Flex-XT Reviews

It is important to remember that supplements are not to be used in the place of medical treatment, and this one will cause drug interactions with prescription medication.

Jacked Factory Flex-XT

Jacked Factory is a US-based supplements company that focuses mainly on bodybuilder products rather than general health. Despite being fairly well known with supplements available on Amazon, the company provides no information regarding a real location or even a telephone number. Customers can only contact Jacked Factory via Facebook messenger or email.

Jacked Factory Flex-XT Pros

  • Not overly expensive

Jacked Factory Flex-XT Cons

  • Use 2 a day as advised and your bottle will only last 15 days
  • Serving sizes seem low
  • Will interact with prescription medication

Jacked Factory Flex-XT

I purchased this supplement optimistic that my horses would eat them. Unfortunately they will not. They will not eat them as a treat or if it is placed in a small amount of grain. If I don’t smash them into a million little pieces they will eat the grain around them and leave them in the bucket. The horses are 13, 18, and 22 and have no interest.

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if my horse won’t eat them, it’s bad.

By Quinn on Feb 26, 2022

I have never come accross anything my horse won’t eat. Dropped these like they were rotten tomatoes! Need better flavor I think. Too expensive for horse to spit out!!

horses won’t eat

By KHunter on Feb 3, 2022

My horses are not picky but they won’t eat these as treats. I break them up in their feed and they eat them that way. Convenience isn’t what I’d hoped but it’s still pretty easy. Just started them so can’t speak yet to how they work.

Disappointed

By Nellie on May 13, 2021

Horse would not eat these and she eats her wormer on her grain.

Hmmmmmm.

By DeeLabMom on Apr 17, 2021

My horse absolutely would not eat these, and he’s a 30yr old Arabian who eats almost anything! On the other hand, after 1 month on the Majesty Wafers, I notice signs that his arthritis is greatly improved, because he’s been extremely spunky lately, and I see no evidence of him acting sore on any leg. I will continue to purchase these, and crumble them in his late evening supplemental “mush” feeding that I give him in his stall. *The reason for not giving 5 stars is ONLY because of him not liking the taste! I highly recommend them for an arthritic horse.

Horses will not eat these

By Toby on Jan 18, 2021

I purchased this supplement optimistic that my horses would eat them. Unfortunately they will not. They will not eat them as a treat or if it is placed in a small amount of grain. If I don’t smash them into a million little pieces they will eat the grain around them and leave them in the bucket. The horses are 13, 18, and 22 and have no interest.

Going back to these

By KevieO on Dec 27, 2020

I had switched to a supplement powder, but now realize I’m not saving any money anyway and my horses just love these. So convenient besides.

Majesty wafers

By Bobo on Nov 19, 2020

My senior horses love these!( heck, I would too, they smell so good!) I love the auto ship so I don’t have to keep reordering.

won’t eat them

By KLRS on Jun 3, 2020

Horse won’t even consider eating them. Was unfortunately a waste of money.

Easy way to supplement a horse in a herd

By Zeke on Nov 28, 2018

At first my older mare refused to eat these for a few days, but now stops and waits for it. I also bought the Flex HA which I think she likes better, however I wanted the higher dose of Condroitin and Glucosomine in this one.

local product

By mary on Jun 28, 2018

I was surprised to see these, didn’t know they were made right in this county and haven’t seen them much at all on local shelves. I love the fact that they are in treat form because we have so much wind here and I feed my old horse outside. So many vitamin and joint supplements are in a powder form, which I just hate because it blows away or gets lost in the bottom of a feed tub. My old horse is notoriously UNpicky about what he eats, but he wasn’t sure of these at first, which was astounding. 🙂 So I did as another person suggested, broke them up into bits and put them in his half cup of senior pellets and it’s all go from there. These smell good and look good and I enjoy using them, and I was surprised to see these, didn’t know they were made right in this county and haven’t seen them much at all on local shelves. I love the fact that they are in treat form because we have so much wind here and I feed my old horse outside. So many vitamin and joint supplements are in a powder form, which I just hate because it blows away or gets lost in the bottom of a feed tub. My old horse is notoriously UNpicky about what he eats, but he wasn’t sure of these at first, which was astounding. 🙂 So I did as another person suggested, broke them up into bits and put them in his half cup of senior pellets and it’s all go from there. These smell good and look good and I enjoy using them, and Justin loves them. AND he seems much less stiff now. He had been on and off limpy on the front end last winter but is showing no sign of that now at all and it’s the only thing I’ve fed for about six months as far as joint supplements go. (He has been getting a dose of AniMed Remission every day for over a year, since he foundered a few years ago, but it didn’t seem to do anything for the stiffness or limping.) … more

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There is nothing worse than having a dead phone when you most need it. My phone is my lifeline to the world. I use it for work as much as I use it for my personal life and because of that, I typically have to charge it throughout the day to ensure that my lifeline is ready to go. There has been more than one time that I’ve looked down at my battery meter and seen the dreaded 10% level that required me to plug in immediately. There are times that I just can’t remain tethered to a cable. So what do I do? I grab one of my favorite new accessories – the Phonesuit Flex XT.

Phonesuit Flex XT Battery Review

The Phonesuit Flex XT is the perfect addition to the iPhone. It is a compact Lightning capable battery pack that plugs directly into your phone and allows you to remain portable even while your phone is charging. Flex XT is a 2600 mAh rechargeable battery. For an iPhone 6 user, you can get a full charge and then some from a fully charged Flex XT. The battery has a quick charge feature that allows you recharge in around 2 hours. Flex XT is intended to work well with cases as well as naked phones and it comes complete with a cap that covers the Lightning port while Flex XT is not in use.

Phonesuit Flex XT Battery Review

As I mentioned, Flex XT has become one of my favorite new gadgets. It’s typically my go to solution for charging my phone throughout the day. It’s so easy to grab it and slap it onto my phone to freshen its battery level. With my on the go lifestyle, it’s ideal to use for me to keep going. It does add a little bit of weight to the phone – approximately 79 grams – but it’s incredibly handy when it comes to charging your phone on the go.

One of the more unique features on the Flex XT is the Touch Button Status Meter. In my opinion this was a brilliant solution to keeping the Flex XT as compact as possible. The Touch Button Status Meter is an electrostatic touch button that has no moving parts. You simply tap it and you can either activate charging for your phone, or view the remaining power level on the battery.

Phonesuit Flex XT Battery Review

The Flex XT by Phonesuit is a great charging solution for people on the go. It’s compact, lightweight and very easy to use. It’s the ideal accessory for any iPhone user. It comes in a variety of colors – red, blue, and black. And, Flex XT is compatible with any Lightning capable iPhone.
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For an iPhone 5, 5c or 5s that might mean buying another £15 Lightning to USB cable, and Android smartphone users will need to pack a Micro USB cable. And if you forget either cable you can also forget getting that much-needed power from the battery pack to the dying phone.

Powesuit Flex Micro Battery Pack for iPhone 5

Many iPhone and Android smartphone users want to boost battery life but adding a special battery case adds bulk and weight to your super-slim Apple or Android smartphone, and non-case battery packs require you to lug a tangly cable round with you too. Also see: 9 best portable USB chargers

We’ve tested and reviewed battery cases from the likes of Mophie and Powerskin.

Each performed well and offer added protection for your valuable smartphone. But many will be put off by the extra bulk each case adds to your iPhone 5 or Android smartphone.

These portable battery chargers work with most smartphones and tablets as they have USB slots into which you connect your device’s charging cable. That means you need to carry round not just the battery pack but the relevant charge cable as well. And anyone who’s reached into a bag for a cable knows they get tangled up almost immediately.

For an iPhone 5, 5c or 5s that might mean buying another £15 Lightning to USB cable, and Android smartphone users will need to pack a Micro USB cable. And if you forget either cable you can also forget getting that much-needed power from the battery pack to the dying phone.

The Phonesuit Flex XT micro battery pack beats the Mophie Powerstations by having a built-in Lightning or Micro USB connector, so no need to carry round a cable too.

iPhone 5/5c/5s users need the Flex XT with the Lightning connector. The Flex XT for Android has integrated Micro USB connector tip can power virtually any Samsung, HTC, LG, Google, etc, smartphone.

Phonesuit Flex XT for Android battery pack

It also means you don’t have to take the phone out of a case just to sync it. The Phonesuit Flex takes up the Lightning or Micro USB port only when you need it. The company has recently updated the Flex to the Flex XT, with a longer Lightning or Micro USB connector to make sure it fits even more phone cases. It won’t fit giant cases such as those from Otterbox but it should fit most others.

Phonesuit Flex XT for iPhone battery pack

Above you can see the Flex XT working with an iPhone in a separate case.

Powersuit Flex Battery pack for iPhone 5

The Phonesuit Flex XT offers a powerful 2,600mAh charge, which is significantly higher than the Juice Pack and PowerSkin battery cases. Four LED lights show you the amount of charge left in the Flex. You re-charge the Flex via the supplied Micro USB cable.

You simply connect the Flex XT to your phone to start charging. The phone should be fully charged in about two hours, says Phonesuit, but we had a dead iPhone back to a full charge in just over an hour. Once connected to the Flex a phone should be operational again within minutes if not immediately.

Phonesuit claims this will give you an extra 150% charge on an iPhone 5, and at least 100% to most Android phones.

Our tests confirmed that the Flex micro battery pack will fully recharge a drained iPhone, and then give up an extra surge – around 25% – when that charge is used up.

Phonesuit describes the aluminium Flex Charger as “thumb sized”. That’s a pretty fat thumb but it’s certainly equal to the length of an adult man’s thumb, and smaller than most battery packs.

It weighs 79g, which is around the same weight as the smartphone battery cases listed above.

You wouldn’t want it on your person all the time but it’s perfect for slipping into your bag when travelling. You won’t notice it’s there until you get that low battery warning.

The Phonesuit Flex XT Charger is available in three colours: Black Metallic, Red Metallic and Blue metallic.

If you buy direct from Phonesuit it costs $69.95 (about £45) which is reasonable. Shipping to the UK, however, is expensive, adding another $37 to the price to make a total of $107 (about £62). The Mophie Powerstation Mini (2,500mAh) requires a £15 cable but costs £50 including shipping. At £60 the Phonesuit Flex is reasonably priced but with cheaper shipping costs (Sena, for example, ships cases to the UK for $9.99) would be more compelling.

Thankfully you can buy the Flex XT from Amazon for £59.95 for the iPhone 5/5c/5s version, and just £49.95 for the Android version.

Specs

Phonesuit Flex XT Micro battery Pack: Specs

  • 2,600mAh battery pack for Apple iPhone 5
  • Size: L 7.3cm x W 2.1cm x H 2.1cm Weight: 79g (2.78 oz) Talk: Up to 18 hours talk time Video: Up to 22 hours video time Music: Up to 90 hours music time

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My favorite aspects of the boot are the small improvements. The stretchy cam power strap is very well designed. Although “cam” power straps have become somewhat ubiquitous, they often require you to thread the webbing through the cam when donning or removing the boot. The XT power strap incorporates a “tension hook” into the cam buckle to enable you to quickly unhook the strap without unthreading the webbing. This is a major upgrade, especially in cold or snowy conditions. The new ski/walk mechanism is also significant. One of my few gripes with the Maestrale RS is that the ski/walk mechanism is very prone to icing up. So much so that I habitually clear it out before every run. The XT’s mechanism appears to be much less prone to icing; it didn’t happen once during my testing.

Scarpa Maestrale XT VS. RS — Comparo & Review

Comparing the Maestrale XT to my old favorite, the Maestrale RS.

Comparing the Maestrale XT to my old favorite, the Maestrale RS.

I’ve been a fan of Scarpa’s Maestrale line of touring boots for years, with my current go to being the RS version (review here). The Maestrale RS is fairly light, and tours well, while still being “enough” boot to drive big skis. As with every touring boot, it is a compromise. For me, the compromise is on both ends of the spectrum: it doesn’t have the tour-ability of a light skimo boot, but also it gives up a bit of beef on the down, compared to a more alpine-like boot. That lands the RS right in the middle, which works very well for much of the skiing I do, especially in mid-winter.

I tend to like a beefier boot for the ski area, and backcountry tours that are more focused on having fun on the down. I’m often willing to sacrifice a fair bit of uphill performance to have a boot that can hold up to some air and speed. The fact is, I’m not a good enough skier to ski well in wimpy light boots. The Maestrale XT, a stiffer version of the RS new for this year, looked like an excellent option to fulfill this niche.

Since many potential Maestrale customers are going to be deciding between the RS and the XT, I’m going to focus this review on comparing the two.

Features — similarities and differences

The XT is similar to the RS, with small, but effective changes. The tongue and lower shell are mostly unchanged. They look like they came out of identical molds. The lower shell has the same hybrid construction; Grilamid combined with LFT (fiber-reinforced) plastic. The tongue is “split” to allow the boot to flex in walk mode. While still made out of Grilamid, the upper plastic shell is an entirely new shape. It’s slightly taller (about 1cm taller on the back). The front of the cuff also has more surface area. The XT and the RS both have three buckles, but the difference is where they are located. The RS has one over the lower shell, one over the instep, and one around the upper cuff. The XT has a similar lower buckle, but removes the instep buckle and replaces it with an extra buckle on the upper shell. The upper shell also incorporates a burly, stretchy power strap with a cam buckle. The other major change for the boot is the walk mode mechanism. It’s still external, but uses a different locking system that looks heavier duty, and also allows for forward lean adjustment; 14-18 degrees.

The view of the front of the boots shows the extra plastic in front of the foot, this adds considerable stiffness to the boot.

The view of the front of the boots shows the extra plastic in front of the foot, this adds considerable stiffness to the boot.

Rear of the two boots (XT on the left), the XT is noticeably higher (although the attached spoiler on the RS makes up for some of this difference).

Rear of the two boots (XT on the left), the XT is noticeably higher (although the attached spoiler on the RS makes up for some of this difference).

These changes of course have the effect of making the XT a stiffer, heavier boot. The forward flexibility in walk mode is slightly less on the XT (56 degrees) compared to the RS (60 degrees), although it’s still quite good for a boot that is this burly. While investigating this reduced forward flexibility, I was surprised to find that it is entirely due to “stops” molded into the shell. These stops aren’t engaged at all in ski mode, but they keep the buckles on the upper cuff from hitting the forefoot buckle when in walk mode. The RS has these stops too, but they are situated farther back, and thus allow the boot to have a slightly wider range of motion. This is possible since the RS only has one buckle on the upper shell. These stops could theoretically be ground off to give the boot more range of motion, however then the lower cuff buckle may need to be moved or modified. Perhaps that’s something I’ll mess with in the future.

The forefoot buckles are functionally identical, however the XT’s version looks lighter and more minimal?

The forefoot buckles are functionally identical, however the XT version looks lighter and more minimal.

Best power strap in the industry? This buckle is easy to get on and off, and tightens up super snug. Awesome (but a little heavy).

Best power strap in the industry? This buckle is easy to get on and off, and tightens up super snug. Awesome (but a little heavy).

View of the front of the boot with maximum forward flex in walk mode. As you can see, the buckles are just about to hit each other, this is stopped by the “stops” molded into the shell.

View of the front of the boot with maximum forward flex in walk mode. As you can see, the buckles are just about to hit each other, this is stopped by the “stops” molded into the shell.

My favorite aspects of the boot are the small improvements. The stretchy cam power strap is very well designed. Although “cam” power straps have become somewhat ubiquitous, they often require you to thread the webbing through the cam when donning or removing the boot. The XT power strap incorporates a “tension hook” into the cam buckle to enable you to quickly unhook the strap without unthreading the webbing. This is a major upgrade, especially in cold or snowy conditions. The new ski/walk mechanism is also significant. One of my few gripes with the Maestrale RS is that the ski/walk mechanism is very prone to icing up. So much so that I habitually clear it out before every run. The XT’s mechanism appears to be much less prone to icing; it didn’t happen once during my testing.

Since these two Maestrale models are so similar, you might expect them to fit the same. Surprisingly, they don’t. Despite matching shell molds, the XT comes with a plastic boot board underneath the liner and the RS liner simply sits directly on the plastic shell. This boot board is about 6mm thick at the heel and takes up quite a bit of volume.. My foot is a fan of this; I usually have to add a few layers of something under my insole to take up volume in Scarpa boots, especially after the liner has packed out. The XT’s fit was snug right off the bat. The boot board can be modified, or removed entirely, to get a higher volume fit. The cuff of the boot is also made to have a narrower fit, although I couldn’t feel this in my testing, likely due to the fact that the cuff has more adjustment than the lower boot.

Included boot board is super nice, it’s very light, yet feels very hard and durable, like it won’t compress after lots of wear. This boot board also adds 2 degrees of forward ramp angle, so the boot has 6.2 degrees overall.

Included boot board is super nice, it’s very light, yet feels very hard and durable, like it won’t compress after lots of wear. This boot board also adds 2 degrees of forward ramp angle, so the boot has 6.2 degrees overall.

Uphill and downhill performance

Overall the XTs performed well. I skied them on big skis (188, 115 underfoot) on several pow days. They are powerful, and feel nice and supportive. I noticed the increased stiffness when I landed wrong off a few drops. They also tour effectively, especially in comparison to other heavy duty boots out there.

Testing the Maestrale XT’s this winter (sorry you can’t see the boots, too much pow)

Testing the Maestrale XT’s this winter (sorry you can’t see the boots, too much pow).

My biggest question was how the XT’s compare to the Maestrale RS. The verdict? They honestly feel quite similar. It was hard to quantify the difference after a few days of powder skiing in the XT’s. To get a more direct comparison, I decided to try wearing one on each foot during a few short ski days.

Side by side on snow comparo

On the first skin, the differences became immediately apparent. As previously mentioned the XT has less forward flexibility in walk mode. This isn’t very noticeable when wearing the XT’s on their own, but the contrast between them and the RS’ is immediately apparent when wearing both. I could feel the boot stopping my leg a bit when I was at full extension during each stride. On the other hand, I didn’t notice the slight weight increase of the XT. When I clicked into downhill mode, the difference between the boots was barely noticeable. They skied remarkably similar. However, I should note that I only skied fairly easy, low angled terrain with good snow with this dual-boot setup. I wouldn’t be surprised if the XT’s extra stiffness became much more noticeable and beneficial in more difficult ski conditions.

The RS will likely keep its spot as my “go-to” boot, due to it’s slightly lighter weight and better range of motion. However, the XT is perfect for charging hard, and even resort skiing. This could also be an ideal touring boot for a larger, more aggressive skier, or a one boot quiver that would work well everywhere from the resort to long tours in the backcountry.

SPECS Maestrale XT

Sizes available: 24.5 – 32
Flex: 130
Last: 101mm
Material: Carbon Grilamid, Grilamid/Pebax, Pebax
Forward Lean: 16 +/- 2 degrees
Cuff Articulation: 56
Sole: Vibram
Buckles: 3 buckles (+power strap)
Binding Compatibility: Tech, AT

Here’s some yummy weight numbers (size 27.5):
Shell (without liner or boot board): 1270 grams
Liner (without insole): 238 grams
Boot board: 28 grams
Total weight: 1536 grams

Numbers for the Maestrale RS (size 27, one shell size smaller than 27.5) for comparison.
Shell (without liner): 1178 grams
Liner (without insole): 258 grams
Total weight: 1436 grams

All weights measured on my postal scale.
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