New Saddle?

[oldirty]

I found I could move through the tree better with it clipped to my saddle so now I like to use the bungee lanyard while I work and clip it to my belt when I move through the tree. Best of both worlds.

exactly. and if you ever gotta drop the saw to do whatever is causing yuo to drop the saw she isnt going to fall to the ground.

 

[TreEmergencyB]

since u guys started about it. what do u preffer for chainsaw layards i like just a chunk of rope bout 4 foot long with biners on both ends, and when working with it i usally clip it the my floating D and let it hang between my legs, really dont like it on the side sometimes ill clip it to the back loop on my saddle, would like to get one of those break aways just incase

 

[Raymond]

that was me telling you about them "caritools". i went through 2 of them before i went to the big ladder biner.

no i have never just hung the saw off the handle. first time up with a saw was with a lanyard and i kinda have never strayed from that. just comfortable for me that way.

My bad OD, so many guys here. I do still use them but I do keep a good eye on them because of what you said.

When I was at my toy store here, I asked the guy behind the counter if he had anyone complained about them breaking. I told him I heard they can break.

With his goofy Archie Bunker look and accent said "Well you're not suppose to break'em."

These dorks just know sku numbers, not at all filmilure with what they sell, other then what the paragraph below the picture says.

 

[oldirty]

since u guys started about it. what do u preffer for chainsaw layards i like just a chunk of rope bout 4 foot long with biners on both ends, and when working with it i usally clip it the my floating D and let it hang between my legs, really dont like it on the side sometimes ill clip it to the back loop on my saddle, would like to get one of those break aways just incase

as long as it can break away and not tear you in half in the process any lanyard will do. i prefer the bungee cord.

 

[tree md]

since u guys started about it. what do u preffer for chainsaw layards i like just a chunk of rope bout 4 foot long with biners on both ends, and when working with it i usally clip it the my floating D and let it hang between my legs, really dont like it on the side sometimes ill clip it to the back loop on my saddle, would like to get one of those break aways just incase

I'm using the bungee breakaway. I think I got it from Sherrill. I girth hitched mine to the loop that held my saw clip on the side of my old weaver. Haven't attached it to my new saddle yet but I'll hang it from the right side somewhere like I always do. I would definitely get a breakaway though. I have seen lots of guys use a piece of safety blue to make a saw lanyard out of but if your into big wood up in the tree and your saw gets hung in the kerf it could really jerk the crap out of you.

 

[tree md]

Just took it for a test ride OD. Spent about an hour in a big Red Oak swinging around. Most comfortable saddle I have ever worn! I love the seat. First I have ever used a stiff baton. Really comfy. Took me a minute to check everything out and put a little faith in the rope bridge I made. After I satisfied myself that I had everything A-OK I unclipped my flipline and took off. Love the saddle!

I stripped everything off of my old saddle and made the switch. Now all I need is a saw snap and maybe one of those caritool deals for my possibles.

 

[oldirty]

wait till you get a chance to use the ventral attachment point for different work positions. secret weapon.

you saw that big ladder biner right? that with a micro or small clevis to deadend to the loop and its good to go as far as saw holding goes.

glad you like it so far.

 

[tree md]

Still trying to get those pics to my laptop so I can see it better. I'm working on that now. I did get a chance to use the ventral attachment point a couple of times. I used it to hook my secondary lanyard to while I bypassed a large crotch. Plus I used it to clip my little boat swivel snap and prussic cord to while I fiddled around getting my split tail set up. Nice handy place to clip stuff to while your working to keep it from hitting the ground. Very handy!

Have you tried suspending from the ventral attachment? I kind of leaned into it while on the ground. Not very comfy to suspend from as it doesn't incorporate the baton seat. I like it for a lanyard attachment point though. I'm sure I'll find more uses for it as well. From what I gather, it is mainly for attaching a croll system?

 

[oldirty]

Still trying to get those pics to my laptop so I can see it better. I'm working on that now. I did get a chance to use the ventral attachment point a couple of times. I used it to hook my secondary lanyard to while I bypassed a large crotch. Plus I used it to clip my little boat swivel snap and prussic cord to while I fiddled around getting my split tail set up. Nice handy place to clip stuff to while your working to keep it from hitting the ground. Very handy!

Have you tried suspending from the ventral attachment? I kind of leaned into it while on the ground. Not very comfy to suspend from as it doesn't incorporate the baton seat. I like it for a lanyard attachment point though. I'm sure I'll find more uses for it as well. From what I gather, it is mainly for attaching a croll system?

ive hung everthing i got on it man. use that thing when i use a second climbing line in the tree. attach to it with the flipline when i need to lean way out on a cut. sometimes put put the whole flipline setup on it for a real short second climb line. attach the figure8 to that thing with a biner for the long repel out the tree.

love that thing.

 

[tree md]

ive hung everthing i got on it man. use that thing when i use a second climbing line in the tree. attach to it with the flipline when i need to lean way out on a cut. sometimes put put the whole flipline setup on it for a real short second climb line. attach the figure8 to that thing with a biner for the long repel out the tree.

love that thing.

I was thinking it would be perfect for that today. Haven't used my rescue 8 for quite awhile but for a quickie it would be perfect. Gonna have to get me some of them caritools so I can put some more jangle on my saddle.

 

[TreeClimber57]

I was thinking it would be perfect for that today. Haven't used my rescue 8 for quite awhile but for a quickie it would be perfect. Gonna have to get me some of them caritools so I can put some more jangle on my saddle.

Yep.. sounds like we all getting spring fever. I am doing some volunteer work the next two weekends.. and I tend to do all the climbing on the volunteer stuff.. will try to get a few pics.

 

[masiman]

A batten seat is a stiff seat, a bosun seat is just a sling seat. I jump around in mine all day long. A sling seat is great if you spend long hours in a tree. I specialize in large removals and crane work so I like to be comfy for long hours in the saddle. I did a crane job a year and a half ago where I was in my saddle for 10 hours straight.

Hey TreeMD, I think a bosun seat is with a board. At least from my Navy days all of our Bosun's seats were stiff. There was no way to work over the side chipping paint for hours in just a sling seat. All the references and definitions I could find say a bosun seat is a rope and board. Just info for all, let me know if I am wrong.

Nice writeups on the saddles. I'll be looking at a new one in a year or two.

 

[tree md]

Hey TreeMD, I think a bosun seat is with a board. At least from my Navy days all of our Bosun's seats were stiff. There was no way to work over the side chipping paint for hours in just a sling seat. All the references and definitions I could find say a bosun seat is a rope and board. Just info for all, let me know if I am wrong.

Nice writeups on the saddles. I'll be looking at a new one in a year or two.

I would defer to your Navy experience. I was taught that a bosun was a sling type seat and a baton was a board type seat by the people I worked under. That doesn't necessarily mean that it's right though.

 

[TreEmergencyB]

MD, how that new saddle working out for you im sure yougot some hours on it now?

 

[tree md]

Working out very well. It's so comfy I took a nap in it yesterday...

 

[TreEmergencyB]

hey now no sleeping on the job!!

cool glad you like it still not sure on the one i want to buy i am a fan of leg loop styles

any one pick up the glide lite? looks like a nice saddle for my syle
Md you got the mini boss right?

 

[tree md]

hey now no sleeping on the job!!

cool glad you like it still not sure on the one i want to buy i am a fan of leg loop styles

any one pick up the glide lite? looks like a nice saddle for my syle
Md you got the mini boss right?

Correct, I got the Mini Boss. I gots to have me a seat on the long climbs. I'm no spring chicken anymore.

 

[treevet]

Been climbing with my new Pinnacle classic for a couple weeks now. Seat saddle with a bosuns and adjustable everywhere and fully padded as an option and sprung for the optional padded suspenders. Man, it fits like a glove and feels good just standing around in it. Just a little heavier than I expected but more than makes up for it in other stuff.

 

[oldirty]

yeah that pinnacle and mini boss are somewhat similar in set up.

 

[masiman]

yeah that pinnacle and mini boss are somewhat similar in set up.

That's good to know. I am currently on a Pinnacle. I imagine the mini boss is lighter? I am pretty happy with it but can see the advantage of a bridge and lighter weight.