help 1st harness. skylotec kilobri click v treemotion harness??

[dazbotee]

hi guys, just signed up on arbtalk as im after some expert advice.

im halfway through level 2 arb at college and looking at buying my 1st harness so i can go practice climbing more as we only climb 1 day a week at college. i use a skylotec kilobri at college as after trying the ones available to me there which include a dragonfly, weaver, willans, petzl seqoia the skylotec was the best for me cause of my size (im 5 foot 9 and 16 stone with chunky thighs ) and with the wide back support and wide leg loops i found this one suits me best. so was looking at buying one of the new kilobri click ones. i have around £250 saved up at the minute as the kilobri click costs around £268 inc vat at fr jones and sons but for another £30 i could buy a treemotion harness which seems to be the one everybody is raving about. ive tried on a treemotion n had a hang about in it in the shop and it gave me the support i needed but ive not actually climbed in one. just wondered what you guys think?? sorry its a bit long winded but hope you can help. cheers daz

Edited January 20, 2013 by dazbotee
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[not for sale sorry]

Dont go for a harness just because everyone else has one! i climb in a tree motion and love it! great with the side d's on your legs when your chogging down with a big saw. But i hate the skylotec so if thats what your used to stick with it for now

 

P.S. Welcome to the forum its a mad house here

Edited January 20, 2013 by not for sale sorry
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[Dan Earp]

Try try and try before you buy. Also can you wait before buying all the kit you think you need? As you may land up in a job where climbing and ppe will be supplied?

[coleman]

If you want a durable harness dont go for a tree motion. They are a great harness comfort and technical wise but they wear quick, my boss got through one in 9 months! Ive got a Dragonfly i have to retire only because its service life (5 yrs) is up, im proberly gonna get another. Check out the Harkie harness too, someone i know loves his!

[WoodED]

the skylotec is a very comfy and well built harness. love mine

[kierangurney]

just try as much as you can mate, i have the petzl sequoia and i love it but my secondary climber hates it. its all about personal preference. just dont rush into buying one take your time and make your mind right coz last thing you want is to be stuck with a harness you don't like.

[BenR]

If you want a durable harness dont go for a tree motion. They are a great harness comfort and technical wise but they wear quick, my boss got through one in 9 months! Ive got a Dragonfly i have to retire only because its service life (5 yrs) is up, im proberly gonna get another. Check out the Harkie harness too, someone i know loves his!

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BULB HEAD??

[Ewan Murray]

Had a skylotec then got a treemotion theres a reason everyone uses it and it does last if treated well. The skylotec is comfortable but is large and i found it cumbersome good for hanging in but not the best for pruning. The treemotion is a nice middle ground enough support and padding to hang in for a decent time but not restrict you enough when you are moving around a dense canopy.

[coleman]

 

BULB HEAD??

yeah, it was him.....fat b*****d

[BenR]

Lol, Geezers got gout now aswell... I think he needs to hang up his harness haha