The Wraptor

[Squirrels]

Do they even have sports? ......the only kind of blue in sports I’m aware of is the Big Blue Nation ....Go Cats!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I wish I could keep hitting the like button. #BBN

Yes they have sports, they even have fake classes so they can have sports. They are very serious about.

GO CATS


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[kbetts]

These designs are very impressive guys. Been hauling around an old Trophyline and I’m looking for a new, lighter setup. I’m going to have to read in more detail and see if I can put something together. Always wanted the Anderson but could never find one.

 

[Bwhana]

These designs are very impressive guys. Been hauling around an old Trophyline and I’m looking for a new, lighter setup. I’m going to have to read in more detail and see if I can put something together. Always wanted the Anderson but could never find one.

It is a very inexpensive and easy way to get going in a DIY saddle that is functional and comfortable. It's a time proven design for safety, just make sure you use properly rated components (doublesteps.com is a good source) and seek out professional sewing or at least employ proper stitches and thread if you do that part yourself. For around $50-60 completed, you can't go wrong trying one and it is better and safer than a sit drag.

John H., Hickory, NC

Keep your nose to the wind, and your eyes along the skyline.

 

[cb750]

It is a very inexpensive and easy way to get going in a DIY saddle that is functional and comfortable. It's a time proven design for safety, just make sure you use properly rated components (doublesteps.com is a good source) and seek out professional sewing or at least employ proper stitches and thread if you do that part yourself. For around $50-60 completed, you can't go wrong trying one and it is better and safer than a sit drag.

John H., Hickory, NC

Keep your nose to the wind, and your eyes along the skyline.

Are you using a rch with this

 

[JBDaddy]

You could. It may even be a good idea. I'm not. My materials all meet strength recommendations and the design of it doesn't let it come off me in a way that exposes a fall risk. It's never not loaded with weight that holds it in place and connected to tether unless I'm standing straight up (key is getting it to stay up when there's slack, and a bungee does that). It doesn't have redundancies. Neither does a kestrel, mantis, etc.

I used a DIY kestrel last year. I'm familiar with overbuilt strength. This doesn't feel risky.


Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

 

[cb750]

Ok, I was wondering if there was a way to keep it on when there's slack. Maybe I missed it but I didn't see a "waist belt" for that function. I did see the battle belt attachment.

I have definitely been bit by the "make everything lighter and less bulky bug". I run an evo now and while I like it and feel very safe in it. I keep looking at some of these new or DIY saddle options that are so light and packable and turning green with envy. Lol.

 

[KelvinM12]

Maybe I missed it but I didn't see a "waist belt" for that function. I did see the battle belt attachment.

Look up post #177 on this thread and the picture. Once I tried this method, I cut my belt off. It's simple, adjustable, and provides flex when moving.

 

[KelvinM12]

Here it is...

Just a quick pic of my new belt solution. I just didn't like the belt I had, so I cut it off and this small bungee cord and hooks do the trick. You can tighten it to walk in, then loosen it a bit and the linesman rope pulls the rings apart on the tree when in use.

I am loving my new Flex, but the Wraptor is still so light and comfortable, I can't ignore it. I am considering sewing some cordura panels across the sections next, kind of a double sitdrag/saddle concept to distribute the weight off the webbing more and make it even more comfortable than it already is now. So many ways to tweak this thing!

 

[cb750]

Hmmm seems to simple. Maybe I can complicate it some how.

 

[DelaWhere_Arrow]

I swore after hunting with my LW stock harness that I wouldn’t use an all-webbing system ever again.
And now here comes @Bwhana making me jealous of his seatbelts...

 

[Bwhana]

I swore after hunting with my LW stock harness that I wouldn’t use an all-webbing system ever again.
And now here comes @Bwhana making me jealous of his seatbelts...

We didn't really do much new with it, had been done by many others here before. We just tried to make it sexy and have fun and share the ride and inspire others to make their own and take it up a notch in the process. Several guys have come up with great tweaks since this started and we all have a one stop shop to get the materials now (doublesteps.com). Tethrd, AH, and hopefully soon, Trophyline, all make great saddles and it's hard to beat any of their offerings and I highly recommend getting one. Nothing wrong with having your cake and eating it too by supplementing a commercial version with a cheap DIY too.

John H., Hickory, NC

Keep your nose to the wind, and your eyes along the skyline.

 

[DelaWhere_Arrow]

We didn't really do much new with it, had been done by many others here before. We just tried to make it sexy and have fun and share the ride and inspire others to make their own and take it up a notch in the process. Several guys have come up with great tweaks since this started and we all have a one stop shop to get the materials now (doublesteps.com). Tethrd, AH, and hopefully soon, Trophyline, all make great saddles and it's hard to beat any of their offerings and I highly recommend getting one. Nothing wrong with having your cake and eating it too by supplementing a commercial version with a cheap DIY too.

John H., Hickory, NC

Keep your nose to the wind, and your eyes along the skyline.

I did buy a Kestrel a few weeks ago, should be here first week of season. But as you say, this is something I could see myself keeping tucked in a fanny pack or backpack as a backup, hot-weather option, or second set for a buddy.
Actually, if you sewed one up in a size Youth-Small, I’d be quite interested for my daughter...

 

[Bwhana]

I did buy a Kestrel a few weeks ago, should be here first week of season. But as you say, this is something I could see myself keeping tucked in a fanny pack or backpack as a backup, hot-weather option, or second set for a buddy.
Actually, if you sewed one up in a size Youth-Small, I’d be quite interested for my daughter...

Good point on the use for kids. Mine are both bigger than me now, but I would not hesitate to let a loved one use my Wraptor. No safety concerns.

John H., Hickory, NC

Keep your nose to the wind, and your eyes along the skyline.

 

[will4554]

I have not completed this yet or I would post pics. As a way to keep the bottom half up when walking (I'm not having that issue), you all could have a piece of tubular sewn to the middle of the bottom section with two magnets near the end. Then wrap it around the top half and secure. They would need to be strong magnets but this would be effective and quiet, I think. I've also been working on one without any metal, if I owned my own machine it would be done.

 

[will4554]

Just let your wraptor get nasty in the back of your old maverick with the tactisaddle and that's the idea.

 

[kbetts]

I'm looking to put together my first one but if anyone has one that turned out a little small, I would be interested in buying it.

 

[kbetts]

I received the material to make a Wraptor of my own. Is everyone agreeing that the “D” rings are the way to go? The only thing I haven’t gotten is the hardware.

 

[Bwhana]

I received the material to make a Wraptor of my own. Is everyone agreeing that the “D” rings are the way to go? The only thing I haven’t gotten is the hardware.

The rings with the slots for the webbing help keep it together better than the round rings. After I sewed the webbing at the round rings, it helped a lot, but would go with the others on a new one. I am designing a new ultra lite version without any rings, but due to the season almost starting up, it may not happen for a while, so stay tuned.

 

[kbetts]

Last question is in regards to length. I read that many are shortening the top section a bit. 1"? 2"?

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

 

[Bwhana]

I hope the others that did it chime in too and say how they are using theirs. I considered it for using the top section as a back rest, but I ended up using both sections down low more as a sitter, and if the top one was shorter, it would potentially put more pressure on the rear on the shorter straps, so decided not to go that route. If you can pin yours together before sewing and test out with very light pressure, you should get a good idea of where you would like it.

You are starting to see that for such a simple and cheap setup, there are a lot of custom tweaks possible with it, which means each of us can make it fit almost perfectly the way we like it.