ice storm hanger removal climbing
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Are the hangers detached from the tree? If so, try to snag them with a throwline, rope or pole. Hooks are for removals, and that's it. I understand the safety concerns of climbing an ice covered tree, but usually there's another way. I've already set two climbing lines and worked them both just to keep myself from slipping off.
JeffL
ArboristSite Guru
No spikes, not even a question.
JeffL
ArboristSite Guru
Ok, climbed after multiple ice storms, and wind storms. Hell, even climbed in freezing rain where the tree is accumulating ice as its being worked.
:greenchainsaw:
Mikecutstrees
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climbed after a big ice storm in dec here. All prunes were with a rope. I used the back of my hard saw sometimes to chip ice in the tree. It was a pain but doable..... Mike
Nailsbeats
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Use what you have.
patch, with 2 ropes and grippy boots you can keep your balance. With a 21' pole--standard on the market for years--you can reach hangers. And while you are at it, prune the shredded ends back to a good node.
Nails, if all he's got is smooth soled boots and spikes and handsaw, he should use....his wallet and buy the right gear.
O and yes i have climbed on ice, thick at times. :jawdrop:
Nails, if all he's got is smooth soled boots and spikes and handsaw, he should use....his wallet and buy the right gear.
O and yes i have climbed on ice, thick at times. :jawdrop:
Nailsbeats
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What if his wallet is empty cause he hasn't gotten the job done?
JeffL
ArboristSite Guru
If he does removals, one would assume he has a rope and a harness. Depending on the length, he could even double crotch with it. Which assuming he doesnt do too much moving around from his secondary tie in point, will be just fine. Essentially the same as 2 ropes. And smooth soled or grippy boots, all are a moot point when you're on shear ice anyways. Unless theres a crotch or a branch to stuff your foot against or hold onto, its slippy slidey either way. Hes got no excuse to have to gaff up a tree.
I am on my fifth one now. Third in three years. No spikes.
Ice storms are standard
Here in PA we get more ice than snow anymore. So, I've definitely had my share. Furthermore, the only difference between an ice storm and a BAD ice storm, as you stated, is the volume. I've climbed in all levels of storms, my least favorite is still a light drizzle and a sycamore. Might as well be climbing in roller skates.
Here in PA we get more ice than snow anymore. So, I've definitely had my share. Furthermore, the only difference between an ice storm and a BAD ice storm, as you stated, is the volume. I've climbed in all levels of storms, my least favorite is still a light drizzle and a sycamore. Might as well be climbing in roller skates.
John Paul Sanborn
Above average climber
My criteria for spike or no spikes is when will the tree be coming down.
During storm work one will often contract the hazard mitigation at a higher cost and return for the removal at a normal rate. Though for me the spikeless climbing is often easier/faster then working off gaffs.
During storm work one will often contract the hazard mitigation at a higher cost and return for the removal at a normal rate. Though for me the spikeless climbing is often easier/faster then working off gaffs.
