Just getting started

rborist1 · Mar 10, 2004

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rb_in_va · Mar 11, 2004

TreeJunkie,

It's $370 for a 2 day course.

legendrider · Mar 12, 2004

ACRT

I went to ACRT I would reccomend it to anyone new!

OutOnaLimb · Mar 12, 2004

If you have no concept about how to climb or the fundimentals of how a hindge acts when cutting wood $370 is a lot cheaper than paying medical expenses or insurance deductibles when you drop a tree or a chunk on some ones house or your self. Ya gotta start out with the very basics. I climb for a guy that knows only what I have taught him, but in my mind, if left to himself he would only hurt himself or damage property, thats why I let him sell and I climb.

rb_in_va · Mar 13, 2004

OutOnaLimb,

I agree with you 100%. I know I am a rookie, that's why I sought the counsel of those on AS. I will gladly pay $370 for instruction. I would rather trade services for instruction though. I can help with labor, mill logs into lumber(I have a portable sawmill), build web pages, etc. Eventually I would like to get into the tree business whether part time or full time. I enjoy being outside, have always liked climbing, and have an interest in saving trees. It seems like a natural fit for me. I appreciate the interest you all have taken in helping a new guy get started safely. Later, Roger (the new guy).