Weaver Stratus Saddle

The Weaver Stratus saddle is a tree climbing saddle from Weaver, a long-time name in arborist saddles. Like any saddle, fit and comfort matter most when you hang in it all day.

Choosing and fitting a saddle

A climbing saddle is where you spend most of a work day, so fit and comfort matter as much as anything on the spec sheet. A good saddle spreads your weight across the waist and legs, keeps the bridge or attachment points where you can reach them, and carries the tools you need without getting in the way.

Weaver has made tree saddles for a long time, and many climbers like their straightforward, durable designs. Before ordering, check the sizing chart against your waist and leg measurements, and be honest about the clothing you wear in winter. If you can, hang in a saddle before you commit to it and check how the leg loops and waist belt feel when you lean back into your lanyard.

Think about how you climb. An SRT climber, a spur-heavy removal climber, and a pruning climber may want different attachment points and gear storage.

Setup, inspection, and care

Adjust the saddle per Weaver's instructions and set up your gear loops so the tools you use most are easiest to reach. Compare other models in Weaver saddles.

Inspect webbing, stitching, buckles, D-rings, and the bridge or attachment points before every climb. Look for cuts, burns, chemical stains, worn stitching, and cracked or bent hardware. Keep the saddle clean, dry it away from direct heat, and store it out of the sun.

Life-support gear must meet the applicable standard, follow ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions, and be inspected before every climb. Get trained before you rely on it.