Arbor Masters!!

[legendrider]

Since I have yet to find a Mentor is the biz, would anyone reccomend Arbormasters Level 1 climbing class a good place to get started? Or do only experienced people train with them?

 

[MasterBlaster]

If ya got the bucks and the time, go for it!

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

The Chisholms of Aspen tree care teach a course at a thech school somewhere there.

Young Nick works for them, maybe he can say where.

I still say getting a ground job at a good company is the best route.

learning low and slow
helps you learn to let go

 

[Lumberjack]

Originally posted by RockyJSquirrel
Good idea, JP. But the longer I do this, the more I realize that 90% of the guys doing tree work are not qualified to do the work, let alone train newbies. Pretty bad odds of an inexperienced guy getting hired by the lone good company in a city full of hacks. I've met a couple climbers around here and I honestly cannot recommend a good company for them to work for. There are none in my city that I'm aware of.

I think the training is a great investment rather than learning 'hack' methods and taking a chance on some redneck in shorts and sneakers with no hardhat or glasses hurting you because 'he slipped'. By all means, get the training if you wish to pursue a career in climbing.

Yea kinda like the analagy of having 1 year experiance repeated for the last 30 years.

Oh you left out the mullet, which is common with inbred rednecks.

I have their book on Rigging, and I loved it. It was easy to follow, and taught me alot.

Carl

Carl

 

[Curtis James]

I took the class you are talking about after I got out of the army. That is three years since I had done any tree work and I learned all kinds of great stuff. I highly recommend it. They'll be sure to guide you without passing you up, don't worry.

 

[legendrider]

thanks for the thoughts!!

most appreciated!!

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

The tree industry is very different, depending on where you are geographically. Things in Fl, GA, LA, are like a bad episode of Twilight Zone.
After just returning from a Wisconsin Arborist Association meeting where in a crowd of about 400 members, more than half were ISA Certified, it seems like some southern states are way behind the times.
In your area it should only take a look in the yellow pages to find your next employer. Good help is hard to find.
Oh... yes to your question, do Arbormasters, if you can.

 

[NickfromWI]

Because handson training is so great, it might be worth it for a person to just start working somewhere, then come here and tell us about the things they see at work. We can then tell you if you should stick around or go work somewhere else!

love
nick

ps- that could be fun!

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Get hold of Mark Chisholm if you want to connect with a good climbing company. He will know the ones to connect with and the ones to stay away from. Do you know Mark? Stop over at TreeB*zz.com if you want to get hold of him.

The Art and Science of Practical Rigging was written by the late Dr. Pete Donzelli and published by the ISA. That is an excellent book. Whenever I read it I hear Pete's voice in my head.

Tom

 

[YUKON 659]

Legendrider, for what its worth my son attended the first segment of the Arbormaster training course late last summer and gained (what I consider) valuable experience.
He had a little climbing experience prior to attending the class and after the completion of the class he seemed like a different climber. I think seeing and using the proper techniques just reinforced his ability. He is looking forward to attending the next level of training they offer. In my opinion, it's money well spent for an up and coming climber.

Jeff

 

[BigJohn]

If you don't mind comeing over the bridge to PA you might want to give John B Ward a call. You would be working side by side with some of the best in the state. I work Jim Roach who has been to internations quite a few times and competes in PA and Jersey. Also Chris Ward who also won two years ago in PA and went to Seattle that year, Jim Ward who was penn del champ I believe once or twice. I've been with the company for a little over two years and really refined my skills. It's a great company to work for. They all modern equipment. They pay is competitive. The benifits are the best. Most important is the pride you feel working for such a great and reputable company. You don't have to take my word for it ask around. The company was founded by John Ward who's ISA cert# is 3, wow. I think thats pretty cool.

As for Arbormasters I think they have alot to offer. I have had the chance to attend two classes one on the science of rigging and climbing. It was informative. I recently saw Rip put on a show in Lancastter this past week. They put on a good show. It doesn't do much for me now though. I do think you can get more from working with great company and you get paid. Hope this helps.