i use it as a safety harness when fixing roof and knoking down trees. the stiched seams are still holding good.

For one that only uses it occasionally, this rig is great.

This is my first saddle, so comparisons can't be made. I've used a climbing BELT before...and this is certainly superior. It is comfortable. It's not hard to get the straps tangled when first trying to sort out climbing into the thing, but that goes away with some familiarity. There are plenty of loops for tools, fittings, and rigging hardware. Likely more expensive saddles would better suit daily use but this harness worked perfectly for me.

As someone who has used both older and new Sequoia's, this saddle is a lot like an older Petzl Sequoia. Comfortable for me at 5'9", 170, 32" waist, but I don't think I'd recommend anyone much bigger than that try it. Once you tighten it up, you have plenty of strap, but getting it on is a little bit of a pain without buckles like a newer Sequoia. The rings are nice and round, but not marked, and I'm not sure how far I trust the webbing bridge. Flipline D's are fine, no complaints. Doesn't have any slots in the back webbing for a carabiner to hold a saw, but that can be overlooked at the pricepoint. As a backup, or recreational/occasional backyard use saddle, I'd recommend 100%. For someone looking to start climbing professionally, I'd highly recommend springing for an actual Sequoia instead, because you'll end up wanting one after you've used this one a while, and you'll end up spending the money anyways. Do note that it is not CE/ANSI rated, and thus should probably not be used professionally. At least not anywhere the OSHA police are rampant.

I'll admit I was a bit worried about the quality of this harness. The company didn't even have a native english speaker proof read the description, or the title for that matter, which makes me think the company isn't reputable. After climbing with this harness for 20-30 hours I have to admit I'm impressed. This harness is well made and super comfortable, I couldn't expect more from a harness at this price point (Petzl sequoia cost $400+!).

Alot of reviewers say that their harness is always getting tangled, but it really depends on how you put it in the bag. I fold the back pad in half, then fold each leg padding in half, and put each leg pad on each side of the back pad before putting it in the bag. I've never had the harness get tangled when using this method.