leg straps vs seat

[Tree Machine]

Pro / con of a bosun

The idea of having to step into a saddle and pull it up, like a pair of pants, that really isn't for me, either

That's the biggest beef I have about my saddle- stepping in, and pulling it up. I keep my shirt un-tucked to keep the sawdust outta my beltline, so it's always a minor struggle to keep the shirt from riding up my belly while pulling the saddle up.

But, my current saddle (B-ham Versatile) has a rolling D system that I would find hard to live without, and so there's no choice in the matter of pulling saddle up like pants, unless I pulled it down over my head.

I cabled 2 trees yesterday, and with both jobs I had to sit suspended on the bosun seat for extended periods. Bosun is great, but if you have to park your arse on there for more than 5 or 10 minutes, you'll feel it. These are my sole complaints on a system I otherwise love.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Re: Pro / con of a bosun

Originally posted by Tree Machine
... unless I pulled it down over my head.

Hahahaaa!!! I could just see that! It might become a new fad!

 

[rumination]

My New Tribe Smokejumper is admittedly a pain in the ass to put on. On the other hand compared to the buttstrap saddle I had before my mobility has increased incredibly. I love it. And the thing is so comfortable you could sleep in it! I'm willing to put up with the one minute of frustration when putting on the saddle, because after that its all smooth sailing. maybe I should try pulling it down over my head...

 

[MasterBlaster]

It's gonna be the next big thing, I tell ya whut!

 

[arboromega]

bosun seat, weaver double d ring saddle. comfort like a
caddy-lack. almost never gotten in the way of my climbing

 

[MasterBlaster]

This should be a poll, I'd like to see the results.

Leg-straps V.S. Butt-straps.

Period.

 

[MasterBlaster]

OK, leg-straps vs ANYTHING ELSE.

:alien:


Nuttin under yur butt...

 

[BigJohn]

so what is Butch climbing in bosun, butt strap, or leg strap

 

[MasterBlaster]

Thank you, sir.

 

[murphy4trees]

Butch posted a pic of his saddle a while back.... looked heavy enough to sink a canoe...

 

[Ax-man]

I think he is a New Tribe fan, he is always posting a picture of that saddle.

Larry

 

[MasterBlaster]

Heavy?

Pee shaw!!!

 

[Tree Machine]

Mine would sink a battleship.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Hahahaaa!!!

I wouldn't wanna fall in de bayou wit dat on!

 

[Ax-man]

Gotta a question for you leg stap guys, now that we are into the hot and humid part of the year, don't those leg straps especially the ones that are padded get a little uncomfortable from sweating around the legs.

Larry

 

[MasterBlaster]

Being as I'm pretty much soaked, no, it doesn't bother me. I wear mine tight.

 

[kf_tree]

i posted this pic a while ago but i'll post it again.......here's my buckenfly saddle. i'll start taking orders in the fall

 

[Ax-man]

How about a front picture, I like it so far.

Larry

 

[kf_tree]

here ya go

 

[Tree Machine]

Great colors, nice looking saddle

I love those metal quick-release buckles. That back pad looks ultra comfy. Is there a rolling D design on one of the cousin models? I'm ready to slip into something new.