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The ultimate ultralight saddle?

ImThere said:
Hip pinch in a fleece saddle means the fleece is too short and the knot is to close to the hips. IMHO




See you in a tree, Ricky
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Thanks. I'm trying to parse this all out. Are you talking only about how a short fleece moves knots toward you automatically or is there another variable like moving knots up or down towards your head, etc?
 
raisins said:
Thanks. I'm trying to parse this all out. Are you talking only about how a short fleece moves knots toward you automatically or is there another variable like moving knots up or down towards your head, etc?
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I mean a short saddle that puts the knots on your hips.


See you in a tree, Ricky
 
raisins said:
Thanks. I'm trying to parse this all out. Are you talking only about how a short fleece moves knots toward you automatically or is there another variable like moving knots up or down towards your head, etc?
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You’re over thinking this. He is saying if the knots are at/touching hips it isn’t going to be comfortable. If you look at the example I posted you’ll notice that the knots are above my waist. The two fleece saddles I have made I have used a entire 50 x 60 “ throw folded in half such that the stretch is parallel to the length of the saddle I.e. if you pull at the two knots where the bridge connects it will stretch.
 
raisins said:
So you mean fold the knot and then sew the tag end of fleece back to itself so it can't slip free through the amsteel....or were you being comical and trying to get me killed? :)
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No. I would sew down all tag ends with some stitches where possible. That's just me being extra cautious. ;)
If it looks like it could work it's way loose, it probably will.
 
gcr0003 said:
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I've tied scaffold knots several times, but I'm a bit concerned because the tag end of your knot is going in an unexpected direction.

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If I were to tied a scaffold knot for that, the tag end would be pointing in the sky.

I'm unsure how you pulled that off.
 
raisins said:
I've tied scaffold knots several times, but I'm a bit concerned because the tag end of your knot is going in an unexpected direction.

www.101knots.com

How to Tie a Scaffold Knot? Tips, Uses, Steps & Video Instructions

Scaffold knot definition, how to tie diagram with instructions, tips, what is it used for, how to do video
www.101knots.com www.101knots.com

If I were to tied a scaffold knot for that, the tag end would be pointing in the sky.

I'm unsure how you pulled that off.
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Don’t copy mine from the photo that was just me fooling around with some different knots. I personally use the sheet bend knot. The fleece saddle that I hunted this season from used the sheet bend knot as well. I can’t guarantee even the sheet bend knot; however I do know how to tie it and I can show pictures.
 
raisins said:
I've tied scaffold knots several times, but I'm a bit concerned because the tag end of your knot is going in an unexpected direction.

www.101knots.com

How to Tie a Scaffold Knot? Tips, Uses, Steps & Video Instructions

Scaffold knot definition, how to tie diagram with instructions, tips, what is it used for, how to do video
www.101knots.com www.101knots.com

If I were to tied a scaffold knot for that, the tag end would be pointing in the sky.

I'm unsure how you pulled that off.
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I went back and edited my comment.. gonna delete my photos too. I don’t want someone who is just skimming to think the way I tied that while fooling around with knot combinations is somehow the safest. Sorry for the confusion.
 
Bringing back the thread!

I am now two seasons into using my DIY fleece with a Petzl Aspir harness. The biggest issue I have is storage. Currently I use a pack to carry my sticks and all my stuff, then unload at the tree and wear my pack up while I climb with my ring of steps and bow/gear holder in a fanny pack so I can reach it when I get to my top step, even though I really just need a little space for range finder, snacks, water, and maybe a jacket once I am actually up there. The only reason I haven’t gone to one stick and rappel is because I need to bing this pack with me anyways to fit those few items up the tree so it’s just easier to climb sticks.

Has anyone used any good dump pouches or anything off their RC harness? No molle attachments and I don’t want to sew into it because I have a lineman’s loop slid around it. If I could get two good pouches I’d be set and could ditch the pack.
 
Takern said:
Bringing back the thread!

I am now two seasons into using my DIY fleece with a Petzl Aspir harness. The biggest issue I have is storage. Currently I use a pack to carry my sticks and all my stuff, then unload at the tree and wear my pack up while I climb with my ring of steps and bow/gear holder in a fanny pack so I can reach it when I get to my top step, even though I really just need a little space for range finder, snacks, water, and maybe a jacket once I am actually up there. The only reason I haven’t gone to one stick and rappel is because I need to bing this pack with me anyways to fit those few items up the tree so it’s just easier to climb sticks.

Has anyone used any good dump pouches or anything off their RC harness? No molle attachments and I don’t want to sew into it because I have a lineman’s loop slid around it. If I could get two good pouches I’d be set and could ditch the pack.
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I use a pack, but you surely can make some molle loops for pouches.
 
Weldabeast said:
The old threads on saddle hunter are the best... Now that u can just buy everything is kinda no fun anymore.... @justsomedude I don't know if u still on here or if u over it and moved on but u has some of the best ideas
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He was an innovator. If you search you can find a thread where he was climbing with two tethers long before it was cool.
 
I love that this thread resurfaced. It was one that I had bookmarked years ago. My first saddle was a DIY no-sew ripstop hammock with an RCH.

I tip my hat to all you early innovators.
 
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