company climbing kits

a_lopa · 17th January 2008, 01:59 AM

What harnesses are you guys buying to put into "company owned climbing kits"?

Im doing some hiring/training so the kits might be used by a few people who may/may not want to learn.

Therrin · 17th January 2008, 02:04 AM

Tell them to bring and maintain their own harness. That'll weed out the ones who want to and the ones who don't REALLY fast!!!

a_lopa · 17th January 2008, 02:14 AM

That would be nice but i want to supply it.

Therrin · 17th January 2008, 02:17 AM

What harness do you use?

I'd suggest a basic buckingham model, but I'm sure some would suggest tree-motions. Does price range factor in, or are you just looking for a good, all-around harness for beginners?

JohN Dee · 17th January 2008, 02:27 AM

The Sala harness (Yellow and blue) would be good for company climbing kits. They are like $250 each... Comfy and alright for work positions. A guy in my class owned one and he never complained about it.

Start them off at the bottom in the hard yards so that way when they become top notch climbers they will appreciate the hard days they put in, in the lower end harnesses.

shaggs · 17th January 2008, 04:53 AM

I'm with John. A very basic harness so they'll learn correct fitment to make it as comfortable as possible.
Then they'll appreciate the comfort, padding and extra features of the more high tech models.
Harnesses are a personal choice though and all bodies are different.

Ekka · 17th January 2008, 05:14 AM

Well, I'm going to say different.

They're company harnesses and remain company harnesses so buy good ones, long lasting.

I'd say Buckingham Aussie Traverse with sliding front D's, wont be too many climber refuse to work in them or complain and you'll have them for years and they'll always be wanted.

quercus · 17th January 2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Therrin

What harness do you use?

I'd suggest a basic buckingham model, but I'm sure some would suggest tree-motions. Does price range factor in, or are you just looking for a good, all-around harness for beginners?

A treemotion harness is not for beginners.It is very very good but also very precise equipment and therefore it's not foolproof. If I had to buy harnesses for beginners, I'd look at something with wide and thick belts and buckles. The kind you can't sever with just 2 cm of sawteeth on a handsaw. The treemotion has a 9 mm static line as a main anchorpoint. very easy to saw through.

penfold · 17th January 2008, 11:21 AM

when i did my training at houghall college in durham we used the willans sit harness and the full body harness so that we got a feel for what it was like to work in either of these types. theres plenty of padding for the scrawnier climber and just the right amount for the climber with their own padding (like me).

Quintrex · 17th January 2008, 05:26 PM

I supplied Kookaburra harnesses for trainees and Arbormaster for more experienced climbers.

newguy18 · 17th January 2008, 07:52 PM

i won't recomend this.http://www.esscodist.com/shopsite_sc...a/08-01025.jpg
thats what i climb in.

Ekka · 17th January 2008, 08:07 PM

Bugger me, WTF sort of nut crusher is that?

newguy18 · 17th January 2008, 08:13 PM

its a weaver 4 dee cheapest saddle on the face of the planet.It ain't bad for hanging around but for spur and saftey work it kills me.Its lays right across the spot on my back that got hurt a few months ago.I already said elseware on the site that when the income tax comes back i'm getting a navaho vario.

TREEMONKEY · 17th January 2008, 08:18 PM

I have been using the Buckingham versatile for 3 years and love it their are 2 models not sure of the different model names but the more expensive one is really comfortable it has a seat and gel padding. the saddle is not restricting at all in my opinion and very comfortable.

Sherrill Tree Climbing Supply: Professional Tree Care

newguy18 · 17th January 2008, 08:20 PM

link doesn't work.

Ekka · 17th January 2008, 08:23 PM

Sherrill's have a stupid website, frames and templates wont let direct hits to items work too well, typical, the experts always know best but many times they're the dumbest.

TREEMONKEY · 17th January 2008, 08:25 PM

i will try this again

Buckingham Versatile Saddle

a different site may work

17th January 2008, 01:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 866	company climbing kits What harnesses are you guys buying to put into "company owned climbing kits"? Im doing some hiring/training so the kits might be used by a few people who may/may not want to learn. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

17th January 2008, 02:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,254	Re: company climbing kits Tell them to bring and maintain their own harness. That'll weed out the ones who want to and the ones who don't REALLY fast!!! __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

17th January 2008, 02:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
a_lopa Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drouin Posts: 866	Re: company climbing kits That would be nice but i want to supply it. __________________ Free Tree Industry Link Directory Drouin tree lopping, land clearing and stump removals

17th January 2008, 02:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,254	Re: company climbing kits What harness do you use? I'd suggest a basic buckingham model, but I'm sure some would suggest tree-motions. Does price range factor in, or are you just looking for a good, all-around harness for beginners? __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

17th January 2008, 02:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 728	Re: company climbing kits The Sala harness (Yellow and blue) would be good for company climbing kits. They are like $250 each... Comfy and alright for work positions. A guy in my class owned one and he never complained about it. Start them off at the bottom in the hard yards so that way when they become top notch climbers they will appreciate the hard days they put in, in the lower end harnesses. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

17th January 2008, 04:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: company climbing kits I'm with John. A very basic harness so they'll learn correct fitment to make it as comfortable as possible. Then they'll appreciate the comfort, padding and extra features of the more high tech models. Harnesses are a personal choice though and all bodies are different.

17th January 2008, 05:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: company climbing kits Well, I'm going to say different. They're company harnesses and remain company harnesses so buy good ones, long lasting. I'd say Buckingham Aussie Traverse with sliding front D's, wont be too many climber refuse to work in them or complain and you'll have them for years and they'll always be wanted. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

17th January 2008, 11:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
penfold Sappling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: leeds, uk Posts: 15	Re: company climbing kits when i did my training at houghall college in durham we used the willans sit harness and the full body harness so that we got a feel for what it was like to work in either of these types. theres plenty of padding for the scrawnier climber and just the right amount for the climber with their own padding (like me).

17th January 2008, 05:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Quintrex Mature tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 441	Re: company climbing kits I supplied Kookaburra harnesses for trainees and Arbormaster for more experienced climbers. __________________ Heightmaster

17th January 2008, 07:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,629	Re: company climbing kits i won't recomend this.http://www.esscodist.com/shopsite_sc...a/08-01025.jpg thats what i climb in. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

17th January 2008, 08:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: company climbing kits Bugger me, WTF sort of nut crusher is that? __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

17th January 2008, 08:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,629	Re: company climbing kits its a weaver 4 dee cheapest saddle on the face of the planet.It ain't bad for hanging around but for spur and saftey work it kills me.Its lays right across the spot on my back that got hurt a few months ago.I already said elseware on the site that when the income tax comes back i'm getting a navaho vario. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

17th January 2008, 08:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
TREEMONKEY Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 94	Re: company climbing kits I have been using the Buckingham versatile for 3 years and love it their are 2 models not sure of the different model names but the more expensive one is really comfortable it has a seat and gel padding. the saddle is not restricting at all in my opinion and very comfortable. Sherrill Tree Climbing Supply: Professional Tree Care

17th January 2008, 08:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,629	Re: company climbing kits link doesn't work. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

17th January 2008, 08:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,869	Re: company climbing kits Sherrill's have a stupid website, frames and templates wont let direct hits to items work too well, typical, the experts always know best but many times they're the dumbest. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

17th January 2008, 08:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
TREEMONKEY Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ONTARIO, CANADA Posts: 94	Re: company climbing kits i will try this again Buckingham Versatile Saddle a different site may work