Custom Belay Seat, Thoughts?
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Belay Seat part 1
Initial phase of my custom belay seat / butt bag. Webbing used in photo is going to be one solid piece but for the mock-up and before it gets sewn together I wanted to throw it out there and see what everyone thinks. Sure I can go buy one but I thought I'd make one to my specs & needs. Intent: 1. Multipitch belay 2. Positioning for photography I want to add another "cross bar" of webbing horizontally across the center virtually making 2 smaller sections adding support and six points. Construction; 1.9 oz rip-stop nylon (folded and sewn together 1.9 x 2) 1" tubular webbing Nylon thread Ripstop perimeter sewn at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5" Going to do a double pass on the full length of webbing and end w a box stitch on corners and bartack the ends w industrial sewing machine & nylon thread. Any input is appreciated, good & "yer gonna die" responses |
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You might want to shift the sewn areas to the sides of the seat. In other words, don't sit on the doubled webbing as it might be uncomfortable after a while. |
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ACR- thanks for the input. |
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I don't see the need for a loop at each corner, most of the old designed seats just have a large loop on each side. I still have my Buttermilk Mountain Works seat, still works like a charm. |
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GoofyFoot wrote: Initial phase of my custom belay seat / butt bag. Webbing used in photo is going to be one solid piece but for the mock-up and before it gets sewn together I wanted to throw it out there and see what everyone thinks. Sure I can go buy one but I thought I'd make one to my specs & needs. Intent: 1. Multipitch belay 2. Positioning for photography I want to add another "cross bar" of webbing horizontally across the center virtually making 2 smaller sections adding support and six points. Construction; 1.9 oz rip-stop nylon (folded and sewn together 1.9 x 2) 1" tubular webbing Nylon thread Ripstop perimeter sewn at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5" Going to do a double pass on the full length of webbing and end w a box stitch on corners and bartack the ends w industrial sewing machine & nylon thread. Any input is appreciated, good & "yer gonna die" responsesthis was gonna be my next little project too! |
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Kevin Mokracek wrote:I don't see the need for a loop at each corner, most of the old designed seats just have a large loop on each side. I still have my Buttermilk Mountain Works seat, still works like a charm.I've tossed the idea around for what you mentioned, i don't intend to use it every time I'm out on the crag, but a little bit of comfort goes a long way |
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Rich zz wrote: this was gonna be my next little project too!Awesome! Can't wait to see what you come up with! |
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Needs a booze pouch. Maybe a poopshoot too. |
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JoeGaribay wrote:Needs a booze pouch. Maybe a poopshoot too.why even bother leaving home? |
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JoeGaribay wrote:Needs a booze pouch. Maybe a poopshoot too.I think I have enough ripstop left over to sew up a small pouch to store the seat when not in use |
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Alright its been way too long, but i finally got a chance to have the belay seat se |
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Head out on Sunday to give it a test run? |