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Flex Football DIY...meh...

always89y said:
In my opinion, and for me, that is the case. Here are the 2 saddle I am comparing.
I believe the mesh and shape provide enough cupping. The pleat adds to much.
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Very interesting. What about folding and pleating the mesh along the webbing to make the outer circumference of the mesh smaller creating more extra fabric in the middle? Does that make sense? Like the pleating around the waist belt of some khakis, that way there is more mesh spacing for your rear but not the central flex pleating you have tested here.
 
Great job on the build looks great! I agree, the pleat isn’t needed at all. The shape just works and “less is more” sometimes


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always89y said:
So, I decided to try the whole "flex" concept with the football shaped saddle. Turned out good, but I have to say, I dont think anything is gained over the original design. When flexed, it does change the dynamics of the adjustable bridge loops as well. I think its the angle the bottom webbing that makes the difference. The regular football shape does a fine job of cupping when in the sitting position, so the added material of the pleat is kind of lost. If your a long time sitter, then it might be good for you.
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@always89y Nice looking saddle you built. That platform you built on the climbing stick in the left corner of the pics looks really good. If you get time, a separate thread on that would be very interesting.
 
Wasp said:
@always89y Nice looking saddle you built. That platform you built on the climbing stick in the left corner of the pics looks really good. If you get time, a separate thread on that would be very interesting.
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Thanks! See this thread:

Monkey F#@%in a Football (stick with platform build)

For the angle of the standing platform what I did with mine was set up in the saddle on the ground, find your sweet spot, put the angle finder on either your back or chest, record angle, mathematics, fabrication, prep, weld,and enjoy. 15 was too shallow for me but could be right for you...
saddlehunter.com
 
Dont laugh....I put a zipper on it...and its awesome!
I hung and bounced. It's easy to use while on the platform. Took a video but have no idea how to load that up.
 

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I don't know, maybe I've developed a flinch reflex from @Blinginpse but everytime you unzipped that saddle I had to avert my gaze . . . :)

Seriously though, that looks pretty cool. A truely wearable flex . . Nice job again @always89y !
 
boyne bowhunter said:
I don't know, maybe I've developed a flinch reflex from @Blinginpse but everytime you unzipped that saddle I had to avert my gaze . . . :)

Seriously though, that looks pretty cool. A truely wearable flex . . Nice job again @always89y !
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The sound alone draws concern! I had to turn away as well, just in case!
 
Now that ive seen myself from behind, I think I will stand agianst walls from now on. How can that be confused with a branch?
 
Nutterbuster said:
I give it 6 months before a manufacturer steals the zipper idea. That's slick.
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Shhhhh, it's supposed to be a seekrit!
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@always89y
Do you notice a comfort difference in the pleated/flex version versus the regular version?


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Now if you cut out the mesh and unzip when that morning burrito hits .....well....that would be a game changer!!!
ZIP N RIP. Could be your new company name
 
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