Treemotion fitting?

[Cary Gibson]

Okay, so I'm test-flying before possibly buying...

 

but dayum, this thing is rough to get fitted!

 

It is like a Behemoth compared to my lovely little Sequoias, unless I can figure this out, it is going back and I'll continue with my Petzls, but I want to give this thing an honest go.

 

I'm 5' 8" about 170? maybe a bit less.

 

so far it is digging the crap out of my lower ribs and just doesn't feel "right"...any fitting tips would be great.

 

And Steve, now I know why after flying the Sequoias, most don't look back

 

Many thanks.

[Steve Bullman]

i know we spoke about having it sitting low, and you said you always have your saddles low.....but if its hurting your ribs you obviously need it lower. as a general rule, the waist belt should be beneath the belt on your trousers(pants), is it this low?

[High Scale]

I put mine on high then push it right down making sure it's as tight as you can get it.

[Cary Gibson]

I was told by James K. to wear it higher, the weight of a saw will pull it down, so I wear it right on my belt-line, , must be more to it though cuz it isn't all that comfy yet..lol

[Steve Bullman]

the weight of a big saw might pull it down a bit. i never had a huge amount of trouble with mine. its designed to sit lower....if you wear it any higher its not doing what it was designed to do and you'll be aswell off in a harness half its price.

[High Scale]

You will find a bigger saw will pull the back down but a climbing/top handle saw will make little difference to the fit.

[tommer9]

I can only echo what has been said. It really needs to sit low to work right.

[Cary Gibson]

yeah, i wear my Sequoias lower than they say in the Petzl instructions.

 

the front waist belt is well below my pant-line in the pic, my butt keeps it from sliding off, so it's all good! lol:thumbup:

Edited February 4, 2011 by Cary Gibson

[High Scale]

My TM sits way lower.

 

Whats going on with the tail end of your lanyard?

[Steve Bullman]

not sure about a saw pulling it down, but all those krabs might