What harness to get??
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Gord
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Anyone spent much time in a Petzl Miniboss? I've used a Versatile for a long time but want to see if there's something better out there with a batten seat before I buy a new one.
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Jamin Mayer
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I might have a suggestion for you..........Depends.
Nice... Do they come with suspenders these days?
Ax-Man
Don't make me chop you
I am not trying to derail the thread. I am also looking into a new saddle. I have my choices made but need one question answered.
What are the advantages of a sliding bridge over a fixed center point attachment when climbing???? I have never had a sliding bridge but can see that they may make getting out on the end and working a limb a little easier.
My choices for a new saddle would be a Versatile with bosun or a New Tribe.
Getting to the point I might have two saddles set-up with different gear. One for the removals and another for speciality trimming.
I tried a Sequioa at a climbing seminar. Didn't like it one bit. The hardware like the buckles were hard to get together and I thought the construction was kind of cheesy for a climbing saddle.
What are the advantages of a sliding bridge over a fixed center point attachment when climbing???? I have never had a sliding bridge but can see that they may make getting out on the end and working a limb a little easier.
My choices for a new saddle would be a Versatile with bosun or a New Tribe.
Getting to the point I might have two saddles set-up with different gear. One for the removals and another for speciality trimming.
I tried a Sequioa at a climbing seminar. Didn't like it one bit. The hardware like the buckles were hard to get together and I thought the construction was kind of cheesy for a climbing saddle.
I've worn one of those out.
It is very comfortable to sit in, but also very "stiff" and difficult to twist in.
Also it suffers from Petzl's usual tendency to make the D-rings too small.
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Gord
Guest
Did you make a bridge from the side rings Stig? Or just tie in on the center steel dee?
MasterBlaster
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littlenick
TreeHouser
What do you guys think of the tree motion from Sherrill tree?
I bought a cheap saddle and it is hard to move through out the tree.
Thanks,
Nick
I bought a cheap saddle and it is hard to move through out the tree.
Thanks,
Nick
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MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Cheep? Is that a 'lil birdie?
Sadle?
Sadle?
littlenick
TreeHouser
pantheraba
More biners!!!
No, he is doing you a favor...pay attention to details...they are important in life and in trees.
saddle
We are just helping with your proper education.
SkwerI
Treehouser
True. Not paying attention to details will get you killed in this business.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Saddles are quite personal and you have to have some idea what style you like. Do you want a floating Dee style, or a fixed central attachment instead? Do you prefer a legstrap or a buttstrap, and concerning the latter, do you want a soft or rigid seat? Do you like the weightier, more rugged saddles or can you get by with one of the lighter models? Will you want suspenders to stop the chainsaw dragging the saddle down your hips?
What type of old saddle do you have now?
What type of old saddle do you have now?
I used the two center dee-rings. Not the ones back on the hips but the "loose ones in the middle. The fixed center dee puts you in a too upright position for my taste.
Altissimus
TreeHouser
G.F.B. overviews the saddle types in "Fundamentals" ... a good guideline might be that in nothing but straight pole take downs (spike and safety) a good waist belt will do , for extended hang time , such as crane work a butt style will be more comfortable (maybe even a batten seat) , for limb walking and overall mobility in the canopy the leg style cannot be beat ! Check out the book ! Good Luck !
littlenick
TreeHouser
I have a saddle like this: http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=01035+SM&catID=1392
I find it hard to move through out the tree. My legs feel like they can’t move all the way because of the buttstrap.
I would like a floating D, I think it would be easier to mover around the tree. I would like a soft seat.
I would really like legstraps, they seam like your legs could get more "motion"
I would like suspenders, so the weight of the saddle would not be a problem. But i would want to be able to take the suspenders off and still climb without them.
I am looking at the tree motion and the Sequoia.
Thanks Nick
littlenick
TreeHouser
I have to buy some rigging gear and when I order all of that I am going to pick up that book. I have been looking at the videos and i think I am going to get those instead... I looked at the little demo video on his website and they looks like a great set for the money.
Thanks,
Nick
squisher
THE CALM ONE!!!!
Everyone should have a copy of Jerry's 'The Fundamentals'. It's the bible of treework imo.
MasterBlaster
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littlenick
TreeHouser
Haha, Well then i will have to get the bible too.
littlenick
TreeHouser
brendonv
Tree Hugger
I rock that saddle.
Going from a floating d or whatever you call it, you won't like that saddle. She's a twister fo sho!
It's comfy, and durable though.
Gotta get the quick relase leg straps too!
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Yea, I'm kinda apprehensive about the attachment point, but I sure like the leg strap pad design.
Bodean
Cali dreamer
Butterfly is still the raddest for price, even if it's pricey.
I have one, when I hear a climber complain about there saddle,
I offer mine to try and they love it, Buy one be the next one.
Paul B
I dig hammocks.
I like the use of the word 'Rad" in your post. 
My wife rolls her eyes when I say 'groovy' or 'swell' lol
My wife rolls her eyes when I say 'groovy' or 'swell' lolSimilar threads
