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John@TreeXP · Mar 28, 2019

This gives you a closer look and I think this is a very promising and competitively priced saddle, being truly a one-size-fits-all saddle with a floating double rope bridge. The girth hitch rope bridge design is unique and looks very secure, but its not as adjustable as the Evo's dual rope bridges which can be used together or separately at varied lengths, at least without using a warranty voiding non-Weaver Denali rope bridge.

GregManning · Mar 28, 2019

I'm curious about who the arborist/climber was that helped Weaver design the harness ?
I was at the factory years ago, and they did not have anyone qualified to climb on staff.

treebing · Mar 28, 2019

The rope bridge basically runs between the leg loops. Which is strange. There is almost no interaction with the back pad. I could barely get it so if I were to fall I would not end up completely up side down.

Brocky · Mar 28, 2019

Is it a double bridge, or a doubled bridge?

SomethingWitty · Mar 28, 2019

GregManning said:
I'm curious about who the arborist/climber was that helped Weaver design the harness ?
I was at the factory years ago, and they did not have anyone qualified to climb on staff.

I don't know, but it is exciting. Weaver needed a better saddle than the cougar.

oldoakman · Mar 28, 2019

SomethingWitty said:
Is that a simple girth on the one side? That's not a double bridge. It's the same loop.

I can tie a second bridge, though. I'd like a better look at those rigging plates. The leather is a nice touch. I like the look of it. I gotta go see one.

RBJtree said:
I'm about a 33... I would love to see a person with a 48" waist climb a tree... maybe.

While not quite a 48 waist I am close enough at 44. I'm also 65.

oldoakman · Mar 28, 2019

Greg, michael frankhauser has been working for weaver for at least a year now. I'm sure he had a major hand in the design.

GregManning · Mar 28, 2019

oldoakman said:
Greg, michael frankhauser has been working for weaver for at least a year now. I'm sure he had a major hand in the design.

That's what I thought also; just asking ..................

RBJtree · Mar 28, 2019

oldoakman said:
While not quite a 48 waist I am close enough at 44. I'm also 65.

You look much smaller than what I would think a 48" looks like. Compared to me, it just sounds huge, lol. I'm just a little guy, 5'9" 175lbs. I was at 185 6 months ago, I stopped eating protien shakes and 10 lbs went missing.

Jehinten · Mar 28, 2019

treebing said:
The rope bridge basically runs between the leg loops. Which is strange. There is almost no interaction with the back pad. I could barely get it so if I were to fall I would not end up completely up side down.

I found the same thing with the back pad when I tried it at arborfest. It was there and seemed huge, but I couldn't even feel it back there, like it hung away from my body. I also ran into a pinching issue as others have said.

Just to help others who may be looking into it, I'm a bigger guy as well, just a couple of inches smaller than old oakman.

It fit, but felt cumbersome trying to get it on, I really prefer being able to fasten leg straps on instead of stepping through, but that's just a personal preference

oldoakman · Mar 28, 2019

RBJtree said:
You look much smaller than what I would think a 48" looks like. Compared to me, it just sounds huge, lol. I'm just a little guy, 5'9" 175lbs. I was at 185 6 months ago, I stopped eating protien shakes and 10 lbs went missing.

Yeah, that photo makes me look pretty svelte but the reality is I am thick in profile. I was at one time not too long ago dangerously close to 350#. I could still stand to drop 20-25#.

oldoakman · Mar 28, 2019

Jehinten said:
Just to help others who may be looking into it, I'm a bigger guy as well, just a couple of inches smaller than old oakman.

It fit, but felt cumbersome trying to get it on, I really prefer being able to fasten leg straps on instead of stepping through, but that's just a personal preference

Was talking with Kyle at Gap Arb Supply earlier today and the leg loop issue was a question I raised. I fly an mcrs and the frustration of stepping through bridge and leg loops is the most frustrating thing about the saddle. It would be a deal breaker for me with the denali.

Talon Tree Service · Mar 28, 2019

Does it have the option to put a transporter or vault on the sides, behind the D rings? I wouldn’t buy a harness I couldn’t get my transporters on right by my sides

John@TreeXP · Mar 28, 2019

Brocky said:
Is it a double bridge, or a doubled bridge?

The Denali's bridge appears to be twice as strong as a single rope bridge, but you're right, it's not. It's just the one doubled rope, held together on the one end with only a girth hitch.

Brocky · Mar 28, 2019

I was wondering if it is intended to be used with both sections together, or if they are intended to be used separately.

I also wonder if one section is cut, will the girth hitch, now turned into a cow hitch, still be able to hold the climber.

oldoakman · Mar 28, 2019

This is the same bridge material and configuration they use on the WLC760 saddle. Basically a ligered cougar production model. I switched mine out immediately to blue streak.

Tr33Climb3r · Mar 30, 2019

The bridge set up will be the big question mark. Can't wait to play with it once it arrives. I will agree with others it's appearance is amazing.

Timbered LLC · Apr 17, 2019

Just got this harness a few days ago. So far I love it. The center of gravity is not perfect. If you are top heavy, it may be a little bit of a struggle. (I'm 6ft, 29 in waist, 150 lbs) For me, I can pivot and rotate with little effort. I do not have a problem with pinching. The waist belt is weird but I like how my pants belt is not being jammed into my stomach. They have added extra loops at the top. As far as using a transporter, you can, but I have yet to get it set up where I'm happy for my saw to hang. I've got a $150 harness and $600 harness and this, for me, is the best "bang for your buck". It isn't super heavy, not bulky and fairly comfortable for a long day of climbing. If you have any questions, please hit me up. I'll try to get a little YouTube video review on it soon. Below are the loops I mentioned. 3 on each side.