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Originally Posted by polly  Give me your number I'll tell them.
How are similar things in the U.K advertised? And what kind of numbers do you get?
I think it's great they are trying to organise for groundies to come as well, it's so important for groundies to understand all this stuff as well.
Polly  |
Unfortunately, to the best of my knowledge, things are generally more formal i.e. training - assessment - certificate, so its a more pressured environment and generally quite expensive.
However, there are a group of guys called The European TreeClimbers Forum who put on similar such workshops at the shows each year. I believe they are funded by various sponsors and are fast gaining recognition for their excellent work.
I jumped on this thread because I believe its a just cause which deserves encouragement and support. As a freelance climber, I get to work with crews who are really falling behind on the evolution of treework. Sure they get the job done but is often the case that they are truly working much harder than need be. The fact that they can manage without is really not the point. Work smart not hard.....only a fool would disagree
Latest techniques and gadgetry are not always the answer of course, but the how and more importantly
when to apply can truly be invaluable in the now very competitive market that is commercial Treework. So hands on expert tuition = great opportunity in my experience.
Also, Polly, I couldn't agree more with you on your last point.
I look forward to reading the reviews on this event, some photos would also be a great addition.
In a sporting sense of course, you wont hear this very often from a pommie, but just this once..... 'Go the Aussies'
lets see you set the standard!