Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia

Maverick06 · 12th September 2009, 05:32 AM

I am looking into getting a new saddle, and two options I have researched are the Tree Austria III and the Sequoia. I just want to know if anyone that has either of these could give me a quick overview of pros and cons for each. Thanks.

FlashD · 12th September 2009, 02:46 PM

One thing I've noticed is that the Tree Austria has very awkward leg straps. The Sequoia leg loops open all the way, but the Tree Austria is a solid loop that is tightened by buckling. Just something to think about. Other than that, both are very comparable and either way you go, you're gonna get a great saddle.

FlashD · 12th September 2009, 02:52 PM

Of course, you already know that.... don't you?

kiwi_tree_steve · 12th September 2009, 02:53 PM

i have an austria II i love it, id definatly try out the III when this one is done!

Maverick06 · 12th September 2009, 03:34 PM

Thanks for the input. I have tried on the Tree Austria, and actually climbed in the Sequoia, but I just wanted to hear how people who were climbing in these saddles every day felt about them.

Maverick06 · 12th September 2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashD

Of course, you already know that.... don't you?

Yes I already have heard your input on the matter, but I just wanted to get a few other opinions. Thanks though.

Gunslinger · 13th September 2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick06

Thanks for the input. I have tried on the Tree Austria, and actually climbed in the Sequoia, but I just wanted to hear how people who were climbing in these saddles every day felt about them.

So which of the two did you like better?

Maverick06 · 13th September 2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunslinger

So which of the two did you like better?

I have never actually climbed in the Tree Austria, but when i tried it on, it was really pretty comfortable. The Sequoia was really comfortable also, but I have heard some mixed reviews about it.

banner · 24th December 2009, 03:23 PM

I use the sequoia......can't think of a con....comfortable, I use a micro-mouse pulley on the bridge has 2 attachment points on the pulley....nice for working with 2 TIP's. Might take a couple of times of use to get tweaked in.

Red Dot · 24th February 2010, 06:27 PM

Hi All

which are the prefer model from Petzl.

pls advice, climbers.

QUOIA SWING
Arborist seat harness with integrated adjustable seat

SEQUOIA SRT
Seat harness for arborists using ascent techniques on single ropes

SEQUOIA
Seat harness for arborists using traditional footlock ascent techniques

TrevMcRev · 24th February 2010, 07:40 PM

They are all similarly good, with a unique benefit to each ones speciality.

Depends on the individuals climbing style & techniques.

SWING if ya like to sit on ya butt.

SEQUOIA if ya just everyday climb.

SRT if you get a lot of use out of gadgets for access.

banner · 25th February 2010, 12:53 AM

Good question, the main reason I bought the standard sequoia was because of the quick connect waist buckle in front. I was offered the srt verson for the same price, and in fact, the srt was the original saddle i ordered,
but I was sent a standard sequoia. When I called Karl Kumerling(the place I ordered it from) the salesman I spoke wih said they stopped carrying the srt model because they were not stocking them anymore because they were not near as popular because of the rason I mentioned above.

I was a little skeptical and upset, that they would take it upon themselves to make that decision without contacting me. To make a long story short they agreed to let me use it while the srt was to be ordered and shipped. After the first day I liked the saddle so much after climbing a couple of dats , I decided to just keep it.

You can use plenty of gadgets with the sequoia standard and climb srt to. I even rigged my own walker system that works great for long ascents. The srt model is designed for the tree frog method, a method I have never used, but keep in mind this is the first saddlle I have ever bought or used.

TrevMcRev · 25th February 2010, 11:02 PM

Hey Banner, Thats right, the standard one does have a better waist buckle, and it's not like you cant do SRT with it.

I think you got the better harness

Apocalypsse · 28th February 2010, 08:05 PM

Quote:

SWING if ya like to sit on ya butt.

This one, got a price tag on it? Also can you use the top chest harness on it?

12th September 2009, 05:32 AM	#1
Maverick06 Sappling Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 12	Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia I am looking into getting a new saddle, and two options I have researched are the Tree Austria III and the Sequoia. I just want to know if anyone that has either of these could give me a quick overview of pros and cons for each. Thanks.

12th September 2009, 02:46 PM	#2
FlashD Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 213	Re: Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia One thing I've noticed is that the Tree Austria has very awkward leg straps. The Sequoia leg loops open all the way, but the Tree Austria is a solid loop that is tightened by buckling. Just something to think about. Other than that, both are very comparable and either way you go, you're gonna get a great saddle.

12th September 2009, 02:52 PM	#3
FlashD Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 213	Re: Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia Of course, you already know that.... don't you?

12th September 2009, 02:53 PM	#4
kiwi_tree_steve Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 325	Re: Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia i have an austria II i love it, id definatly try out the III when this one is done! __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

12th September 2009, 03:34 PM	#5
Maverick06 Sappling Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 12	Re: Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia Thanks for the input. I have tried on the Tree Austria, and actually climbed in the Sequoia, but I just wanted to hear how people who were climbing in these saddles every day felt about them.

24th December 2009, 03:23 PM	#9
banner Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky....oh yeah baby Posts: 135	Re: Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia I use the sequoia......can't think of a con....comfortable, I use a micro-mouse pulley on the bridge has 2 attachment points on the pulley....nice for working with 2 TIP's. Might take a couple of times of use to get tweaked in.

24th February 2010, 06:27 PM	#10
Red Dot Sappling Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: S.E.A Posts: 17	Re: Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia Hi All which are the prefer model from Petzl. pls advice, climbers. QUOIA SWING Arborist seat harness with integrated adjustable seat SEQUOIA SRT Seat harness for arborists using ascent techniques on single ropes SEQUOIA Seat harness for arborists using traditional footlock ascent techniques

24th February 2010, 07:40 PM	#11
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia They are all similarly good, with a unique benefit to each ones speciality. Depends on the individuals climbing style & techniques. SWING if ya like to sit on ya butt. SEQUOIA if ya just everyday climb. SRT if you get a lot of use out of gadgets for access.

25th February 2010, 12:53 AM	#12
banner Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky....oh yeah baby Posts: 135	Re: Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia Good question, the main reason I bought the standard sequoia was because of the quick connect waist buckle in front. I was offered the srt verson for the same price, and in fact, the srt was the original saddle i ordered, but I was sent a standard sequoia. When I called Karl Kumerling(the place I ordered it from) the salesman I spoke wih said they stopped carrying the srt model because they were not stocking them anymore because they were not near as popular because of the rason I mentioned above. I was a little skeptical and upset, that they would take it upon themselves to make that decision without contacting me. To make a long story short they agreed to let me use it while the srt was to be ordered and shipped. After the first day I liked the saddle so much after climbing a couple of dats , I decided to just keep it. You can use plenty of gadgets with the sequoia standard and climb srt to. I even rigged my own walker system that works great for long ascents. The srt model is designed for the tree frog method, a method I have never used, but keep in mind this is the first saddlle I have ever bought or used.

25th February 2010, 11:02 PM	#13
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: Tree Austria III vs Petzl Sequoia Hey Banner, Thats right, the standard one does have a better waist buckle, and it's not like you *cant* do SRT with it. I think you got the better harness

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