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

 

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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.

 

[ovrszd]

I had to go back and reread the original post. He's asking for equipment advice. Nothing indicated him wanting talked out of it. Or alternatives to him doing it.

I applaud his youthful vigor. Hopefully those with climbing experience will continue to suggest things that will guide him toward success.

I'll be very disappointed if we don't see pictures of the work!!!

 

[Elviscaretaker]

In my climbing prime, I was 220 lbs. I knew guys heavier than that the climb.

I'm 240 now and could still do it easily.

I climbed into my 220 pound range, now in the 180 range. If you are 240 and can still do it, good for you but I'm guessing you are a bit younger than I am. Have you ever raced 150 pounder in prime condition in your prime up some old growth? If so you'd understand what I mean by that. It's also a young mans game.

 

[hornett22]

I climbed into my 220 pound range, now in the 180 range. If you are 240 and can still do it, good for you but I'm guessing you are a bit younger than I am. Have you ever raced 150 pounder in prime condition in your prime up some old growth? If so you'd understand what I mean by that. It's also a young mans game.

I'm 52. Never did old growth. This is east coast. Hardwoods mostly. Different ball game. I've put a few smaller and younger guys to shame but that was on them for running off at the mouth. I'm sure there are plenty faster. There are a lot of variables involved. Rope skill, experience, geometry, physics. I've had my share of phone calls with someone begging me to bail them out after they bit off more than they could chew.

 

[hornett22]

I had to go back and reread the original post. He's asking for equipment advice. Nothing indicated him wanting talked out of it. Or alternatives to him doing it.

I applaud his youthful vigor. Hopefully those with climbing experience will continue to suggest things that will guide him toward success.

I'll be very disappointed if we don't see pictures of the work!!!

If he doesn't have experience, I'm going to try and talk him out of it. If he continues, that's on him.

Seen too many sad days in the tree industry. It's usually pretty gruesome or pretty dead.

 

[ovrszd]

If he doesn't have experience, I'm going to try and talk him out of it. If he continues, that's on him.

Seen too many sad days in the tree industry. It's usually pretty gruesome or pretty dead.

I understand. I'll only ask, did you have experience when you started?

 

[MossRoad]

I understand. I'll only ask, did you have experience when you started?

While I see where you're going with that, and can agree that if someone wants to learn how to do something, by all means, they should, he needs to get with some experienced person to learn, and have some experienced person there while he attempts the various techniques that are going to be involved. It's not something anyone should ever do by themselves without a trained partner and emergency plan.

Working on a whitewater course with various rope techniques and the power of moving water taught me this at an early age. It's been reinforced through my current employer's training programs for fall prevention.

While I'd guess any of us could watch videos and practice in our back yards, it's just not something I'd suggest anyone do without adequate backup.

 

[Elviscaretaker]

I'm 52. Never did old growth. This is east coast. Hardwoods mostly. Different ball game. I've put a few smaller and younger guys to shame but that was on them for running off at the mouth. I'm sure there are plenty faster. There are a lot of variables involved. Rope skill, experience, geometry, physics. I've had my share of phone calls with someone begging me to bail them out after they bit off more than they could chew.

Pushing 60 now. That was always fun. How I got into it was running my mouth with the FIL. I was put in my place pretty fast, but I learned how to do it properly. A lot of skill goes into climbing damn near any tree no matter the type. For now I'll stick with safer things like learning to Bull ride, breaking bronc's and calf catching. All of which has been a circus side show for family. So far only an injured elbow from a flying calf.
But for the OP, don't cheap out on your equipment!

 

[hornett22]

I understand. I'll only ask, did you have experience when you started?

Nope. I took a damn good fall and I got extremely LUCKY. Many didn't have my luck.

 

[ovrszd]

Nope. I took a damn good fall and I got extremely LUCKY. Many didn't have my luck.

So hopefully he'll get some good guidance here and improve his odds.

 

[hornett22]

So hopefully he'll get some good guidance here and improve his odds.

Hope so.