rich

HI STONEKNIGHT. wish this site was here when i was purchasing my first dedicated saddle. coming from a basic rock climbing/mountaineering background i started my treework business with a petzel rock climbing harness!!! Ouch... not good. no back support, no bridel blah,blah. I am now suffering with recurring lower back probs. Purchased Komet Dragonfly from Corwen Forestry in North Wales 4 yrs ago and have been in solid, depedable comfort until my first loler inspection which highlighted Quercus's true words,i.e. grazed bridel,worn webbing on leg loops from repeated tensioning,positioning and even damage from mice that have gnawed away at the waist belt padding over xmas whilst off work. Suffice to say after all that wear and tear the fact that exposure to U.V. can break down fibres means its time to retire my Komet approaching the 5 yr threshold. I've tried the Skylotech saddle at Treeworcks in Deeside nr Chester and it feels a 10 yrs ahead just hanging/body thrusting from their roof space. It has a low centre of pull from your hips rather than lower back meaning zero back pain and v. efficient b. thr' +super wide back belt and enough gear loops to hanging the kitchen sink from. Price £220.00 sterling all in. Good luck matey. Try before you buy.