I dont think youll have to worry about a unit that you picked up on leftovers that takes 19 years for a non res to draw....
https://www.monstermuleys.info/xf/threads/leftover-reissue-list-is-up.202978/page-6#post-2217752
How is the pad breaking in? personally I think manufactures seem to be going towards stiffer sturdier foam for longevity. I know that was one of my biggest complaints for Exo and Stone glacier was having to replace the lumbar pad frequently.
I have made a few blades from scratch as a hobby. I dont blame a small sized knife maker making a semi large batch of knives to sell at once rather than making a few of each type at a time to be constantly changing presets and machines to try and keep up with orders. Not only that but I would...
I have the MEAT 1.5hp grinder, 50lb mixer and their biggest stuffer. We have processed a beef, 6-8 elk, 2 200lb pigs and 2 400lb pigs and the grinder has been flawless so far for two or three years now.
The 50lb mixer hooks up to the grinder and does a great job for mixing but its a real pain...
Ive used mine a bunch and like them alot... you could just as easily use the wrist straps though and get the same results.
They dont get hung up on anything and i hardly notice they are on there. It is also nice to lock my trekking poles together for transportation or storage.