Tree Austria saddle

[Stumper]

Derek, Dejate de inchar Che.

The tree austria does look VERY intriguing. This one (Ness ) follows the wisdom"You have to be careful with eggs....)" It won't drive you NUTS.

 

[Derek]

Glad you like it rocky. Must be alot more enjoyable!!

Did you see my post on "footplates" (above) Any ideas?

Regards Derek and be carefull up there..

 

[John Stewart]

Re: price in oz

Originally posted by Derek
G'day rockey
youed freak if you knew what we had to pay here for climbing gear. Most comes from U.S any way. with sliding "D" and bousens seat (id really like one) top of range about 1500 $AU.

Used one once at an aireial rescue course , The most fun ive ever had with my clothes on, so good so smooth,the fact you can sit down and rest,I could be tied in, in front of me and could turn and turn side to side without that very familier twang of pain. Even reach right out and swing my arms around.how good are these things??? But (a) I just dont get a chance to go shopping, wouldent contemplate mail order on such an item. (b) pretty sure we are worlds apart when it comes to pay rates. Stay safe Derek.

I think I'll set up a supply store!
You got to be kidin how do you guy's afford to work and at those prices how many are workin safe?
Later
John

 

[Derek]

Hi John, I make sure everybody's workin safe..Its the comfort level that I carnt controll, Supply store?? youd still have to make a living... But dont put your kids through collage at aussie climbers expence.. Regards Derek and be carefull up there.

 

[TreeJunkie]

Derek,,

when you say $1500 for the saddle. Do you mean Aus. or American...B/c what's the exchange rate again..something like .60 to 1 american....

 

[Derek]

Aussie bucks but way too many for now
so I compromise with a 450 ($A.U) ballsqueezer..Does the job but...

glens how much longer you got at "speed"? dont you have broadband (asdl/isdn) where you live....Here we're lucky to have phones at all,pretty rural area.. Bro's not comming down to (fix tonis cpu) celebrate my b/day now, Why dont I just send you the pics i want to post - fix them and post for me??
Kind regards Derek>>

 

[a_lopa]

where did you buy yours from rocky,i had a look today locally,basically 2 to chose from buckingham(ok but im not going down that road) for $660 or a petzel same $$ and thats all i can buy local.

 

[Derek]

dontbuyithere

just got the email from customs ill send it via reg email

5% in duty + 10% gst...I recon Canada from my recearch so far.

Robb has good contacts there..Handeling fees much lower too

get the currancy converter at http://www.national.com.au its real good.. once you start puttin figures you'll see..

Derek

Thank you for your email. Chain saws are subject to 5% Customs duty and 10% GST. Customs duty is calculated on the Customs value (purchase price). GST is calculated on the Customs value, plus overseas transport and insurance (includes postage), plus the Customs duty.

All goods imported into Australia by air or sea cargo with a value exceeding $250 or by post with are value exceeding $1,000, are required to be cleared through Customs on a formal Customs entry. There are are cost recovery chares related to this type of clearance.

look like i did it...Hope it helps...Derek...

 

[John Stewart]

Hey Derek
GST is only 7% not sure about the rest
Later
John

 

[Derek]

onlysomethings

oppps that did en't sound good to our US counter parts Aussie,

A lot of it comes down to exchange rates,( and only on some items), from what i can see..

no offence ment to our yankee brothers or the great sponsers

to this site...Might be "off" in my maths any way....Derek...

 

[Mahk]

Re: foot help

Originally posted by Derek
hi all,



On a more serious note, does any one use FOOT PLATES
(sherrill cat 2003 12th ed P56.item e U.S $ 69.00)??


Are they more comfortable??

Do they get in your way??

Can i still 'tippy toe" to the next tree or will they keep my foot to flat??

Dont wont to shell out good coin for (and wait 3 weeks) some thing i should of asked about first.

any input would be great and remember be carefull up there.



Kind regards Derek.

I've used them for about four years.

I had planatar fascitis--tearing of the ligament that runs from the Achilles tendon to the bottom of the toes. They are much more comfortable than standing on just the spur all day.

Only when walking on the top of branches, particularly smaller ones. The plates have rubber on the bottom, which helps give you some traction. I simply end up using my gaffs a little more. It takes a little while to get used to them.

You can, but there is defintely more strain on the bottoms of your feet. The vast majority of the removals that we do are 1/2 day or longer, so I rarely walk from one tree to the next. It is either time for lunch or time to go when we get down. The plates do move a little which helps when you need to tippy-toe.

I would recommend the footplates for anyone who is having problems from standing on the spurs. The footplates add a little bulk and a little weight, but
overall they are more comfortable than the spurs alone.


Mahk

 

[Derek]

greatadvice

Thanks for your imput mac, Where you been hidding...saw your profile you must be busy...

I dident get a lot of imput on this thread(saddels after all) and re posted it under 'Footplates" on it's own...got lots then...sort of got talked out of them....

Last thing on my mind at the moment...getting new gaffs AGAIN,
will be first proity....

OUTCH bet that hurt...Did you do it in a tree??

Forgot how low to the ground i was one day...cut a laterial leader on my way down (thought it might put a little to much wait on the way i want to drop it....it hit the ground and "spung" back and took out my right knee....Grade 2 tear of the miedial ligiment..OUTCH....BTW i was back at work in 9 days (not 45 like doc wanted) brace and crutches....And got some good training done on the boys....Couple of them can even sharpin a chain now ....StHill do my own though..lol...

 

[Nathan Wreyford]

Tree Austria pic

Rocky is gonna love this

Did your saddle come with one of those??

 

[MasterBlaster]

Yessir!!!

I likes me that climber, I tell ya whut!!!

Pigtails, even!

 

[Nathan Wreyford]

I like the flexibility

 

[jkrueger]

I like the poster girl and the saddle seems OK, it's the colors and design that make me puke. Austria is in the dark ages anyway, regarding the Arts. Guess that explains it.

Jack

 

[Nathan Wreyford]

Dude, you noticed colors and design

Best saddle advert I have ever seen.

 

[jkrueger]

Originally posted by Nathan Wreyford
Dude, you noticed colors and design

Best saddle advert I have ever seen.

BTW - the German below says that is makes not just her figure look good.......

Hahahah, sure, I also, notice the inherent esthetics of every tree and work from that. Not to brag like MB. , I'm know as a world class sulptor as well as the best prunner n the US.i

The visual disign of the saddle bothers me, that's all.

Jack

 

[MasterBlaster]

Brag?

It ain't bragging if ya can do it...



or maybe it izzzz...

 

[jkrueger]

OK. Brag = personal truth.

If I'm shot with another bullet to day I'll sink with all the weight.