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The Wraptor

Bwhana

Bwhana

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Starting a new DIY project. Coming soon to a tree near me! Stay tuned.
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A modified anderson design, but since it was inspired by trying one at Saddlepalooza, the name was chosen in honor of @huck72412 for all of his help there and his efforts to call some velociraptors that Friday night, hence the Wraptor! It took longer to get everything pre-cut, ends melted and prepped than expected. Building 3 of these for my crew, going to clip everything together and then take them to be sewn.
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Found a local trim shop experience in outdoor fabrics for boats and such. Have a backup at a shoe repair shop that can also do it, but was a little more expensive. I will post more pics and a shopping list later when I get all three ready.

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Core shopping list and dimensions (
Aluminum climb rated rings:
2 x the large size https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=880

Other ring options:
2x https://www.ebay.com/p/Petzl-Sequoia-Bridge-Ring-C04620/17023050099

2x (closer to factory originals)
http://www.paragear.com/skydiving/10000174/H360/

Polyester milspec webbing:
About 19 ft total plus any extra you want for belt or other loops...
2 x 82" (36" wide finished loop with 10" overlap on center)
4 x 14" (6" finished cross pieces with 1" overlap in center)
Cross pieces are centered on each loop, with 6" between them
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Inch-7-P...eatbelt-Webbing-Desert-Tan-YARD-/172525816045

Sewing:
$15 saddle at trim shop or shoe repair shop using heavyweight Gutermann polyester thread.

*** Since this is the year of safety, I want to emphasize that anyone that decides to do this or a similar project should double check all of the suggested components and instructions and use at your own risk and comfort level. Proper sewing techniques using proper thread is imperative for safety!
 
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Piney said:
Nice! Working on something similar myself. Using oval chain links instead of round rings.
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We considered those, but they were too heavy for our taste and found aluminum options. I think the originals were plastic coated steel.

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Bwhana said:
A modified anderson design, but since it was inspired by trying one at Saddlepalooza, the name was chosen in honor of @huck72412 for all of his help there and his efforts to call some velociraptors that Friday night, hence the Wraptor! It took longer to get everything pre-cut, ends melted and prepped than expected. Building 3 of these for my crew, going to clip everything together and then take them to be sewn.
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:tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy::tearsofjoy: I’m honored!!!!!
 
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