Also was skeptical about the 6” between straps but works great at that distance and very comfortable. Thanks @Bwhana for the project.
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I like the idea of making the bottom a touch longer than the top section. It should provide better back support. The only drawback is it may not work as well if you try to put both loops down low closer together. Will be interested to see how that works!I just finished one built to 36”. My waist runs around 38” with the standard issue fat overlap. For me it is comfortable but I am “right on the edge”. If you look at the pics above, it appears to me, and based on my experience that the rings will turn in a bit. This leads to a little discomfort for me but can easily be adjusted where it doesn’t bother me. All said I am looking to build another will likely be an inch or two longer on the bottom and see what happens. Also looking at putting a pack cloth panel in the webbing to keep my fat from oozing out. Really do like the design. The problem for me is my design not the saddles
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More like a double sitdrag! I am amazed at how right they got the Anderson all those years ago. The commercial options are great, but nothing wrong with this old school tech either.Added a 22 x 6” panel on the bottom to see what difference it would make. Really like it and going to do the top as well. Now the critters don’t have to see my unsightly bulges
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What's it weigh?Added a 22 x 6” panel on the bottom to see what difference it would make. Really like it and going to do the top as well. Now the critters don’t have to see my unsightly bulges
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More than my little scale will handle...which is 16oz. Added a belt to it with a heavy buckle and tubular webbing bridge right now so it isn't really light; however, the way it "rides" it doesn't feel heavy. Think I am going to really like this. The only issue I have with it is making sure to sort it all out after I take it off to prevent the resulting bird nest.What's it weigh?
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BTW, as a noob, why did these cease to be made? This thing is dang comfortable. Did a little poking around and couldn't find anything...didn't look real hard though.
Your build is awesome, I just modified my Anderson and may build one copying it. The pic shows how I did the tie in point cause I wanted to keep the original steel loops. Since then I've found these triangular carabiners that are wide enough and have a large enough radius to not bunch up and jam the material. Haven't hung from them yet but I think they will work. Just another option for bridge tie in.
Totally agree and will cut my rings if a better solution is found. @Ed the Red let us know how those work for you. I may order some and test without removing my rings now.Those carabiners may the way to go! Let us know how they work. Hate to cut the rings off but this may be the ticket.
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Nice idea, those should keep the loops in place very well. Like seeing the clips on your pics, those worked like a champ for me too!Using these for a DIY version. Seems like they'll work nice for linemans belt and bridge connection.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GV2RYEG/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
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Ok, I hung at ground level but have full weight on the biners. The sling material hardly bunches up and the two loops adjust to you easily. I think this type of carabiner used to modify a original Anderson sling would work fine but for a completely new build I’m liking those rings Piney is using.
Yes they are. They are available with different types of locking gates and I ordered them thru Campsaver.comAre those carabiners the hms strike? Been looking around and wanted to get the right ones. Agree on the other rings but too late now. TIA
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