To Tree Motion or not??

jtrouse · 19th July 2008, 09:39 PM

Hi wondered how people are finding the tree motion im thinking of getting one, whats the thoughts??

kiwi_tree_steve · 20th July 2008, 01:25 PM

Hey, ive never climbed on a tree motion, i know lots of people that have and do on a regular basis, and they all love it.

i climb on a tree austria II its a great working harness, id recomend it, plus its a few hundie bones cheeper than the tree motion. and looks like it will handle more abuse.
im going to look into the new tree austria III for my next harness.

i got a mate with a tree magic real light, super comfortable he says. still the same price as a tree motion here tho.

good luck with your purchase!

JohN Dee · 23rd July 2008, 10:28 PM

I tried one on once and went for a bit of a climb in it. Super dooooooooooooooooper COMFY!

When I retire my buck traverse I will be grabbing one of these little beauts' only problem is that they're so soft, when you add the weight of a chainsaw it does make the harness wanna sagg as Jim1NZ (he owns one) told me in a previous post.

newguy18 · 24th July 2008, 01:11 AM

if its what you want and you got the cash go for it.I just bought the navaho vario off of osb mail,should be here next week.A few guys here said they didn't like it,but i usually buy what catches my eye,besides i don't like hard seat saddles or soft seat ones either.

deer man · 24th July 2008, 08:58 AM

Love mine!

jtrouse · 27th July 2008, 12:02 AM

Well i ended up getting one and love it cut down an 80 foot pine today and it was magic!!! Love It and recommend it to anyone, as far as lasting goes we'll have to see.

TrevMcRev · 29th July 2008, 08:08 PM

I reckon the petzl sequoia is as good or better than treemotion at a much better price.

jtrouse · 30th July 2008, 01:13 AM

Yeah well its all personel preference i tried out the tree magic, petzl sequia and the tree motion and found the motion the most comfortable, highly recommended even the price tag.

Garry Brockley · 31st July 2008, 01:13 AM

my new abies by antec came today light weight comfortable and not badly priced. tried petzel sequioa i liked it but the price was higher.

kevin clark · 15th January 2009, 04:15 PM

My Tree Motion is the best money i ever spent.

jim1nz · 16th January 2009, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin clark

My Tree Motion is the best money i ever spent.

Absolutely.

Had mine for over a year now, sure there are some signs of wear but ill buy a new one every 3 years with out a doubt.

For comfort, adjustability, maneuverability, light weight, custom gear loops, replaceable parts, and all in all quality it cant be beaten.

I tried the Sequoia and a coulpe of Petzl full body harness, tried the Tree magic, tried the Tree Austria, tried the Ergovation, tried all the buckingham stuff and owned a butterfly. TM hands down.

I would recommend to anyone. I was being extremely critical when i said its not so good with a saw hanging off ya but its the truth.

The Tree Magineers did bloody well developing that harness and continue to do so, good on you fullas.

Cheers James

newguy18 · 16th January 2009, 05:09 AM

Anyone try the treeflex yet?

arbojolly · 30th January 2009, 09:41 PM

What to say? I use my Buckingham Glide II, unbeateble for long hanging. Once tried the T. Motion, squeezed my balls! This is my impression

only, obviously...!

quercus · 8th February 2009, 04:43 PM

I've been climbing in it for over two years now... And I've tried all the other ones too. If you wanna invest seriously in a new harness, there are a few things to think about...
Treemagic is also a very good harness, but treemotion is better. That is if you buy one wich has been fitted with the new hardware because there havee been problems in the past due to sharp edges in the hardware parts where the sliding bridge is fitted. Normally those problems will be gone when fitted with the new type of rings.
The way I see it... If you've been climbing in a treemotion for some time, no-one will ever have to ask you about other harnesses... there is simply no way one can be objective when trying out another one...
Treemotion is nothing better compared to another harness. Invest a few hours in the set-up, and it will pay itself in comfort and ease of use.

fatdog · 9th February 2009, 02:56 PM

I Have a TM and really love it . Have never had any problem with it squeezing
my balls. There is so many was to adjust it. Also I like the fact that you can take it (the pads ) and wash them when they get dirty. Love having attachment point where I want them.

kano · 2nd June 2009, 08:50 PM

I have had my treemotion for about three years now I imported it from US I thought it would only last at the most two years but it is doing well I stiil use my Buckingham when I am doing large takedowns becouse it is more able to handle hanging a 660 of it than the treemotion (I have pulled the tool loop out once already). They say it has no pinch points but my privates say different.

Cole · 13th June 2009, 03:24 PM

hey ive been cliimbing in one for over two years now and havent looked back...however being a gear junkie i recently purchased the buckingham ergovation almost identical to the tree motion but has more back padding and comes in a variety of sizes...so check both out they are definetly the pick of the crop when it comes to buying a premium harness

TrevMcRev · 14th June 2009, 02:01 PM

Hey Cole,

Care to expand on your thoughts on the Ergovation?

I'd like to get some more feedback good or bad on these.

Cole · 14th June 2009, 08:15 PM

hey trevmcrev how are you.. um i like the ergovation firstly because buckingham was smart enough to make a saddle like the ergovation that is almost the same as the tree motion. The first day i went to use my ergo i started to transfer all my gear from my tree motion to my ergo and realised that it wasnt quite up to the job as far as carrying the gear i take with me and organising it, i think the tree motion has far better gear attachment. i also prefered the tree motion because of the lower set of attachment points on either side of the bridge where as the ergo doesnt have this. however on the ergo the lego loops were better fitting and diddnt ride up as much as the tree motion the padding behing the waist buckle was very comfortable. i however use my ergo for industrial work because the shoulder straps with SRT attachment are PPE whereas the sholder straps for tree motion are not PPE...its great that they offer so many sizes in the ergovtion as well....the back padding was comfortable and i was also happy that batton seat was also an option... my opinion 8 out of 10

MTS247 · 30th September 2009, 08:49 PM

Any tree motion users find the leather straps on the inside of the leg (groin area) geting caught, its quite annoying

Apocalypsse · 30th September 2009, 08:57 PM

Not for me, I do find they rotate to an uncomfortable position after a while tho.

View Poll Results: What harness??
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19th July 2008, 09:39 PM	#1
jtrouse Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 63	To Tree Motion or not?? Hi wondered how people are finding the tree motion im thinking of getting one, whats the thoughts?? __________________ Regards Jim http://www.arborclimb.com.au CONTRACT CLIMBER CERT IV HORT(ARB) NMIT CERT III HORT (NMIT)

20th July 2008, 01:25 PM	#2
kiwi_tree_steve Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 325	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? Hey, ive never climbed on a tree motion, i know lots of people that have and do on a regular basis, and they all love it. i climb on a tree austria II its a great working harness, id recomend it, plus its a few hundie bones cheeper than the tree motion. and looks like it will handle more abuse. im going to look into the new tree austria III for my next harness. i got a mate with a tree magic real light, super comfortable he says. still the same price as a tree motion here tho. good luck with your purchase! __________________ "You have to feel and touch a tree" Shigo

23rd July 2008, 10:28 PM	#3
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? I tried one on once and went for a bit of a climb in it. Super dooooooooooooooooper COMFY! When I retire my buck traverse I will be grabbing one of these little beauts' only problem is that they're so soft, when you add the weight of a chainsaw it does make the harness wanna sagg as Jim1NZ (he owns one) told me in a previous post. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

24th July 2008, 01:11 AM	#4
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? if its what you want and you got the cash go for it.I just bought the navaho vario off of osb mail,should be here next week.A few guys here said they didn't like it,but i usually buy what catches my eye,besides i don't like hard seat saddles or soft seat ones either. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler Last edited by newguy18; 26th January 2009 at 11:57 AM.

24th July 2008, 08:58 AM	#5
deer man Sappling Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, England Posts: 12	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? Love mine!

27th July 2008, 12:02 AM	#6
jtrouse Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 63	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? Well i ended up getting one and love it cut down an 80 foot pine today and it was magic!!! Love It and recommend it to anyone, as far as lasting goes we'll have to see. __________________ Regards Jim http://www.arborclimb.com.au CONTRACT CLIMBER CERT IV HORT(ARB) NMIT CERT III HORT (NMIT)

29th July 2008, 08:08 PM	#7
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? I reckon the petzl sequoia is as good or better than treemotion at a much better price.

30th July 2008, 01:13 AM	#8
jtrouse Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 63	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? Yeah well its all personel preference i tried out the tree magic, petzl sequia and the tree motion and found the motion the most comfortable, highly recommended even the price tag. __________________ Regards Jim http://www.arborclimb.com.au CONTRACT CLIMBER CERT IV HORT(ARB) NMIT CERT III HORT (NMIT)

31st July 2008, 01:13 AM	#9
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? my new abies by antec came today light weight comfortable and not badly priced. tried petzel sequioa i liked it but the price was higher. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

15th January 2009, 04:15 PM	#10
kevin clark Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corning new york, USA Posts: 26	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? My Tree Motion is the best money i ever spent. __________________ Hairy clark

16th January 2009, 05:09 AM	#12
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? Anyone try the treeflex yet? __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

30th January 2009, 09:41 PM	#13
arbojolly I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 3	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? What to say? I use my Buckingham Glide II, unbeateble for long hanging. Once tried the T. Motion, squeezed my balls! This is my impression only, obviously...!

8th February 2009, 04:43 PM	#14
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 368	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? I've been climbing in it for over two years now... And I've tried all the other ones too. If you wanna invest seriously in a new harness, there are a few things to think about... Treemagic is also a very good harness, but treemotion is better. That is if you buy one wich has been fitted with the new hardware because there havee been problems in the past due to sharp edges in the hardware parts where the sliding bridge is fitted. Normally those problems will be gone when fitted with the new type of rings. The way I see it... If you've been climbing in a treemotion for some time, no-one will ever have to ask you about other harnesses... there is simply no way one can be objective when trying out another one... Treemotion is nothing better compared to another harness. Invest a few hours in the set-up, and it will pay itself in comfort and ease of use.

9th February 2009, 02:56 PM	#15
fatdog Sappling Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: auburn,ga Posts: 37	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? I Have a TM and really love it . Have never had any problem with it squeezing my balls. There is so many was to adjust it. Also I like the fact that you can take it (the pads ) and wash them when they get dirty. Love having attachment point where I want them.

2nd June 2009, 08:50 PM	#16
kano Sappling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 14	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? I have had my treemotion for about three years now I imported it from US I thought it would only last at the most two years but it is doing well I stiil use my Buckingham when I am doing large takedowns becouse it is more able to handle hanging a 660 of it than the treemotion (I have pulled the tool loop out once already). They say it has no pinch points but my privates say different.

13th June 2009, 03:24 PM	#17
Cole Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canberra Posts: 215	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? hey ive been cliimbing in one for over two years now and havent looked back...however being a gear junkie i recently purchased the buckingham ergovation almost identical to the tree motion but has more back padding and comes in a variety of sizes...so check both out they are definetly the pick of the crop when it comes to buying a premium harness

14th June 2009, 02:01 PM	#18
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,605	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? Hey Cole, Care to expand on your thoughts on the Ergovation? I'd like to get some more feedback good or bad on these.

14th June 2009, 08:15 PM	#19
Cole Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canberra Posts: 215	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? hey trevmcrev how are you.. um i like the ergovation firstly because buckingham was smart enough to make a saddle like the ergovation that is almost the same as the tree motion. The first day i went to use my ergo i started to transfer all my gear from my tree motion to my ergo and realised that it wasnt quite up to the job as far as carrying the gear i take with me and organising it, i think the tree motion has far better gear attachment. i also prefered the tree motion because of the lower set of attachment points on either side of the bridge where as the ergo doesnt have this. however on the ergo the lego loops were better fitting and diddnt ride up as much as the tree motion the padding behing the waist buckle was very comfortable. i however use my ergo for industrial work because the shoulder straps with SRT attachment are PPE whereas the sholder straps for tree motion are not PPE...its great that they offer so many sizes in the ergovtion as well....the back padding was comfortable and i was also happy that batton seat was also an option... my opinion 8 out of 10

30th September 2009, 08:49 PM	#20
MTS247 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 218	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? Any tree motion users find the leather straps on the inside of the leg (groin area) geting caught, its quite annoying __________________ "Just cause i don't use it, don't make it wrong!"

30th September 2009, 08:57 PM	#21
Apocalypsse Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,154	Re: To Tree Motion or not?? Not for me, I do find they rotate to an uncomfortable position after a while tho.

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