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DIY poor man JX3 Hybrid

HuumanCreed

HuumanCreed

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Been working since I saw the JX3 Hybrid. Total cost for me was under $30 but your miles might varies.

Old Summit climber seat was free, but you can amazon it for $60?
2 slotted D-Ring, $2
a hiking backpack frame from Goodwill that was $6
4-5 feet of Amsteel for bridge
4-5 feet of climbing rated 1in webbing plus 2 sliders for adjustable back support
cheap shoulder straps from one of my backpack
Tapes were not needed but let my son 'help'

Total weight was 3 lbs.

Not in pictures is climbing harness on separate tether system that l will wear. Never use DIY things without backing it up with certified safety equipments.
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How do you keep yourself off of the tree? I think you’ll find much of the comfort of the web and hybrid is the fork, which takes all the pressure off your feet.
 
kyler1945 said:
How do you keep yourself off of the tree? I think you’ll find much of the comfort of the web and hybrid is the fork, which takes all the pressure off your feet.
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He sewed a fork from an old ladder stand on the front lol :sweatsmile:
It looks like a really good design and comfy too
 
HuumanCreed said:
Been working since I saw the JX3 Hybrid. Total cost for me was under $30 but your miles might varies.

Old Summit climber seat was free, but you can amazon it for $60?
2 slotted D-Ring, $2
a hiking backpack frame from Goodwill that was $6
4-5 feet of Amsteel for bridge
4-5 feet of climbing rated 1in webbing plus 2 sliders for adjustable back support
cheap shoulder straps from one of my backpack
Tapes were not needed but let my son 'help'

Total weight was 3 lbs.

Not in pictures is climbing harness on separate tether system that l will wear. Never use DIY things without backing it up with certified safety equipments.
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Great build man!
 
Aeds151 said:
That looks like it. I have a Gen 2 JX3 that has that part cracked in one place so I dont use it. Not sure how to replace it though. Great diy system O.P.


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If the frames are the same it shouldn't be to difficult as far as figuring out where the pieces belong....I don't know exactly how it's put together but at worst I would think it would just require popping stitches and rethreading everything thru correctly and sewing it back together. But I don't know off the top of my head how it's built exactly...
 
Gen 1 hybrid seat back frames were molle2’s. New hybrids are custom molded seat back frames. Emailing or calling john will result in a prompt assessment and resolution to a broken part. If someone is using a broken product from him, it’s their choice to.
Aeds151 said:
That looks like it. I have a Gen 2 JX3 that has that part cracked in one place so I dont use it. Not sure how to replace it though. Great diy system O.P.
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kyler1945 said:
How do you keep yourself off of the tree? I think you’ll find much of the comfort of the web and hybrid is the fork, which takes all the pressure off your feet.
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I found a tripod from a yard sale. Only reason I got it was for the fluid head. But I'm planning to cut one of the leg and attached it (paracord/zipties/tapes/whatever) it to bottom of seat. So it can be extended or retract as needed. Going to see if a single point work fine or do I need to have a fork. If so, going to steal one a giant fork from the kitchen, cut the middle section and attach it to leg.

I found it to be very comfortable. Actually even better than when I was using it with the summit climber that it came with because you can recline back instead of the tree blocking you. For my size, 175lbs and 68ins, it was a great fit. But for the bigger hunters, you might want to consider adding some plywood to bottom seat for more structure like the actual JX3, it can make a great ground seat too with some protection added at the bottom. Using it on a climber, the belts move 'outward' so it was fine for bigger hunters, but since my belts move 'inward', its not a one side fit all like JX3. My father in law tried the "bastard monstrosity" that I turned his climber's seat into and didn't find it comfortable but he is pushing 'Santa' size if you know what I mean.

I considered the molle seat back frame at first, I do have the official shoulder harness for the frame, but it was too bulky and with the fact that the seat provided more than enough cushion, I went with a simple shoulder straps. I'm considering reconnecting the pack that came with it. This would provide me ton of spaces to pack out a deer and add ounces really, but it is a nylon material and might be loud. I actually cut the bottom section off because I wanted it a little more mobile. But to be honest, I'm not BSing....it was TOO comfortable if I kept it at full size because I could of laid my head back! I literally could take naps all day sitting on it. Head support is really addictive, I did not find it restrict my view or movement at all. So if you want to give in to the temptation, be my guest!

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But honestly you can use anything as a frame. Even the high end Mystery ranch or Eberlestock. Since they are meant to support a lot of weight, I'm sure they can support you leaning against it. The seat too can be other things that have a suspension system. Some options that I considered for future projects (Summit seat was what I had on hand and didnt want to spend more) are:


Amazon.com : King Slumper Universal Fitting Replacement Tree Stand Seat Cushion Sling Mount : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : King Slumper Universal Fitting Replacement Tree Stand Seat Cushion Sling Mount : Sports & Outdoors
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BUT REMEMBER SAFETY! ALWAYS HAVE CERTIFIED HARNESS!
 
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HuumanCreed said:
Been working since I saw the JX3 Hybrid. Total cost for me was under $30 but your miles might varies.

Old Summit climber seat was free, but you can amazon it for $60?
2 slotted D-Ring, $2
a hiking backpack frame from Goodwill that was $6
4-5 feet of Amsteel for bridge
4-5 feet of climbing rated 1in webbing plus 2 sliders for adjustable back support
cheap shoulder straps from one of my backpack
Tapes were not needed but let my son 'help'

Total weight was 3 lbs.

Not in pictures is climbing harness on separate tether system that l will wear. Never use DIY things without backing it up with certified safety equipments.
4492ea4a316495b605490159b9ec0cdc.jpg
6763a792e3a04d2881faca809001cae0.jpg
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0fbee700e9d8ab43cf13b5f617f97da1.jpg
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Holy cow, I did the exact same thing about 2 months ago and it works well.
 
kyler1945 said:
Gen 1 hybrid seat back frames were molle2’s. New hybrids are custom molded seat back frames. Emailing or calling john will result in a prompt assessment and resolution to a broken part. If someone is using a broken product from him, it’s their choice to.
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Uh yaaaa This was resolved a year ago. I have a fully functioning Gen 2 JX3 thanks to the awesomeness of John and one with a crack that collects dust in garage corner. Gotta quit hoarding and just dump it already.


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Weldabeast said:
If the frames are the same it shouldn't be to difficult as far as figuring out where the pieces belong....I don't know exactly how it's put together but at worst I would think it would just require popping stitches and rethreading everything thru correctly and sewing it back together. But I don't know off the top of my head how it's built exactly...
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Sounds right by looking at it, however, im no seamstress.


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How’s this working out for those who have done it and OP. I just got all the materials today and plan to start putting it together soon. I bought a new summit seat, and the molle 2 pack frame from the link above. Any tips before I start the build?
 
tylerray378 said:
How’s this working out for those who have done it and OP. I just got all the materials today and plan to start putting it together soon. I bought a new summit seat, and the molle 2 pack frame from the link above. Any tips before I start the build?
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So I used it for one sit. Work great and was very comfortable. More so then a standard saddle to be honest (I have tried fleece, Recon, Trophyline, Mantis, Phantom). I alternate between it and my Recon for the season. To be honest, I'm still not very good with shooting from a saddle suspended. So I have a large platform that I can stand completely on to shoot. But the DIY let me shoot in a sitting position which I'm more comfortable with.

-Webbing is your friend, water knots are not as pretty as sewing but work just fine. So are buckles and tri-glides.

- Sound, make sure everything is tie down with no metal to metal.

-Not leaner friendly, because its providing way too much support when leaning can literally just be a back band. Because the webbing to the frame provide a 3rd connection to the D-ring, it make a really solid L seat configuration, but the summit seat bottom is supporting most of your weight, so if you are trying to move from sitting to leaning, you have to extend/adjust the frame's webbing to recline it back or else it want to stay in a L shape. It can be done, but then if you want to sit back down, you have to shorten the webbing again. Which is actually not all that hard with adjustable strap setting, but its more movements then with a typical saddle where you just stand up.

-Great load carrying setup. A good shoulder straps and waist belt will make it carry so much better. Also let me carry whatever pack I want, just with buckles. I actually tuck my mini sticks between the frame and my bottom seat. Then attach a backpack on top of it all.

-I install a fork like the JX3 but then removed it. Found it not needed as I just spread my legs, unless you're on a giant tree, there is enough space between that the seat will provide support against it.
 
HuumanCreed said:
So I used it for one sit. Work great and was very comfortable. More so then a standard saddle to be honest (I have tried fleece, Recon, Trophyline, Mantis, Phantom). I alternate between it and my Recon for the season. To be honest, I'm still not very good with shooting from a saddle suspended. So I have a large platform that I can stand completely on to shoot. But the DIY let me shoot in a sitting position which I'm more comfortable with.

-Webbing is your friend, water knots are not as pretty as sewing but work just fine. So are buckles and tri-glides.

- Sound, make sure everything is tie down with no metal to metal.

-Not leaner friendly, because its providing way too much support when leaning can literally just be a back band. Because the webbing to the frame provide a 3rd connection to the D-ring, it make a really solid L seat configuration, but the summit seat bottom is supporting most of your weight, so if you are trying to move from sitting to leaning, you have to extend/adjust the frame's webbing to recline it back or else it want to stay in a L shape. It can be done, but then if you want to sit back down, you have to shorten the webbing again. Which is actually not all that hard with adjustable strap setting, but its more movements then with a typical saddle where you just stand up.

-Great load carrying setup. A good shoulder straps and waist belt will make it carry so much better. Also let me carry whatever pack I want, just with buckles. I actually tuck my mini sticks between the frame and my bottom seat. Then attach a backpack on top of it all.

-I install a fork like the JX3 but then removed it. Found it not needed as I just spread my legs, unless you're on a giant tree, there is enough space between that the seat will provide support against it.
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pictures of you sitting in it on a normal size tree? (10-18” diameter)

curious to see how you’re set up without the fork.
 
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