tylerray378
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What’s the difference between this and the new tree hopper sling? I made a wraptor awhile back but never actually hunted with it. The wraptor looks very similar to the TH sling.
I’m all wrapt up and ready for Christmas. View attachment 22373
With the belt to keep it in place, I do not need leg loops but that is a personal choice.Do you think leg straps add a safety value? I believe I would have to do something pretty stupid before I would be in danger of falling out of the saddle even without the belt or straps. Would probably need the belt for drt method though.
They are both based on the original Anderson sling, so very similar. The TH has leg loops and improved rings.What’s the difference between this and the new tree hopper sling? I made a wraptor awhile back but never actually hunted with it. The wraptor looks very similar to the TH sling.
The stitching in that pic is just for convenience to keep the rings in place on the webbing and is non-load bearing.I know zero about sewing and stitching but I think I would add more before climbing a tree?
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The only stitches visible in the pic are the ones that help hold the straps and carabiners in place. Not load bearing at all. Everything thing else is triple box stitched with an X.I know zero about sewing and stitching but I think I would add more before climbing a tree?
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You are spot on! Thats why when I originally modded my anderson, the wrings went thorugh the waist belt outside the hardware--to retail the ability to adjust them individually: https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/my-modded-anderson.8281/Nice Job. I Notice Everyone Stitches Their Rings In. My Original Anderson Does Not Have Them Stitched. I Believe This Allows Each Web To Move Independently Of The Other And Actually Self Adjust To Fit Your Butt Shape. Not Throwing Stones, Just Observing. I Think This Is The Most Comfortable Saddle Design Available.
I wish more folks would try making one just to see the process and get a better understanding of saddles in general. It would give them a greater appreciation for what goes into the commercial options and help them understand why they like a certain feel and chose the appropriate commercial option, if they even want to at that point.It’s had 2 sits, both in the 3-4 hr range. The first, took some fiddling to get things set, the 2nd was down right comfortable. These where in 15-25*f temps. So I had my cold weather gear on. For me, I am glad I decided to try this. The mantis, while a nice setup, I just couldn’t get comfortable in. The flex for me was more comfortable, but for various reasons, I decided to go another route. This works well for me at a much less price point. I am using a Ros of squirrel steps, and the top step of a set of beast sticks. I have a couple tweaks yet for the off season, but Plan on using this for most of next season.
I wish more folks would try making one just to see the process and get a better understanding of saddles in general. It would give them a greater appreciation for what goes into the commercial options and help them understand why they like a certain feel and chose the appropriate commercial option, if they even want to at that point.
Agree, the TH followed the original Anderson single piece of webbing to make the 2 sections. I made mine without having one in hand and the new version I am making now will use the Anderson layout. The 2 separate sections are less prone to tangles when the rings are sewn in place, and that is the only purpose for that stitching. I highly recommend to anyone making one to use the single piece of webbing.You are spot on! Thats why when I originally modded my anderson, the wrings went thorugh the waist belt outside the hardware--to retail the ability to adjust them individually: https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/my-modded-anderson.8281/
The new Tree hopper sling did a great job mimicking the old Anderson. I"ve been super happy with it!
I can DEFINITELY see how they would be less prone to twisting and tangling as 2 separate sections!!!!Agree, the TH followed the original Anderson single piece of webbing to make the 2 sections. I made mine without having one in hand and the new version I am making now will use the Anderson layout. The 2 separate sections are less prone to tangles when the rings are sewn in place, and that is the only purpose for that stitching. I highly recommend to anyone making one to use the single piece of webbing.
No doubt.I can DEFINITELY see how they would be less prone to twisting and tangling as 2 separate sections!!!!
Yup, once you're used to it, no problem!No doubt.
But while the 2 separate section design is a little easier to keep organized, the Anderson style is much more comfortable because it self adjusts to individual body shapes or body positions.
After a little bit of practice time, the Anderson/Treehopper is very easy to keep straight. They seem like a tangle of webbing when 1st handled, but that confusion goes away quickly.
After a season in a TH sling, I'm trying to figure out why saddles have become more popular than slings. So fricken comfy!
Doesn't it remind you a bit of the tangled mess a RCH sometimes gets into?The tree hopper sling interests me. It does seems like a jumbled mess when you look at it. But I can see how the weight distribution is very wide and moveable
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