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Originally Posted by boa07  I know what you mean Ekka, but there's a little rock climber in me that just loves the sound of all that gear clinking away as I walk, reminds me of all the quick shots and friends i used to cart around on my (now seems very flimsy) rock harness...and gadgets mate I love em  |
Quick draws?
I know what you mean, Boa. I sorta look like a space alien sometimes, a self-proclamed gear freak much like yourself.
As far as the saddle goes, though, gear has come and gear has gone. Very open-minded to try something different, but it only finds permanent residence on the saddle if it pays its rent.
If I pulled all the biners off, and all the slings off, the saddle would look very stripped down. What would be left is dual-handled ascenders, a couple descent pieces and an SRT backup, chainsaw bungee lanyard and flipline. Actually quite typical for a tree climber, except for the descent pieces and SRT backup. All these together will fit in the palm of my hand and all together weigh less than a single steel triple lock. Then there's the sliding bridge piece, that's different. That's a truly one-of-a-kind. I suppose you could call it an 'invention' but's really more of an amalgamation of different parts from different industries, a modification specific to a flat-profile sliding bridge saddle.
Ekka and I use the same saddle, the Buckingham Versatile. I keep trying on new ones, but keep coming back.
Gotta fly for now. Another company has me hired to do the aerial work on a crane job they got going. Crew of five, I can't be late.