show ya saddle!

quercus · 23rd January 2008, 09:28 PM

what the hell is that thing, can't even see what that is!!!! looks like a sink for washing dishes!!!!

Eric Frei · 23rd January 2008, 09:45 PM

Yep, a saddle with everything including the kitchen sink. LOL

newguy18 · 24th January 2008, 01:22 AM

TREEMONKEY · 24th January 2008, 04:05 AM

I climb with a buckingham versatile i very comfy harness it does not restrict movement but a little heavy.

JayD · 24th January 2008, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quercus

what the hell is that thing, can't even see what that is!!!! looks like a sink for washing dishes!!!!

You got it! Thats so you can keep up the good house work in the Tree..LOL.

...better patent that one!

TREE-SURFER · 24th January 2008, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

LOL, I knew it would be there Quercus.

LMFAO with that one ( took me a while to figure it )

Quintrex · 24th January 2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TREE-SURFER

LMFAO with that one ( took me a while to figure it )

Where's the Esky?

TREE-SURFER · 25th January 2008, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quintrex

Where's the Esky?

Esky??? lost me there too

newguy18 · 25th January 2008, 08:11 AM

where the dish soap?

arborjockey · 25th January 2008, 09:29 PM

Nice set up tree monkey. Mine is very similar. You know i tried to get tree monkey or arbor monkey for my e-mail but had to settle for arborjockey. Is the metal plate wearing a hole through the bottom on yours?

TREEMONKEY · 26th January 2008, 12:41 AM

Arborjockey

I guess i got lucky with the name it was the first one i tried.its been my nic name at the fire department since i started. The bottom of my saddle is starting to show wear at the corners but not through yet. if mine does i will use shoe goo (for repairing shoes) And glue webbing over top of it. I use it to repair gloves instead of buying a new pair every week.

arbdog · 26th January 2008, 03:13 AM

Im thinking of getting a new harness as mine is starting to wear a bit. So i was having a look and anyway i found this device.

Honey Brothers

Ive never seen one before. have you guys? Soz for going off the saddle thing, but i was looking at them!

TREEMONKEY · 27th January 2008, 01:27 AM

Arbdog

i seen the device on this forum looks very useful for accurate blocking of large pieces instead of wrestling it.

Quintrex · 27th January 2008, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TREE-SURFER

Esky??? lost me there too

FYI.
An esky is a drink cooler of ice box (or chilly bin to Kiwi's)

TREE-SURFER · 2nd February 2008, 07:10 AM

As in Esky-Mo

Anyway, back on topic.
Mine is a petzl navaho full boss. Great back support with planty of attachment points.

I like it and as used by rescue services over here. Very comfy.

JohN Dee · 3rd February 2008, 12:32 PM

That looks like a nice setup Tree Surfer. I used to Climb in a Petzl Navaho too but with the leg loops and top suspender... Boy did that thing cut me in half (nothing like the look of yours)

Ace Master · 8th February 2008, 05:16 PM

Hi all

Took some pictures of my Father's climbing gear he used when he was climbing.(back in the stone age).

TREE-SURFER · 8th February 2008, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Master

Hi all

Took some pictures of my Father's climbing gear he used when he was climbing.(back in the stone age).

That set-up looks scary, but I bet it was effective.

JohN Dee · 8th February 2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Master

Hi all

Took some pictures of my Father's climbing gear he used when he was climbing.(back in the stone age).

Ace, Your father is a true Pioneer in Tree Work mate. No wonder you guys are so bloody good with that big wood.

newguy18 · 9th February 2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Master

Hi all

Took some pictures of my Father's climbing gear he used when he was climbing.(back in the stone age).

i'll say this i know from experiance that working out of a back belt all day sucks.Thanks for the pics Ace its just another glimpse at days gone by.

Done it · 9th February 2008, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quercus

doesn't matter, they'll remember it for years to come...

Throw gear= kick in nuts...
Throw machinery= kick in nuts (again)...
Throw winch from GRCS = slap on the head and kick in the nuts...

Do you have any trouble keeping staff??

bigshea13 · 10th February 2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done it

Do you have any trouble keeping staff??

staff or stiff?

quercus · 11th February 2008, 01:42 AM

No haven't got problems with it. They just have to put their way of handling things aside and do it like I ask them too... Everything has it's place... and that's not so very difficult to get that right huh?

Therrin · 11th February 2008, 09:17 AM

Not especially difficult Q, no...

I know that often at the end of a long hard dirty day, it's not uncommon for all the equipment to get somewhat unceremoniously dumped in the truck... make sure it's all in... get it all home and sort it out in the morning.

Or even later that evening, just get HOME and do it... instead of lingering around at the job site.

TrevMcRev · 12th February 2008, 08:57 PM

Hey ace, your old mans harness looks very modern and luxurious compared to one an old customer gave me. I'll get pics.

treekiwi · 2nd April 2008, 03:39 PM

Hey guys, heres a few pics of my settup, simple but effective...

Therrin · 2nd April 2008, 08:00 PM

Ahhh, I dread finding myself typing the words "hey guy's here's my ------ " when uploading pictures now.

Good on ya for posting the pics for everyone to see though!

Aerial · 15th April 2008, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quercus

... Everything has it's place... and that's not so very difficult to get that right huh?

Giving everything it's place may be the only thing i have got right so far. Here's a shot of my kit, packed up:

The hardcase the SRL is in has an O ring seal, got it for $20 surplus. The rope bags I picked up at a yard sale for $5. The big one has a matching small case that slides into a slot in front. I use that for my throwline kit.

The Black bag with my belt and saddle is for Oxygen bottles and a respirator. Got it for $3 at a Goodwill Store.

Aerial

newguy18 · 15th April 2008, 04:40 AM

Heres my setup,the top pic is a 45' lanyard i spliced.The second one is my nut busting saddle[much better with the back pad=)].The third is my climb line[big thanks to treevet].
http://i251.???????????.com/albums/g...IMG_0020-1.jpg
http://i251.???????????.com/albums/g...7/IMG_0024.jpg
http://i251.???????????.com/albums/g...IMG_0025-1.jpg

JohN Dee · 15th April 2008, 09:57 AM

Jebus christ Bill, what could you possibly want a 45' flipline for?

23rd January 2008, 09:28 PM	#31
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 378	Re: show ya saddle! what the hell is that thing, can't even see what that is!!!! looks like a sink for washing dishes!!!!

23rd January 2008, 09:45 PM	#32
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24th January 2008, 01:22 AM	#33
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24th January 2008, 04:05 AM	#34
TREEMONKEY Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 95	Re: show ya saddle! I climb with a buckingham versatile i very comfy harness it does not restrict movement but a little heavy. Attached Thumbnails __________________

25th January 2008, 08:11 AM	#39
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 5,206	Re: show ya saddle! where the dish soap? __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA old schooler

25th January 2008, 09:29 PM	#40
arborjockey Mature tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: hawaii. ohio. oregon. california Posts: 274	Re: show ya saddle! Nice set up tree monkey. Mine is very similar. You know i tried to get tree monkey or arbor monkey for my e-mail but had to settle for arborjockey. Is the metal plate wearing a hole through the bottom on yours?

26th January 2008, 12:41 AM	#41
TREEMONKEY Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 95	Re: show ya saddle! Arborjockey I guess i got lucky with the name it was the first one i tried.its been my nic name at the fire department since i started. The bottom of my saddle is starting to show wear at the corners but not through yet. if mine does i will use shoe goo (for repairing shoes) And glue webbing over top of it. I use it to repair gloves instead of buying a new pair every week. __________________

26th January 2008, 03:13 AM	#42
arbdog Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: england Posts: 111	Re: show ya saddle! Im thinking of getting a new harness as mine is starting to wear a bit. So i was having a look and anyway i found this device. Honey Brothers Ive never seen one before. have you guys? Soz for going off the saddle thing, but i was looking at them!

27th January 2008, 01:27 AM	#43
TREEMONKEY Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 95	Re: show ya saddle! Arbdog i seen the device on this forum looks very useful for accurate blocking of large pieces instead of wrestling it. __________________

2nd February 2008, 07:10 AM	#45
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 378	Re: show ya saddle! As in Esky-Mo Anyway, back on topic. Mine is a petzl navaho full boss. Great back support with planty of attachment points. I like it and as used by rescue services over here. Very comfy. Attached Thumbnails __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work What experts say about TOPPING Last edited by JohN Dee; 3rd February 2008 at 12:30 PM. Reason: Resized Pics

3rd February 2008, 12:32 PM	#46
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 941	Re: show ya saddle! That looks like a nice setup Tree Surfer. I used to Climb in a Petzl Navaho too but with the leg loops and top suspender... Boy did that thing cut me in half (nothing like the look of yours) __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

8th February 2008, 05:16 PM	#47
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 370	Re: show ya saddle! Hi all Took some pictures of my Father's climbing gear he used when he was climbing.(back in the stone age). Attached Thumbnails __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

11th February 2008, 01:42 AM	#53
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 378	Re: show ya saddle! No haven't got problems with it. They just have to put their way of handling things aside and do it like I ask them too... Everything has it's place... and that's not so very difficult to get that right huh?

11th February 2008, 09:17 AM	#54
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,732	Re: show ya saddle! Not especially difficult Q, no... I know that often at the end of a long hard dirty day, it's not uncommon for all the equipment to get somewhat unceremoniously dumped in the truck... make sure it's all in... get it all home and sort it out in the morning. Or even later that evening, just get HOME and do it... instead of lingering around at the job site.

12th February 2008, 08:57 PM	#55
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2nd April 2008, 03:39 PM	#56
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2nd April 2008, 08:00 PM	#57
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,732	Re: show ya saddle! Ahhh, I dread finding myself typing the words "hey guy's here's my ------ " when uploading pictures now. Good on ya for posting the pics for everyone to see though!

15th April 2008, 04:40 AM	#59
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 5,206	Re: show ya saddle! Heres my setup,the top pic is a 45' lanyard i spliced.The second one is my nut busting saddle[much better with the back pad=)].The third is my climb line[big thanks to treevet]. http://i251.???????????.com/albums/g...IMG_0020-1.jpg http://i251.???????????.com/albums/g...7/IMG_0024.jpg http://i251.???????????.com/albums/g...IMG_0025-1.jpg __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA old schooler

15th April 2008, 09:57 AM	#60
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 941	Re: show ya saddle! Jebus christ Bill, what could you possibly want a 45' flipline for? __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

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