstanding and I'm shocked you don't have more subscribers. One of the best and informative hunting channels out there!

[@vit8872]

Hello, thanks for sharing. Please tell me what size saddle is in the review, 2?

[@pathfinder5804]

Glad you did this video!!!! Was about to pull the trigger on a saddle and now I think my opinion has changed. Thank You!!!

[@SaddleHunter]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

[@robertlocke7711]

I have the method an love it. But did wish the bottom panel was bigger. Still did not have the issues you did but all built different. Good luck this year to all.

[@SaddleHunter]

Ain't that the truth. There is no perfect saddle for everyone. I'm just glad for so many good options.

[@josephtreadlightly5686]

@@SaddleHunter That's the truth. I bought my 4th this last year & it did everything great while the last 3 were fine but there was always 1 or 2 things that bothered me a little. Supply chain delays is the problem these days & it's the only thing that would even come close to a problem even though I paid for & ordered mine just a couple of days of the reveal. I have a New Tribe one size fits all saddle for practice in a 🌳 @ 🏡. Then I have an Aerohunter Kestrel Flex size 1 for the 🌳 cutting I do @ 🏡. My early season WEI Berserker is a Small & not camo but I have a nice Firstlite leaf jacket to go over the saddle. It folds up nicely with mesh on the top & bottom & light fabric Cordura in the middle. The Molly webbing is very well done along with the lineman loops. I probably wouldn't have bought the saddle if they came out with their WEI/OOAL Embattlement which I purchased shortly after. That platform is stealth stripped & sweet 😋. The saddle I waited 10 weeks or so for was The Solitude 2.0 by Flatbranchoutdoors.com. I could wear this saddle every day of the year but I don't want to order another one. I ordered it in the size it maxed out @ which was 32" or 34" waist. U can order it custom which is great if you're very particular. I just told them on their great website that I wanted the adj. webbed bridge. The webbed leg loops make it the only hunting saddle I have which I can step into. That feature is HUGE for me. Never knew how much I hated the buckles down there until I had that saddle. The WEI leg buckles I do like a little better than the Aerohunter. The Fusion carabiner that comes with the Aerohunter is fantastic. I had a hunt where I went way back walking early in the AM. All I had in my pack was a REI down jacket. The temp was 10 degrees colder than I thought it would be. The temp dropped until about 9:00. I was able to lengthen my tether & my webbed bridge so I could become just a ball up in the 🌳. It took an hour to warm up. I was in survival mode. That saddle after all that never gave me any discomfort. Luckily my bike & cart which I locked up the evening b4 was waiting for me. There were people out there the evening b4 & I didn't want those people to see that I had a bike. Kinda got a bad vibe during that gun season. I come down the 🌳 with a climbing rope but b4 I warmed up it was too 🥶 for that. I'm thankful that I had that saddle that morning & the wait was worth it. The price considering the quality is a no-brainer. I believe it's the only saddle legally tested & rated to 375 lbs. This family business is generations deep in producing safety equipment for different types of work. So they designed it right the 1st time & it's not like a 1st generation saddle. I'm ordering that webbed tether from Aerohunter this spring. I plan on having an Oplux on the 🌳 also for redundancy. Thanks for your videos. U r helping others out with your in depth views.

[@charlesolrich5898]

Will saddle hunting work on pine trees in particular? Nearly every tree I’d hunt in my area that would be used for saddle hunting is a pine tree. Pine tree bark is very loose to a certain degree and after that outer shell flakes off it’s kinda slick.

[@RickLuchini]

Archon vs XC thoughts? Longtime platform guy, first saddle.

[@MarquisePowell]

I have an Archon. The only con I have are the adjustment straps that hold the top and lower panel together. After a couple hunts adjusting them they broke in and it became easier to move up and down. Having a 2 panel also removed the need for a back brace. If you don’t like fiddling with your saddle, then I recommend the XC. Good news is they’re both on sale right now. I don’t think you could go wrong with either or, but for all day sits I really like my archon. I’ll be picking up an XC for those super quick in and out hunts.

[@mobilehunterfitness2139]

Another very helpful and informative video! Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@SaddleHunter]

Thanks for the support!

[@michaelward8025]

If you had to choose between this saddle and their XC which one are you picking? I am stuck on which one and I’ve watched both your videos on both of them.

[@311Visit]

Great video. When can we expect the comparison between the XC and the Archon? I'm going to be new to the saddle this season and trying to decide between 1 of these 2 saddles. Thanks and keep up the great content.

[@MeesterBoop]

What did you end up going with?

[@311Visit]

@@MeesterBoop cruzr XC. Very happy with it.

[@MeesterBoop]

@@311Visit that's what I've been leaning torwards too, thank you for the reply!

[@Bido11561]

What’s the difference really between using this Archon alone and an XC with a back band?

[@kidneystones3406]

What is the difference in comfort level between the cruzur xc and cruzur ackron? I just wonder if its worth the fiddle factor. I owned 3 different saddles and back can really make a difference. The one from tethered the recliner is really good. There's a KZbin video on it. Great review

[@SaddleHunter]

I would say the comfort is comparable, but the added adjustment of the Archon lets you "personalize" your comfort. I have the recliner from Tethrd as well and haven't even used it in two seasons. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelconley6245]

You are the saddle master...in your opinion what would be more comfortable latitude method 2 xl or cruzr archon?

[@Whoknows1124]

I been trying to find a archon vs method 2 comparison do you have an opinion on which 2 panel is the most comfortable

[@SaddleHunter]

I like the Buzzard roost more than both the method 2 and the archon.

[@jhunter5837]

Still AMAZED that a saddle "platform" (which is less than 1/4th the material and complexity of a regular climber) would cost near the same price! That is NUTS!

[@denzerjeremy]

I have the XC and enjoy it. Im considering the Archon but not sure if it will be enough of an improvement to justify the price, Hope you still plan to do a side by side of the two.

[@SaddleHunter]

Yes, it's still on my short list. I finally got the leg straps for the Archon the other day so I'm planning to work on that video soon. If I already had an XC I don't think I'd upgrade.

[@barkingspider2007]

Great Video... Along with the lower back pain comes a lack of mobility. The Cruzr brand comes with a "Back-band" do you think that the XC model with the back band would allow for better mobility or would the Archon model be a better choice? I use a standing desk at work and would likely be a "leaner" vs a "Sitter"

[@Deerpoo22]

Finally! Was waiting on this review

[@SaddleHunter]

Thanks for watching. It's a great saddle.

[@michaelconley6245]

Also curious what is the saddle u hunt with the most and what do u consider the most comfortable.....would it be the dryad drey for comfort?

[@joeyborawa3806]

If you are a 33 to 34 waist, what size would you recommend ? Great review as always ! Thank you

[@SaddleHunter]

I am a 33 waist, but I have chicken legs and I think the size 1 is just perfect.

[@joeyborawa3806]

@@SaddleHunter so you think I'm better off going with a size 1 ?

[@SaddleHunter]

You might try a size 2. If you aren’t happy Cruzr will let you exchange for a size 1.

[@caseysmith9275]

so any one panel saddle would be the same with a backrest? Ive got a phantom & cruzr XC, been thinking about going with a 2 panel but it seems that if I bought a backrest then I'd be doing the same as you were in this video, thoughts?

[@dirtyoutlaw9981]

not the same 2 panel saddle is the only way 2 go

[@carypeaden4147]

Good review. Thanks!

[@themichiganphoenix1377]

Excellent, now you have me thinking the Archon is the way to go. Decisions, decisions.

[@SaddleHunter]

It's a fantastic saddle.

[@skoolynugenator1802]

I’ve never used a saddle for hunting and I have one question related to cold weather hunts. Isn’t it a pain in the butt to put all of this stuff on and be comfortable all bundled up with a thick jacket and pants? Looks great for warmer weather but I don’t see this working as slick in the colder months.

[@donaldsharpless1327]

I have the same concerns. I walk approx 2 miles in when I'm hunting. After I get to an area I want to hunt, as i get cold I put on heavier clothing. Looks like it would be more trouble than it's worth trying to put clothing on or taking it off when hunting from a saddle. I can do anything I want very smoothly and much easier from a climber than this method. None of these videos show anyone in real hunting situations in late fall or winter. They are always in t shirts and shorts weather for the most part. I'm trying to justify saddle hunting over a climber because I hunt nothing but public land in the mountains and anytime i can shed some bulk and weight, I'm all for it. I can't justify the price for a complete setup, I see some safety concerns if you slip while climbing, I'm sorry, I see some comfort issues for all day hunts. I do like the versatility of saddle hunting but it looks like the whole setup is very "busy." Alot of parts and pieces. I understand that every hunting situation has a diff approach and this is just another tool. I wish I could convince myself to pull the trigger, but I can't yet.

[@skoolynugenator1802]

@@donaldsharpless1327 I think you are supposed to use climbing sticks or aiders to get up the tree.

[@donaldsharpless1327]

@@skoolynugenator1802 I understand that. It's the ease at which you can put on heavy clothing or take it off to climb or once you are in the tree.

[@eric44707]

Not sure if I missed it but are there leg straps?

[@paulhinchey8365]

Love the videos bud. I’m looking into getting into saddle hunting and am considering purchasing the archon after your review. We look to be the same build. I’m 5’10 and weigh 170. Would you recommend size 1? Is there enough room for a few layers in colder weather without restriction? Appreciate your content. Thanks again!

[@HVACRat]

Great review! I love my ESS but I think I'm going to pick this one up as well, I like the adjustable bridge loops for sure; either that or modify my ESS...

[@SaddleHunter]

I love the ESS as well. I put the Cruzr bridge on my ESS and it worked very well to quiet and contain the d-rings.

[@craighisted6960]

CRÜZR Archon Archon or transformer if you had to pick one?

[@thereeldeal821]

So is this the comfiest saddle on the market?

[@genesis3dprinting]

Nice overview Spencer 🤘

[@SaddleHunter]

Thanks Austin!

[@bowhuntermatt24]

Now I don't know whether to get this one or the xc?

[@SaddleHunter]

Both are fantastic. I’m partial to two panels for the extra adjustment but some people don’t like fiddle factor.

[@gcnphilly]

Nice review. Really thorough. Definitely have my eye on this one.

[@SaddleHunter]

Thanks. It's a great new option for sure.

[@paulcrave3112]

Did you try the ESS? What were your thoughts?

[@SaddleHunter]

Yes! I have a few videos on the ESS. It’s got a learning curve but it’s easily one of the most comfortable saddles I have ever used. I just wish it was offered in a smaller size.

[@paulcrave3112]

@@SaddleHunter do you think the ESS is more comfortable than the Archon?

[@corey8134]

You keeping it for next season? I ask because you still have the tag on it.

[@SaddleHunter]

Most likely. For some reason I've always been slow to take tags off.

[@paulcrave3112]

The only complaint I have with mine is that the upper panel folds up on itself all the time.

[@paulcrave3112]

Yup. I like my cruiser XC but I’d like the back support. I love a two panel saddle but hesitated to get the latitude because of your review on sitting in it. This might be the answer.

[@SaddleHunter]

For me, it works much better than the Latitude for sitting. I know a lot of guys don't have issues with the latitude, but I gave it a lot of hunts, hours, and adjustments and just wasn't happy with it in the end. For back support I prefer this style over a typical saddle with a back band.

[@seantyler1990]

I just ordered mine

[@dereklindberg6391]

Great job man Iove your saddle reviews. I have the kestral flex and I get quite a bit of hip pinch. I'm gonna try a double panel, I'm a big guy 6ft 3in 300 pounds I'm between the archon and the overwatch transformer. Which one do you think would be the most comfortable I sit/lean about 50/50. Thanks

[@SaddleHunter]

Thanks for watching Derek. I think you’ll get more support from the Transformer. Call Jamie, the owner, he’d probably make a custom size for you.

[@nickbuchanan2566]

Did you get an answer or decide on one? I'm the same size as you and looking for a saddle to get!

[@paulcrave3112]

Is that bridge length adjustable too?

[@SaddleHunter]

Yeah it’s the same bridge as the XC.

[@paulcrave3112]

@@SaddleHunter My XC just came with a rope tied to both Bridge loops. The nice bridge had to be ordered separately. I wonder if it's included with the Archon.

[@robbiebeats7112]

do you like this or the Overwatch double panel saddle better?

[@SaddleHunter]

That is a very tough call. Both are in my top five. I find myself grabbing the Overwatch more often though.

[@scottyoung6745]

this or the xc what is your pick?

[@SaddleHunter]

I’m more of a two panel guy so probably the Archon but I’d take the XC and have no qualms about it either. Both are fantastic.

[@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh]

Nice work. TY

[@s1esteve]

So I’m buying either an archon or xc. I used to use a flex and liked it enough. I tried an archon and liked it a lot but it really was for only 30 min. Would you go archon or xc. I’m a leaner but I want to start sitting more.

[@SaddleHunter]

Can't go wrong either way. Personally I like two panel designs.

[@a.b.k1983]

Did you get the platform too!?! Slacker 😂

[@SaddleHunter]

Not yet, but hopefully sometime soon!

[@MrShysterme]

Talk about busting a sag with a saddle. When you pull that top panel way down, just be careful, you look like you could tip right out of it.

[@SaddleHunter]

That’s how I primarily wear the ESS, Recon, Transformer and now this saddle. I have literally hundreds of hours sitting like that and for the most part without leg straps. I don’t feel unsafe at all.

[@toddverwys3985]

New to the game, I am not one to buy alot and try them and sell them i try and do my research and find what I feel is important to me, I was all in on the transformer, but you really expressed how you liked the adjustability of the ring bridge loops on the cruzr, in you opinion which would you prefer? based on weight, and comfort?

[@SaddleHunter]

Thanks for watching Todd. I got your Facebook message and will reply shortly!

[@bassamaticfpv4354]

Method 2 lets goooo!!

[@SaddleHunter]

I’m testing it now.

[@woodsdog7849]

Nice job.

[@SaddleHunter]

Thanks!

[@bubbaboulware3610]

Now do the seeker!

[@SaddleHunter]

I am planning on it, but they are still waiting on production to finish.

[@davidhidalgo5662]

Cant wait to see the comparison between the XC and the Archon. New to saddle hunting and trying to decide on a saddle. But now there is so many choices.

[@SaddleHunter]

It’s almost dizzying. That video should be coming shortly, just waiting on my leg straps.

[@kevinnielsen4321]

Great review !!!. Instead of going to a thether teach and train you should hold your own teach and train.

[@SaddleHunter]

I'm still working on possibly hosting a Teach and Train, we'll see!

[@jhuntley575]

Cruzr just makes better quality stuff

[@SaddleHunter]

I agree, both of the CRUZR saddles I have owned were extremely well made.

[@williamharrison9749]

What the heck is DE beeyouing lmao

[@Whoknows1124]

I been trying to find a archon vs method 2 comparison do you have an opinion on which 2 panel is the most comfortable