Teufelberger treeMOTION Essential Climbing Saddle

The treeMOTION Essential is Teufelberger's streamlined take on its well-known treeMOTION bridge saddle, keeping the core design without every extra. It suits climbers moving up to a bridge saddle and pros who want a simpler setup.

What the Essential keeps

The treeMOTION name is one of the most common sights in tree crews, and the Essential carries over the feature that made it popular: a bridge that lets your climbing system move with you instead of pulling you off line. The aim is a saddle that is easy to set up and easy to live with.

It is a sensible choice for a climber's first bridge saddle, or for crews outfitting several climbers who want a consistent, simple harness.

A bridge saddle changes how your hitch or device sits compared with a fixed D-ring saddle, so plan a few practice climbs on easy trees. Get used to how the bridge lets you turn, how your lanyard rides, and where your saw and hand tools hang before you take it onto a demanding removal.

Fit and daily checks

Adjust the waist and leg loops on the ground and hang test with your kit before climbing. Inspect the bridge, stitching, and buckles before every climb, and replace the bridge on Teufelberger's schedule or when it shows wear.

See our full range of European saddles. Life-support gear must meet the applicable standard (ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions), be inspected before every use, and be used only by trained climbers.