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The ultimate ultralight saddle?

Trueblue said:
I like this idea a lot for where I hunt. It gets cold in Nov and Dec
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How strong are those carabiners? Is most of your weight still supported by a rock climbing harness?


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How strong should the caribiners from the back band to bridge be? I got the smaller nite ize S Biners. They say 5 lbs. will this be enough for back support?


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Aeds151 said:
How strong should the caribiners from the back band to bridge be? I got the smaller nite ize S Biners. They say 5 lbs. will this be enough for back support?


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I doubt it but give it a try.


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I have been using the Nite Ize 25# S biners for my back bands with no issues. But I have not found a backband necessary with my fleece saddle, so I only use it with my others.

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donnieballgame said:
I'll try to take some photos tomorrow or maybe a short video of my setup, I just use 550 cord for my bridge and I just made channels and sewed em three times and put a 550 cord loop through it and tied a bridge between the 2, I need to shorten it up, so maybe after I do that I'll take a few photos/video.
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I was planning on doing just that while waiting on some Amsteel. I've been testing at ground level with the 550 just to get a feel for it and with your post I will probably just keep using it. The harness is holding me anyways.
 
will4554 said:
I was planning on doing just that while waiting on some Amsteel. I've been testing at ground level with the 550 just to get a feel for it and with your post I will probably just keep using it. The harness is holding me anyways.
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Exactly! I always wear my RCH so to me it's not worth the amstel.

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Anymore word from guys using the fleece saddles? Preferred size? Preferred harness? Preferred bridge or no bridge?
 
eddiegomes83 said:
Anymore word from guys using the fleece saddles? Preferred size? Preferred harness? Preferred bridge or no bridge?
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Smallest webbing possible on the RCH, definitely no padding or big gear loops. It all creates pressure points.

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Agree with BCHunter on the rch, I cut off the non load bearing loops on mine because they got in the way and created pressure points.
If I had a safe way to eliminate the rch, this would be the perfect saddle for me.

As far as size, I've tried very wide and less wide, doesn't matter much and your bridge and tether length will vary based on what you do there. I prefer the stretch front to back and if you have enough material there, you can literally cover from behind your knees and up to your arm pits for a tree recliner. Again, smaller there is still comfortable. I still plan to get a Kestrel or Mantis, but will still use fleece for long sits next season. I also used a preacher seat some this season and will use it some again. Why choose just one when you can spread the love?!

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So Dave mentions using Amsteel as his bridge on his first saddle he made during his fleece saddle YouTube video. But then he says get you some paracord and tie such and such.... etc. Does anyone know if it’s ok to use the para cord as a bridge or did Dave use the term loosely and mean amsteel instead?

Just curious because I have plenty of paracord but no extra amsteel laying around.


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ddunc11 said:
So Dave mentions using Amsteel as his bridge on his first saddle he made during his fleece saddle YouTube video. But then he says get you some paracord and tie such and such.... etc. Does anyone know if it’s ok to use the para cord as a bridge or did Dave use the term loosely and mean amsteel instead?

Just curious because I have plenty of paracord but no extra amsteel laying around.


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I think the Paracord was mentioned as a way to bunch the ends of the fleece... It's been a while since I watched the video. Paracord by itself should not be used for a bridge.

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Homebrew454 said:
I think the Paracord was mentioned as a way to bunch the ends of the fleece... It's been a while since I watched the video. Paracord by itself should not be used for a bridge.

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That’s what I was thinking. Paracord has a lot of stretch and not rated for much weight.

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ddunc11 said:
So Dave mentions using Amsteel as his bridge on his first saddle he made during his fleece saddle YouTube video. But then he says get you some paracord and tie such and such.... etc. Does anyone know if it’s ok to use the para cord as a bridge or did Dave use the term loosely and mean amsteel instead?

Just curious because I have plenty of paracord but no extra amsteel laying around.


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You would never want to use paracord as a bridge.
 
LIVE YOU OLD Thread!! Have been messing around with some material and wanted to give this a try with some pack cloth. Sewed end channels like a gathered end hammock and threaded some 5mm accessory cord thru for a bridge (all I had think I will replace it some amsteel or tubular webbing would work). buckle for climbing...crazy how small and light this is. No way in hell getting in it without a harness. Going to give it a try during Turkey season at ground level instead of sittin' on the ground. UL Saddle.PNG
 
My next fleece saddle?
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I can’t wait to spend some time in my hammock saddle this season! It’s much more comfortable than the sitdrag of which I have been a huge fan. I just don’t know if it will last as long.
 
Wirrex said:
I can’t wait to spend some time in my hammock saddle this season! It’s much more comfortable than the sitdrag of which I have been a huge fan. I just don’t know if it will last as long.
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I've had mine going for 2 years and still looks great.

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