My new saddle is on its way!

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I have been having some issues with my last saddle not being a floating bridge saddle. I kept with it because it was a New Tribe and that thing was just so damn comfortable for so long. I also didnt want to switch back to any of the other companies because of how impressed I have been with NT. Well, they finally answered my prayers. This just came out today and I ordered one yesterday.

http://newtribe.com/catalog/product...d=449&osCsid=cd225c301bd40a1eb19bdf8283c637f6 nikosi%2034%20left%20s.jpg
 
You will like it. I was skeptical at first about the dual bridge, but it works great. Having the adjustable risers from the leg pads was a feature long overdue on tree climbing saddles. It has the normal great comfort Newtribe has been known for with the addition of being a much better work saddle for arborists.
I am quite pleased with the changes that were made from the first prototype, folks that were turned off from their other work saddles will like this. The leg loops are adjustable, the rise is adjustable, snaps are in a decent spot, and the dual bridge functions quite well.
 
I was curious as to the price. They won't show it until you add the item to your cart, it's $359. NT saddles have always had an appeal for me, but they just never looked like they were designed for tree climbing. This one looks like it was designed for tree climbing instead of just adapted over from rock climbing.
 
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Wiley, I am glad to hear your comments on it. If it is as good as they say it is, I will have to do my best to spread the word. There is just so much about the company and their products that I just love.
 
Skwerl said:
I was curious as to the price. They won't show it until you add the item to your cart, it's $359. NT saddles have always had an appeal for me, but they just never looked like they were designed for tree climbing. This one looks like it was designed for tree climbing instead of just adapted over from rock climbing.
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Rock climbing? You ever wear a rock climbing harness Brian? The last thing I would think of when talking about their saddles is the similarity to any climbing harness.
 
mhm, rock saddles are tiny, minimalistic creatures...;)
 
Sorry Dave. Nope, never done any rock climbing except for a couple times at an indoor gym. My point was that NT saddles were originally designed for something else other than tree work. The first thing I noticed is that there wasn't a well designed place to hang a saw. This new saddle shows that they are serious about the arborist market.
 
Their program was always about rec tree climbing. Comfort while on the rope was really the primary focus. You are right, this time they have really addressed the need for a true work saddle in their lineup. Not all of the stuff I wanted was implemented, but most of it was, and it turned out to be a real good work saddle. I did big removals, cabling, pruning, SRT and compared to the Progear it is vastly better. Compared to my TA3 it is tough, but the Newtribe wins for removals and the long hang time required while conducting training.
 
How come they never show one of those saddles on a person? How much adjustment is there on the dual bridge? Looks like it would still put you into a sitting position when weight was transfered to the climbing line.

C'mon Wiley lets see pics of you in it!!:D
 
so you are saying for canopy work, ie. deadwooding, light pruning etc, the NT is not going to be as effective as my Sequoia?
 
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so you are saying for canopy work, ie. deadwooding, light pruning etc, the NT is not going to be as effective as my Sequoia?
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No. I'm saying for me, this saddle has merits that put it above my best saddle in my toolbox for some tasks.
There is no single great saddle, some saddles fit some folks great, some don't, some are great for only a few things, some aren't. This one is for sure a well rounded work saddle. You like the Sequoia, I hated mine so much I gave it away.
 
Looks cool to me, I'd try one out. But I find all of the NT saddles all look the same.
 
I'm just curious if when you are hanging with your full weight in the saddle, if there isn't a feeling of some restriction on your leg movements, with that set-up?
 
I may need to go sit in one now that they are finished, big change from a few months ago!
 
Wiley, the configuration of the rings that make up the bridge attachment?

Does it sit the D-ring high, at face level? NT's are known for having the attachment point very high when sitting; hence the pics of rec climbers in them with the waist belt up to their armpits...;) It just looks like it is set very high?
 
Its an interesting saddle. I moved away from D rings on bridges because they seem to wear really fast. I'd be curious how this wear for someone who climbs with the same saddle everyday, like I do. How does the waste belt fasten and tighten up? Does it slip at all?
 
I don't think so Willie, check out some rec sites, like earthjoy.

they are just rigged in the basic 5/3 blake's config. and they still are up to their armpits ;)
 
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