Teufelberger treeMOTION ANSI Spare Bridge

This treeMOTION ANSI spare bridge is the factory replacement rope bridge for the ANSI version of the Teufelberger treeMOTION saddle. The bridge is the main attachment point on the saddle and wears faster than anything else on it, so most climbers keep a spare on hand.

Why the bridge wears first

Every move you make in the tree runs through the bridge. Your rope connector or ring slides back and forth on it all day, and the abrasion, sap, and grit add up. That is why Teufelberger designs it as a replaceable part rather than sewing it into the saddle.

Inspect the bridge before every climb. Look for fuzzing, glazing, flat spots, cuts, or a stiff section where the connector rides. If you find damage, or the bridge has reached the service life in Teufelberger's instructions, retire it and install a new one.

Keep the spare in a clean, dry bag away from fuel, bar oil, and sunlight so it is in good shape when you need it. Write the install date on your gear log so you can track how long each bridge lasts on your saddle; that tells you how often to reorder.

Getting the right part

treeMOTION saddles have been made in different versions over the years, and bridges are not always interchangeable. Confirm that this spare matches the ANSI version of your saddle and the bridge length you run, then install it exactly as the instructions show, including the stopper knots or terminations. You can find other saddle parts in the same section.

Life-support gear must meet the applicable standard (ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions), be inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers.