Podium Bosun's Seat By Petzl

Tree_Frog · Sep 30, 2013

Podium Bosun\'s Seat By Petzl

I've been using my Petzl Sequoia SRT for palms but as everyone knows your legs take a beating from hanging there.

http://www.wesspur.com/saddles/petzl-saddles-harnesses.html

I plan on getting a Sequoia Swing in the future as the palms get bigger but in the mean time been thinking about saving a buck.

Has any one used the Podium Bosun's Seat? If so is it worth the purchase for a short term fix?

http://www.sherrilltree.com/Professional-Gear/Accessories/Suspension-Seat#sthash.wEwkpSOf.dpbs

Thanks

lonniels · Sep 30, 2013

Re: Podium Bosun\'s Seat By Petzl

Hey Tree Frog,

I think one of the easiest and cheapest solutions that i heard about at SPRAT training is to use a stripped down skateboard. Apparently it works really well.

bstewert · Sep 30, 2013

Re: Podium Bosun\'s Seat By Petzl

I got the Podium (and Sequoia SRT) about 5 years ago. The Podium is well made and very comfortable. I don't climb in it because with it, it's more awkward to move around. BUT, I do use it if I'm going to be sitting at all, like say, for stripping ivy.

Originally I got it for zipline and elevator riders that have never been in a harness. It's much more comfortable than the Sequoia Swing, and I like that I can "add or subtract" it at will.

Tom Dunlap · Sep 30, 2013

Re: Podium Bosun\'s Seat By Petzl

Cobble together a scratch built bosun using some plywood and cords. A layer or two of carpet padding after you radius the edges of the plank.

You'll get an idea if you want to spend money on the real deal.

islandarb · Oct 1, 2013

Re: Podium Bosun\'s Seat By Petzl

Sequoia swing, bought one in a moment of idiocy...that thing lasted one climb...I was so pissed I tore it apart and kept the backpad as I had a regular sequoia...threw the rest in the garbage and said good riddance...most cumbersome uncomfortable thing ever....for palms I go up SRT and switch to Ring/Ring FS to work...no need for another saddle ( I use a TM ) I try not to spend to much time up there anyway

...maybe it works for some but that was my experience... ( I like leg loop saddles )