drum roll please!!!! Tree Motion Harness

Fairfield · 12th April 2007, 01:01 PM

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

Ekka · 12th April 2007, 02:05 PM

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 · 12th April 2007, 04:46 PM

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

Fairfield · 12th April 2007, 06:53 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 · 13th April 2007, 02:37 PM

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, 03:36 AM

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

Ekka · 2nd May 2007, 04:02 AM

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 · 2nd May 2007, 06:59 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 · 4th May 2007, 06:03 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 · 5th May 2007, 06:12 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 · 7th May 2007, 07:11 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

Ekka · 19th May 2007, 05:26 AM

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

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

Mark G · 9th June 2007, 11:33 PM

I went to order one last week and was told they have stopped production until they sort out the metal buckles cutting into the webbing(the supplier didnt elaborate).Does any one know if this is true or not.I will email tim sharp tonight to find out more.

Oldtimer · 12th June 2007, 12:45 PM

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! "

Ekka · 12th June 2007, 01:21 PM

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!

12th April 2007, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 72	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

12th April 2007, 02:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,847	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. __________________ 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

12th April 2007, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 72	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

13th April 2007, 02:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fairfield Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucks county Pa USA Posts: 72	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, 04:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,847	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! __________________ 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

12th April 2007, 04:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
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, 03:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
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

2nd May 2007, 06:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 259	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.

4th May 2007, 06:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
allmarktree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 132	I just got my treemotion III today. Really if I bought one of them I could have saved alot of $$ verses the new crane.

5th May 2007, 06:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tim Craig Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 94	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, 05:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,847	And we have a New Zealand and Australia supplier right here now. http://www.treeworld.info/showthread.php?t=659 __________________ 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

9th June 2007, 11:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mark G Sappling Join Date: May 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 7	I went to order one last week and was told they have stopped production until they sort out the metal buckles cutting into the webbing(the supplier didnt elaborate).Does any one know if this is true or not.I will email tim sharp tonight to find out more.

12th June 2007, 12:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
Oldtimer Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin TX Posts: 64	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 : 12th June 2007 at 01:33 PM.

12th June 2007, 01:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,847	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! __________________ 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

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