Buckingham Aussie Traverse

JohN Dee · 21st April 2007, 02:30 AM

For awhile now I was looking through harnesses that had the Dual side D rings, about a month ago I finally took a close look at the Aussie Traverse and realised it had what I was looking for.

The old harness I am leaving behind is the Petzl Navaho Full Boss. Myself personally would not recommend this harness to anybody as it is not comfortable enough in the tree and for the price there are comfier harnesses out there. Does anyone else use the Navaho? If so post what you think of it.

Well this week I'm going to purchase the Aussie Traverse, Medium.
I know Ekka uses the harness, anyone else used it? I'd like to hear some pros and cons eg:
Should I go soft seat or hard?

Ekka · 21st April 2007, 04:47 AM

Definately hard seat unless you sit on top of branches a lot.

Also between the 2 side D's you can put a custom made hook like I got and just one hand drop ya saw in.

Kevin · 21st April 2007, 09:15 AM

I'm partial to the Master Classic or Versatile.
I have a V2 Bod and don't care for the single attachment point and I don't care to add more hardware to make it work but it's ok for srt.

Fairfield · 21st April 2007, 01:32 PM

Try to find someone nere yoou with a treemotion. It has 3 diffrent tie-in points and is very comfy.

TrevMcRev · 21st April 2007, 08:06 PM

I've had a Buckinham Traverse for years (pre-Aussie spec) and find it real comfy. Tried a Sherrill(Buckinham) Glide with seperate leg loops but felt like i were hanging by my nutsack when suspended midair in it. Went back to the traverse and appreciated even more. Go the hard seat. Probly time for a new one myself.

a_lopa · 21st April 2007, 10:54 PM

Heres a good one waiting for a budding climber.

aussieaxeman · 22nd April 2007, 02:32 AM

great harness go the hard seat though then you have the best of both worlds

Ekka · 22nd April 2007, 02:36 AM

The hard seat is held in by velcro pocket so if you dont like it just remove the aluminium batton.

JohN Dee · 22nd April 2007, 03:16 AM

The tree motion does indeed look very nice and comfy Fairfield, but I have my heart set on my Aussie Traverse.

With the floating D's, when a load is put on them I've noticed they draw togethor - is there anyway of stopping this and maybe have a bit of room inbetween them?

Ekka · 22nd April 2007, 05:12 AM

I clip through both D's with one biner.

I only use the 2 D's seperately when having 2 tips.

TrevMcRev · 23rd April 2007, 01:19 AM

Most often i do the same as ekka. A handy trick though for getting right out on the end for pruning though is to clip your hitch to 1 and your rope to the other then when you turn away from your T.I.P. you spread the 2 and go through the middle of each line. If that makes sense......

Comfier than having the line turn hard pulling back aginst you.

JohN Dee · 23rd April 2007, 04:07 AM

Ahh yes that does make sense, this harness is going to be sweet! I'm probably going to order it tomorrow if not the next day through Atreas, is it worth me calling them in person to see if I can get any deals?

a_lopa · 23rd April 2007, 04:32 AM

I have a tree austria its ok,if i had to climb more id get another basic harness no floating dee etc.

Fairfield · 23rd April 2007, 05:06 PM

Is there even a point in having to floating D's anyway. I had in the past and with one floating D you get the same effect as two. Plus I hate when you are hanging in mid air ure legs feel as though they are trying to pop you nutz open

Tree Machine · 23rd April 2007, 10:14 PM

I'm running three D's (deltas) up front right now. Main tie-in in the middle and one to either side. Steel in the middle, aluminium outers, all sliding.

I'm one with the bosun seat, also. I sit on my azz a lot up in the tree, hang out. I am a sucker for comfort. Anything getting squeezed is not OK.

JohN Dee · 24th April 2007, 03:57 AM

I ordered it today, should have it thursday morning

JayD · 24th April 2007, 05:02 AM

JohNyDee is hangin out for his new harness,only two more sleeps

21st April 2007, 04:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,769	Definately hard seat unless you sit on top of branches a lot. Also between the 2 side D's you can put a custom made hook like I got and just one hand drop ya saw in. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

21st April 2007, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 72	Try to find someone nere yoou with a treemotion. It has 3 diffrent tie-in points and is very comfy. __________________ Hi yes you know me I am B.A.M.F nice to meet you

21st April 2007, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 801	I've had a Buckinham Traverse for years (pre-Aussie spec) and find it real comfy. Tried a Sherrill(Buckinham) Glide with seperate leg loops but felt like i were hanging by my nutsack when suspended midair in it. Went back to the traverse and appreciated even more. Go the hard seat. Probly time for a new one myself. __________________ Total Tree Care- Melbourne Arborist Reports & Consulting,Tree Pruning & Removal www.treegear.com.au Tree Climbing Gear, Arborist Supplies

22nd April 2007, 02:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,769	The hard seat is held in by velcro pocket so if you dont like it just remove the aluminium batton. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

22nd April 2007, 03:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 838	The tree motion does indeed look very nice and comfy Fairfield, but I have my heart set on my Aussie Traverse. With the floating D's, when a load is put on them I've noticed they draw togethor - is there anyway of stopping this and maybe have a bit of room inbetween them? __________________ Don't tell me the sky is the limit, when there are footprints on the moon. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

21st April 2007, 09:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kevin Sappling Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 19	I'm partial to the Master Classic or Versatile. I have a V2 Bod and don't care for the single attachment point and I don't care to add more hardware to make it work but it's ok for srt.

22nd April 2007, 02:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
aussieaxeman I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: mooroopna Posts: 2	great harness go the hard seat though then you have the best of both worlds

22nd April 2007, 05:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,769	I clip through both D's with one biner. I only use the 2 D's seperately when having 2 tips. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

23rd April 2007, 01:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 801	Most often i do the same as ekka. A handy trick though for getting right out on the end for pruning though is to clip your hitch to 1 and your rope to the other then when you turn away from your T.I.P. you spread the 2 and go through the middle of each line. If that makes sense...... Comfier than having the line turn hard pulling back aginst you. __________________ Total Tree Care- Melbourne Arborist Reports & Consulting,Tree Pruning & Removal www.treegear.com.au Tree Climbing Gear, Arborist Supplies

23rd April 2007, 04:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 838	Ahh yes that does make sense, this harness is going to be sweet! I'm probably going to order it tomorrow if not the next day through Atreas, is it worth me calling them in person to see if I can get any deals? __________________ Don't tell me the sky is the limit, when there are footprints on the moon. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

23rd April 2007, 04:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 924	I have a tree austria its ok,if i had to climb more id get another basic harness no floating dee etc. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory

23rd April 2007, 05:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 72	Is there even a point in having to floating D's anyway. I had in the past and with one floating D you get the same effect as two. Plus I hate when you are hanging in mid air ure legs feel as though they are trying to pop you nutz open __________________ Hi yes you know me I am B.A.M.F nice to meet you

23rd April 2007, 10:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 569	I'm running three D's (deltas) up front right now. Main tie-in in the middle and one to either side. Steel in the middle, aluminium outers, all sliding. I'm one with the bosun seat, also. I sit on my azz a lot up in the tree, hang out. I am a sucker for comfort. Anything getting squeezed is not OK.

24th April 2007, 03:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 838	I ordered it today, should have it thursday morning __________________ Don't tell me the sky is the limit, when there are footprints on the moon. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

24th April 2007, 05:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
JayD Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,014	JohNyDee is hangin out for his new harness,only two more sleeps