Totally agree guys, it appears as though it would be super simple to convert that into a very simple saddle. Those web straps adjust too, so you could get them down near your hips. Or if you didn't want a bridge style, you can clip right to those two eyes, no mods of any kind.
The way I pictured doing it was hooking up a rope bridge without any hardware. One side could be a figure 8 follow through with a fisherman safety. The other side could be the same or even a prusik or blakes so the bridge is adjustable (I have no experience with a blakes so not certain on that), but I'd probably just stick with a fixed length bridge personally. If necessary you could use "rings" to attach the webbing to the bridge. Then you could use a webbing loop with sewn eyes as the bridge if you prefer a web bridge.
I'm not sure if the D rings are for weight bearing on those seats, I think they are only "tool holders"....If they aren't capable, you could easily wear a full body harness like RR does for extra safety and a linemans belt, or a rock climbing harness for a linemans belt, or what I planned on doing which is using a Treehopper linemans belt.
I also thought about attaching the seat to the treehopper with some bungee cordage. That would hold it up against your butt as you walked in, climb, or if you took pressure off the seat to adjust drape. Basically "suspenders" but they only go up to the waist belt.
RR, I saw your swing seat saddle, I thought it was awesome. It's probably what I'll end up making with an old harness instead of this. The two are very similar (minus the harness if not desired for this seat). You'rs must be really comfortable right? It looks comfy.
I found similar work seats like the one I posted above for as low as about $89 too. I can't remember where, but I almost bought it. I thought I saved it in my favorites but I don't see it.
If I find the link, I'll let you guys know. Even $89 is $89 more than I should spend on hunting projects right now, so I didn't bother, but if someone can bring this idea to fruition I would be happier than a puppy with two peckers. I want to know if it's as comfortable as I imagine it to be.
I was even thinking of adding an extendable "whale tail" (using the bottom of an aluminum crutch). It would be retractable so it doesn't interfere with climbing or if you want to sit differently.
The way I see it, it's kind of like the best of all the different saddle designs combined.
Let me know if any of you guys try it.
The way I pictured doing it was hooking up a rope bridge without any hardware. One side could be a figure 8 follow through with a fisherman safety. The other side could be the same or even a prusik or blakes so the bridge is adjustable (I have no experience with a blakes so not certain on that), but I'd probably just stick with a fixed length bridge personally. If necessary you could use "rings" to attach the webbing to the bridge. Then you could use a webbing loop with sewn eyes as the bridge if you prefer a web bridge.
I'm not sure if the D rings are for weight bearing on those seats, I think they are only "tool holders"....If they aren't capable, you could easily wear a full body harness like RR does for extra safety and a linemans belt, or a rock climbing harness for a linemans belt, or what I planned on doing which is using a Treehopper linemans belt.
I also thought about attaching the seat to the treehopper with some bungee cordage. That would hold it up against your butt as you walked in, climb, or if you took pressure off the seat to adjust drape. Basically "suspenders" but they only go up to the waist belt.
RR, I saw your swing seat saddle, I thought it was awesome. It's probably what I'll end up making with an old harness instead of this. The two are very similar (minus the harness if not desired for this seat). You'rs must be really comfortable right? It looks comfy.
I found similar work seats like the one I posted above for as low as about $89 too. I can't remember where, but I almost bought it. I thought I saved it in my favorites but I don't see it.
If I find the link, I'll let you guys know. Even $89 is $89 more than I should spend on hunting projects right now, so I didn't bother, but if someone can bring this idea to fruition I would be happier than a puppy with two peckers. I want to know if it's as comfortable as I imagine it to be.
I was even thinking of adding an extendable "whale tail" (using the bottom of an aluminum crutch). It would be retractable so it doesn't interfere with climbing or if you want to sit differently.
The way I see it, it's kind of like the best of all the different saddle designs combined.
Let me know if any of you guys try it.