Froggy
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I was wondering if anyone knew of any books or videos a man could get to learn more about tree climbing.
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I was wondering if anyone knew of any books or videos a man could get to learn more about tree climbing.
Nickrosis
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Sure. Take a look at the National Arborist's Association's website at www.natlarb.com, then click on "Safety & Education." On the right, there's a navigation bar with "Videos" towards the bottom.
Additionally, surf to www.arbormaster.com and click on "Videos" for a whole lot of video cassettes to watch. These collections I've referred to are just the tip of the iceberg. My dad, for example, made a video series, but it is less climbing oriented. I'm sure others with post their favorite videos as well.
If you want the least expensive method, find a mentor who has been staying mentally active in the industry - someone who reads up on the latest developments and did stop learning 30 years ago like a number of elders in the industry have.
Finally, buy a book like the Tree Climber's Companion, 2nd edition, for $12 or so, and you'll have the ultimate reference guide to climbing. I'll fight that comment to the death. Maybe it's because I'm a vendor for it!
Nickrosis
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Additionally, surf to www.arbormaster.com and click on "Videos" for a whole lot of video cassettes to watch. These collections I've referred to are just the tip of the iceberg. My dad, for example, made a video series, but it is less climbing oriented. I'm sure others with post their favorite videos as well.
If you want the least expensive method, find a mentor who has been staying mentally active in the industry - someone who reads up on the latest developments and did stop learning 30 years ago like a number of elders in the industry have.
Finally, buy a book like the Tree Climber's Companion, 2nd edition, for $12 or so, and you'll have the ultimate reference guide to climbing. I'll fight that comment to the death. Maybe it's because I'm a vendor for it!
Nickrosis
UWSP-SSA
www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/ssa
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Also get a hold of a Sherrill Cataloge. There is a lot of stuff in there and you get to see the price as well as how many of the tools get used.
John Paul Sanborn
Above average climber
Look at books on tree biology as well as climbing.
The best beginner climbing material is "Tree Climbers Companion" by Jepson around 13 bucks at our sponsor.
If your boss gets TCI and other magazines, get your own fre subscription sent to your home.
The best beginner climbing material is "Tree Climbers Companion" by Jepson around 13 bucks at our sponsor.
If your boss gets TCI and other magazines, get your own fre subscription sent to your home.
sgreanbeans
Treeaculterologist
i carry the companion with me, somtimes you need to look in and read to remember a certain techneqe or somthing. it is a great reference to have
The best book
"The Fundamentals of General Tree Work" by Gerry Beranek, famous west coast arborist and logger. Lots of old photos showing old equipment and techniques, but much modern stuff too. Gerry goes into more detail than anyone. Highly recommended.
Can be found at baileys
"The Fundamentals of General Tree Work" by Gerry Beranek, famous west coast arborist and logger. Lots of old photos showing old equipment and techniques, but much modern stuff too. Gerry goes into more detail than anyone. Highly recommended.
Can be found at baileys
John Paul Sanborn
Above average climber
If only it would fit in my pocket though!
