Is it good to start tree climbing like me?

newguy18 · 10th July 2007, 12:45 PM

I started out reading and rereading probably 12 books until I understood everything about climbing and the trees in my area.I got a years worth of ground handling a chainsaw and practicing different cuts and learning proper pruning cuts.I bought 50' of rope and learned and memorized 24 knots.I then started rec climbing for a year and a half until I thought I had it down the started trimming and removing trees on the side.Started out with non risky ones and I learned how to rig on them.Now when people come to me about trees I decide if it is to risky for me or not and quote them or refer them to a tree care pro based on my decision.

Eric Frei · 10th July 2007, 07:51 PM

Well, I reckon you've done a lot more than most!

You rec climbed long enough, I dont do the rec climb stuff, if I'm hauling my ass up a tree it's for money.

It's good to work with others and learn from others, if you get bigger jobs get a contract climber in and groundy for him.

treestyle · 10th July 2007, 07:55 PM

i think it's good to be in a position where you can first learn from other people's mistakes...

treestyle · 10th July 2007, 07:58 PM

but better to learn from their victories!

TREE-SURFER · 11th July 2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by treestyle

but better to learn from their victories!

Would be a bit difficult to hear their side of the story on a serious mistake...... "ohhhhhhhhhh shhhhiiiiiiiiiiii "

newguy18 · 11th July 2007, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TREE-SURFER

Would be a bit difficult to hear their side of the story on a serious mistake...... "ohhhhhhhhhh shhhhiiiiiiiiiiii "

Yep.I hear ya man,Heck it is kinda difficult to explain my goof ups to the newbies that start work at friers.

Therrin · 31st October 2008, 04:59 PM

"oooohhhhhh shiiiiiiiiiiiii"

seems like its a pretty universal phrase for screw-ups =)

wados · 17th November 2008, 07:40 PM

done more than me learnt hands on take it easy slowly but surly youll get it

newguy18 · 17th November 2008, 11:51 PM

Thanks,been at it a while now.

Therrin · 18th November 2008, 07:55 AM

NG, ive decided that NOONE should start an operation the way that you have. Most of us wouldn't have lived through it.

So I voted NO.... cuz you're cookoo

newguy18 · 18th November 2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Therrin

NG, ive decided that NOONE should start an operation the way that you have. Most of us wouldn't have lived through it.

So I voted NO.... cuz you're cookoo

yep,i'm cookoo for cocoa puffs.

Therrin · 18th November 2008, 11:41 AM

Huh?

see you're just proving my point.

<cough>lowesrope<cough> oh...ugh, musta had something in my throat.

newguy18 · 18th November 2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Therrin

Huh?

see you're just proving my point.

<cough>lowesrope<cough> oh...ugh, musta had something in my throat.

Old commercial from when i was a kid.The only lowes rope i own are saw lanyards.Oh i'm not too cookoo,i don't own a toyota.

The incident with the stihl was just my midlife crisis,no big deal.

View Poll Results: Is this a good way to start tree work?
yes a good way to start	3	25.00%
no they should watch a pro do it and learn from the pro.	4	33.33%
depends how smart they are.	5	41.67%
I don't know.	0	0%
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10th July 2007, 12:45 PM	#1
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Is it good to start tree climbing like me? I started out reading and rereading probably 12 books until I understood everything about climbing and the trees in my area.I got a years worth of ground handling a chainsaw and practicing different cuts and learning proper pruning cuts.I bought 50' of rope and learned and memorized 24 knots.I then started rec climbing for a year and a half until I thought I had it down the started trimming and removing trees on the side.Started out with non risky ones and I learned how to rig on them.Now when people come to me about trees I decide if it is to risky for me or not and quote them or refer them to a tree care pro based on my decision. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

10th July 2007, 07:51 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Well, I reckon you've done a lot more than most! You rec climbed long enough, I dont do the rec climb stuff, if I'm hauling my ass up a tree it's for money. It's good to work with others and learn from others, if you get bigger jobs get a contract climber in and groundy for him. __________________ 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

31st October 2008, 04:59 PM	#7
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: Is it good to start tree climbing like me? "oooohhhhhh shiiiiiiiiiiiii" seems like its a pretty universal phrase for screw-ups =)

17th November 2008, 07:40 PM	#8
wados Sappling Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: adelaide Posts: 10	Re: Is it good to start tree climbing like me? done more than me learnt hands on take it easy slowly but surly youll get it

10th July 2007, 07:55 PM	#3
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 127	i think it's good to be in a position where you can first learn from other people's mistakes...

10th July 2007, 07:58 PM	#4
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 127	but better to learn from their victories!

17th November 2008, 11:51 PM	#9
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Is it good to start tree climbing like me? Thanks,been at it a while now. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

18th November 2008, 07:55 AM	#10
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: Is it good to start tree climbing like me? NG, ive decided that NOONE should start an operation the way that you have. Most of us wouldn't have lived through it. So I voted NO.... cuz you're cookoo

18th November 2008, 11:41 AM	#12
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: Is it good to start tree climbing like me? Huh? see you're just proving my point. <cough>lowesrope<cough> oh...ugh, musta had something in my throat.

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