The latest Matt Cornell harness

SoftBankHawks · Jul 18, 2020

Knotless VALIANT . I planned to use a Sticht Plate on the rear but the ropes slid too much, went for a Munter Hitch on a grey Buckingham aluminum ring, looks kinda sweet.
Legs are endless loops, back pad is simply an eye2eye. I used Brion Toss’ method for the endless loop, was surprised at how easy it was to do.
I was relieved that all the lengths came out the same as my first mock up.
I really like the side ring cinched up against the webbing, it looks ready for action.
Elastic over the ass and cord on the sides to keep the pads from shifting into my junk.

Will give this a climb, if nothing shifts then it’s a winner.

treebilly · Jul 18, 2020

Im happy for Matt and Endor’s that you guys are loving the Valiant. Scott and Maria are great people. I’ve met Matt a few times prior to this but have actually had time to talk with him during this version of the saddle. Just a great dude to hang with. They all asked me to model one during the design process and asked for my thoughts. They are all passionate about tree work. Also I’m blessed that this is all in my back yard. When I walk in I’m treated like family or better. Shit I’m a nobody in this business and Matt Cornell knows me by name when we see each other. Reading all these post makes me feel like a drummer in a rock band.

LordFarkwad · Jul 18, 2020

Hey man, don't sell yourself short; you're a "well known member" on treebuzz. I put that stuff on my business cards

treebilly said:
Im happy for Matt and Endor’s that you guys are loving the Valiant. Scott and Maria are great people. I’ve met Matt a few times prior to this but have actually had time to talk with him during this version of the saddle. Just a great dude to hang with. They all asked me to model one during the design process and asked for my thoughts. They are all passionate about tree work. Also I’m blessed that this is all in my back yard. When I walk in I’m treated like family or better. Shit I’m a nobody in this business and Matt Cornell knows me by name when we see each other. Reading all these post makes me feel like a drummer in a rock band.

96coal449 · Jul 18, 2020

I temporarily retired my MCRS tonight. I've had my last straw with it today in a honey locust. I was in some severe awkward positions and it just kept biting me. Leg pads and waist belt. It seemed almost as uncomfortable as my old conventional Buckingham with the lower Ds. I will be using this saddle tomorrow. i quickly set up a Shembiner saw hook on it and another carabiner on the opposite side for hanging a couple ropes on. Pin oak removal tomorrow.

Once I get an MB I'll start toying with a new suspension on the MCRS.

rico · Jul 18, 2020

treebilly said:
Im happy for Matt and Endor’s that you guys are loving the Valiant. Scott and Maria are great people. I’ve met Matt a few times prior to this but have actually had time to talk with him during this version of the saddle. Just a great dude to hang with. They all asked me to model one during the design process and asked for my thoughts. They are all passionate about tree work. Also I’m blessed that this is all in my back yard. When I walk in I’m treated like family or better. Shit I’m a nobody in this business and Matt Cornell knows me by name when we see each other. Reading all these post makes me feel like a drummer in a rock band.

fucking drummers..

rico · Jul 18, 2020

SoftBankHawks said:
Knotless VALIANT . I planned to use a Sticht Plate on the rear but the ropes slid too much, went for a Munter Hitch on a grey Buckingham aluminum ring, looks kinda sweet.
Legs are endless loops, back pad is simply an eye2eye. I used Brion Toss’ method for the endless loop, was surprised at how easy it was to do.
I was relieved that all the lengths came out the same as my first mock up.
I really like the side ring cinched up against the webbing, it looks ready for action.
Elastic over the ass and cord on the sides to keep the pads from shifting into my junk.

Will give this a climb, if nothing shifts then it’s a winner.

Beautiful work..The cleanest I have seen to date...

Like yourself I loved the idea and the cleanliness of the hip dee's terminating with a slice, but in reality when I was working I found that the ring was rotating way too much, and it would end up in positions that were sometimes very hard to clip into...The girth hitch cinched up against the front webbing really helps to keep the hip dee's squared up and always ready to easily clip into....

Please keep us informed as to how this setup preforms while working.....

SoftBankHawks · Jul 18, 2020

rico said:
Beautiful work..The cleanest I have seen to date...

Like yourself I loved the idea and the cleanliness of the hip dee's terminating with a slice, but in reality when I was working I found that the ring was rotating way too much, and it would end up in positions that were sometimes very hard to clip into...The girth hitch cinched up against the front webbing really helps to keep the hip dee's squared up and always ready to easily clip into....

Please keep us informed as to how this setup preforms while working.....

ya, see what you mean, will let you know.., though you already do.

Steve Connally · Jul 19, 2020

rico said:
Like a stock MCRS this starts with both sides of the suspension spliced to the center ring, except the cordage is a foot or 2 longer. From there it goes to a girth on the hip dee, then back over the center ring. After that it heads to the forward rigging plates, then back to the center ring where it is finished with 2 half hitches...This is a bomber setup, and the cordage running through the webbing 4 times adds a certain amount of support and solidity..Really like this one!

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Do you have the measurements on the rope lengths?

rico · Jul 19, 2020

Steve Connally said:
Do you have the measurements on the rope lengths?

I believe I cut each leg at 8ft, but there was plenty of tail left over....I would say 7 ft legs would probably be enough, but give me until tomorrow and I will let you know for sure.....

96coal449 · Jul 19, 2020

96coal449 said:
I temporarily retired my MCRS tonight. I've had my last straw with it today in a honey locust. I was in some severe awkward positions and it just kept biting me. Leg pads and waist belt. It seemed almost as uncomfortable as my old conventional Buckingham with the lower Ds. I will be using this saddle tomorrow. i quickly set up a Shembiner saw hook on it and another carabiner on the opposite side for hanging a couple ropes on. Pin oak removal tomorrow.

Once I get an MB I'll start toying with a new suspension on the MCRS.

Well that was a mistake. That is wearing that old saddle. It was fine in the pin oak where the work was preformed right at the spar standing in spurs. The neighbor wanted a 6" oak limb, on another oak, stretching out over his yard and over his white vinyl fence. I had to do a tip tie for rigging and getting out there that old saddle reminded me why I stopped climbing in it. It likes to crush my hips. While waiting for the groundsmen to get it down from the entanglement of vines, my foot actually even fell asleep. Back in the roofing gear it goes. Glad I didn't dismantle the MCRS.

rico · Jul 19, 2020

96coal449 said:
Well that was a mistake. That is wearing that old saddle. It was fine in the pin oak where the work was preformed right at the spar standing in spurs. The neighbor wanted a 6" oak limb, on another oak, stretching out over his yard and over his white vinyl fence. I had to do a tip tie for rigging and getting out there that old saddle reminded me why I stopped climbing in it. It likes to crush my hips. While waiting for the groundsmen to get it down from the entanglement of vines, my foot actually even fell asleep. Back in the roofing gear it goes. Glad I didn't dismantle the MCRS.

I assume you are running your MCRS suspension in a stock configuration...If so you could make your hip dee setup much more comfy conducive...

rico · Jul 19, 2020

So I had my first legit removal using the Valiant scheduled for tomorrow. 180-185 ft dog-legged Fir growing on near vertical ground, and leaning over everything. Swinging logs to a tree 35-40 away with a hold back. Was really looking forward to a long day in the Valiant that was gonna tell the true story about this saddle. Being the frugal bastard that I am I went over this morning to climb a few trees and get everything rig up so the boys didn't have to stand around getting payed while they watched me bust my ass. Got up about 45-50 ft in the Fir and came upon a giant yellowjackets nest and they proceeded to bite the shit out of me.....Bummer.. Just got done peppering the area with 300 rounds from an AK to soften them up a bit...Bee suit and a few cans of wasp spray right before the sun goes down...Rinse and repeat in a couple days...The things we do for money.

Jonny · Jul 19, 2020

That severely blows miles of dead rats, hope you’re ok man.

I’ve been toying with an idea for a doohickey that mounts on my pruner poles that allows me to discharge a can of insecticide.

If any of y’all engineering types wanna take that idea and run with it, I’ll buy one

LordFarkwad · Jul 19, 2020

Jonny said:
That severely blows miles of dead rats, hope you’re ok man.

I’ve been toying with an idea for a doohickey that mounts on my pruner poles that allows me to discharge a can of insecticide.

If any of y’all engineering types wanna take that idea and run with it, I’ll buy one

I'll let you hold a dollar if that doesn't already exist in some form. I could almost swear I've seen one.

rico · Jul 19, 2020

A drone with a deployment system would be awesome.....

96coal449 · Jul 19, 2020

rico said:
A drone with a deployment system would be awesome.....

I've been saying for about 8 or so years ......

"I want a drone with a chainsaw bar."

DSMc · Jul 19, 2020

Should be able to make something similar for a whole lot less money.

J Harlen Co. - Hastings Remote Spray Can Holder For Hot Stick 10-115

Hastings Remote Spray Can Holder For Hot Stick 10-115

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RopeShield · Jul 19, 2020

There are over the counter cans that spray up to a couple of meters. go from above and away should be fine.
There will be those that come back to visit who were away when you visit. Early early morning drop into a bag or can is the best

rico · Jul 21, 2020

Ran this setup today on a Redwood removal...Having the TriRig plates in the hip dee position was amazing! With the plates snugged up to the webbing they remained squared up vertically and did not rotate like the rings tend to do, and they also did not flop backwards like the rings can do. 2 thing that are very important to me. Highly recommend trying some rigging plates in the hip dee position.

SoftBankHawks · Jul 21, 2020

rico said:
Ran this setup today on a Redwood removal...Having the TriRig plates in the hip dee position was amazing! With the plates snugged up to the webbing they remained squared up vertically and did not rotate like the rings tend to do, and they also did not flop backwards like the rings can do. 2 thing that are very important to me. Highly recommend trying some rigging plates in the hip dee position.

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For such an old schooler you don’t half faff around . Tinkerer .