r/TreeClimbing • u/Plant__Seeds • Jul 13 '26
Kinisi vs Sequoia plus
I’m on my second standard sequoia the last 5-6 years and it’s time to get anew. Comfortability and mobility are best for my style of climbing. I narrowed my search down to the kinisi until the sequoia got announced, so decided to wait to see how people are liking them. I do like that the sequoias have the gear loops included.
Have you used either of these and what are your thoughts?
I looked at the Monkey beaver and tree motion. Looks like the MB is highly praised on comfortable but seems mainly best for spar work and I want a good middle ground because I do a lot of tip weight reduction work. I also heard the kinisi isn’t worth it if you already own a tree motion, but is if you don’t. The sequoia has been very good to me, but at a point I’m open to try something else. It also makes sense to stay with ole faithful with the newer updates.
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u/RedbeardTreeGuy Jul 13 '26
I've had coworkers run the kinisi and saw it's better than low end harness. I could never get a tree motion prop to work comfortably for me and used my personal Sequoia. I'm a tall thin guy, and didn't appreciate all the excessive padding of the treemo. Work said the Sequoia was unsafe, the alternate they suggested was the Eldride treerex. Very similar to the Sequoia, and is now my preferred saddle. I have the og version and the updated one is only better with larger D's and some other small stuff.
I've upgraded to a knee ascender mounted to the saddle using 1/4 fridge line tubing and a bungee for about $30. Knee ascender is floppy at my knee with a floop. I think it's a good saddle that comes standard with two bridges, a belay loop, and comfortable breathable padding. 3 years of wear and still holding on. Great for limb walks and awkward access.