CypressCreek
FNG
I recently got a saddle set up and decided I needed a mobile bow/gear hanger. I typically use the Hawk Xtendable bow arm in my treestands, but wanted something lighter and easier to setup for the saddle.
I have tried a few different 3D printed bow hangers from around the internet, but I wasn't satisfied with the results. I just picked up a 3D printer, so I thought I'd design my own bow hanger and give it a go.
The biggest problem I have had with 3D printed hangers is the arm is too short and my bow rubs againt the tree, and they aren't very stable. I hope to eliminate these issues with my design.
My hanger is just under 5" from base to tip with 3 1/2" of useable arm length. I also indluded some "teeth" and a kick out at the heel of the hanger. I think this should add some friction against a tree, biting more when the bow is on the hook.
The gear hanger is the same design as the bow hanger, though shorter. I plan on hanging my pack from this when in the tree.
I haven't field tested these yet, though I have strapped them to various round objects around the house. So far, they seem pretty stable.
If you have any design critiques I'd love to hear them, and if you want the STL files so you can print your own give me a shout (I'm happy to share).
I have tried a few different 3D printed bow hangers from around the internet, but I wasn't satisfied with the results. I just picked up a 3D printer, so I thought I'd design my own bow hanger and give it a go.
The biggest problem I have had with 3D printed hangers is the arm is too short and my bow rubs againt the tree, and they aren't very stable. I hope to eliminate these issues with my design.
My hanger is just under 5" from base to tip with 3 1/2" of useable arm length. I also indluded some "teeth" and a kick out at the heel of the hanger. I think this should add some friction against a tree, biting more when the bow is on the hook.
The gear hanger is the same design as the bow hanger, though shorter. I plan on hanging my pack from this when in the tree.
I haven't field tested these yet, though I have strapped them to various round objects around the house. So far, they seem pretty stable.
If you have any design critiques I'd love to hear them, and if you want the STL files so you can print your own give me a shout (I'm happy to share).
