Originally Posted by free_pizza
in my two seasons of using them, i havent had them hook on a tree

but as others have said, there are lighter and much cheaper similar designs out there, but i can guarantee you, these puppies are comfy!!!
The other nice thing about them is that they are ODI compatible, so basically the barend itself acts as one of the jaws.
Being ODI compatible is a definate plus. Is that how it is pictured? IIRC, cane creek makes and ODI grip.