The Wraptor

[will4554]

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.

Working on something similar myself

 

[EricS]

Has anyone found a triglide that will work for this build. That would mean zero structural sewing just minimal sewing for the belt and cross pieces. It would also allow you to play around with adjustments a little before locking everything down.

 

[bj139]

I am thinking of a trip to the junkyard where it is DIY removal to get some webbing. Should be fun.

 

[will4554]

I am thinking of a trip to the junkyard where it is DIY removal to get some webbing. Should be fun.

IMO that's a huge waste of time. You can order literally everything for the build from DanO for 30 something shipped. Ripping those stitches out of webbing that is old and in who knows what condition will take a while. And I would always be second-guessing the integrity.

 

[bj139]

IMO that's a huge waste of time. You can order literally everything for the build from DanO for 30 something shipped. Ripping those stitches out of webbing that is old and in who knows what condition will take a while. And I would always be second-guessing the integrity.

Is that EWO?

 

[ImThere]

Is that EWO?

Yes


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[Bwhana]

Has anyone found a triglide that will work for this build. That would mean zero structural sewing just minimal sewing for the belt and cross pieces. It would also allow you to play around with adjustments a little before locking everything down.

Good point! Barry and I talked about doing this for prototypes. One example is here: http://www.paragear.com/skydiving/10000176/H448/

The weight rating is safe based on their specs and would eliminate some sewing on the main loop, but would still need some sewing awl stitches on the front to back pieces to hold them in place (not truly load bearing, more or less a spacer).

 

[alwayshuntin]

I hope this thread hits 50 pages! Following from day one.

 

[jmball]

Big shout out to @Bwhana for this build thread and to @DanO for stocking the components for the Wraptor and the prussic tenders. I have a friend who used to work for a private jet company and has her own upholstering shop. She sewed my Wraptor up for pennies and it is outstanding. Also here is my obligatory Croc pic so I can fit in around here, lol.

 

[will4554]

Big shout out to @Bwhana for this build thread and to @DanO for stocking the components for the Wraptor and the prussic tenders. I have a friend who used to work for a private jet company and has her own upholstering shop. She sewed my Wraptor up for pennies and it is outstanding. Also here is my obligatory Croc pic so I can fit in around here, lol.
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I cant see if it's done or not. But if you have her also do some vertical stitching on your cross pieces IMO it stiffens them enough and makes it a little easier to adjust. More comfortable as well to me. I would post pictures but mine is having linesman loops added at the moment haha.

 

[jmball]

I just had her do box stitching on those. I may do what you were describing after some more testing. It makes sense, I just didn't know if it was necessary on the cross pieces.

 

[Bwhana]

The front to back pieces serve mainly as spacers to keep the loop together and apart, so extra stitching in them stiffens and helps keep the loops apart without folding or rolling up as much

 

[Bwhana]

Just a quick preseason update to my Wraptor. Added fleece between the sections, flat 1" webbing belt with a T hook for attachment, and linesman belt/loops on the outside with 1" tubular.

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[swapfox1862]

hows it work i have thaught on that but never tried it

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[Bwhana]

So far it is very comfortable and helps fill the void when you move the upper section to your lower back. You can still overlap the sections without it getting in the way. The belt and linesman loops are not necessities, but nice to have and better than using the rings.

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[Vtbow]

Just a quick preseason update to my Wraptor. Added fleece between the sections, flat 1" webbing belt with a T hook for attachment, and linesman belt/loops on the outside with 1" tubular.

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cool! this is starting to look more like the arc hunting sling. Same concept, with a canvas piece through the center and a small semi stiff board like the tree suit. I'll post pics tonight. Can wait to see more versions that I'm sure you have up your sleeve!

 

[GCTerpfan]

I've been contemplating doing the same thing except running the material from top to bottom across both sections. My only complaint with the wraptor is the straps getting twisted up. I think this might solve that issue, especially if I use a little heavy fabric.

 

[Homebrew454]

I've been contemplating doing the same thing except running the material from top to bottom across both sections. My only complaint with the wraptor is the straps getting twisted up. I think this might solve that issue, especially if I use a little heavy fabric.

I was debating doing this as well on my version for the same reason. I just never got around to it yet.

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[alwayshuntin]

Bwhana, thx for the update.

 

[Bwhana]

I've been contemplating doing the same thing except running the material from top to bottom across both sections. My only complaint with the wraptor is the straps getting twisted up. I think this might solve that issue, especially if I use a little heavy fabric.

It certainly will help. I sewed a few stitches at the rings already and that solved the twisting issue. Those may not be needed with this setup, but not going to remove them now.

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