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I’m done with this build for now, sorry to disappoint! I think I got some stuff right and some stuff wrong with this build. I may come back and put some loops for accessory, lineman’s, and belt. Somehow I think my pleat is too big. I went with the bridge loop support routing the way that the new flex does it which is starting below the belt and going to the bottom. I hung on this a few minutes tonight before getting tore up by mosquitos. It cups very nice and should be excellent ROS saddle but I think I got a few things wrong. I didn’t curve the top of the saddle any. I think just a slight taper which cause the saddle to curve a little at the top would be nice. Also, after going back and reviewing boswells video I think I would take the top bridge loop strap and bring in curving down even more than it is now. When you open the pleat the bottom strap of the bridge is parallel with the way the bridge loop is being pulled; whereas the top loop takes a sharp turn up. I’d like to get that where each of the straps point close to the direction that they are being weighted. I do like that the bridge loop is not connect at the same spot as the belt. This feature allows you to tighten the belt and leave it secure the whole hunt without adjusting. Having weight at your waist in a saddle is uncomfortable, the ideal spot is right below your waist near the top of your butt. I’m going take this experience and try my first experimental saddle concept. If I can get my hands on a flex I may replicate it again too the T. I think some of my measurements or build components were ever so slightly off. All in all this is a comfortable saddle that pass the (I’ll take it in the woods) test.