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First Saddle Build - kite/mantis clone

shwacker

shwacker

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New to saddle hunting, haven’t even hunted in a saddle yet. Got a sit drag and decided to build a saddle from scratch VS a bunch of sit drags mods. Had never seen before a couple weeks ago. Bought a antique singer 99k and researched some materials and got to work. Happy with the turnout. Checked stitch strength VS my truck and I broke the webbing and the stitch held, so I feel very safe in this thing and confident in my stitching even though it’s not all that pretty. Already modded a few API sticks so besides maybe an upgrade to a ropeman, I’m ready to start practicing and be proficient for hunting with it next season.

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Wow! Great work! I like your pack setup too. Thinking about trying something similar as I can't find a pack that's right for me.
 
MFD205 said:
That's awesome man! Have you ever sewed before this?
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No. This old singer is very basic so was easy to get started.

It’s def a 10ft stitch job, like a 10 ft paint job... they aren’t all pretty but it’s functional and I feel safe with it


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Dgruis91 said:
Do you remember the dimensions of your pattern?
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I found this after I made mine. I like mine a little better but this is very close and a good starting point depending on your size.

Mine is 22” across, 10” down sides and 12 down in the middle. Right around 90” for the main webbing. I built the webbing and waist belt to size.



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Looks great! You guys have some serious injecting skills! I would watch the tag end of your water knot on your bridge, it just looks like there is not much there and if slips, which I know it shouldnt, you will have an issue :)
 
Yep, I put stitches behind them now, and actually plan to sew the bridge on now that I have a length I’m happy with


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