Is it good to start tree climbing like me?

newguy18 · 9th July 2007, 06:45 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.

Ekka · 10th July 2007, 01:51 AM

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, 01:55 AM

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

treestyle · 10th July 2007, 01:58 AM

but better to learn from their victories!

TREE-SURFER · 10th July 2007, 02:32 PM

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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 · 10th July 2007, 07:46 PM

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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.

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9th July 2007, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,682	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. 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

10th July 2007, 01:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	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. __________________ 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 \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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10th July 2007, 01:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 128	i think it's good to be in a position where you can first learn from other people's mistakes...

10th July 2007, 01:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
treestyle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Brisbane Posts: 128	but better to learn from their victories!