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genesis 3D printing is apparently releasing a hammock spreader bar being sold as a bridge spreader called the hip pinch eliminator….. some of you may remember years ago when members on this very forum were using the ENO spreader bars, pvc, and wooden dowels to attempt this very thing. But I didn’t see this on the New for 2023 post and I know some of you guys are genesis 3D fans so figured I would share.
 
Fl Canopy Stalker said:
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genesis 3D printing is apparently releasing a hammock spreader bar being sold as a bridge spreader called the hip pinch eliminator….. some of you may remember years ago when members on this very forum were using the ENO spreader bars, pvc, and wooden dowels to attempt this very thing. But I didn’t see this on the New for 2023 post and I know some of you guys are genesis 3D fans so figured I would share.
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Or just buy your saddle to start with and not need such foolishness.
 
Fl Canopy Stalker said:
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genesis 3D printing is apparently releasing a hammock spreader bar being sold as a bridge spreader called the hip pinch eliminator….. some of you may remember years ago when members on this very forum were using the ENO spreader bars, pvc, and wooden dowels to attempt this very thing. But I didn’t see this on the New for 2023 post and I know some of you guys are genesis 3D fans so figured I would share.
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Demonstrating a new product for saddle hunting while wearing a Beast Gear tshirt. Ironic.
 
BTaylor said:
Or just buy your saddle to start with and not need such foolishness.
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I think it goes without saying but the materials used for these lightweight “spreader bars” aren’t truly fall or weight rated. Any type of dynamic event at all or if one broke/failed for any reason and you could be impaled, something flying into your eye ect… further more it’s changing the angle points because the bridge is still connected as a 3 point rigging attachment so you’re creating extra stress and failure potential. The safer way to do this (IF your saddle is pinching) would be to utilize a tree squeeze and connect a longer bridge into it. This would turn your bridge into a four point system, reducing angle severity and no metal or plastic bar to jab into your stomach if you fell. We demo’d this at the 2022 meet up. Your bridge would stay as open (spread) as whatever width tree you chose to sit in.
 
Fl Canopy Stalker said:
I think it goes without saying but the materials used for these lightweight “spreader bars” aren’t truly fall or weight rated. Any type of dynamic event at all or if one broke/failed for any reason and you could be impaled, something flying into your eye ect… further more it’s changing the angle points because the bridge is still connected as a 3 point rigging attachment so you’re creating extra stress and failure potential. The safer way to do this (IF your saddle is pinching) would be to utilize a tree squeeze and connect a longer bridge into it. This would turn your bridge into a four point system, reducing angle severity and no metal or plastic bar to jab into your stomach if you fell. We demo’d this at the 2022 meet up. Your bridge would stay as open (spread) as whatever width tree you chose to sit in.
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Or just lower the dang tether point and fix the pinch problem and the draw arm clearance issue at the same time if you are a leaner.
 
Fl Canopy Stalker said:
I think it goes without saying but the materials used for these lightweight “spreader bars” aren’t truly fall or weight rated. Any type of dynamic event at all or if one broke/failed for any reason and you could be impaled, something flying into your eye ect… further more it’s changing the angle points because the bridge is still connected as a 3 point rigging attachment so you’re creating extra stress and failure potential. The safer way to do this (IF your saddle is pinching) would be to utilize a tree squeeze and connect a longer bridge into it. This would turn your bridge into a four point system, reducing angle severity and no metal or plastic bar to jab into your stomach if you fell. We demo’d this at the 2022 meet up. Your bridge would stay as open (spread) as whatever width tree you chose to sit in.
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Adding additional information… I spoke to Austin from genisis 3D printing- super nice guy. He’s using a high yield aluminum that’s nearly .5” in diameter and a rubber end connection that he says will bend away if too much load was applied. Without seeing it and having a dynamic test ram on it I can’t say for sure BUT in theory his product won’t bend in half to potentially stab you. While talking we did go over the new angle created by adding the spreader bar and also the possibility of the rubber bending out of the way exposing the bridge to being damaged by the aluminum ends. Hoping to do some sort of drop testing and static load tests to see how it would affect the saddle’s strength as well as how much of any damage would or could come from using one. As many of you know I will gladly apologize/redact if I get it wrong but until I see some form of testing I’m still calling this the wrong way to open your bridge angle for comfort
 
Fl Canopy Stalker said:
Adding additional information… I spoke to Austin from genisis 3D printing- super nice guy. He’s using a high yield aluminum that’s nearly .5” in diameter and a rubber end connection that he says will bend away if too much load was applied. Without seeing it and having a dynamic test ram on it I can’t say for sure BUT in theory his product won’t bend in half to potentially stab you. While talking we did go over the new angle created by adding the spreader bar and also the possibility of the rubber bending out of the way exposing the bridge to being damaged by the aluminum ends. Hoping to do some sort of drop testing and static load tests to see how it would affect the saddle’s strength as well as how much of any damage would or could come from using one. As many of you know I will gladly apologize/redact if I get it wrong but until I see some form of testing I’m still calling this the wrong way to open your bridge angle for comfort
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Thanks for asking. I just wish some guy who ownes a saddle company and already sold tethers and linesman ropes would make a Tree Squeeze the average saddle hunter could afford.
 
I'm just joshing @Fl Canopy Stalker .....I won't do that to ya.

But in all seriousness @GeoFish his gizmo is much better suited to safely spread the bridge. It's 1 of those "why didn't I think of that" silly things. Couple prior hunts when I was super bored I rigged 1 up with my extra rappel rope and some other spare junk I carry just to say I've tried it and the only limit to how far open u can spread em is the diameter of the tree
 
Weldabeast said:
Screw that.....I'll show u how to diy 1
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No you should show him. It’s literally as easy as adding an extra lineman’s rope set up and an extra carabiner. I’ve said all along, I’m not on here to make money I’m here to goof off and learn a few things about new products, how others hunt and maybe a few techniques.
 
Fl Canopy Stalker said:
No you should show him. It’s literally as easy as adding an extra lineman’s rope set up and an extra carabiner. I’ve said all along, I’m not on here to make money I’m here to goof off and learn a few things about new products, how others hunt and maybe a few techniques.
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I told you not to say that line when you interviewed for Tethrd. That's why you didn't get the job brother!
 
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