Matt Cornell Rope Saddle

Just tried out this saddle and I am puzzled by the glowing reviews.

When I sit back on my climb line, the main suspension point (on the rope bridge) pulls up quite high, putting the rope runner right in my face. I tried reducing the length of the rope bridge twice, but at some point I could no longer slip into the harness. It seems to me that not enough of the load is getting shifted to the thighs. In movements around the canopy my crotch was entirely unhappy. Any advice before I give up on it?

I'm 5'10" and 160lbs. I've been climbing with the Tree Austria 3.2 and the TM.
 
Try YouTube, I think I saw a vid about adjustments. If not call Luke, they will know more. Mine really well from the factory, only needed a couple tweaks. Keep adjusting it until you find it the sweet spot. You will like the saddle once it is dialed in.
 
Nish said:
Just tried out this saddle and I am puzzled by the glowing reviews.

When I sit back on my climb line, the main suspension point (on the rope bridge) pulls up quite high, putting the rope runner right in my face. I tried reducing the length of the rope bridge twice, but at some point I could no longer slip into the harness. It seems to me that not enough of the load is getting shifted to the thighs. In movements around the canopy my crotch was entirely unhappy. Any advice before I give up on it?

I'm 5'10" and 160lbs. I've been climbing with the Tree Austria 3.2 and the TM.
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Maybe shorten the ropes around the leg pads. See if that helps.
 
I pulled a rivet through the pad. Treestuff is replacing my belt. Don't know if they've changed anything from earlier on. My replacement belt should be here any time.

Its the last webbing tunnel/ vertical strap, between the bridge ring and side "d" ring/ positioning ring. The lower rivet pulled through.

Other than that, It fits me great, out of the box.

All saddle/ wearer combo's are different, but I bet some adjustment will help.

5'10"/ 160# does sound like maybe you have too much leg loop diameter, as suggested. That will lower your bridge/ bridge rings.
 
All good suggestions above. I would try shortening the waist rope also. It can be a bit tricky getting everything just right but try to keep the side rings at your hip bones while shortening the loops from the side rings to the bridge rings. That should alow you to run the bridge rope longer, while still keeping your climbing hitch or tool lower and closer to you.
 
Thank you everyone for the quick replies. I think I found the adjustment for transferring support to the thighs and preventing the ball-crushing hazard. I regret having earlier cut the tails on the grey ropes that terminate in the unpainted ring in the back (but the tails were nearly dragging on the ground when I received the harness). I've terminated them near the side rings instead and it feels like it'll work much better now.mcrs retie.webp mcrs lowered.webp
 
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I'm happy with my MCRS. I still need to tweak the adjustment on mine. I just don't get the time I need to play with it. It's close to perfect now but at times the leg pads get to close for comfort. A little crowded ...yes, but not pinched. Anyhow, Currently I've only been climbing mostly on weekends so I don't mind taking a second to tug the leg straps down and away while seating in. I climb with a bad hip so I stick towards removals when I can. This is in my favor as to wearing spurs. My balance is off without them. When I'm ready to sit into my saddle I'm already gaffed in and don't need the immediate saddle positioning. One of these days I will tie in with it and get it perfect.
 
Nish, on that last picture the position of your waist belt looks too high and the side loops going to the bridge rings too long. Your leg pads look right, just maybe bring the upper stuff down a little. If the waist belt is off the hard points of your hip bones you will not be able to keep it from sliding up.
 
DSMc said:
Nish, on that last picture the position of your waist belt looks too high and the side loops going to the bridge rings too long. Your leg pads look right, just maybe bring the upper stuff down a little. If the waist belt is off the hard points of your hip bones you will not be able to keep it from sliding up.
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Thanks DSMc. I probably over-corrected, but I was pleased to see how the rope bridge suspension point and leg straps could be effectively lowered just by lengthening those side loops. With enough rope I could probably turn those thigh straps into foot straps.

Short side loops that pull the leg straps up into one's crotch must be avoided at all cost. Anyone who is building these saddles please take note!
 
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So, to revive an old thread, are you folks that had the MCRS two years ago still climbing in it and still happy with it? Have you found a way to keep it alive with repairs and replacements now that it seems to no longer be sold?

Also, whatever happened with @Dave Rohach? I hope he's ok, and has just moved on to other things in his life.

Thanks in advance.

Tim
 
TimBr said:
So, to revive an old thread, are you folks that had the MCRS two years ago still climbing in it and still happy with it? Have you found a way to keep it alive with repairs and replacements now that it seems to no longer be sold?
Tim
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I love the MCRS! Here's my rebuild. I made it into a "Liger" version - that is, it's a strap-on instead of a step-though. I love it more, now!24883503_1363355403773526_1849810514350518819_o.webp
 
I recently purchased a new MCRS on tree-bay from TreeOasis. I absolutely love this thing. Reminds me of a very beefy version of my much beloved TreeMo Light. This thing is caveman simple, super comfy, infinitely adjustable, incredible mobility, built to last, and is the only saddle I have found that sits on my hips as nicely as the TreeMo. Couldn't ask for much more? Someone really needs to figure out how to get this saddle, or something like it back in production, and soon!

My new ride. To think I was riding a 30yr old Western Floating Dee and a taut-line hitch less than 3 years ago. I may not know what the fuck I'm doing, but I sure do look sexy doing it!

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DSMc said:
I agree, Rico. This type of saddle has almost infinite adjustability and what can be done within the design, as JB has shown, has only been scratched. Pulling it off the market was a super boneheaded move.
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If somebody doesn't do it soon I'm gonna have a custom one built for me. I am very fortunate in that there is a world-class horse saddle maker that just happens to live in my hood. He has already looked at the MCRS, and felt it would be very easy to copy the design exactly, but make it even more bulletproof, as far as the construction goes. Add rated rings with some spliced rope and Im off and running..
 
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