Climbing

[coppermouse]

Anyone know of any resources for someone wanting to get into climbing. Best would be video, or books or whatever.

 

[coppermouse]

Thanks, sorry about that, the one forum is bookmarked

 

[2FatGuys]

Recreational? Professional? Tree? Rock? Ladder? Stairs?

 

[Nailsbeats]

Jeff Jepson's Climber's Companion, I think that's his name. Sherill or Wespur should have them. It's all you need, I think, climbing isn't rocket science. Check out the techniques, buy a pack of gear, and get to it. It's hard work and will require determination and dedication and of course, money.

 

[coppermouse]

For cutting trees, not professional, just want to learn

 

[Nailsbeats]

Climbing, although not rocket science, is very deadly if you make a mistake.

What do mean for cutting tree's not professional? Same climbing methods whether you are a pro or not. Don't want to spend the money?

 

[2FatGuys]

Casual climbing for the purpose of cutting increases your risk. Climbing on a regular basis helps you to be more proficient and comfortable. Being uncomfortable in the tree can lead to some seriously hazardous side effects.

The best way to learn, in addition to the book mentioned by Nails, is to find someone that will work with you to train you. They can pick up on things you are doing wrong or could do better, before they become bad habits.

Climbing can be a rush... especially when you get the opportunity to bomb down big, difficult, wood...

Start slow and low... and stay safe! Use PPE at ALL times!!

 

[Blakesmaster]

Once you get the book I'd focus on working without spikes. Not only can you practice on any tree any where but you become really good at knots and ropes. Once you get comfortable moving around the trees on rope the addition of spikes is more like another tool instead of a crutch.

 

[Tr33Climb3r]

Go to school to get a degree...that way you will learn all the basic techniques and from there you can develop your own

 

[WolverineMarine]

I'm not sure what part of Ohio you're from..but there is a climbing school in Akron called acrt.. www.acrtinc.com I personally went to the basic arborist class..its 5 days..costs about $720 bucks..awesome school..loved every minute of it..

 

[Nailsbeats]

I just added it up and I am wearing $1500 in my avatar, that's including the 200t you can't see and of course without the bicep implants!

Who say's money can't buy skill?????????:monkey:

 

[Adkpk]

I just added it up and I am wearing $1500 in my avatar, that's including the 200t you can't see and of course without the bicep implants!
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Ok muscleman, he doesn't need a $600 saw to climb a tree. A basic climbing kit costs like $400. That'll be enough to find out if defying gravity is your bag. Jeff Jepson's "Climbers Companion" is a good book to start with.

 

[Adkpk]

Who say's money can't buy skill?????????:monkey:

It's called education.

 

[WolverineMarine]

I got the basic rope climbing kit from baileys to get me started...its got some good stuff..and I think it WAS around $400 bucks..
and the climbers companion comes with it too..

 

[oldirty]

hey coppermouse. you plan on climbing these tree's for firewood?

 

[sawinredneck]

GET THE BOOK!!! GET THE BOOK!! GET THE BOOK!!!!

READ IT, THEN READ IT AGAIN!! THEN REREAD IT!!!

Seeing a trend yet?

You are MUCH better off finding someone in youre area to work with and learing from them. I cannot stress how hard it is trying to learn by youreself!! Find a local company and work for free for a few days. Seriously, reading will get you part of the way, true knowledge will help you more than anything.

Slow and low cannot be stressed enough!!!

AND BUY THE BOOK!!!!

 

[Nailsbeats]

hey coppermouse. you plan on climbing these tree's for firewood?

Oh, here we go again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Blakesmaster]

hey coppermouse. you plan on climbing these tree's for firewood?

No, it's all about sandwich and stroytime.

 

[coppermouse]

Ok thanks for the advice guys. I cut trees for side money which I have reinvested in my equipment, but some situations require climbing or a bucket. I may try to buy a bucket truck that needs rebuilt. I live south of Columbus. I may consider going to a school or finding a company to work with. I would like to increase my skills.

 

[Adkpk]

Ok thanks for the advice guys. I cut trees for side money which I have reinvested in my equipment, but some situations require climbing or a bucket. I may try to buy a bucket truck that needs rebuilt. I live south of Columbus. I may consider going to a school or finding a company to work with. I would like to increase my skills.

Keep us posted on how it goes. Good luck.