If you really want it just for when you're resting and want to be upright, you don't really need ascenders on it. You could sew a really simple design of webbing loops for your arms, a band across your chest, and something to hook a biner that would loop around your climbing rope.

Josh

Josh,
I tried that, but the runners wanted to slip up and choke me.

I do hip thrust mostly, though only high enough for the footlock to work properly lately.

I'll keep trying.

Icabod

Originally posted by Rod Justice
I spend my energy climbing rather than simply hanging on to the rope in a futile effor to stay upright.
Rod Justice

FWIW, the first saddle I had, a New Tribe medium, put my center of gravity high enough that my body wanted to go horizontal--I had to hang on to the rope or "fall over." I talked with Sophia about that, and we decided that I would try the small size, even though the sizing chart indicated that the small would be 2-3 inches too small.

I barely fit into the small: the attachment loops barely touched when I was cinched in quite tightly. But the COG was lowered significantly, and my body easily stayed in a more-nearly upright attitude.

Now, I've lost an inch or two around the waist (diet and exercise--not a tight saddle!), fit the saddle even better, and am glad I tried the small one.

That was a great book, THE TRACKER! If I could just figure out how to not ever get cold like he did. Amazing. Went to your site, Ox, and you have some great treeclimbing shots! What a heritage to pass on to your kids. I have a son that lives in Port Angeles and hope to get him up in something in the area. A tip for anyone looking for new rope - try www.benmeadows.com and look at Fly Climbing Ropes: 1/2" static - 200' for 116.00, 600' for 338.00. If anyone knows better prices let me know - I need a 600' chunk.

It sure does help to be able to control your body temp, when you are 100+ft. up in a tree. If anyone wants a true connection to nature and thyself, I highly recommend checking Tom and his Tracker School out. I've been aloft in some pretty intense weather and being able to get into "the zone" (through some meditiation excerises that he shares) has helped me to experience some intense moments with what the "normal" person wouldn't want to deal with but the trees always do. (The secret is to surrender)
I've even got some of the instructors to spend the night up in the trees.
His school is another great way to connect to nature!
http://trackerschool.com/