The Latitude X-Wing Speed Series Complete Review

[@LynnJynh9315]

Yours is by far the best review of this platform. Thank you.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Thx for the feedback!

[@MrSimonka11]

Very detailed review. Appreciate the time taken to explain every feature and then showing us you putting it to the test. Watching you move around the tree helped visualize the practicality of each shot. Thanks!

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

@@MrSimonka11 thx for stopping in!

[@gosnelljames]

Excellent review! Thank you for the humility explaining how you were kicking out the platform and what you did to rectify. This might save someone from getting hurt. I appreciate your ring-of-steps review as well.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Thx for the feedback!

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Also, good luck to you.

[@Cmtb125]

Thank you for being transparent with you audience.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Your welcome! Good luck!

[@buckstop1031]

Thank you for always having a video people can hear. Great review.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Thx for the feedback! I appreciate it. Good luck!

[@ZenBehindThePeep]

Only thing was showing weight with ring of steps, but I noticed you already answered that in someone's comment. Good review again.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I weighed the platform by itself under the section of the video called specs.

[@ZenBehindThePeep]

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors no I meant platform, strap and ring of steps weight... But you answered that in one of the comments.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Ah gotcha sorry for the misunderstanding and thx for pointing that out.

[@danielsmith8659]

Tree hopper tree suit is lighter….. but , you can’t level it. Very very detailed quality review. Never seen this channel til today. Will continue watching. Currently I only run a ring of steps …. But a missed opportunity on a weak side 5 o’clock shot a few weeks ago has me rethinking my tactics .

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Hey, thanks for stopping in and good luck to you!

[@cjr4497]

Been using a ring of steps with my platform since day 1. Cool to see I am not the only one that does this. Hunting big trees without it creates lost shot opportunities. It also helps you shoot. There is no need to be a balancing ballerina 20' up. Smart that they put the ROS holder on the post where they did. Shows they actually tried it out. If you put it too low or attach it to the platform it wants to uncam the platform from the tree in certain situations.

[@cjr4497]

To add, I have the treehopper steps.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Nice man! I agree, the ros was a sweet addition. I also agree with your statement on being a ballerina! Lol

[@madhuntsadventures]

Good stuff, brother! Our reviews on the X-Wing were very similar. 👍🏼

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Thx and yes sir!

[@deerhearse4895]

Awesome review!! Thanks a million

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Thx!

[@XxPackerManxX]

I would like to add a few things I noticed using this platform for a season. 1. you have to make sure the pivot point bolt is tight enough or it will have creak noise when you move. 2. I did not care for the finish they used. It had a grit in it for grip and it shimered if sunlight hit it. Like glitter almost. Spray paint to the rescue. 3. You have to keep a eye on the knob for leveling the platform it easily comes loose. I used some Loctite on mine. These also absolutley are casted parts.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Hey man, thanks for stopping in and good luck to you this year! All great points.

[@bulletsandbroadheads]

Great video buddy, just got mine. Really like it. Review coming up

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Thx man!! Good luck!

[@joshuallewellyn1829]

Good information! Thanks.

[@SeasonalObsession]

I have the rebel. I notice the straps come into contact with the top bracket after toe camming. Have you noticed any wear on the straps at that contact point?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I use the USA amsteel attachment

[@MarquisePowell]

This was a VERY in depth review of the X wing. I’ve hated the idea of ROS, but seeing it with this platform really changed my mind. What concerned me the most was if you could shoot 6 o’clock on this. I didn’t think you could with how small the actually foot platform is but you proved me wrong! To you and anyone that use this, I wear a size 12 boot, is this too small for someone like me? And how does it feel for all day sits with sitting/leaning?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Hey thx for the feedback. I have size 10 crispy Nevada GTX. I’m not sure about that. But with a ROS, you could easily maneuver around the tree.

[@tomkarrow8208]

As always, an excellent review. The key question... are you switching from your predator?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I am using the XWing for run and gun to give it a fair shake and I can give a post season review. However I am keeping my Predator and Predator XL because they are tried and true.

[@jordanjensen5428]

Thank you so much for talking about the kickout issue! When I started using my x-wing I had this issue and thought I was the only one. Other than avoiding the side/rearward loading, is there a way to prevent it other than running the ring of steps strap in addition to the USA?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

As long as your feet stay on the wing themselves, it might move, but it will not on cam. I think, making sure you set the platform starting parallel to the ground and then giving it a good toe cam should definitely help.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Let me know if I can help you any other way.

[@paulcrave3112]

I didn’t see how you attached the ring of steps. Is there a connection point on the platform or did you just go over it with the ROS strap?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

The platform has a ring of steps guide, which essentially hold your strap in place towards the bottom of the platform. All you have to do is feed the strap in the little guide, and then you can set it.

[@woodyks7490]

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors I noticed you’re not running the ratchet strap where did you pick up the other strap that you’re using in the video

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I stole that from my Pursuit Platform. 😄

[@faukil]

@@woodyks7490 its called an OCB strap, and you can pick one up from eastern woods outdoors

[@denzerjeremy]

Would you be comfortable using an Amsteel daisy chain using the trucker hitch method with this platform?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I think you can get it tight enough. I am going to use the USA

[@MrShysterme]

good review and video....but the tree hopper tree suit platform is metal and lighter....my old school model with an amsteel attachment is 1.77 lbs....it's cheap too

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

The tree hopper is sweet but it doesn’t allow for pitch adjustments. That’s a great weight too!

[@MrShysterme]

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors true...i think platforms with undersupports (like the tree suit) or maybe cables (like hang ons)....if this is developed further and refined with pitch adjustment and the like....might make platforms even lighter....combined with using different materials like polymers or even cord in non-structural areas and tubes/grates instead of solid metal.....might really bring the weight down some of these medium sized platforms weigh as much as a locon windwalker tree stand with seat and the whole 9 yards....my suspicion is that many saddle platform design requires them to be overbuilt so that the unsupported end of the platform doesn't bend or break i guess i should learn to weld/machine/bend metal!

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Do it! Lol

[@stevenhicks815]

I’m just thinking about getting into saddle hunting and have a bad back need to be comfortable what would be best setup for me? Thanks Any help

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I think the JX3 would be a great option. Also a 2 panel that would give you extra support like a method or Method xl.

[@pop4725]

It needs the attachment point lowered , it’s too high vs the strap. Just saying

[@mikenutto396]

The new wild edge platform puts this to shame. It does not kick out whatsoever! I'm sorry I had to say it. I don't normally use a platform. Three wild edge steps has always been my go to. Now I'm using two wild edge steps and the new platform. You can do so much more in movement with, that set up. Your missing out if you don't try it. Good review and to the point , but the price tag and the possibility of kick out , is a way no go for me.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

That’s why I like options. I like my WE Battlement! One day I will get my hands on a Battle Axe. Correct me if I am wrong but the battle axe is 3.6lbs without the strap?

[@mikenutto396]

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors it is but it doesn't flex like the other platforms! It's solid! Having the other step above is a game changer! I've been saddle hunting for six years now. For whatever reason, everyone fought saying you only need a platform. I like room to maneuver. I don't care if it takes more time to set up if it helps me, make the kill.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I gotcha. I think you’ll find people on both sides of the spectrum. That WE platform plus the attachment method is about 4 pounds plus three Wild Edge Steps is another 3 pounds. So you are talking 7 pounds just for the platform set up. With the Latitude xwing, a Bullman ring of steps with three steps and the attachment method comes in it just above 3 1/2 pounds so half the weight and it has more platform space. So I think the latitude will appeal to the guys who want to have the lightweight advantage but I still think people need to use what works best for them. If you are comfortable with your set up, then you need to use that and focus on killing deer! Thats Whats it’s all about anyway.

[@mikenutto396]

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors you can sit and try to remove every ounce , if I worried about it like that , it means I'm over complicating the process of going hunting. One the wildedge step doesn't flex , where as both other platforms mentioned do. Light weight doesn't always mean it's strong. I want sturdy , equipment. That lasts! I'm 15 to 25 feet up. I don't want something that flexes under my feet. Yes I get it that people will want the least amount of weight. The possibility of a kick out is next. You proved it yourself , if you don't know what your doing , and don't use a strap, rou could have an accident. I'm 51 , when I started bow hunting almost 30 years ago we were taught safety is everything. The saddle world has really gone to lengths avoiding safety! Product after product cheaply made,with little thought on safety. I'm putting this right there in that category after you showed what could happen. Why is it products are being brought forward without the over all safety of the consumer being thought out? I see it with way more then just the platform. I could go on and on but unfortunately it will be the downfall of saddle hunting when people get hurt. Weight wise if I'm going mobile three wild edge steps still can't be beat, it's tree pounds. And I can take just my set of steps and add three more and still have mobility , and the steps have stood the test of time. I get it each to their own, yet I'd rather keep it simple rather then complicate the process of climbing a tree , just to kill a deer , let alone worry something was going to go wrong. This is just my opinion of course. Again each to their own.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

You did notice the wild edge steps on my telephone pole and the WE Battlement? I have and support all companies. As far as this ex-wing, being strong and sturdy, based on the way that it was machine, I would put this up there with any other platform as far strength. As far as flex, I personally prefer the platform to flex some because it makes it feel softer under your feet. Aluminum or a platform that flexes is not a bad thing. But like both of us have said. That’s why I like options. There’s room in the industry for people who prefer much heavier set up and there’s room for people who prefer a much lighter set up.

[@toddhatten354]

The prices for these platforms is ridiculous. You can buy climbing stands for less than some of these tiny little platforms and most of them have to be modified in some way.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I think everyone would agree! Lol