Tree climbing gear

[MossRoad]

I'd say $2500 ish

Thanks.

And if you knick a rope or belt, or put a shock load on a restraint, etc., it has to be replaced, so there's maintenance costs.

For someone that does this more than a few times per year, it might be worth it, but you also have to factor in the learning curve, proper training, upkeep, etc. Plus you have to be in pretty good physical shape.

A lift rental around here is about $300 for the weekend. We just did it last fall. It's faster and safer, in my opinion.

Anyhow, things to consider. Be safe out there.

 

[camshawn]

Find an arborist or lineman and get a climbing lesson. I have done some electrical work from spurs. It is not easy to climb a 30 foot pole with a few tools. Man lifts are the way to go unless you can’t get one into the location. Cam

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

Costs for climbing gear?

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[Egon]

After getting all the proper gear time has to be spent learning how to use it. That is the important part!

 

[ovrszd]

Go for it!!!! I admire youthful energy!!!! Those naysayers telling you different are just envious that you still have that energy!!!! Go for it!!!!

Keep us informed thru this thread of your progress please!!!

 

[strykerAKAmack]

Tree Stuff
Is where I get most of my rigging and tree gear
Good year end sale on at moment

 

[JsJs]

Climbing is a mutt's game. Way too many stories that ended poorly and sometimes permanent. If a lack of cash flow is stopping you from renting a lift then rent scaffolding. Secure to tree every three sections and go all the way up. Limbing small chunks on the way back down and disasembling the scaffolding as you go. Its work, but he who has less cash works harder.

 

[hornett22]

Climbing is a mutt's game. Way too many stories that ended poorly and sometimes permanent. If a lack of cash flow is stopping you from renting a lift then rent scaffolding. Secure to tree every three sections and go all the way up. Limbing small chunks on the way back down and disasembling the scaffolding as you go. Its work, but he who has less cash works harder.

I've heard just as many if not more bad stories about lifts and bucket trucks.