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Modern tree climbing harnesses have advanced leaps and bounds from the days of split-suspension, cotton saddles. These are solid choices for a professional climber looking for a dependable ride. If you are looking for the fully-loaded harnesses with all the options, check out cutting-edge climbing harnesses.
The Buckingham AgilityTM saddle was designed in conjunction with Jamie Chambrelli, and the team at ArborMaster® Training Inc. Jamie is a lead instructor with ArborMaster®, Connecticut Licensed Arborist and production tree climber.
During development, Buckingham looked at feedback around the industry including proper fit, adjustment slippage, mobility of suspension systems, proper support at legs and back, lower hardware options and other attachment options throughout the suspension, and a plethora of other issues with saddles around the industry. The handmade in the USA Agility saddle was designed and built for “Work” with a focus on comfort, durability, mobility, and functionality.
ASTRO SIT FAST rope access seat harness features an openable ventral attachment point that allows optimal integration of equipment (rope clamp, lanyard, seat...). Wide, semi-rigid waistbelt and leg loops give excellent support. They are contoured and lined with breathable foam padding for comfort when suspended. The harness also facilitates carrying and organizing work tools, with multiple equipment loops and retainers for attaching CARITOOL tool holders and TOOLBAG tool-holder pouches. This seat harness is designed to be converted into a full-body harness, when combined with a TOP CROLL S or L chest harness.
The Avao Sit Fast harness is an improvement on the popular Avao. It features improved waist belt padding, redesigned gear loops, slots for tool carriers or carabiners, and a dorsal attachment point for a shoulder harness (see compatible shoulder harnesses below). This new harness is designed to increase comfort and mobility while working. The Avao Sit Fast improves upon the Avao Sit by adding quick-connect leg buckles.
Modeled after Buckingham's popular Ergovation saddle, the Spartan is a modified Ergolite constructed out of heavy-duty materials and features a fully-adjustable waist, legs and suspension bridge. This lightweight saddle weighs in at only 5.3 lbs and features a comfortable, breathable waist belt and leg loops, lightweight aluminum work-positioning D rings, a second set of D rings that allow the bridge to articulate, quick-adjust strapping, 6 large accessory loops, an easily-replaceable bridge, and front buckle closure that allows for easier on/off while wearing spikes. Fully-adjustable waist, legs and bridge.
Sizes: Small 28”-32”, Medium 32”-36”, Large 36”-40”, Extra-Large 40”-44”
Rated: Excellent Review by: Kyle
“Very comfortable saddle once you get it adjusted it feels like a pillow around your waist, and the rigging plates and easy replaceable to bridge is always a plus. I got the Spartan to replace my Buckingham double floating D's and the Spartan has surpassed all my expectations. Only thing I could think to say to beware about when buying is that it runs big compared to my old saddles sizing. I give it 4.25 stars out of 5. ”
Rated: Excellent Review by: RMc
“Been production climbing in this saddle 5 days a week now for 2 months. It's an ergolite with rigging plates and a rope bridge, that simple. Nice and light, stays adjusted, buckles on waist and legs for easy on and off, lots of loops and webbing slots for gear, carry-tools etc. I climbed with an ergovation for 5 years and much prefer this one. This beats the regular Ergolite in my opinion because of the plates and rope bridge. I swapped out my ring for a dmm bat rigging plate in 30 seconds, not sure how you would do that with a "warp speed" bridge. Wesspur price matched when I bought the saddle and always has great service. If you're considering this saddle but are unsure because of the lack of reviews, I definitely recommend it. Ive been climbing since '08 if that means anything, so I've had a lot of saddle time over the years and the spartan does everything I want in a saddle at a decent price. Thanks wesspur.”
Rated: Good Review by: thestarvingarborist
“ After training on an old Buckingham harness with a bosun's chair it took a bit of getting used to the feeling of the leg loops while hanging in the tree. That being said, I've now had this harness for about 2 years and do not regret the decision at all, especially as I progress and incorporate more dynamic movements into my climbing. I bought it for the pricepoint, as it accomplishes many of the things a more expensive harness might do but in a less expensive pakage. If you can't fit all your gear on the provided loops, you are likely carrying more gear than you need - or - are a serious contract climber who will probably not be using an intermediate harness anyways. I would recommend this as a first saddle to anyone looking for just that. Once this wears out I will probably get a different kind but this was a perfect stepping stone for me. By the way, it is showing almost no signs of wear so far, besides replacing the bridge a few times. My ONLY complaint is that the ring provided for the bridge is a bit small. If you don't run a hitch climber puller or use the blake's hitch, it can be a little work fitting two carabiners in there plus the rope bridge. Cheers.”
Rated: Good Review by: OSUClimber
“I have had the Ergolite Spartan for about 1yr now. I really like this harness, for the money as well as the functionality of the harness. Very well padded and wide in the lumbar area, with the leg straps they are nice and wide. It has held up very good in the "abuse category". The bridge is also a key component for me, in this one it is very easy to replace. Over all I would have no problem recommending this harness to anyone. ”
Rated: Disappointing Review by: 10910w
“This is a fixed feature harness.
* post-purchase fall protection addon isn't available (as of Dec 15, 2014).
* works well for scenarios that the ErogLite Spartan product manager envisioned with zero relevant post-purchase modifications available.
* Very few details and documents exist for this harness
* Too many sizes (S, M, L, XL).
* opinion to potential buyers: don't buy this harness. Find either a higher or lower priced harness that's better known in the climbing community.
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The Kolibri is a great harness for tree care. Thanks to the sliding D technology the user is always in the center of gravity, which enables maximum freedom of movement. The leg loops are reinforced and function like a "split seat board". This combines the freedom of movement of a loop harness with the comfortable seating of a seat board harness. The tieon loop is interchangeable, click locks and receptacles for a first aid kit, and the chainsaw stop complete the harness.
Sizing: One size adjusts to fit waists up to 38”. Weighs 5.4 lb.
Special Order item. Lead times may be very long. Inquire for expected wait.
The Master 5.0 is a top of the line tree saddle that was designed hand-in-hand with the team at ArborMaster. The body of the saddle is lightweight and padded for maximum comfort and mobility when in trees. The saddle features 9 stationary-rated attachment points along with two medium-sized dee rings for anything from chainsaw lanyards to blood stopping kits. The floating bridge provides for optimum mobility, especially when the user is using a SRT system.
The Onyx is a compact harness that provides support by improving the construction and design of the harness so the weight is distributed more evenly, thanks to the unique webbing pattern on the leg loops. The hang point on the Onyx is fully adjustable, with adjustment on the waist to rigging plates, rigging plates to leg loops, and from the back of the harness to the leg loops. The harness provides comfort without added bulk.
WesSpur stocks the Onyx with rigging plates and rope bridge, and the harness is also available with a webbing bridge. Conversion kits are available to convert the harness between the two.
Click here for Onyx with webbing bridge or conversion kits.
Onyx harness sizing: Size 1 (waist 26” to 37”), Size 2 (waist 35” to 46”).
The Onyx weighs under 5 pounds and is designed for professional use.
This “ultra-light” Harness is designed to be light and comfortable without sacrificing safety. The belt pad and leg pads on the Tengu are work-Harness shape and provide great support without restricting movement. The side D rings on the belt and the sliding D ring on the leg strap bridge are “soft” Ds that trim the weight, yet retain the strength of the Harness. Harness includes three soft gear loops, one on each side and one at the back, a carabiner loop behind each side gear loop, soft side Ds, two gaps on the belt webbing that can carry additional carabiners.
The leg straps have quick-release buckles, two accessory loops, one on each leg strap, (these little loops keep whatever you put there within easy reach.) These straps are now adjustable to accommodate a wide range of users. The soft floating D on the leg strap bridge glides smoothly when you shift from one side to the other. If you place the apex of your Delta Screw Link into the floating D it grabs the Delta tighter to prevent it from rotating as you climb.
The Timber 3D Harness is a very comfortable, lightweight, and well-padded tree climbing harness. This harness has the features you expect from a modern tree harness streamlined to keep the weight and price down. The padding on the Timber is very well designed for comfort without bulk. Replaceable bridge with sliding ring makes positioning easy. Leg loops run through rings as well for independent movement. Adjustable leg loops and waist belt have SPEED clips, so you don't have to adjust your fit each time.
Check out the back of the harness for your gear loops, tool holder slots, first-aid pouch attachment spot, and central attachment point for saw strap.
Updated version of New Tribe's Basic rec climbing Harness with adjustability. One size fits SM-LG users up to 225 lb, making this the perfect choice for rec climbing groups, adventure climbing hosts, etc. One snap hook, two carabiner loops, accessory ring, and two slots for gear bags and carabiners provide plenty of places to carry gear. The large teardrop leg pads make it comfortable to hang in. A great choice for recreational climbers! Weighs 2 lb.
The Standard Size Twist fits users up to 225 lb. The XL New Tribe Twist has a taller back pad, and can fit larger users or standard users who want taller back padding.
The Buckingham Viking tree climber's harness is a tree saddle WesSpur worked with Buckingham to develop. The Viking is an affordable and dependable rope-bridge harness from the people you trust the most to build rock-solid tree gear. The Viking has a simple, uncluttered design with good geometry that transfer weight to the legs instead of the hips and lower back, and excellent padding on the leg loops. Well-padded with Drilex lining to dry faster wick moisture away, this saddle packs a lot of comfort and features at an excellent value. The saddle has snaps in all the right places for your saws, gear, and a carabiner loop on either side for a large carabiner to hold your saw.
We recommend the Viking to those who want a full-featured, reliable work saddle at a great price. This is an excellent saddle for Tree Care Company employees, who are at their most efficient and safest when working comfortably so that their full attention is on the job.
Rated: Excellent Review by: Tom - Pensacola, FL
“I bought this harness as a back-up to a much more expensive one, especially when the southern pines get virtually coated in sap near the tops and it gets all over equipment. After a month of using it, it's now my everyday saddle. It's VERY comfortable and every adjustment on it is easy with no fighting straps or tight buckles. Amazing the amount of gear that can be attached to this harness and it's obvious the placement was well thought out. I prefer a low bridge and this one is exactly where I like them. Excellent job on this one WesSpur and Buckingham! I'd recommend it in a heartbeat to anyone looking for a harness fully capable of the demands of work or rec climbing. It's not a top line rig, but it does everything you need it to and at a really terriffic price point. ”
The very popular Weaver Cougar tree saddles has received an update with a sewn webbing bridge replacing the rope suspension bridge of the original Cougar harness. The new webbing bridge on the Cougar has a black core which contrasts sharply with the orange outer layer. This makes the bridge on the new Cougar easy to visually inspect.
Aside from the improved bridge, the new Cougar features the same excellent padding, full complement of gear loops, rings, and snaps, and solid construction climbers have come to expect from the Weaver Cougar.
Size: Small 30”-34”, Medium 34”-40”, Large 40”-44”, Extra-Large 44”-48”
A batten seat makes this new version of the Weaver Cougar ideal for folks who need a comfy seat while aloft more than the mobility provided by padded leg loops.
Size: Small 30”-34”, Medium 34”-40”, Large 40”-44”, Extra-Large 44”-48”
Weaver's latest harness features a double rope suspension bridge for great mobility and easy replacement. The bridge has a white core to make spotting wear and replacing the bridge easy. The rigging plates offer multiple suspension points.
The Weaver rope bridge saddle really shines in the foam-lined back pad and the many gear rings, snaps, and loops allowing you to rack your gear exactly how you like.
Size: Small 30”-34”, Medium 34”-40”, Large 40”-44”, Extra-Large 44”-48”
Weaver's batten seat version of the new rope bridge saddle has the same high-quality construction and features of the rope bridge harness with the added benefit of a batten seat for those who want the support of a sit sling. An excellent addition to the Weaver family of tree climbing harnesses.
Size: Small 30”-34”, Medium 34”-40”, Large 40”-44”, Extra-Large 44”-48”
