treeMOTION Super Light Harness

[tomrose.arb]

So as the harness has been out for a little while now, I was wondering what people's opinions are? How does it compare to the standard Tree Motion harness?

[coleman]

I dont see the point in it really, the TM is light enough anyway. When i went to buy my my 2013 TM a few months ago the shop said they hadnt sold any!!

[jarborist]

First post here, but in fear of the Tree Motion Light disappearing from lack of take up here is two pennys worth from a climber (for 18yrs).

 

I climbed on the original Tree Motion and now have the Light. The light, in my opinion, is way way more comfortable, as someone else said I believe it is the materials used. The whole thing fits way better and feels great. If you only look at it , but don't try it, you won't realise.

 

Re. quick release buckles - there is a risk, I have had them undo, and if you haven't there is still a risk evidently. Yes you can put it down to maintenance, checks etc but don't we have enough without the unnecessary risk - I think most of can be forgetful on the odd day . The clasps on the Light take seconds to take off once you are used to them . The only time I can see it as an issue is where, for whatever reason, - e.g. lots of little trees, or that bit you missed and have to go back up for, - you need to put a harness on and take it off again a lot.

I have spoken to several manufacturers who have in the end admitted that the reason for quick release is demand led - i.e. climbers want them, and their justification is that other types of harnesses use them including special ops teams so what is the problem ? - I would suggest the problem is we wear them day in day out and the odd couple of seconds it takes longer to undo is worth the life saving buckle as opposed to special ops where perhaps the couple of seconds quicker to remove the harness is also life saving ?

 

Don't believe all the posts until you try it - except obviously this post.

[softbankhawks]

I love my Super light ! The draw buckles are very smooth and legs and waist can be QUICKLY and SENSITIVELY adjusted, unlike the original which are so SECURE that you almost take your life into your hands for a 1cm change in length!! The body of the harness molds rather than sits around the pelvic bone due to the much thinner material. The original TM is the best harness and the Super light will probably suit the smaller framed climber.

My original is on an un-limited loan now, can't see a reason to ask for it back.