New Wraptor saddle and my collection so far

[NMSbowhunter]

I just finished my latest (probably not last) Wraptor 2 panel saddle. This one has 32 inch loops and is made of 2 distinct loops connected in series. It is the one pictured as "C" below. Otherwise, it is a pretty straightforward and streamlined version of the ESS, sans lineman's loops, leg loops, well, everything, lol. I hung in it at ground level a while ago and it is very comfortable.

For reference, saddle "A" is a Treehopper Recon size small. Saddle "B" is a modified Tethrd ESS, and Saddle "D" is my Wraptor #3 that I hunted out of quite a bit last season. I've done quite a few all day sits in the Recon and Wraptor "D".

It's been too hot to really scout much lately. If season doesn't get here soon these things may keep multiplying.

 

[BackSpasm]

Do you get the rings at EWO? Seems like that style is sold out

 

[NMSbowhunter]

Do you get the rings at EWO? Seems like that style is sold out

I did. I may have gotten the last pair they had. I think I got the last bit of seat belt also. They were sold out of two of the three colors when I ordered mine. Hopefully they will restock.

 

[BTaylor]

If you need seat belt, let me know. I have a some put back.

 

[NMSbowhunter]

Fusion Climb D-Ring

Fusion Climb Tanko & Prevail slotted d-rings . Used by saddle hunters to make “The Wraptor” DIY saddles (see SaddleHunter.com).

doublesteps.com

Looks like bent D ring is in stock....

 

[Razorbak66]

That looks great!!

 

[tylerray378]

I know there was discussion in the original wraptor thread. What has been your favorite? Single continuous strap or two individual loops?

 

[NMSbowhunter]

I know there was discussion in the original wraptor thread. What has been your favorite? Single continuous strap or two individual loops?

I have used both, and I personally don't see enough difference in comfort to make any distinction. I have one that was made with a continuous loop, #3 and I hunted with it quite a bit last season and really like it. I believe the Recon and ESS are both two loop versions, and the saddle I just made, #4 is a two loop version. The only one I have not tried is the two completely separate loops.

I will say that one thing that really makes the construction process much easier on these is sewing the loop together at the D rings like the Recon and ESS. It just makes strap management so much better. By the way, Wraptor #3, the continuous loop version is not sewn at the D rings like the other three.

 

[BackSpasm]

Fusion Climb D-Ring

Fusion Climb Tanko & Prevail slotted d-rings . Used by saddle hunters to make “The Wraptor” DIY saddles (see SaddleHunter.com).

doublesteps.com

Looks like bent D ring is in stock....

But is bent really what I WANT???

I messaged the beautiful @DanO and he said he ordered straight but doesn't know when they will be in...sad... I have everything else cut and sitting around to make a wraptor when I get some free time except for the rings

 

[BackSpasm]

But is bent really what I WANT???

I messaged the beautiful @DanO and he said he ordered straight but doesn't know when they will be in...sad... I have everything else cut and sitting around to make a wraptor when I get some free time except for the rings

Although it does look like the ESS uses bent...

 

[NMSbowhunter]

Although it does look like the ESS uses bent...

Yes, the ESS uses bent. I'm not sure it makes a huge difference. My Wraptor #3 uses straight steel D rings (hardened parachute rings). The steel rings are also quite a bit smaller than the aluminum rings.

 

[gcr0003]

Get bent @BackSpasm

 

[kbetts]

I bought a roll of webbing and the D rings. I have no idea what to do with them...lol.

 

[NMSbowhunter]

I bought a roll of webbing and the D rings. I have no idea what to do with them...lol.

Go read through the whole wraptor thread while you are waiting to get your supplies.

For an ESS clone, you will want 36 inch loops. depending on how much overlap you want, just add that to the length of webbing to cut. So, if you want a 36 inch loop and a 2 inch overlap, cut the strap to 38 inches. I made this last one with 32 inch loops since I have a 30 inch waist, so I cut my straps to 34 inches. I overlapped the loops 2 inches since that would be the width of the upright spreaders so I could sandwich the connection points inside the upright spreaders. Remember to take a lighter and melt the ends of the webbing as you cut them so they won't unravel. Once I had my two loops I marked where the D rings fell, and marked them then sewed the two loops together at the D rings.

Once you have the two loops stitched (I went one time around with a box X stitch to just hold them and added additional stitching when I put the uprights on tying all the parts together), I connected the loops with the uprights. The strips for the uprights are 14 inches long. There are 4 of these.

Lay out the whole thing with those little metal clips. It makes your life a lot easier. From there it is just the tedious process of sewing it all up.

 

[NMSbowhunter]

This picture that Bwana posted in the Wraptor thread really helped me to visualize how the loops work.

 

[kbetts]

Go read through the whole wraptor thread while you are waiting to get your supplies.

For an ESS clone, you will want 36 inch loops. depending on how much overlap you want, just add that to the length of webbing to cut. So, if you want a 36 inch loop and a 2 inch overlap, cut the strap to 38 inches. I made this last one with 32 inch loops since I have a 30 inch waist, so I cut my straps to 34 inches. I overlapped the loops 2 inches since that would be the width of the upright spreaders so I could sandwich the connection points inside the upright spreaders. Remember to take a lighter and melt the ends of the webbing as you cut them so they won't unravel. Once I had my two loops I marked where the D rings fell, and marked them then sewed the two loops together at the D rings.

Once you have the two loops stitched (I went one time around with a box X stitch to just hold them and added additional stitching when I put the uprights on tying all the parts together), I connected the loops with the uprights. The strips for the uprights are 14 inches long. There are 4 of these.

Lay out the whole thing with those little metal clips. It makes your life a lot easier. From there it is just the tedious process of sewing it all up.

I've had the supplies going on two years now....lol

 

[NMSbowhunter]

I've had the supplies going on two years now....lol

Well dang man, everybody knows tree saddles expire after 5 years so you are already two years in the hole.

 

[kbetts]

Well dang man, everybody knows tree saddles expire after 5 years so you are already two years in the hole.

I sold the tree hopper after a year. I'm using tactical Taylor harness and a drey now. Covers it all.

But I do kinda want an ESS clone

 

[NMSbowhunter]

Or, the simplest solution is to buy an ESS for $100 (if they are still offering them at that price) and send it off to Noah and have him modify it for $50.

 

[BackSpasm]

I bought a roll of webbing and the D rings. I have no idea what to do with them...lol.

You thief stole me d rings