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Wild Edge Yarak

IkemanTX said:
@Tuhlmann,
I am still hunting out of my 3+ year old Sit Drag, and before that I hunted out of a @kenn1320 molle saddle. Don’t let the lack of a commercial saddle hold you back. Heck, if you don’t like the sit drag, do a fleece saddle.


................................................................................All climbing methods, platforms, saddle designs, and/or use of materials possibly mentioned in the post above are not peer reviewed for safety, and should only be used as an example of my own method. Do your own research and testing before becoming confident in any DIY solution to support your life.
-IkemanTx
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Saddle hunting for years. A long time ago I sold my old trophyline and bought a sit drag. I still hunt out of a sit drag or fleece. It is not for lack of funds that I choose this.

I like the combo of rch and purpose built sling (to hang comfortably). I don’t need molle loops I can’t comfortably get to. I don’t need to hang bags off a saddle. For me, the saddle should support me in the tree with comfort. My lineman’s belt in my rch is exactly the length I need it to be and I can change the length quite easily. My sit drag has an adjustable whoopie bridge.

I am interested in doing up a wraptor, but that effort has stalled. I am looking for someone who can see up life support strapping.

Seriously, fleece is like $6 / yard at Walmart and they have camo. Some amsteel blue or accessory cord for a bridge. Then get a RCH and add lineman’s belt (1” and 2” tubular webbing). My favorite is the gym dandy harness.
 
sojourner said:
Saddle hunting for years. A long time ago I sold my old trophyline and bought a sit drag. I still hunt out of a sit drag or fleece. It is not for lack of funds that I choose this.

I like the combo of rch and purpose built sling (to hang comfortably). I don’t need molle loops I can’t comfortably get to. I don’t need to hang bags off a saddle. For me, the saddle should support me in the tree with comfort. My lineman’s belt in my rch is exactly the length I need it to be and I can change the length quite easily. My sit drag has an adjustable whoopie bridge.

I am interested in doing up a wraptor, but that effort has stalled. I am looking for someone who can see up life support strapping.

Seriously, fleece is like $6 / yard at Walmart and they have camo. Some amsteel blue or accessory cord for a bridge. Then get a RCH and add lineman’s belt (1” and 2” tubular webbing). My favorite is the gym dandy harness.
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I will echo the positive sitdrag sentiments. I moved onto my own home made version but I just love the simplicity and the redundancy that a RCH provides when used with the sitdrag. I demoed some of the harnesses at our last local saddlepalooza. I really, really wanted to fall in love with one of the models. Nope; it just reinforced how much I love my sitdrag. Pete
 
DelaWhere_Arrow said:
The Yarak looks like a “Kite Flex” with a Wild Edge flair. I have a Kestrel, but I would definitely look into the Yarak as a hot-weather option or just a secondary system that I could probably tuck into a fanny pack if I didn’t want to go through thorns and needles wearing mesh.
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Think you are correct. From my take on that podcast and other bits of information I've found. In my opinion, it looks like the guys from Wild Edge, which have been hunting out of Aero Hunter Saddles. Have gotten them to make modifications that fit their needs and works with the Wild Edge System.

Would like to see a product feature/ review prior to the September 1st release date.
 
enkriss said:
I have a flex so not so much interested in the yarak. It’s the same thing with some different loops sewn into the mollie rows from what I see.

I am interested in trying out the trophy line. I do want a mesh saddle for early season.
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If you like aero hunter the kite might be an option. I really like mine.
 
jmbknvc said:
Think you are correct. From my take on that podcast and other bits of information I've found. In my opinion, it looks like the guys from Wild Edge, which have been hunting out of Aero Hunter Saddles. Have gotten them to make modifications that fit their needs and works with the Wild Edge System.

Would like to see a product feature/ review prior to the September 1st release date.
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Ask and you shall receive!
 
I feel like we are in the Industrial Age with all these new saddles hitting the market!! Think I would like the Yarak. A flex that is cool for early season. Sounds like a potential win win!
 
ImThere said:
^^^^ he’s right you know.
I don’t understand why more people don’t go this route. I still say my sitdrags are more comfortable than my Mantis. Others will say their first impression of a saddle shouldn’t be from a sitdrag.


I'm guessing the only people saying your first impression of a saddle shouldn't be from a sitdrag, are companies that are selling saddles. My RCH/Sitdrag I made is definitely more comfortable than the mantis I just got. The Mantis isn't bad...I can get it into different positions/spots to make it more comfortable, but I was actually able to sit very comfortable in my sitdrag right away without having to try to fine tune it/adjust it around so much...no riding up etc.

The main reason I switched from my RCH/sitdrag to a saddle was just less stuff going on. A saddle is just cleaner, more user friendly, and faster to get setup.

I'm 6' 170lbs and got the mantis in a medium. I honestly think it would be more comfortable if I would have bought a Large or an XL...bigger the better in my eyes (for comfort).
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Here is part 2 of the yarak series guys! Thanks for all the support! Please subscribe and lets keep this thing going!
 
Seems like you have to sign up for a lottery to order. I signed up and hopefully will be able to get one and won’t need to continue to wait for the mantis.
 
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