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[123Craig]

I've added new toys recently (still to figure if they'll stay there for long-term) - will keep upgrading in future. Y'all know it - it's constantly upgrading/making things better - it'll never end.



Still to configure/possibly add:

 

[MikePowers321]

I've added new toys recently (still to figure if they'll stay there for long-term) - will keep upgrading in future. Y'all know it - it's constantly upgrading/making things better - it'll never end.

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Still to configure/possibly add:
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So true, always trying to maximize comfort and efficiency...never stops till we figure out how to float without effort.

And that (IDK 5th Generation?) Bone is looking great.

 

[fall_risk]

I think their web site says stuff will stay in your cart for 30 days...never made it that long. Lol.

I have different carts on my phone and laptop...

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[DonnyCoffey]

Does anyone have the photos of the prototype MCRS that had a tooled leather waist belt? Who owns that harness?

 

[fall_risk]

Does anyone have the photos of the prototype MCRS that had a tooled leather waist belt? Who owns that harness?

Matt Cornell? Is he on the Buzz?

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[Greg_L]

Think I know what you mean by that - but is there a pic you can take (in that mode)? - Then I'd know for sure.

Thanks!

The second ring in opposition is really useful, especially if you aren't running a lanyard with a Pinto and you have to have two connectors for the flipline, but don't want to flood your bridge.

Then, you can switch things up and put your lifelines on the secondary when you double-crotch, putting the working lines left and right instead of front-and-back, no second bridge required. Then, you can put any form of flipline in single-attachment mode (ie. SRT, or clipped to a becket) on the primary ring, and keep all three anchor points centered on the bridge.

Now, technically this could all be done with one big bridge ring, but you don't get things oriented in as effective a manner that way, and if you have a loaded flipline clipped to both sides of your lifeline, it can be difficult to remove sandwiched carabiners, so keeping things separated helps a good deal. I've got plans to replace the small ring with a swivel and add the large onto the end of that, so with 2-3+ connections, I can be suspended and literally spin for work, no twisted bridge, nothing.

 

[macswan]

I use a steel shackle for basically the same purpose. The ring is nice though.

 

[Worthaug]

I use a swivel in the same way, it's like having two opposing rings... and it swivels...

I also run two bridges, with their own swivels.

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[Jeff]

@John_KAYS description of where he locates things on his saddle sounded as though he were looking at my saddle, for all the same reasons.

 

[DSMc]

Greg, I have not seen the split ring used in that manner before, nice! Thanks for posting that.

 

[Greg_L]

I use a swivel in the same way, it's like having two opposing rings... and it swivels...

Yeah, the larger DMM swivel allows much the same flexibility...you'll notice a difference if you're running a double-adjustable lanyard and trying to organize all of that inside the swivel. Both work, both are different.

 

[Drewtree]

You're not alone...waving my Petzl flag proudly.

It's great to see all of these harnesses laid out, but I'm curious...what's the rhyme or reason behind the way you have yours (general term, no one specific) set up? I know this all comes down to personal preference, but what preference dictates where you hang certain critical tools? Speedline straps, we all hang wherever's handy because they generally won't stay there for long, etc., but things like Handsaws, lanyards, etc. all tend to find a place for a reason. I've noticed that most comp climbers tend to keep their lanyard adjusters on the left, while most working climber setups I'm seeing here show adjusters on the right. I've often assumed comp climbers stayed left so they could have a hand on each tail or hitch easily, but technically your climb line is centered so you can do that from either side, so I've never quite mentally figured out that trend.

I should have my current setup photographed and posted tomorrow, so I'll expand on a few of my own personal tweaks/preferences, but in the meantime...one, two, ready...discuss?

My harness setup changes day to day really, depends what I'm getting into. Everything I evolved to do over time seems like everyone else does as well! Chainsaw on opposite side of lanyard, my slings live in a ditty pouch on the back of my harness underneath my blood stopper kit. I use webbing slings for everything on every job pretty much, so I carry about a dozen of them with aluminum carabiners for each sling. Lanyard clips are also a staple, as well as a caritool.. but I obliterated mine by dropping my 880 with the 41" bar onto it the other day. I use an aluminum notchless carabiner in its place now which I actually prefer.

I found that one thing I had to get used to was racking my saw on my left hip, even though I'm right handed.. because I like to wear my handsaw on my leg.. and the scabbard allows for only right leg configuration. The reason for this is because the handle on my 201 will often slide over the handle of the handsaw and yank it out of the sheath, I've dropped the handsaw once like this and nearly dropped it about a hundred times before I changed my orientation.

Other things.. I operate on a swivel as a bridge attachment which I love dearly because I'm always switching orientation and direction while climbing around in these nasty backyard monsters I'm so used to in Toronto, it's so great not to be twisted up all the time. I also keep an additional attachment on my bridge in the form of an aluminum ring for double crotching. Although the swivel I use is a bit harsh on my rope bridge so I need to find another, smoother rounded edge swivel.

Anyway, I love seeing the daily setups on here.. I'm playing a game where I look at each day to day saddle setup picture and try to guess your day to day routine, geographic region, and predominantly climbed tree species. Try it out!

 

[Drewtree]

Kind of embarrassed showing mine with all it's newbie-newness compared to all the cool broken in ones here. But here it is, still working on it, nothing special, you've seen it all before, probably because most of the ideas I get from you guys. Never thought I'd get excited or have fun outfitting a harness but it reminds me of my track bike with all it's high performance "race" gear on it, and trying to get it "dialed" in just right.

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Don't be embarassed! I wish my gear still looked brand new sometimes, even though the character and dirt is a nice touch. I walked into my local gear shop the other day and picked up a Petzl Vertex helmet ( My daily helmet for the past 3 years) and I was shocked at how nice it looked. I couldn't believe mine at one time looked just like it.. I need a new helmet...

 

[oldoakman]

Charlotte's e have the photos of the prototype MCRS that had a tooled leather waist belt? Who owns that harness?

I saw matt's prototype tooled leather harness at the Charlotte comp a few years ago. It is a museum piece. And to think, I wore out two of the original kuemmerling saddles he used to design his. That wasback in the day when nno one would use a leg loop saddle.

 

[Joseph Hodgin]

My harness setup changes day to day really, depends what I'm getting into. Everything I evolved to do over time seems like everyone else does as well! Chainsaw on opposite side of lanyard, my slings live in a ditty pouch on the back of my harness underneath my blood stopper kit. I use webbing slings for everything on every job pretty much, so I carry about a dozen of them with aluminum carabiners for each sling. Lanyard clips are also a staple, as well as a caritool.. but I obliterated mine by dropping my 880 with the 41" bar onto it the other day. I use an aluminum notchless carabiner in its place now which I actually prefer.

I found that one thing I had to get used to was racking my saw on my left hip, even though I'm right handed.. because I like to wear my handsaw on my leg.. and the scabbard allows for only right leg configuration. The reason for this is because the handle on my 201 will often slide over the handle of the handsaw and yank it out of the sheath, I've dropped the handsaw once like this and nearly dropped it about a hundred times before I changed my orientation.

Other things.. I operate on a swivel as a bridge attachment which I love dearly because I'm always switching orientation and direction while climbing around in these nasty backyard monsters I'm so used to in Toronto, it's so great not to be twisted up all the time. I also keep an additional attachment on my bridge in the form of an aluminum ring for double crotching. Although the swivel I use is a bit harsh on my rope bridge so I need to find another, smoother rounded edge swivel.

Anyway, I love seeing the daily setups on here.. I'm playing a game where I look at each day to day saddle setup picture and try to guess your day to day routine, geographic region, and predominantly climbed tree species. Try it out!

I get so pissed at myself when I drop stuff out of the canopy. I recently replaced the lyanards on my handsaws.Hopefully that would help me not drop my handsaws at least!

 

[John_KAYS]

My name is Shelby. I have a treestuff problem..... I order stuff if I think I will need it. Lol. Always over 100 about twice a month.

You know Glatum's Law: The perceived usefulness of an article is inversely proportional to its actual usefulness once bought and paid for.
I dream of how something is going to change my entire climbing ability and then I get it in my hands and it doesn't give me the super powers I was envisioning. So, you keep buying stuff in the attempts to achieve awesomeness...I've come pretty close. There is always something more to add.

 

[SingleJack]

I get so pissed at myself when I drop stuff out of the canopy. I recently replaced the lyanards on my handsaws.Hopefully that would help me not drop my handsaws at least!View attachment 34110

Ever drop your saw? Me, too -- sometimes on purpose.
But, I always get it back …

The KEY-BAK has a 48" kevlar tether. I can reach full extension with either hand. It has saved me several times over the years without injury or DQ.

 

[Joseph Hodgin]

You know Glatum's Law: The perceived usefulness of an article is inversely proportional to its actual usefulness once bought and paid for.
I dream of how something is going to change my entire climbing ability and then I get it in my hands and it doesn't give me the super powers I was envisioning. So, you keep buying stuff in the attempts to achieve awesomeness...I've come pretty close. There is always something more to add.

Gentlemen, how long are yaall making your adjustable bridges? Total length of rope bridge. Also,are you climbing ddrt or srt. I am curious to know. Thank you.

 

[Worthaug]

Gentlemen, how long are yaall making your adjustable bridges? Total length of rope bridge. Also,are you climbing ddrt or srt. I am curious to know. Thank you.

I just went back to an adjustable bridge after I gave it a first shot but never used it. I've found that only times I prefer it is during spar work and those long squirrelly limb walks (to keep my multiscender closer to me). So, I use a stock length piece of Globe (the replacement TM bridge with the stitched ends). It's adjustable from stock to super short...

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[monkeylove]

I'm off the adjustable for now but I have to agree with Worthhaug. I ran it about 3 times normal length but never used that length. It was either really short for ascending and limb walks or normal length for everything else.