treemotion fitting help...

Hey, buzzers for those of you out there that have treemotion saddles, what are your suggestions to acheiving a comfortable fit? I have an employee who just bought this saddle and is struggling with finding the best fit. The leg straps seem to be taking the brunt of his weight while in suspension, and is cramping his "jewels". I tried it on today myself to get a feeling for what he was describing and I did some adjustments, and it hurt like heck to suspend in this saddle. Some help is appreciated.
 
Had a TM and it fit like a glove but it was a tad bit beefy and hot for the tropics. Also had a tendency to loosen up after a couple hours in the tree. So that being said wear the saddle on the hips and snug the waist, set the leg loops slightly loose but making sure the bungee keeps them in the right spot usually supporting just below the top of the hamstring. That should solve the ball buster. I prefer my seqoia but that is just preference. Others will disagree and give their thoughts which might add some help. Hope it works out.
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I've been using my new motion for about a week now and am still having the same problem. I shortened the webbing that connects from the waist to the lower green leg dee and that took weight off my legs and spread it more evenly between back and legs. As for the jewel crushing, I still haven't figured that out. I have the leg pad elastic as loose as possible, but the leg pads still ride up. would be interested in any insight also!
 
Wish I had mine in front of me because I never had those problems and I climbed in mine doing removals from get go but I have sent it to the states to be sold. Not helping you guy so I am butting out. I am 6' 180lbs and different body types will fit different let these guys know your body type and some one close to yours might have the answers you need. Play with the bungee I am sure its too slack in your case simplyarbor. The leg loops need to be firm but not tight so that when the are in different positions it can adjust. I still think the TM is over rated. Dudes down here laughed their heads off on seeing it but I forgave them they are really old school. My leg loops are always set firm and I have never got ball busted on any harness I've worn. Here is a pic after climbing 7 hrs.
 

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Nah this is the pic I wanted. That thing is too bulky IMO. But comfy I agree just to freckking hot. No ventilation like the sequoia.
 

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I'll second swingdude, I always keep my leg loops high and tight. Loose leg loops means they move all over the place when you sit down, sometimes crushing your junk.

Other things I'd recommend trying would be shortening the bridge a bit and like simplyarbor said, shortening the webbing from the waist belt to the bridge anchors. This will put more of the load on the back pad vs. the legs. Make sure the bungees are not too tight, as this can cause the leg pads to ride up and the back pad to slide down as you move around.

Like a lot of folks I know, when I first got it I wasn't sure either. It felt really squirrelly and too low, and only after some fitting and experimentation did I learn to love it. Some saddles 'center' the climber, keeping them in a comfy position but restricting movement. The treemotion, IMO, is on the extreme other end giving total freedom of movement, but it takes more energy to control your body position compared to a saddle that allows less movement. I think having a saddle that holds you lower also requires a lot more core strength.

I'm on my second treemotion now, pretty much the only saddle I've used for the last 4+ years. I don't think it's perfect, but for the type of climbing I do it's pretty darn close.
 
I agree that body type is the key in this situation. Looking around, I've not found one person with my body type that didn't find a comfortable fit with the TM.

That being said, I like the legs tight and the belt riding right at my hip bones with about 4" knocked off the bridge. I had to fiddle with it at home hanging from a chin up bar for about and hour and a half before I got it right.....it didn't help that it doesn't adjust quickly/easily either.

Best of luck.....but if it doesn't work out, there's always treebay.
 
This has all been said, but I'll back it up, anyway. This saddle is made to make the bridge an extension of your body. Some climbers I know are wearing loose pants and loose saddle adjustments, etc... This thing fits like a wetsuit, and the clothes underneath should allow that as much as possible. This is where maximum comfort is achieved. Go for some pants without a mess of extra fabric when the leg loops are tightened snug and up high. Then just adjust the belt to lower D strap to the desired amount of tension and you're off. My single gripe about the TM is the difficulty to adjust the webbing, and the tendency for it to lose adjustment once or twice a week. No matter what, that is a small price to pay for the most comfortable freedom available.
 
Three awesome additions to this thread, I absolutely don't want to discourage anyone from keeping this saddle, it was really comfy again the only thing I did not like was the beefy padding which made the saddle very hot in the tropics. You should get it adjusted fine now I think. Safe climbing.
 
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I agree 100%. Choice of pants and underwear make a huge difference.
 
Who the hell wears underwear Banjo real men go commando and the ladies love it believe me when I say so I've got lots of expertise in this area as I live in the tropics, it's got it's perks. Underwear really? Retired now though. Too old.
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By the way I am missing my TM and have decided to buy another I am really crazy but it was just so comfortable. I will just climb naked with it ( joking ). Will get used to the no ventilation I guess. Pull the trigger next week.
 
Pulled the trigger I am a motion man again, got some exciting jobs coming looking forward to breaking this new one in again. Will get it tomorrow less than 15 hrs after ordering and I live way down here, Wesspur is da bomb. Sequoia back at reserve. Compulsion is one of my traits, oh well. Gear Head?
 
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Who the hell wears underwear Banjo real men go commando and the ladies love it believe me when I say so I've got lots of expertise in this area as I live in the tropics, it's got it's perks. Underwear really? Retired now though. Too old.
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Sorry dude, underPANTS it is.
 
Okie Banjooooo my bad I forgive you north of the equator dudes, its still pretty cold up there and ya don't want frostbite in the jewels. underPANTS it is.
 
I figured SimplyArbor had gone TM. Sorry I missed out on his Ergovation... a touch late. I love mine so much I want a second Buckingham.

...just had to throw that out - kinda like Ford & Chevy.

I too am compulsive Swing - just doing the chainsaw thing these days.

:) Steve
 
Got ya Steve that compulsion rears it ugly head is so many forms if ya get my drift, total substitution at times. After seven years still gotta keep that shite under control.
 
Yeah Steve, switched to the motion! Actually really liked the ergo, fully bombproof and comfortable, just compulsive too and wanted to try something different...
I tried readjusting today, tightened up the leg elastic and leg pads. Seemed to help the pinching a lot (barely noticeable). I wear the arborwear tech pants which are pretty fitted imo, almost like a tree hipster, so no problem with bagginess there
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