 Re: free climbing how often do you do it?
In construction and other trades, it is completely professional to free climb an extension ladder.
When I know that a tree is loaded with strong limbs, and it's as solid or more solid than an extension ladder, I'll free climb it.
In fact, a lot of trees are more stout and more sturdy than ladders.
20' is typically my limit.
Higher for recreation if I find a really fun climbing tree. Usually a conifer with many whorls of limbs evenly spaced. |