tylerray378
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What’s the difference between this and the new tree hopper sling? I made a wraptor awhile back but never actually hunted with it. The wraptor looks very similar to the TH sling.
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The Wraptor
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I know zero about sewing and stitching but I think I would add more before climbing a tree?
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With the belt to keep it in place, I do not need leg loops but that is a personal choice.
They are both based on the original Anderson sling, so very similar. The TH has leg loops and improved rings.
The stitching in that pic is just for convenience to keep the rings in place on the webbing and is non-load bearing.
The only stitches visible in the pic are the ones that help hold the straps and carabiners in place. Not load bearing at all. Everything thing else is triple box stitched with an X.
edit: what Bwhana said...
I was able to get my attempt at the wraptor sewed up yesterday. My wifes “thread injector” wasn’t quiet up to the task. While it would sew thru 2 layers, it couldn’t do 3, along with I could never get the bottom bobbin tension right. So, about 10 minutes away, there is a little shop that makes cargo tie downs, ratchet strap strapping, Tow straps, etc ....... so, in about 15 min. She was done, a little heavier duty thread then most, but I should never have a thread issue. LOL.
DanO’s battle belt works great as well. I picked up a cobra buckle, and had the linesman belt sewed up as well.
im going to put on a web, adjustable bridge yet. Will get a chance to try it out late next week. Got the rings on sale for $6.50 each, they are 32Kn rated
DanO’s battle belt works great as well. I picked up a cobra buckle, and had the linesman belt sewed up as well.
im going to put on a web, adjustable bridge yet. Will get a chance to try it out late next week. Got the rings on sale for $6.50 each, they are 32Kn rated
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It’s had 2 sits, both in the 3-4 hr range. The first, took some fiddling to get things set, the 2nd was down right comfortable. These where in 15-25*f temps. So I had my cold weather gear on. For me, I am glad I decided to try this. The mantis, while a nice setup, I just couldn’t get comfortable in. The flex for me was more comfortable, but for various reasons, I decided to go another route. This works well for me at a much less price point. I am using a Ros of squirrel steps, and the top step of a set of beast sticks. I have a couple tweaks yet for the off season, but Plan on using this for most of next season.
Nice Job. I Notice Everyone Stitches Their Rings In. My Original Anderson Does Not Have Them Stitched. I Believe This Allows Each Web To Move Independently Of The Other And Actually Self Adjust To Fit Your Butt Shape. Not Throwing Stones, Just Observing. I Think This Is The Most Comfortable Saddle Design Available.
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You are spot on! Thats why when I originally modded my anderson, the wrings went thorugh the waist belt outside the hardware--to retail the ability to adjust them individually: https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/my-modded-anderson.8281/
The new Tree hopper sling did a great job mimicking the old Anderson. I"ve been super happy with it!
I wish more folks would try making one just to see the process and get a better understanding of saddles in general. It would give them a greater appreciation for what goes into the commercial options and help them understand why they like a certain feel and chose the appropriate commercial option, if they even want to at that point.
Wait, you mean be thoughtful, and put effort into something? Are you saying that the meaning and enjoyment can come from the process of choosing or doing something, and not from the actual acquirement of the object?
It's almost like you're a crazy person....
Agree, the TH followed the original Anderson single piece of webbing to make the 2 sections. I made mine without having one in hand and the new version I am making now will use the Anderson layout. The 2 separate sections are less prone to tangles when the rings are sewn in place, and that is the only purpose for that stitching. I highly recommend to anyone making one to use the single piece of webbing.
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I can DEFINITELY see how they would be less prone to twisting and tangling as 2 separate sections!!!!
No doubt.
But while the 2 separate section design is a little easier to keep organized, the Anderson style is much more comfortable because it self adjusts to individual body shapes or body positions.
After a little bit of practice time, the Anderson/Treehopper is very easy to keep straight. They seem like a tangle of webbing when 1st handled, but that confusion goes away quickly.
After a season in a TH sling, I'm trying to figure out why saddles have become more popular than slings. So fricken comfy!
You Are Right. I Use a Spring Type Wood Clamp And Put it on Mine at the Two Rings When I Take it off. Just Simpler to Put Back on. A Small Price to pay for Comfort.
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Yup, once you're used to it, no problem!
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The tree hopper sling interests me. It does seems like a jumbled mess when you look at it. But I can see how the weight distribution is very wide and moveable
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Doesn't it remind you a bit of the tangled mess a RCH sometimes gets into?
I wish I would have know more about this stuff when I upgraded My wife’s sewing machine. I would have gotten her one that was heavier duty. I would like to make another at some point, just wish i Could actually do the sewing myself. There is a Leather, self powered shoe cobbling machine on amazon, I can't remember where I seen it, but that would be pretty interesting for this type of stuff. it'll sew thru 3-4 layers of leather easily. runs in the 90-115 range from amazon/e-bay.
I have 2 other buddies that can’t wait to try mine. I did add 2 strip's to the top band to attach to the battle belt.
interesting about just using one piece of webbing. I can see how that would self adjust. That I think is where the double D-ring would really come in nice. I think it would help separate/organize the webbing. I'm not sure, but it seems like Fusion stopped making the straight d-ring. can hardly find any in-stock. There is the Bent D-ring from them though.
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I have 2 other buddies that can’t wait to try mine. I did add 2 strip's to the top band to attach to the battle belt.
interesting about just using one piece of webbing. I can see how that would self adjust. That I think is where the double D-ring would really come in nice. I think it would help separate/organize the webbing. I'm not sure, but it seems like Fusion stopped making the straight d-ring. can hardly find any in-stock. There is the Bent D-ring from them though.