Question from the FNG

StrictlyPalms · 20th December 2007, 03:19 PM

Hey all, I'm currently studying for the ISA Cert which is great for "Book learning". Unfortunately the only climbing or high work I have experience in is rigging for entertainment. Usually walking the rafters or beams/grid in a showroom or on set. All this is accessed from catwalks or stairs, so I have no real climbing experience, tho I've rappelled a couple times but never have been formally taught.
I have spoken with Genevive, the owner of this site.

Dancing With Trees - genevieve summers - recreational tree climbing guide and instructor - parties to treetop camping & adventure expeditions

Is something like this worthwhile since it specializes in trees? I don't plan on rock climbing or anything like that.

Eric Frei · 20th December 2007, 03:33 PM

Very worthwhile, more worthwhile than trying on your own with no experience.

More worthwhile than learning bad habits from old schoolers.

Yep, if ya cant buddy up with a 1 on 1 with a good arbo then go rec climbing.

Then search out a good company nearby and go watch the rigging side on a decent job.

Dont forget the video section here, lots of tips.

StrictlyPalms · 20th December 2007, 06:38 PM

Thanks Ekka, damn I wish I had known about this site 6 months ago, I hung out in Brisbane for a week on holiday before a show we did in Surfer's Paradise (Professional Bull Riders World Finals). Would have loved to see how it's done down there. Though I did spend most of my time in the Roma Street Parklands. What a place!!

The other 2 folks are my buddy Lance and his wife Ramona, we had lunch at Chutney Marys across from the park. Damn that was a good day.

The elevated path over the Botanical area.

Me and Ramona, Lances wife

Lance And Ramona

Eric Frei · 20th December 2007, 07:40 PM

You did just miss eh, and it would have been a lot cooler and hospitable weather then, beautiful days, sunny.

RC1 · 20th December 2007, 08:06 PM

Best of luck SP, let us know how it worked out with Genevieve

20th December 2007, 03:19 PM	#1
StrictlyPalms Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 177	Question from the FNG Hey all, I'm currently studying for the ISA Cert which is great for "Book learning". Unfortunately the only climbing or high work I have experience in is rigging for entertainment. Usually walking the rafters or beams/grid in a showroom or on set. All this is accessed from catwalks or stairs, so I have no real climbing experience, tho I've rappelled a couple times but never have been formally taught. I have spoken with Genevive, the owner of this site. Dancing With Trees - genevieve summers - recreational tree climbing guide and instructor - parties to treetop camping & adventure expeditions Is something like this worthwhile since it specializes in trees? I don't plan on rock climbing or anything like that. Last edited by StrictlyPalms; 20th December 2007 at 03:20 PM. Reason: bad URL

20th December 2007, 03:33 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Question from the FNG Very worthwhile, more worthwhile than trying on your own with no experience. More worthwhile than learning bad habits from old schoolers. Yep, if ya cant buddy up with a 1 on 1 with a good arbo then go rec climbing. Then search out a good company nearby and go watch the rigging side on a decent job. Dont forget the video section here, lots of tips. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

20th December 2007, 06:38 PM	#3
StrictlyPalms Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 177	Re: Question from the FNG Thanks Ekka, damn I wish I had known about this site 6 months ago, I hung out in Brisbane for a week on holiday before a show we did in Surfer's Paradise (Professional Bull Riders World Finals). Would have loved to see how it's done down there. Though I did spend most of my time in the Roma Street Parklands. What a place!! The other 2 folks are my buddy Lance and his wife Ramona, we had lunch at Chutney Marys across from the park. Damn that was a good day. The elevated path over the Botanical area. Me and Ramona, Lances wife Lance And Ramona Attached Thumbnails Last edited by StrictlyPalms; 20th December 2007 at 06:45 PM. Reason: added info and embedded pics

20th December 2007, 07:40 PM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Question from the FNG You did just miss eh, and it would have been a lot cooler and hospitable weather then, beautiful days, sunny. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

20th December 2007, 08:06 PM	#5
RC1 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Macclesfield England Posts: 188	Re: Question from the FNG Best of luck SP, let us know how it worked out with Genevieve

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