Which Saddle?

[Lumberjack]

I am buying a saddle Monday. What would yall recommend? I do most my work on spikes, buy I do get a few trimming jobs. I want a rear belay loop and multiple points to hook in. What about the glide? I don't care about the money, just that I get the right one. I don't want the bunsun see, I was thinking about the Master II, Glide, or the pro series. Do the pro series have a belay loop? I am buying it moday, so what do yall recommend?

 

[seanlarkin]

Yes, the Pro Series saddles have the belay loop.

 

[Stumper]

That seat which you don't want is called a bosun seat. Bosun is the English(and American) sailor's corruption of boatswain. Broken down that means someone who loves/is wedded to, boats but it was a petty officer position in the days of sailing ships.- None of which has anything to do with your saddle preference but now you're eddycated.

I'm rather partial to the Ness Work Saddle-it is the most comfortable saddle I've ever used. I have no experience with the Master II or the Glide.

 

[GlennG]

I purchased the Master 2 a few weeks ago and I love it. It has the rear loop and a lot places for gear as well. I like how its balanced and I find it super comfy for extended periods. I think it is a very well thought out saddle. I thought about the Komet Butterfly after reading the good reviews of that saddle but ended up with the Master 2 because I`m about 220# and concerned more with durability than light weight. I am not a fan of rolling D saddles so the Master 2 fit my needs perfectly. I couldn`t be happier with my purchase. Just my .02 , Good luck with your saddle search.

Glenn Gertis

 

[MasterBlaster]

Heres my latest, soon to be replaced with a Ness.

 

[NeTree]

It's amazing how tastes can vary widely. I have the 3-D weaver and LOVE it. I also have a Master II and find it to be a complete pain in the nuts... literally.

 

[GlennG]

Erik, I have the small leg tether straps adjusted almost all the way out. The legs straps ride a little lower and give the "boys" a little breathing room. When I got the saddle I spent about an hour hanging from a ceiling joist in the basement adjusting and tweaking it for a good fit. Hopefully with a few personal tweaks you`ll be able find the sweet spot. It took a little time to get fitted right but it fits me good.

Best
Glenn

 

[Stumper]

Butch, I've got a similar Weaver without the suspenders but with a wideback. Pretty comfortable when my weight is on the lanyard but a hip-pincher when I'm swinging on my climbing line. The Ness is worlds more comfy and the sash they sell in place of suspenders is cool.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Bos'uns duties

While doing some genealogy research I came across this page. I edited to include only the bos'un's duties.

Tom

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http://pc-78-120.udac.se:8001/WWW/Nautica/Personnel/Mountaine(1756)b.html

The Seaman's Vade-Mecum

The Boatswain, and Master Sailmaker.

1.The Boatswain is to receive into his Charge the Rigging, Cables, Cordage, Anchors, Sails, Boats, &c. by Indenture from
the Surveyor of the Navy, and to use great care in the Disposition of the same.
2.He is not to cut up any Cordage or Canvas, without an Order in Writing from the Captain, and under the Inspection of
the Master; and always to have by him a good Quantity of small Plats for Security of the Cables.
3.He and his Mates, are to assist and relieve the Watch, see that the Men attend upon Deck, and that the working of the
Ship be performed with as little Confusion as may be.
4.His Accounts are to be audited and vouched by the Captain and Master, and presented to the Surveyor of the Navy;
and until such Acounts are passed, he is not to receive his Wages.
5.If he has Cause of Complaint against any of the Officers of the Ship, with Relation to the Disposition of the Stores under
his Charge, he is to represent the same to the Navy-Board before the Pay of the Ship.
6.He is not to sign any Accounts, Books, Lists or Tickets, before he has thoroughly informed himself of the Truth of every
Particular therein contained.

 

[Stumper]

Tom,

 

[NeTree]

In other words, Head Scapegoat.

 

[Lumberjack]

So, with the pro series, I can get the benifits of the benifits of the Arbormaster series, by switching out lower modules, but I have to pay a higher up front cost?

 

[Davidsinatree]

MASTER 2

Lumberjack,
I went from a butt stap to a master 2 about 4 mo ago and I love it, I got the big D rings also. It did take some time getting it adjusted out, no problem pinching the jewels. There are also two color choices, red-blue or yellow-green if it matters, either combo looks cool. What ever you decide try to buy AMERICAN MADE saddles, they are better biult IMO.
:angel:

 

[MasterBlaster]

This is the shizznit....

 

[mikecross23]

Using an ArborMaster Pro Versatile w/ leg straps. Comfy back pad and w/ a little adjustment sits well too. It has plenty of attachment options. The belt has too many tool loops and clips, etc., etc. (snags everything), but that can be fixed w/ some scissors. My leg strap adjustments slip to a certain loose point. But in my opinion they are more comfortable hanging fairly loose anyway so I don't mind. Needle and thread could fix the problem.

The new Glide saddle makes me drool.

-Mike-

 

[Gord]

MB is the delta link the only place to tie into on the ness saddle? does it slide very much on it's limited strop or mostly stay in one place?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Shoot, Gord. I don't know, I don't have the saddle yet.
I just like it. I'm gonna order it pretty soon.

Stumper, you use the Ness, right? The tie-in point is the only thing that concerns me about the Ness.

 

[Stumper]

You have your choice on the Ness. You can clip in on the Delta link or the small center D.(Or one biner or snap to each). New Tribe recommends using whichever you find most comfortable and whichever balances you best in the saddle. I clip to the center D.

It doesn't slide much but you can move your legs independently of one another.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

I've got several Ness saddles for rec climbing. Most every climber prefers to use the short leg of the delta link to tie in. This keeps their center of gravity lower. By clipping into the d, the center of gravity is lower and climbers feel like they are tipping backwards. Since most of the feedback is from rec climbers and not pros, I would guess that there would be a different feeling.

MB,

Is there a reason that you decided against the Smoke Jumper version of the saddle?

Tom

 

[MasterBlaster]

Originally posted by Tom Dunlap


Is there a reason that you decided against the Smoke Jumper version of the saddle?

Tom

I don't care so much for the loops on the leg-straps.

They both pretty much look the same to me.