Butterfly saddle ???

[rahtreelimbs]

I saw a Butterfly Saddle a this years jamboree. I need some info on it. Who makes it? Where can I buy one? What are your opinions of it? Thanx. Rich.

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

You buy them at the show...Duh!

The three quick release clips are only rated at 1500 lb.s, I'm told, well under the 5400 Lb requirement, so you won't find an ANSI tag on them anywhere. I like mine anyway. Perhaps somebody more qualified could comment on the safety part of it.
Many of the guys who have them have replaced the strap with other things, to make them work much more better, although I haven't yet.
The saddle is light and a guy can really move around in it. The quick reease snaps are very nice at the end of a climb for getting out of the thing fast and easy.
I also like the action of the side "D" rings. They stick out and are easy to find.
The best thing about it though, is the color, the chicks really dig me in it!

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

What your daughters like it?

I think it has not yet been tested for all ANSI requirements. I dont think the leg straps have to take the entire 5400 each, I think it is like 20% or something like that. each leg take 20% of the weight and the waist take 60%?

BTW it is made in France and is sold by Fresco of Minn MN.
http://www.frescoinc.net/arborist/arborist.htm

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Butterfly Saddle

Thanx, John Paul. Rich.