I got on the initial list to try this and here's my review.
I got the Panther on Friday and put quite a bit of time into over the weekend.Here's my honest assessment.First,the quality and fit and finish is perfect.I've been using a saddle and a couple different climbing plarforms for the past few years so I understand the strengths and weaknesses.I bought this because it seemed to have fixed every issue that other platforms had and it really did.First,the band an attachment system is perfect.The holes in the band line up prefectly with the pins.The band is also very stff which aids in attachment and doesn't sag while climbing.My only compaint is that they're too short but I'll address that later.It literally takes seconds to attach in complete silence.The foot stirrups allow an extremely fast way to start climbing and they're positioned perfectly.They're also big enough to get some big boots in them.Climbing is fast,easy and silent if you use a simple technique.I raise my tether as high as it will go and that get's me two pulls without having to move it.It's easiler than using a handclimber for sure and probab;y real close to the ease of using a sit and climb.Once at hunting height,it's easy to lock it in and once locked in,it's as solid as any other platform.Getting down is as easy as pointing your toes down and rappelling.What's nice about this platform is the width.You can get it on some big trees but again,the band needs to be longer,which is my only compaint.It comes with a three step aider and this is something I've been using for a couple of years.The aider does three things.One,it allows you set set the stand high enough that you get away from the taper and just put a small angle on the platform.second,it also allows you to use it in double trunked trees,which give you more cover.Third.you can climb around a branch or tw
verall,this is one of the best thought out systems I've seen.These guys definatley put their time into and it shows.As far as carrying it,I did two things.I'm not a fan of packs but did load up a Platow and it worked perfect.The Platow is nice because you can remove the stand without taking the pack off.I also put a set of backpack straps on it and it worked equally as well.Either way,you don't even know it's on you back.Well done fellas.This will make you a predator.Just send me a longer band.
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I got the Panther on Friday and put quite a bit of time into over the weekend.Here's my honest assessment.First,the quality and fit and finish is perfect.I've been using a saddle and a couple different climbing plarforms for the past few years so I understand the strengths and weaknesses.I bought this because it seemed to have fixed every issue that other platforms had and it really did.First,the band an attachment system is perfect.The holes in the band line up prefectly with the pins.The band is also very stff which aids in attachment and doesn't sag while climbing.My only compaint is that they're too short but I'll address that later.It literally takes seconds to attach in complete silence.The foot stirrups allow an extremely fast way to start climbing and they're positioned perfectly.They're also big enough to get some big boots in them.Climbing is fast,easy and silent if you use a simple technique.I raise my tether as high as it will go and that get's me two pulls without having to move it.It's easiler than using a handclimber for sure and probab;y real close to the ease of using a sit and climb.Once at hunting height,it's easy to lock it in and once locked in,it's as solid as any other platform.Getting down is as easy as pointing your toes down and rappelling.What's nice about this platform is the width.You can get it on some big trees but again,the band needs to be longer,which is my only compaint.It comes with a three step aider and this is something I've been using for a couple of years.The aider does three things.One,it allows you set set the stand high enough that you get away from the taper and just put a small angle on the platform.second,it also allows you to use it in double trunked trees,which give you more cover.Third.you can climb around a branch or tw
verall,this is one of the best thought out systems I've seen.These guys definatley put their time into and it shows.As far as carrying it,I did two things.I'm not a fan of packs but did load up a Platow and it worked perfect.The Platow is nice because you can remove the stand without taking the pack off.I also put a set of backpack straps on it and it worked equally as well.Either way,you don't even know it's on you back.Well done fellas.This will make you a predator.Just send me a longer band. 
