Looking for a new harness

JFornek18 · Apr 20, 2020

I have been climbing for a little over a year, most of that in a Tree Austria 3.2. in that time, I have never been happy with the way it sits on me. If I wear it low, it rides up and if I wear it higher, it has a tendency to slide around in a rather disconcerting fashion. At this point, I am exploring my options for something new. For me, it comes down to the Treecore, 2018 Treemotion and the Tree access evo. I climb mainly for fun but I am planning on removing damaged 4 trees at a family beach house. For reference i am 6'4" and skinny. If anyone has any good insight into which one might fit my needs, it would be most appreciated.

climbstihl · Apr 20, 2020

Why the Treecore or the Tree access? What about them do you like? I've worn the Treecore, not very comfortable for me, but maybe it wasn't adjusted properly. I'm 6', also skinny. I had the same issue you had with the backpad on the Tree Austria. I do like the modularity of the Treecore though (take off all padding or the bridge for a superlight harness.
I'm using the 2018 TM, I love it.
The only harness I personally would get as a primary harness besides the TM is the Treerex, because of its bridge configurations mainly.
For someone who mainly rec climbs, the also2019 Sequoia seems a good choice.

DSMc · Apr 20, 2020

Also consider the treemotion S.Light. The waist buckle on it is much easier to adjust and get tight enough to not slip around. Just an overall great harness.

rico · Apr 20, 2020

I would second the TreeMo S.Light... Just a fantastic saddle that I feel is a more comfy harness than the regular TM and its a little cheaper....

Certainly cant go wrong with the Monkey Beaver. An extremely comfy saddle that is very well built and the layout is made for a true working arb...

https://monkeybeaver.com/index.php/2-uncategorised/5-mb-arborist-saddle

If I were in the market for new harness I would have a serious look at the new Buckingham Agility. All the features the we expect in a modern saddle and the design and lay out look spot on here.. Since its a Buck you know its extremely well built and safe-

http://www.wesspur.com/items/sad142.html

Winchman · Apr 27, 2020

I'm happy with my Camp GT Ansi full body harness.

Amazon.com : Camp GT ANSI Fullbody Climbing Harness Size 1 Small to Large ANSI Certified : Sports & Outdoors

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The harness is well built, comfortable, and easy to get on and off. I especially like the built-in shoulder harness with its wide padding. It's built as a fall-arrest harness, so it's quite sturdy. There are plenty of secure attachment points and tool loops.

I chose this harness mainly because of the shoulder harness. I like the security of being able to lean back with my body limp and my hands hanging loose without fear of going inverted.

I've modified the harness by removing the fall-arrest indicator link in the front, and installing a loop of accessory cord to secure the shoulder harness. Removing the link made it much easier to see what's directly in front of me while climbing or working in the tree. This is an easily reversible modification if I ever want to use the attachment points on the shoulder harness.

JFornek18 · Apr 29, 2020

Thanks all for your help. I went with the Treemotion Slight, and I am in love. (I may or may not be typing this while sitting in it). Still need to get it dialed in, but it rides so much more naturally than the Tree Austria. On that note, i need to go make a listing for it soon. Thanks again!