drum roll please!!!! Tree Motion Harness

Fairfield · 13th April 2007, 07:01 AM

My Tree Motion saddle is here baby and I think I might have to wear it to bed tonight

This wasnt such a bad rainy day after all. I will get some pics with it tomra as we do a Pin Oak take down

Eric Frei · 13th April 2007, 08:05 AM

There's lots of HoooHaaaa over this saddle.

Can you give us a run down on the cost plus what the advantages might be.

I like a hard seat, I use Buckingham Traverse (sliding D's), I haven't found more comfortable than that. I really dont want to replace it.

Scottyfl · 13th April 2007, 10:46 AM

Sat in one in Minn last summer and will be saving for one soonest.
Scotty

Fairfield · 13th April 2007, 12:53 PM

tomara I will have some pics of it and will give the run down of it. I trust it is well worth all the talk

Fairfield · 14th April 2007, 08:37 AM

What a nice azz saddle it is gents!! Worth every cent I would have to say. Got done doing a 80ft Pin Oak removal and I felt great in it the whole time. If anyone is still on the fence about it I would say go for it. I think what is real nice about it is when it came I was able to add places on the belt to hook things into. They dont put it on so you have everything right where you want. Very cool indeed this is

It was a final cost of $533.00 US. Some other good points on it would be, everything is adjustable legs, waist, where it comes to on your back. It has quick release points points on the waist and legs. The bridge is conected into the legs for free motion of your legs. Also has D-rings on legs if you like the traditional tie in points. Matching D-rings for your lanyard also. Ring on the center back for your saw to be stowed. Also you can add clips for extra gear to I think 6 diffrent places on the belt including the legs if that is something you like. Over all construction is very durable and easy to clean. Im sure in the future you will see diffrent adjustments in manufacturing but not much that I can see. Oh ya I didnt have on pinch point the whole time!!

Scottyfl · 2nd May 2007, 09:36 PM

I must be doing something right. The boss drove by on Mon and gave me a tree motion for doing a great job.
I used it yesterday and it was great. No send me up my lunch I don't want to come down yet.
Scotty

Eric Frei · 2nd May 2007, 10:02 PM

You boys need to get some close up modelling video and show us guys on the other side of the planet what ya all getting a woody over!

TreeCo · 3rd May 2007, 12:59 AM

Anybody got a Tree Motion II yet?

I'm just joking but I think I will give it some time. I'm still happy with my Butterfly I.

allmarktree · 5th May 2007, 12:03 PM

I just got my treemotion III today.

Really if I bought one of them I could have saved alot of $$ verses the new crane.

Tim Craig · 6th May 2007, 12:12 PM

That is funny, but the Treemotion does look like a great harness -

http://www.treeworker.co.uk/acatalog...g_Harness.html Click on the 'more details' icon for a better view of the Treemotion.

The TreeFlex, which is new, also looks like a very well designed harness -

http://www.safetytechnology.co.uk/arborist-treeflex.php

Both these harnesses were designed by working arborists who are climbing on a daily basis.

I hope to try them both in the near future, I'll be sure to tell you what I think of them.

jim1nz · 8th May 2007, 01:11 PM

Its new but im sure everyone has seen it. Thought i might share my opinion on the harness.

Made in Germany and developed buy a bunch of the top climbers there including the world climbing champion Bernd Strasser himself.

I had a climb in it the other week, its was VERY comfortable. The support both waist and individual leg straps are excellent. The accessory clips come with the harness and are especially made, notice the amount of accessory loops also no messing around there.

The most surprising thing about the harness is the adjustability which is amazing. Not only adjustability through the straps on waist and legs but the actual position the climber sits is changeable. The climber can position ones self to sit leaning forward or back with the full range in between.

The sliding 'D' set up is unusual but great. There are various options and ways to set your system up on the sliding D. With massive amounts of movement in a twisted position it makes branch walking and stretching out to the branch tips easy.

It is a harness that needs to be tried to understand how it all works. I think its a great revolution to the working positioning harness for arborists, and i dont even get paid to say this!

Haha cheers James

Eric Frei · 19th May 2007, 11:26 PM

And we have a New Zealand and Australia supplier right here now.

http://www.treeworld.info/showthread.php?t=659

Oldtimer · 13th June 2007, 06:45 AM

I am not Pro at tree climbing or claim too know much about climbing gear but that saddle looks like too "gadgety" for me. I know it was designed by great champion climbers with a heck of a lot of experience but it looks to me like it has too many little belts and whistles that a regular joe climber will probably not use much.

Just me being another ignorant opinionated e-poster I guess!

Let the fire storm begin now

Ekka, I like that one:
"you'd need lots of places to hang say drills, spanners, beers and smokes! "

Eric Frei · 13th June 2007, 07:21 AM

May depend on the work you do.

See I do mainly TD's but if you did a lot of pruning or cabling then you'd need lots of places to hang say drills, spanners, beers and smokes!

Pomie Backpacker · 17th February 2009, 06:31 PM

The link Ekka posted did not work.

I was just wondering where can you get these harnesses from in Australia? Also would it be cheaper to import from the US, if so where in the US?

Done it · 17th February 2009, 10:37 PM

Try here: Tree Gear|Arborist Supplies Tree Climbing Equipment - Online Store

He's just at the top, under that bloke with saw & stuff.

TrevMcRev · 18th February 2009, 08:01 PM

Thanks Done It

, i've PM'd him about it.

MTS247 · 31st March 2009, 07:33 PM

So where are we aussie's getting the tr$$ motion from these days?

Apocalypsse · 4th April 2009, 08:01 PM

Apparently you can get them through Vermeer. When we were there the other day to get teeth for the stumpy we picked up their catalogue and they had a whole page for it.

Martin · 6th April 2009, 02:13 AM

Anyone seen the new Buckingham Ergovation? Looks like it running off the same ergonomic theories as the Tree Motion or Tree Flex. Man they look like nice harnesses but they are pricey. I know (you climb in it every day) but at 500 American, by the time I get it to my house I'm probably looking at close to 750 Canadian. Anyone have any feedback on the Weaver Cougar?

TREEMONKEY · 8th June 2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin

Anyone seen the new Buckingham Ergovation? Looks like it running off the same ergonomic theories as the Tree Motion or Tree Flex. Man they look like nice harnesses but they are pricey. I know (you climb in it every day) but at 500 American, by the time I get it to my house I'm probably looking at close to 750 Canadian. Anyone have any feedback on the Weaver Cougar?

I have just purchased the Buckingham ergovation. Very comfortable harness i have only 20 hours on it but i am loving it. I got it with the leg straps not the seat. It is expensive but i think it is worth it so far as long as it does not wear out quick but replacement parts are available.

13th April 2007, 07:01 AM	#1
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 128	drum roll please!!!! Tree Motion Harness My Tree Motion saddle is here baby and I think I might have to wear it to bed tonight This wasnt such a bad rainy day after all. I will get some pics with it tomra as we do a Pin Oak take down __________________ Hi yes you know me I am B.A.M.F nice to meet you

13th April 2007, 08:05 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	There's lots of HoooHaaaa over this saddle. Can you give us a run down on the cost plus what the advantages might be. I like a hard seat, I use Buckingham Traverse (sliding D's), I haven't found more comfortable than that. I really dont want to replace it. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

13th April 2007, 12:53 PM	#4
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 128	tomara I will have some pics of it and will give the run down of it. I trust it is well worth all the talk __________________ Hi yes you know me I am B.A.M.F nice to meet you

14th April 2007, 08:37 AM	#5
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 128	What a nice azz saddle it is gents!! Worth every cent I would have to say. Got done doing a 80ft Pin Oak removal and I felt great in it the whole time. If anyone is still on the fence about it I would say go for it. I think what is real nice about it is when it came I was able to add places on the belt to hook things into. They dont put it on so you have everything right where you want. Very cool indeed this is It was a final cost of $533.00 US. Some other good points on it would be, everything is adjustable legs, waist, where it comes to on your back. It has quick release points points on the waist and legs. The bridge is conected into the legs for free motion of your legs. Also has D-rings on legs if you like the traditional tie in points. Matching D-rings for your lanyard also. Ring on the center back for your saw to be stowed. Also you can add clips for extra gear to I think 6 diffrent places on the belt including the legs if that is something you like. Over all construction is very durable and easy to clean. Im sure in the future you will see diffrent adjustments in manufacturing but not much that I can see. Oh ya I didnt have on pinch point the whole time!! __________________ Hi yes you know me I am B.A.M.F nice to meet you

2nd May 2007, 10:02 PM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	You boys need to get some close up modelling video and show us guys on the other side of the planet what ya all getting a woody over! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

13th April 2007, 10:46 AM	#3
Scottyfl Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Deltona Fl. Posts: 25	Sat in one in Minn last summer and will be saving for one soonest. Scotty

2nd May 2007, 09:36 PM	#6
Scottyfl Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Deltona Fl. Posts: 25	I must be doing something right. The boss drove by on Mon and gave me a tree motion for doing a great job. I used it yesterday and it was great. No send me up my lunch I don't want to come down yet. Scotty

3rd May 2007, 12:59 AM	#8
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 307	Anybody got a Tree Motion II yet? I'm just joking but I think I will give it some time. I'm still happy with my Butterfly I.

5th May 2007, 12:03 PM	#9
allmarktree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 116	I just got my treemotion III today. Really if I bought one of them I could have saved alot of $$ verses the new crane.

6th May 2007, 12:12 PM	#10
Tim Craig Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 130	That is funny, but the Treemotion does look like a great harness - http://www.treeworker.co.uk/acatalog...g_Harness.html Click on the 'more details' icon for a better view of the Treemotion. The TreeFlex, which is new, also looks like a very well designed harness - http://www.safetytechnology.co.uk/arborist-treeflex.php Both these harnesses were designed by working arborists who are climbing on a daily basis. I hope to try them both in the near future, I'll be sure to tell you what I think of them.

19th May 2007, 11:26 PM	#12
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	And we have a New Zealand and Australia supplier right here now. http://www.treeworld.info/showthread.php?t=659 __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

13th June 2007, 06:45 AM	#13
Oldtimer Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin TX Posts: 100	Tree Motion Design Problems I am not Pro at tree climbing or claim too know much about climbing gear but that saddle looks like too "gadgety" for me. I know it was designed by great champion climbers with a heck of a lot of experience but it looks to me like it has too many little belts and whistles that a regular joe climber will probably not use much. Just me being another ignorant opinionated e-poster I guess! Let the fire storm begin now Ekka, I like that one: "you'd need lots of places to hang say drills, spanners, beers and smokes! " Last edited by Oldtimer; 13th June 2007 at 07:33 AM.

13th June 2007, 07:21 AM	#14
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,986	May depend on the work you do. See I do mainly TD's but if you did a lot of pruning or cabling then you'd need lots of places to hang say drills, spanners, beers and smokes! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

17th February 2009, 06:31 PM	#15
Pomie Backpacker Sappling Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 5	Re: drum roll please!!!! Tree Motion Harness The link Ekka posted did not work. I was just wondering where can you get these harnesses from in Australia? Also would it be cheaper to import from the US, if so where in the US?

17th February 2009, 10:37 PM	#16
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 780	Re: drum roll please!!!! Tree Motion Harness Try here: Tree Gear\|Arborist Supplies Tree Climbing Equipment - Online Store He's just at the top, under that bloke with saw & stuff.

18th February 2009, 08:01 PM	#17
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: drum roll please!!!! Tree Motion Harness Thanks Done It, i've PM'd him about it.

31st March 2009, 07:33 PM	#18
MTS247 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 218	Re: drum roll please!!!! Tree Motion Harness So where are we aussie's getting the tr$$ motion from these days?

4th April 2009, 08:01 PM	#19
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: drum roll please!!!! Tree Motion Harness Apparently you can get them through Vermeer. When we were there the other day to get teeth for the stumpy we picked up their catalogue and they had a whole page for it.

6th April 2009, 02:13 AM	#20
Martin Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Duncan, BC, Canada Posts: 56	Re: drum roll please!!!! Tree Motion Harness Anyone seen the new Buckingham Ergovation? Looks like it running off the same ergonomic theories as the Tree Motion or Tree Flex. Man they look like nice harnesses but they are pricey. I know (you climb in it every day) but at 500 American, by the time I get it to my house I'm probably looking at close to 750 Canadian. Anyone have any feedback on the Weaver Cougar?

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