Saddle for rec climbing?

[Burnham]

I use my Ness for work too. I like it a lot, except that it doesn't hold a big saw very well. No big deal for me though.

Try an over-the-opposite-shoulder strap for heavy tool/gear carrying capacity with your Ness...works wonders for me. They are built with little d-rings for attaching one, or two, and New Tribe sells such an item. I came up with my own. I don't use it all the time, just when a particular need arises.

It can be useful if you are hauling a lot of rope, etc. on a rec climb, not just for a big saw.

 

[MasterBlaster]

So that 'lil shoulder strap thing works well? Good, the lack of suspenders has been one thing holding me off from ordering that saddle.

 

[Burnham]

Butch, I'd bet New Tribe will build you one that has attachment points for the suspenders you are used to and like...that is definitely the route I would consider if I was you.

The New Tribe shoulder strap has one disadvantage...it occasionally gets up against your neck a little and you need to slip it back over to the top of your shoulder. This is by no means a constant irritation, just once in a while when you move in a certain way.

 

[Redbull]

That sounds like a good solution Burnham. I really like the Ness and I don't carry a large saw very often.

 

[VTMechEng]

http://www.petzl.com/petzl/ProAccueil
Go to Products - Harnesses - Sit Harness

They have added a few to their lineup over the past 6 months and the Falcon and Vario would work great for recreational climbing. A friend of mine uses the Navaho and really loves it.

 

[darkstar]

petzl navaho .... very fun harness .... yo butch those would make my butt hott hahahaha dark

 

[treebear]

The Edelrid Tree Magic is both a great and light weight saddle, choose the version with one big sliding D in front and big D´s on each side. Exellent for both work and leisure.
Svein
www.hogstogrydding.no

 

[MasterBlaster]

That's a sweet-looking saddle, Treebear.

 

[wct4life]

Well, it's gonna cost you, but I like the Butterfly 2. Just got one several weeks ago and am lovin' it. Real comfy and lite.

 

[xander9727]

I just bought a versatile. I've climbed on it 5 times so far and like it a lot except it has small D rings and it's harder to put on.

 

[hobby climber]

xander, I also use the versatile (w/seat) but special ordered it with the large side D's. a little extra but well worth if in cold weather with gloves!!! The Wide back support is also a must for a guy my size,6'4" - 265ls,(big bone you know). Three to three and a half hours in a tree is no problem but once I hit four hours...I got to get down. I would be interested in seeing a versatile with chest straps with fall arrest at the shoulders and an anchor point at chest area. HC

 

[treeclimber jul]

I run a pinnacle and like the stiff seat. Only weigh 155 but still get sore hipbones. Do like the tall waist support as I have had to hang a 440 off of it.

 

[xander9727]

Isn't that over the ANSI 15# weight limit? Maybe you just take the tops out! :?