anyone need gear?

[njarbor]

i am mostlikely going to end up leaving the tree industry . if anyone would like a sherrill master 2 saddle or a 3 month old blue streak i am going to sell it cheap . both are in good condition and the saddle has been mildly modified.

 

[SilverBlue]

Any other equipment?
Looking to trade?
I put up a post on the used equipment forum a while back, no response let's see what happens here.

 

[TREETX]

Just curious, why??

Why not keep the personal climbing gear at least for rec climbing.

Good luck where ever it is your interests take you.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I remember once I was getting out of the bizz, sold all my gear, thought I wouldn't need it.

Man, was THAT a mistake!!

 

[Koa Man]

Instead of selling the stuff cheap, I would keep the climbing gear, hand saw and climbing saw. Even if you get out of the business, you may want to do a "side job" now and then for extra $$$. I would sell trucks, chippers, and big saws etc.

 

[treeman82]

Just curious, does this have anything to do with your chainsaw mishap? Some people get a good scare and they re-evaluate what they want to do with their life.

 

[njarbor]

no . it doesnt have anything to do with the scare , although it is a big wakeup call . the problem is is that i need a job where i can learn while working . most people dont want to help me out with this or the methods they teach are wrong . i am a decent climber . i just need more practice with my pruning , getting it down to more of a second nature . people here just dont want to give me a chance really . i cant afford it anymore . i need a job with consistant income . im only 20 and i realize a have alot of time but unless i find someone willing to work with me and show me things i want to know then i am going to have to go with another job outside the tree biz for a while until i can learn everything on my own

 

[mikecross23]

Get another job, get well and fully recovered, keep your gear. Take some arboriculture related classes on the side if you are looking to learn more. By associating yourself in that kind of environment you are bound to meet people that do things right. Hopefully your wrist will be recovered by then and you will have made a good connection or two and done got some learnin' and be off to an even better start next time. You sound like you've got the will to learn and do things the right way. Someone will recognize that and help you. I'm new to the tree world and I love it. Hope to stay for a long time.:angel:

My 2 pennies.

-Mike-

 

[rahtreelimbs]

I would find the career path that will make you the kind of money you want. But don't give up on the tree work just yet. Take your time and hook up with someone reputable and knows the right & safe way to do things. Once you you learn the ins and outs treework can make for a great suppliment income. That is what I did!

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

Will youse guys shut the heck up. The guy is about to give me all his gear for dirt cheap.
Najabor, get the heck out of tree work, it sucks.

Now, about that Blue Streak...

 

[SilverBlue]

Hey Brian, want to sell that LJ of yours?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Shoot bro, I've quite trees for YEARS at a time! Allways came back eventually. If yur maybe not happy with yur gear, or ya maybe need the quick cash, sell it if you wanna.
But if those ain't the reasons, hang on to yur stuff. Do like Brian says, and stash it. Spray a little Lysol on yur saddle.


You've suffered a grievous injury and it might be a considerable amount of time before your full strength/flexibility returns. Don't let it mess with yur head too much, if ya can. When you heal up good enough to work your hand, WORK IT! Don't let it get stove up. USE IT OR LOSE IT!!! But don't go overboard, easy does it at first. Expect to feel pain. Don't stop at the first sign; conversely, don't work it too hard. But WORK IT!

Good Luck, my man!!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Originally posted by SilverBlue
Hey Brian, want to sell that LJ of yours?

 

[njarbor]

i am not concerned about money honestly . i just wnat to make enough to live without worrying about how to pay my bills . i dont want to work with anything but trees . i am just between a rock and a hardplace . as far as schooling goes there is none in my area . the chisholms ran a course out of rutgers last year i believe but not this year . if anyone can help me out i would appreciate it. thanks

 

[treeman82]

NJ, give Cathy (the recruiter) a call in the Stockbridge office. Ask her to send you some information. They have a GREAT school there, and getting work once you are enrolled is not an issue. You can reach her, Nancy (the Dean) and Liz (the registrar) who are all really good at (413) 545-2222

 

[treeman82]

Here is a link to the school. Forgot about that, sorry

www.umass.edu/stockbridge

The school is located at UMASS Amherst who's web page is www.umass.edu

 

[jwiener]

. if anyone would like a sherrill master 2 saddle

What size is it and what are you asking for it?
Jeff

 

[M.D. Vaden]

I know some great climbers that only worked under someone for about a year or two.

There are a lot of good videos available too. And classes as mentioned.

How about subcontracting 1/2 of a big project to another experienced climber with a commission of some pointers?

 

[njarbor]

thanks for the help guys . ive been kinda busy so i havent been on . ill give the school a call tomorrow if i get a chance or monday if not