Saddle

[Greener]

I am about to purchase a new saddle. I have always used leg strap styles but am considering a butt strap model. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[grizzly2]

The butt strap (or boson seat) is good, but if you're used to leg straps, you'll probably find it very limiting in range of motion. I still have one that I use very occasionally. I like it for trees where I'm going to be doing some major cabling or aerial inspections and stuff. Where I know I'll be sitting in the saddle for some time. Like I said, I hardly use it anymore, and won't buy another one. That just my opinion, hope it helps.

 

[Greener]

Good info.

The butt strap (or boson seat) is good, but if you're used to leg straps, you'll probably find it very limiting in range of motion. I still have one that I use very occasionally. I like it for trees where I'm going to be doing some major cabling or aerial inspections and stuff. Where I know I'll be sitting in the saddle for some time. Like I said, I hardly use it anymore, and won't buy another one. That just my opinion, hope it helps.

Thanks for the feedback. This makes me think that I may stay with leg straps.

 

[bruce6670]

I am about to purchase a new saddle. I have always used leg strap styles but am considering a butt strap model. Anyone have any suggestions?

If you do a search you will find a lot of information on here about saddles.
I just ordered a Cougar (with the seat) a few days ago.These guys were very helpful in helping me with this decision.