Tree motion failure
- Thread starter owScott
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Sorry I am having a hard time trying to post a pic. Anyhow where I clip my saw failed yesterday. Saw feel about 75ft. Harness is about 2 years old. Looks like wear was a factor wasn't obvious though. Just a heads up to all you Tree motion owners.
Yeah I wondered about that, but couldn't get enough reach with the lanyard on the back. I feel that a harness should have enough overkill built into though. 1st time in 30 years. IMO I think design is being influenced by light weight, which I don't care about, instead of durability. Broke the top handle off my 150. Just glad it didn't hit my ground guys.
climbstihl
Branched out member
- Location
- Germany
Get the full reach lanyard or build your own.
TimberJack
Participating member
- Location
- Westchester County, NY
Put your biner through the rubberized belting and the life support webbing
RBJtree
Branched out member
- Location
- Pittsburgh
I short hang my saw on a shembiner mounted on just the "leather" to avoid abration on the life support webbing, but clip the end of the saw lanyard to my side d for security and max reach. I don't use my side d's for my positioning lanyard, but even if I did, I think there would be plenty of room for the saw lanyard and the positioning lanyard.
Joeybagodonuts
Participating member
- Location
- Boondocks
I wonder what Teufelberger's response would be if you sent them a note & some clearer pictures.. 2yrs of use is a pretty short life span compared to what they suggest as replacement timelines. As you stated it showed no signs of failure, so i mean, what's next.. you gonna start losing ppe points randomly?
Or is this some sort of "consumable item" that's replaceable?
Idk i think I'd send them a note.. If you can get them to respond (i never seem to be able to), maybe they'll pro-rate a new one for ya? Maybe, Maybe not? Worth a shot anyhow.. especially considering the cost of these things..
Or is this some sort of "consumable item" that's replaceable?
Idk i think I'd send them a note.. If you can get them to respond (i never seem to be able to), maybe they'll pro-rate a new one for ya? Maybe, Maybe not? Worth a shot anyhow.. especially considering the cost of these things..
evo
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- My Island, WA
There is. I use a chainsaw bridge from left butt cheek to right butt cheek. I do have to pass the saw behind my back to switch hands with a shorter lanyard. But I’m known to move the lanyard to the hip dee’s if I need max reach with either hand. I rarely use the lower dee’s so there is minimal conflict with the lanyard.
The chainsaw bridge is a good idea and all the comments make sense. I am just disappointed that anything would tear off my harness in that time period. After looking more closely there seems to be enough actual material there but the points where there is pressure is small.
RBJtree
Branched out member
- Location
- Pittsburgh
Those little pleather pad things are disappointing. I want my $500+ dollar saddle to be bomb proof. They look like they are weak. I've only had my treemo for about 6 months and no problems, but that spot does worry me.
ATH
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Findlay, Ohio
They don't really tell you though.
I’m afraid you’ve used that failed point incorrectly. That area is a saw stow/hitch point and like has been already said, the saw is supposed to attach to the rear.
The failure has arisen from repeated shock loading from the full weight of the saw on an area that is only designed to have the saw stowed on it .
The failure has arisen from repeated shock loading from the full weight of the saw on an area that is only designed to have the saw stowed on it .
Naturarbo
Participating member
- Location
- South Portugal
so better have a look at my saw point????I always used the designated point for it,went to look at info booklet and they mark it for 10kg and should be under the webbing.
Naturarbo
Participating member
- Location
- South Portugal
it might have not happened if both rubber and webbing would be above carytool... luckily nobody got hurt
As another person has recommended, the Recoil lanyard will give you full stretch from the rear attachment point but is actually TOO long. I cut mine down and re-knotted the end. It’s meant lanyard issues are almost eliminated and I’m never stopped from reaching a cut.
They’re a bit over-priced but nicely made .
I used to make my own but the Recoil is really lasting very well .
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Phil
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Oak Lawn, IL
There was some discussion on this topic in another thread:
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I did not know much about the saddle or what binas etc to use with it. I clipped a bina here for my chainsaw and had it there for a long time. And I learned that you are not supposed to do that when my 193 took a 40 foot fall to the concrete. I’ve worn my treemotion out by incorrect use. I’m...
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That's good info. I didn't read the booklet and kind of had a hunch that I should be clipped to the back ring. Its on me, so hopefully this post shows other people to not make the same mistake. Thanks for taking the time to post good info backed by facts.
