lanyarding into the leg rings?

[Widow Shooter]

Anybody do this on their saddle if it is possible?

I was doing some on-the-ground adjustments on my sequoias, and I have seen it depicted in the instructions that come with them.

I'm assuming that is one of the reasons Petzl made the gated rings so big?

on the ground, clipped into these, it felt good, all the weight distributed evenly and felt very secure.

But has anybody used it aloft, say tied into a spar on hooks?

 

[Thor's Hammer]

Always done it like that if the harness will allow it, the Buckingham versatile was excellent for large takedowns and standing on a spar with its extra set of low attachment points.

 

[inztrees]

Yeah once ot twice I didn't really like it.

 

[pantheraba]

I would like to see a picture of that...I never even realized it could be done.

 

[Widow Shooter]

I have not seen it either, but I'm sure a lot of climbers do it.
When I try it out Gary, I"ll take some pics of it.

 

[Old Monkey]

It sounds unnatural and wrong.

 

[Widow Shooter]

Actually Darin, from what i gather, it gives you a more solid, lower anchor-point that really locks you in position.

Course, I would not presume until I try it, but Petzl did design for that use, so it will be cool to try out

 

[SkwerI]

Sounds quite self explanatory to me. Whatever works. Just using a little bit of reasoning power it seems like it would allow you to place your lanyard a bit lower on the spar in relation to your working height. This would slightly increase the effort required to remain upright (don't fall over!) but would get your lanyard farther away from your saw chain when blocking down the trunk. Depending on your type of saddle and comfort level, it seems like a workable option.

What exactly is a picture supposed to show us?

 

[stig]

It sounds unnatural and wrong.

And you sound like a member of the Moral Majority discussing homosexyality.
Was that intentional?

Went fine with the avatar anyway.

 

[Old Monkey]

Ed clips his saddle that way, so it can't be moral or proper.

 

[stig]

Probably a commie thing, I might have to start doing it, too.

 

[Widow Shooter]

COG eh Brian? we are built differently, but as a whole, most men are naturally top heavy.

this method could be beneficial for chunking down stems, and maybe for resting whilst doing crown work, it would alleviate stress on your lower back.

I don't care what saddle you fly, they all hurt your back after awhile.

 

[Thor's Hammer]

Ed clips his saddle that way, so it can't be moral or proper.

The devil told me I had to do it that way after he gave me my awesome cutting skills and took away my sense of fear.

 

[stig]

Did he make you an amazing fiddleplayer while he was at it?

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[Altissimus]

Paganini , is he a member ?

 

[Thor's Hammer]

Paganini? just call me mr Faust.
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[Wagnaw]

I clip to those leg rings all the time especially if I'm way out a limb. You can allow it to brace you in different angles by alternating the configuration of your landyard. The front rings are rated the same as the D rings, so why not?

 

[rangerdanger]

I did this on my Sequoia. That's an option I will look for in every saddle I buy from now on. The Treemotion is great for this very reason. Not only are they a lanyard attachment point, but you can also tie into the rings so its a lot like the old 4 dee saddles, if you separated the two front dees and tied into each separately. Gives a wide spread in the rope and provides a comfortable sitting position. Great if your sitting in one spot for an extended period of time. They also work great when your lanyard would be at an awkward angle, and normally be uncomfortable on the hip dees. Clipping into the lower dees really helps alleviate that stress.

 

[sotc]

Interesting subject, I would think it would put more pressure on your knees which is what get to me after hours of chunking. I will give it a try though. Your talking the gold rings on the sequoia Cary?

 

[Widow Shooter]

yeah, the gated gold ones.

 

[brendonv]

The Nikosi I got to try felt like the d-rings were more forwards of my hip bones than my Pro Gear. It was actually pretty comfy, I had my doubts.

It was a size medium, as my progear is a small belt. I'm wondering if the size change is only in the tightening belt portion, or the whole saddle is "longer". That would explain the difference, if I'm thinking correctly.

I'm torn up on the size of what I'll order too, I'm right on the border. My small progear feels fine, as did the medium Nikosi.

 

[Widow Shooter]

that is one thing i like about the Sequoias, the D's are further forward and that does make it more comfortable while tied into them.

 

[NickfromWI]

I clip into the leg-dees regularly. It works on my treeflex and I did it instinctually on my nikosi. It feels a little different than I was used to on the nikosi, but I still liked it.

 

[bstewert]

I use the gold rings all the time, too. Nice to have a second place to tie in when ascending with two lanyards. Keeps the main TIP from getting too cluttered.

 

[thattreeguy]

learned to do it piecing out some dead 50 ft date palms
my mentor and buddy, showed me, that way you could lean back further to stick a big saw in the cut
and it took some weight off the feet
it engages the butt strap more