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- Youngstown, Ohio
What do yall think about Petzl tree saddles and when it comes to climbing spikes, do you like tree or pole gaffs?
What do yall think about Petzl tree saddles....
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rfwoodvt
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- This side of eternity.
I like my sequoia and prefer the tree gaffs, especially in heavy bark
- Location
- Youngstown, Ohio
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I like my sequoia and prefer the tree gaffs, especially in heavy bark
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The Sequoia SRT is nice but not really needed since I think most people do DRT climbing. Whats good about the SRT model is that you can add a Croll harness on it. I also like the Navaho Sit saddle due to the low price although it has its limitations in climbing.
I like my sequoia and prefer the tree gaffs, especially in heavy bark
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The Sequoia SRT is nice but not really needed since I think most people do DRT climbing. Whats good about the SRT model is that you can add a Croll harness on it. I also like the Navaho Sit saddle due to the low price although it has its limitations in climbing.
Tr33Climb3r
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- Location
- Wisconsin
they are alright but i like my treemotion...and tree gaffs all the way
- Location
- Longmont, CO
I bought a Sequoia this winter to save on money for a T.M.
It squeezed my man parts way too much, so I handed it down to my employee. I'll be ordering another T.M. soon.
The Petzl Sequoia was a mistake.
The Petzl Sequoia was a mistake.
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Whats good about the SRT model is that you can add a Croll harness on it.
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The Sequoia is a fine saddle. Another plus for the SRT is the waist belt which has two cinch type buckles set off to each side that allow nice tightening with no bulk. But saddles are very personal, so if you can, try before you buy.
Best gaff? It depends on what you climb. But I wonder how they got their names.
Dave
Whats good about the SRT model is that you can add a Croll harness on it.
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The Sequoia is a fine saddle. Another plus for the SRT is the waist belt which has two cinch type buckles set off to each side that allow nice tightening with no bulk. But saddles are very personal, so if you can, try before you buy.
Best gaff? It depends on what you climb. But I wonder how they got their names.
Dave
- Location
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Treemotion if you can afford it (worth every extra cent)
Petzl Sequoia or Tree Austria 3 if you cant.
As for tree/long gaffs or pole/short gaffs... I have always been more comfortable on short gaffs. I think the position of your foot against the tree is more natural, not out on a lever-arm like long gaffs. Strike you foot where you want to stand and thats pretty much where the gaff strikes. There might be nothing in it down low on big diameter stuff, but when your on say 8" diameter eucalyptus tops it just feels right to me.
But yeah, species & type of work & sites/surroundings plays a part.
I think most people stick to whichever they first learned on.
Petzl Sequoia or Tree Austria 3 if you cant.
As for tree/long gaffs or pole/short gaffs... I have always been more comfortable on short gaffs. I think the position of your foot against the tree is more natural, not out on a lever-arm like long gaffs. Strike you foot where you want to stand and thats pretty much where the gaff strikes. There might be nothing in it down low on big diameter stuff, but when your on say 8" diameter eucalyptus tops it just feels right to me.
But yeah, species & type of work & sites/surroundings plays a part.
I think most people stick to whichever they first learned on.
- Location
- Michigan
Like the Sequoia for prunes and the Ergovation for removals.
- Location
- Orange, MA
Yeah, I wish I had gone with the SRT Sequoia, because I have actually been getting into some SRT ascents, and would like to make use of a chest harness and chest ascender, and due to the fact that the waist adjustment is easier to make on the SRT model. The nylon they use for the waist belt gets a memory to it, which makes infrequent adjustments difficult on the non-srt model.
Sequoia is great for prunes, I find its a bit too "light duty" for removals and hanging a big saw off your hip all day.
Sequoia is great for prunes, I find its a bit too "light duty" for removals and hanging a big saw off your hip all day.
- Location
- central texas
I have owned the regular version for two years now. Mostly I like it a lot. On the plus side, very, very lightweight. Ergonomically, I'd give it a "B". A few negatives, tho. First, what the hell is with using plastic on the buckle latches? Yes, plastic. Like a Petzl Ball lock gate. Petzl's response to this (at the St. Louis ITCC): "Well if one ever breaks, we'll replace it free of charge for life". My response: "Who's life?" I know one climber who has had one of them break.
And these spring loaded releases sometimes get debris behind them which keeps them from opening. Even when this doesn't happen the buckles are very difficult to open and unlatch. This can be a good thing, but also a frustrating pain after a long hot day.
I agree with others who said this is really not a removal saddle. The weight of a chain saw, even a one-hand - OOPS!- top handled one makes this saddle much less comfortable. I've noticed it also makes the waist band loosen. NOT GOOD.
Finally, be aware that the ring screws require Loktite. When I first got mine and read this in the manual, I asked Sherrill Supply if they already came that way. They didn't know, and wouldn't give me Petzl's phone number! I found it myself and called Petzl. Their answer was - get this - some of the first ones had it, and some didn't, and they didn't know which were which. My advice, if you buy one, remove the screws and replace with Loktite (not the permanent kind).
And these spring loaded releases sometimes get debris behind them which keeps them from opening. Even when this doesn't happen the buckles are very difficult to open and unlatch. This can be a good thing, but also a frustrating pain after a long hot day.
I agree with others who said this is really not a removal saddle. The weight of a chain saw, even a one-hand - OOPS!- top handled one makes this saddle much less comfortable. I've noticed it also makes the waist band loosen. NOT GOOD.
Finally, be aware that the ring screws require Loktite. When I first got mine and read this in the manual, I asked Sherrill Supply if they already came that way. They didn't know, and wouldn't give me Petzl's phone number! I found it myself and called Petzl. Their answer was - get this - some of the first ones had it, and some didn't, and they didn't know which were which. My advice, if you buy one, remove the screws and replace with Loktite (not the permanent kind).
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- Netherlands
I climb a TM and a Petzl Sequoia.
Both are great saddles.
The sequoia is the best for nice pruning work with the handsaw and the TM is great for removals.
The problem with the sequoia is that the back-support is'nt good enough and while working a couple off days with this belt my back hurts like hell.
The TM is to heavy but farout the best you can buy for your money.
Nice detail about the sequoia is that in the translation of the dutch notice that came with the saddle they translatet locktite into spraygrease !!! I'was the first climber with the sequoia and lucky inmideatly found this misstake and contacted the dealers about this problem.
The problem with the TM is that it's way to large for me and i've no more room to make the waistbelt smaller. But i'm eating a lot off fastfood to try to gain some extra pounds
greetz wouter
Both are great saddles.
The sequoia is the best for nice pruning work with the handsaw and the TM is great for removals.
The problem with the sequoia is that the back-support is'nt good enough and while working a couple off days with this belt my back hurts like hell.
The TM is to heavy but farout the best you can buy for your money.
Nice detail about the sequoia is that in the translation of the dutch notice that came with the saddle they translatet locktite into spraygrease !!! I'was the first climber with the sequoia and lucky inmideatly found this misstake and contacted the dealers about this problem.
The problem with the TM is that it's way to large for me and i've no more room to make the waistbelt smaller. But i'm eating a lot off fastfood to try to gain some extra pounds
greetz wouter
- Location
- Aarhus, Denmark
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Like the Sequoia for prunes and the Ergovation for removals.
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I like it in here, where most people love gear - me included.
Like the Sequoia for prunes and the Ergovation for removals.
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I like it in here, where most people love gear - me included.
- Location
- Youngstown, Ohio
Another saddle I like is the Buckingham Ergovation but that runs about $500.
- Location
- Asheville, NC
Sequoia SRT for pruning or high climbs, and a Sierra Moreno ultralight for big removals. Hook a pair of the "deluxe" suspenders from Sherrill on there, and you are golden with a 385 and 36" bar hanging from your side.
Sierra Moreno has some nice saddles that are easy to overlook, since they aren't in the catalogs we all know and love.
Sierra Moreno has some nice saddles that are easy to overlook, since they aren't in the catalogs we all know and love.
