Opinions please- harnesses

[steve collins]

Ok im due to purchase a new harness soon and have tried many and have whittled it down to these:

 

Treemotion

 

treeflex

 

petzl sequoia

 

edelrid tree magic

 

What im after is people who have owned one or even more of these to give an opinion on them good and bad points plus how long it lasted!!

 

Cheers

 

steve

[Ross Beaumont]

Treemotion hade a edelrid tree magic and it just crush's your balls

[Steve Bullman]

ive owned all apart from the treeflex.

 

Treemagic is a good harness, but both the sequioa and treemotion are an improvement on this.

 

I personally prefer the sequioa to the treemotion. The treemotion is possibly more comfortable, but i prefer the light weight compact design of the sequioa and also the general arrangement of the saddle, but that is entirely down to personal preference.

 

Durability wise, id say the treemotion would probably have the edge over the sequoia

[WeeDee]

I've tried the TreeMotion and own a Sequoia SRT. I'll second Steve Bullman's comment on size comparison - I'm small and found that the Treemotion covers too much of my lower back. The Sequoia seems to fit nicely.

[BenR]

Treemotion hade a edelrid tree magic and it just crush's your balls

 

Sounds like you have massive balls... Or you just didnt have it adjusted right.

 

I have a tree magic and find it very comfortable. But it did take me some time to find the perfect setting.

[WeeDee]

Treemotion hade a edelrid tree magic and it just crush's your balls

 

Don't try to get a testicle into each leg strap!

[Tom D]

Buying a harness is like buying a pair of jeans, what fits someone else might not fit you. Best to try before you buy.

 

TD Tree & Land Services Ltd.

[RobRainford]

I enjoy my sequoia, its nice and small and fits me well because im only 5'7'' with a 32" waist so its well suited, i have thought of going over to a tree motion as i tried one and found the size of the back pad nice and supporting because i do get some back trouble with long periods of climbing.

 

My next harness will be a treemotion i think, thats still a while off yet though.

[D Mc]

... i have thought of going over to a tree motion as i tried one and found the size of the back pad nice and supporting because i do get some back trouble with long periods of climbing...

 

FYI, this is a common thought or reason for choosing a harness, but just the opposite of the results from long term use. A support belt for lifting needs to be tight enough to support your core muscles. It is almost impossible to get a tree climbing harness this tight and still have it stay in its proper place.

Add to this that the waist belts do not flex, so excessive tightening will reduce mobility. But the worst part is that much of what we do requires pushing. When you push ( as in blocking down a trunk ) while having your lower back supported your core muscles relax. Aside from the damage caused by hyperextension, long time use will result in reduced core strength, which is just the opposite of what is needed to protect your back.

Keeping your waist belts low and on the hard points of your hips, will give you complete mobility and allow your muscles to develop in a way that will support your back.

 

Dave

[Pete Mctree]

Good post Dave, thanks