Climbing saddles

[monkeypuzzle]

I have found that boxer shorts are not for climbing. The whitey tighties help keep your package safe and snugg. Once you get the leg straps to your liking you will be all set.

The straps at the back are left loose on my rig.

 

[mikecross23]

Originally posted by monkeypuzzle
The straps at the back are left loose on my rig.

Yeah man, I noticed that your leg straps hang pretty loose. I guess I could wear my padded mountain bike shorts instead of my boxers and loosen the legstraps up a few inches.

 

[treeclimber165]

Mike just likes the way his leg straps frame out his 'package'. Chicks dig it too.

 

[mikecross23]

 

[Kevin]

I wasn't real impressed with the Buckingham rep at TCI, his mind seemed to be everywhere but on his products.
I asked about the floppy D's on the pro saddle and he said it wasn't a problem for arbos because they clipped in as opposed to clipping out on the D's.
Is "clipping inwards" the norm here for most of you?

 

[treeclimber165]

Originally posted by Kevin
I wasn't real impressed with the Buckingham rep at TCI, his mind seemed to be everywhere but on his products.
I asked about the floppy D's on the pro saddle and he said it wasn't a problem for arbos because they clipped in as opposed to clipping out on the D's.
Is "clipping inwards" the norm here for most of you?

I clip in whatever direction my clip is facing. I hate the floppy D rings with only one layer of fabric securing them. For the price they get, it's a farce. My $88 KK saddle has 2 layers of fabric and a steel flap riveted down to hold the D rings. They ain't goin' nowhere.
Just another reason why I will not buy a Buckingham saddle. If their company rep has that kind of attitude then I will use a KK until I find something better.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

I love those replys

My responce would be that it is a problem for me, that is why I'm bringing it up.

I hate those things, especialy when I'm wearing a jacket that is not long enough to go under the saddle. I'm always groping for the darned things.

other people like them because they are out of the way. They do not do broad enough focus studies, they talk to a few climbers and then say that is all of arboriculture. Look at the diversity of harness for the rock world, and what do we got?

 

[Kevin]

Originally posted by John Paul Sanborn
and what do we got?

We got you babe!

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

Cabin fever gettin you Kev?

 

[Kevin]

You can't go outside without frosting your tropicals!

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

I was out looking for my toes the other day after doing 4-6 medium ash. I could not remember where I lost them...

 

[mikecross23]

I LIKE IT!

I put a lot of time in my new saddle this weekend. I pruned and cleaned out the deadwood in a huge live oak this weekend. I spent 6 1/2 hours in the tree on Saturday and about an hour on Sunday before the rain sent me home. The saddle is exactly what they call it, "Versatile." I love when doulbe crotching, I have all those connection options. While doing ascents and easy limb walks, I clipped in to the sewn loops. When trying to get the tips, I either double crotched or redirected and used the sliding D to allow me the extra reach and stability of being able to roll my body on it's side. I was having trouble getting all the adjustments just right, but after the long climb Saturday I got a better idea and made some more changes that night. It felt a lot better on Sunday! Thanks for all the help arboristsite members!

-Mike-