Bridge Buddy - Saddle Hip Pinch Eliminator

[@davidhidalgo5662]

This is exactly why I have been watching your videos for years now. I am about the same size as you. I was so tired of seeing some 125 pound squirrel of a guy reviewing saddle hunting stuff. You put it to the test real world and tell the truth. I appreciate your opinions. The song was a bit funny by the way.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

thanks man! Yeah, I put the real stress on this stuff!

[@TheBridgeBuddy]

First of all, we love the song!! Secondly, we REALLY appreciate the honest feedback - it's the only way we can get better! For what it's worth, we are working on adapters for the carabiner slot to eliminate any wear from happening (mainly so oval carabiners can also be used with The Bridge Buddy). We have made mention of the wear in on our website (we address this on the bridge buddy page, under FAQs.) The integrity of your Bridge Buddy will remain intact after the initial wear period. The size of your carabiner gate really dictates how much wear results. For instance, a Petzl "William" carabiner is what I currently use, and will show virtually no signs of external wear on the carabiner slot, and smaller gate biners are going to show more wear, with oval shaped biners showing the most. We recommend avoiding the use of oval carabiners with The Bridge Buddy. Also, The Bridge Buddy is made and assembled right here in Wisconsin! Thanks again for your video and congratulations on the success of your page! Hope to hear from you soon.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I will email soon. Thanks

[@chadbloomquist7103]

Almost bought this till I saw your video thanks for being honest just saved me 70 bucks

[@joehenz]

For what it has to do, it seems to me they could simply replace the bearings with Delrin bushings. It would then be quiet, cheaper, and work just as well. Also a Delrin sleeve inside the hole would eliminate wear on the carabiner.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@joehenz that's what I'm thinkin!!

[@timbow50]

Over the years of using various little metal gadgets in my hunting gear I’ve learned you can mitigate clinking? sounds by coating parts with the “ liquid electrical line” repair paint. It’s a rubberized type product. Kinda pricey lately for a small 4 ounce bottle. Works really well.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Interesting, Ive never heard of this

[@VigAdventures]

Solid feed back brother. I hope the company was grateful for it

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Will see, Im going to email them later if I have time.

[@adrock1978]

Interesting. I'd give it a try. When I posted a question regarding a PETZL biner that has a built in roller, the feedback I received on Mobile Hunter was the friction between the bridge and biner was critical to a stable shot and a roller would allow too much movement.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I think I actually saw that post, I need to just order one and try it. which model was it specifically?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Just ordered one, F it. Done, video next week hahahaha

[@adrock1978]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors I'm about to pull the trigger also. Perhaps I'll wait a week. 😁

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@adrock1978 hahaha 😆

[@erxkeel]

No dood you didn't get a bad batch, I'm 240# and have about the same into mine time wise and it's just as worn as yours is. I'll be running it all season, let's go to failure. 👍

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Well thats good to know and thanks for sharing!!

[@DBJoutdoors]

Good honest review! Thanks for the info.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@DBJoutdoors thank you!!

[@larryleblanc7625]

Was getting ready to order one till I watched your video. I always support American made just gonna wait and see if they address the wear and noise issue. Thanks for being a straight shooter.

[@darrenbowers3267]

Honest as always keep up the good work. Darren

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks, will do!

[@mikalvesper1772]

Earlier in this video you said to figure out the prime cause of your hip pinch I think it would be awesome if you would do a video addressing that with different bridge lengths

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Great suggestion! I will add it to the list!

[@mikalvesper1772]

Thank you so much that should help

[@karmas.busdriver]

I think it's a nice looking little attachment, I just don't really see the necessity. Like you were talking about, I can just adjust my bridge length, put a spacer bar in my bridge. The price point isn't bad. All the wear is caribbeaner contact point?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@karmas.busdriver yes, all in that hole

[@karmas.busdriver]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors Is there any play room? Couple layers of shrink tube maybe 🤔

[@karmas.busdriver]

Otherwise they just need to rework the design and sleeve the caribbeaner hole stainless 🤣 I would just recommend a bridge spacer bar. Cheap, easy to make.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Id like to see some sort of sleeve or bushing

[@wakawaka296]

Great review💯

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@wakawaka296 thanks!

[@AlbeeSoaring]

I think a good quality saddle thats sized appropriately should only give a tiny bit of hip pinch if any. When I first got my saddle I had zero issues, but then I gained about 25lbs and noticed a bunch of pinching. So I changed my eating and lost 35lbs and now Im back to zero pinch. I think some of us need to be honest and ask am I forcing my self into a saddle thats too small.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

those are really good points!! Should always look into the root cause.

[@plram3054]

Nice video , I like your chickens in the background!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Funny thing is they are not mine!! HAHA

[@thomasmitchell3432]

Good review

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@thomasmitchell3432 thank you

[@Twitchisatrick]

You needed those stealth strips lol

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@Twitchisatrick apparently I did lol

[@dimatchat1335]

I see a golden record in your future. Can I download the song on iTunes?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@dimatchat1335 hahahaha

[@craigholland2274]

Do the trophy line hyperlites next.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I had them and sold them already. Not impressed....

[@craigholland2274]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors Good deal , thanks for the update. I was waiting on your review to make a decision. I'll stick w my minis w cable aiders. Would beast sticks be a noticeable upgrade you think ?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@craigholland2274 Beast sticks are nice if you have a good way to stack them on your stand, I often use beast sticks when I saddle hunt.

[@craigholland2274]

What didn't you like about them?

[@stannbbristle8613]

I'm about 260 myself.What is the best saddle for me to use that instrument?I like you.I don't not sure about it

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

It works with any saddle / Any rope bridge.

[@redux467]

Tethrd is the big name saddle company, they rate their saddles up to 300Ib.

[@Zelleram55]

Cruzr XC most comfortable I have found. Have not tried the newest Tethrd saddles though like the Ultralock.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

most every saddle on the market is rated for 300 lbs

[@billykim834]

Just looked at mine and it has wear on it 😢

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@billykim834 bummer dude

[@Justin-kv1xy]

I don’t even saddle hunt but that jingle has me considering one!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@Justin-kv1xy hahaha it's marketing 🤣

[@underdogoutdoors]

Non essential gear! I can't get the song out of my mind now!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@underdogoutdoors The Bridge Buddy!!

[@bobamerican755]

Saddle hunters be like “it’s so much lighter and more efficient! Just let me grab my rappel ropes and one sticking gear and knee pads and bridge buddy and back band and mad rock and…” 🤣

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Pretty much! Ive been there lol

[@benclark5373]

Hahaha you crack me up

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@benclark5373 😂😂

[@EW-gv5ov]

Good idea but Noise is NO GO .

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yes, you are right

[@stormchildkennelsjasontrac6749]

Seems like a piece of crap. Great videos buddy. Keep it up

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@pensnut08]

Version II or III COULD be really good.Speaking as a musician... That song sucked... BUT, what do I know...? I haven't sold millions of albums and toured the world...

[@star-b-qpodcast54]

First off, I love your personality. You are honest with your reviews too. But this is just too. Much. Crap. In. Your. Setup. I’ve been saddle hunting for 6 years and Hip pinch doesn’t exist with a properly fit and adjusted, quality saddle. If we’re trying to be sleek and mobile we don’t need extra single-purpose overpriced crap in our setups. Keep doing what you’re doing but definitely a dumb product if you have a well-fit system already. Song was dope though. You’re the man.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I agree.... I have a tx5 Lodestar 2.0 and never get hip pinch

[@star-b-qpodcast54]

@ I hear great things about the TX5 saddles. I’m fortunate enough to have a last-gen AeroHunter Kestrel which hunts like a luxury minivan, but one day I’ll have to replace it and I’m dreading that day.