Tree Motion Light

Frax

Frax

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Expat now in Chapel Hill, NC by way of Calgary, Al
I just replaced my Sequoia with a TM light. I've used it on two small jobs so far.
It's not especially comfortable yet, but that's because I haven't done anything to it.
Seems like the bridge is too long for one. I also haven't figured out how to have the leg straps where I want them. Perhaps they should be looser.
What mods (besides adding gear loops) have you TM riders made?

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I love loose leg pads and the best mod I've found is to completely remove the bungee cords that run from the sides of the leg pads to the back pad. Puts the leg pads right behind my knees which is where I like them. Even with the bungees fully let out it caused the leg pads to ride up too high.
 
TM light is not especially comfortable to begin with. it's great for zipping around the tree but if you're sitting on the ball or waiting for the ropes back with a big saw hanging on you're side, you're gonna feel it.
i keep the back high and tight, i also keep the legs snug. i'm a lean guy. if things are loose the weight of the gear will shift/ sag the saddle too much.
i added the back pad and just recently i grabbed a pair of the New Tribe optional leg pads. they aren't the correct shape but they velcro right over top the regular pads and add some nice comfort.
 
Pfanner man said:
TM light is not especially comfortable to begin with. it's great for zipping around the tree but if you're sitting on the ball or waiting for the ropes back with a big saw hanging on you're side, you're gonna feel it.
i keep the back high and tight, i also keep the legs snug. i'm a lean guy. if things are loose the weight of the gear will shift/ sag the saddle too much.
i added the back pad and just recently i grabbed a pair of the New Tribe optional leg pads. they aren't the correct shape but they velcro right over top the regular pads and add some nice comfort.
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I'm going to have to experiment. I'm accustomed to my Sequoia being snug and the leg straps tight also. Everyone else except you has liked the TM harness low with the leg straps low. This feels weird to me so far.
Haven't tried it with hooks yet. That's going to tell me what I really want to know. I avoid carrying anything larger than a top handle, so as long as it doesn't slide down my butt like the Sequoia wants to do, that'll be a good start.

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Frax said:
I'm going to have to experiment. I'm accustomed to my Sequoia being snug and the leg straps tight also. Everyone else except you has liked the TM harness low with the leg straps low. This feels weird to me so far.
Haven't tried it with hooks yet. That's going to tell me what I really want to know. I avoid carrying anything larger than a top handle, so as long as it doesn't slide down my butt like the Sequoia wants to do, that'll be a good start.

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Im with pfanner man on the back being high and tight but love my legs loose especially on spurs with lower d-rings. Just two days ago i had a stihl 362 hanging from my harness. No slip at all. It has taken me a while of adjusting to like my harness. I wish it had the buckles for at least the leg straps though.
 
Pfanner man said:
TM light is not especially comfortable to begin with. it's great for zipping around the tree but if you're sitting on the ball or waiting for the ropes back with a big saw hanging on you're side, you're gonna feel it.
i keep the back high and tight, i also keep the legs snug. i'm a lean guy. if things are loose the weight of the gear will shift/ sag the saddle too much.
i added the back pad and just recently i grabbed a pair of the New Tribe optional leg pads. they aren't the correct shape but they velcro right over top the regular pads and add some nice comfort.
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I am surprised that someone as well-equipped as you are is running the S-light.
I'm also happy to hear that this saddle isn't a super comfortable one... I have had mine with the comfort back pad for half a year and was ready to not consider the standard TM for my next office chair. Seems that most guys with the option run the regular, and I can't blame them based on the buckles alone.

Frax said:
I just replaced my Sequoia with a TM light. I've used it on two small jobs so far.
It's not especially comfortable yet, but that's because I haven't done anything to it.
Seems like the bridge is too long for one. I also haven't figured out how to have the leg straps where I want them. Perhaps they should be looser.
What mods (besides adding gear loops) have you TM riders made?

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I replaced the bungee with light webbing that I had laying around. No more popping out or losing adjustment.
 
I just bought the full TM, thus us the first time I've heard anyone complain about the TM, however I have beard plenty of people say the lite isn't worth it. I literally didn't find a bad review anywhere in the full version, just some pointers on mods to make it better. I don't have it yet, but I'll but my butt it's better than the basic I've been forced to use now, and the cougar I did have
 
Raven27 said:
I just bought the full TM, thus us the first time I've heard anyone complain about the TM, however I have beard plenty of people say the lite isn't worth it. I literally didn't find a bad review anywhere in the full version, just some pointers on mods to make it better. I don't have it yet, but I'll but my butt it's better than the basic I've been forced to use now, and the cougar I did have
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It took me months to really appreciate the advantages of my S. Light over my modded cougar... but the cougar was more comfortable, even after the comfort backpad.
 
I just got one of the full versions and read the manual for fit because I found out quick that every little adjustment drastically affects how the saddle feels in different situations in the rope or on the ball situations as Pfanner man pointed out wont feel the most comfortable because you have to labor to stay in a sitting position if the legs are tighter. The manual states that you should have the belt tight just above the hips and the legs "skater" loose, was the exact terminology. I feel that when I had my leg straps super loose that the way the bridge pulled on the saddle I would sit comfortably without any effort. I ended up tightening the straps not completely tight but more than skater loose. It seems to be a good blend of being comfortable while sitting in the rope or in spikes with a 461 on your side. Having seen Pfanner man's pad mod I can say it is a nice luxury edition in going to look into checking out. They don't look too bad a deviation of edges. The saddle just needs experimentation and some lax afternoons of just trying it til it fits right and i think the saddle can feel right to anyone as long as you spend the time to adjust it to your individual preferences. I went from a full harness Brydan and felt comfortable for years and now am blown away by the comfort and freedom of movement I feel doing SRT and DbRT.
 
Update...I've had the full TM for several jobs...? starting to dislike it I cannot keep the back up, I ts always sliding down around my ass, like my pants are falling down I don't know what to try I will lose the bungee to the leg straps though that could help??? the leg work straps are too high hoping the removal will help . ...any suggestions I'm not skinny either, 5'9", 190
 
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