portaledging trees

B rad · 9th November 2007, 05:21 AM

Good evening all
I am seeking opinions from those climbers that own or have used a portaledge previously. In particular feedback relating to:
1. Ease of aerial assembledge
2. Comfort/ Ergonomics
3. Quality/Durability

Black Diamond appears to leading with their online marketing. Other brands include Fish and Pika.
I am planning another Eucalyptus diversicolor climb and this time around I would like to check in for the night.

Many thanks
B rad

Oxman · 16th November 2007, 07:10 AM

Hi B-Rad,
A Grammicci ledge is for sale for US $300., plus shipping. Another ledge has sold, and the US Post Office took almost two weeks to deliver it in country. If I sell this one, the proceeds from both will allow aquisition of a double wide from a local rock shop in Seattle.

Oh, OK, as to your question, the best feature of a ledge is that a single suspension point is all that is required. Compared to the Treeboat, which hangs from both ends, the ledge can be put in more places within the tree, although this point can be argued. The ingenuity required to set up is actually the funnest part, since there is actually something to DO, when rec climbing.

The ledge is self leveling, as opposed to the boat. Another perspective is that the ledge is less stable, flopping around under a pivot. Depends how you look at it.

ENJOY !

George Hayduke · 26th November 2007, 06:48 PM

The Fish Econo-ledge has gotten great reviews. Good value. Easy to setup. Lighter than the BD.

Treeboats are too much work to level...besides, if you're over 5'6" you get a bent back in them.

B rad · 28th November 2007, 04:29 AM

Hey George, do you know if the Fish has a fly or similar cover?

Ekka · 29th November 2007, 02:47 AM

B Rad, did you get a write up recently doing a climb somewhere?

B rad · 30th November 2007, 04:41 AM

Hey Ekka
Not sure which article. We've climbed some tall karri's recently down south in W.A. and I put together an article a few months back for ArborAge on the 81m recreational climb we did. Just returned from karri climbing last w/end near Margaret River, where we took the Cert. 3 TAFE boys for their end of year trip.

Always looking for something taller and to put non-arbs into a harness.
Get high - climb trees
B rad

Ekka · 3rd December 2007, 04:49 AM

Yeah, I read an article in Arborage on that climb .. thought it was you.

George Hayduke · 3rd December 2007, 05:02 PM

Go to the Fish website to see if there's a fly.

Eureka makes a single wall tent that fits on the deck of most single PLs. The tent is called EXO???

Googling will find the answers.

9th November 2007, 05:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
B rad Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scarborough Posts: 7	portaledging trees Good evening all I am seeking opinions from those climbers that own or have used a portaledge previously. In particular feedback relating to: 1. Ease of aerial assembledge 2. Comfort/ Ergonomics 3. Quality/Durability Black Diamond appears to leading with their online marketing. Other brands include Fish and Pika. I am planning another Eucalyptus diversicolor climb and this time around I would like to check in for the night. Many thanks B rad

16th November 2007, 07:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oxman Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 17	Re: portaledging trees Hi B-Rad, A Grammicci ledge is for sale for US $300., plus shipping. Another ledge has sold, and the US Post Office took almost two weeks to deliver it in country. If I sell this one, the proceeds from both will allow aquisition of a double wide from a local rock shop in Seattle. Oh, OK, as to your question, the best feature of a ledge is that a single suspension point is all that is required. Compared to the Treeboat, which hangs from both ends, the ledge can be put in more places within the tree, although this point can be argued. The ingenuity required to set up is actually the funnest part, since there is actually something to DO, when rec climbing. The ledge is self leveling, as opposed to the boat. Another perspective is that the ledge is less stable, flopping around under a pivot. Depends how you look at it. ENJOY !

26th November 2007, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
George Hayduke Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 93	Re: portaledging trees The Fish Econo-ledge has gotten great reviews. Good value. Easy to setup. Lighter than the BD. Treeboats are too much work to level...besides, if you're over 5'6" you get a bent back in them.

28th November 2007, 04:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
B rad Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scarborough Posts: 7	Re: portaledging trees Hey George, do you know if the Fish has a fly or similar cover?

29th November 2007, 02:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: portaledging trees B Rad, did you get a write up recently doing a climb somewhere? __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

30th November 2007, 04:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
B rad Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scarborough Posts: 7	Re: portaledging trees Hey Ekka Not sure which article. We've climbed some tall karri's recently down south in W.A. and I put together an article a few months back for ArborAge on the 81m recreational climb we did. Just returned from karri climbing last w/end near Margaret River, where we took the Cert. 3 TAFE boys for their end of year trip. Always looking for something taller and to put non-arbs into a harness. Get high - climb trees B rad

3rd December 2007, 04:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: portaledging trees Yeah, I read an article in Arborage on that climb .. thought it was you. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

3rd December 2007, 05:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
George Hayduke Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 93	Re: portaledging trees Go to the Fish website to see if there's a fly. Eureka makes a single wall tent that fits on the deck of most single PLs. The tent is called EXO??? Googling will find the answers.

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