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Arborist Saddle Parts & Chest Harnesses

Arborist saddle parts and chest harnesses keep a good saddle working and make SRS climbing easier. A chest harness keeps you upright and often carries a chest ascender.

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Weaver

Weaver Chest Box Harness

A simple Weaver chest harness that keeps your saddle and ascent gear in position.

Typical $50

Petzl

Petzl Voltige Chest Harness

A light chest harness that pairs with a seat harness for upright, balanced climbing.

Typical $75

DMM

DMM Tendon

A DMM saddle accessory for climbers fine-tuning their harness setup.

Typical $29

Courant

Courant Top Koala Harness

A chest harness that adds shoulder support to the Courant Koala saddle.

Typical $99

Petzl

Petzl Replacement Bridge

A factory replacement bridge to put a Petzl Sequoia saddle back in service.

Typical $45

Petzl

Petzl Top Chest Harness

A Petzl chest harness that pairs with a sit harness for support and gear carry.

Typical $95

Buying guide

What to look for

Chest harnesses come in bungee styles that stretch with you and fixed styles that hold an ascender in place. Confirm a chest harness or part is compatible with your saddle model. Replacement parts like bridges and leg straps should come from the saddle's manufacturer or be approved by them. Install per the instructions, inspect before every climb, and never improvise life-support parts.

Popular options

The Edelrid TreeRex bungee chest harness stretches to keep you upright without restricting movement. The Weaver chest box is a sturdy option for utility climbers. SRT chest harnesses are designed to hold a chest ascender in line for efficient ascents. Check fit across your shoulders and how it connects to your saddle. A chest harness that is too tight restricts breathing; too loose and it does not keep the ascender aligned.

Knowing the parts of a saddle makes inspection easier: waist belt, leg straps, side D-rings, bridge, attachment rings and gear loops. Check each one before every climb and replace worn parts with approved ones.

Common questions

Does a chest harness make my saddle a full body harness?

Not necessarily. Many arborist chest harnesses are for positioning and ascent only. Check the manufacturer's rating before relying on it for anything else.

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