Just got my Climbing equipment, and I'm new..

[constantine]

Not to high jack but would this work for climbing some small trees to see if I like climbing? Ill get more stuff to be safe but this is affordable? My uncle used to climbed so ill have him come and give me some pointers before I get more then 4ft off the ground... I'm not looking to start taking down trees, just always wanted to climb. Used to rock climb with borrowed gear.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250566022196&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330080861956&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I've got this crawly feeling about buying anything on eBay which I'd use for life support. Maybe I'm paranoid, but if you buy from an established dealer, the manufacturer will stand behind the gear. On eBay they may say "new" but who knows??

 

[matt9923]

I've got this crawly feeling about buying anything on eBay which I'd use for life support. Maybe I'm paranoid, but if you buy from an established dealer, the manufacturer will stand behind the gear. On eBay they may say "new" but who knows??

Good point. Don't want to drop $600 on something i'm only goign to try out and use once in a while. But ya your life is priceless. Id make sure its not going to snap on me, then again i would only go up a little bit and get a feel. If i really like it and want to take it farther ill get advice and better gear.

 

[Tree Pig]

This cant be real, someone is posing again just to stir the pot.

 

[matt9923]

This cant be real, someone is posing again just to stir the pot.

I'm not trying to stir the pot? Just wondering is that gear is any good?

 

[Tree Pig]

I'm not trying to stir the pot? Just wondering is that gear is any good?

Matt I wasnt talking about your post Im refering the the guy who started this. As far as that gear dont buy anything used that you dont know who owned it. That first saddle doesn't look new to me. The second kit is real bottom of the barrel. If you cant afford a decent complete kit buy it piece by piece and buy the best stuff you can afford. Get a good saddle, good rope, good triple locking biners, then work on gaffs lanyards and odds and ends.

Im not sure where you are in CT but I have a weaver saddle similar to the one listed first in a Med 34-38 that you could hook up and try if you like it then go buy one. Any chance you get to test equipment, or at least try it on take it.

 

[matt9923]

Matt I wasnt talking about your post Im refering the the guy who started this. As far as that gear dont buy anything used that you dont know who owned it. That first saddle doesn't look new to me. The second kit is real bottom of the barrel. If you cant afford a decent complete kit buy it piece by piece and buy the best stuff you can afford. Get a good saddle, good rope, good triple locking biners, then work on gaffs lanyards and odds and ends.

Ohh

Thanks, I have other priority's at the moment anyway. Ill save for a good kit and get some lessons.

 

[Tree Pig]

Ohh

Thanks, I have other priority's at the moment anyway. Ill save for a good kit and get some lessons.

Well if your feeling your oats this spring/summer and want to try a little basic climbing let me know (if your in the Hartford area).

 

[treeslayer]

Well if your feeling your oats this spring/summer and want to try a little basic climbing let me know (if your in the Hartford area).

Take him up on this one matt, no better training than from a pro actually WILLING to help ya........

 

[mustangwagz]

I've done it again..

Well..seems as though, once again, i got everyone in an uproar. Thats what i'm pro at...sadly. After much reading, and debating...imma re sell my stuff. Buy a throw ball and some more rope, along with a rope come-along and do this crap another way. Hell, i ougha just Cut a square hole in the tree and stuff a bottle jack in there like the amish usually do. Ever seen that?...now thats crude falling eh? But once again, i appologize if i made anyone heated at me for being a green horn and just rushing into this. I DO APPRECIATE all the in put though..thats why i LOVE this site.. I been gettin emails NON STOP since i posted this. Thats why i did it, i wanted to know.. So Sorry again, But thanks much! ill let ya know how the throw ball thing works out once i get it.

-Zac

 

[matt9923]

Take him up on this one matt, no better training than from a pro actually WILLING to help ya........

Thanks, I just might in the summer. I might get 5 feet up and get scarred :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Tree Pig]

Thanks, I just might in the summer. I might get 5 feet up and get scarred :hmm3grin2orange:

Thats all part of it man, no worries... What matters is what you do after you get 5 feet up and get scared. Push through safely and go a little higher. Go slow get a little higher every time and next thing you know its like putting on an old pair of comfy sneakers, it just seems natural.

 

[outofmytree]

Well..seems as though, once again, i got everyone in an uproar. Thats what i'm pro at...sadly. After much reading, and debating...imma re sell my stuff. Buy a throw ball and some more rope, along with a rope come-along and do this crap another way. Hell, i ougha just Cut a square hole in the tree and stuff a bottle jack in there like the amish usually do. Ever seen that?...now thats crude falling eh? But once again, i appologize if i made anyone heated at me for being a green horn and just rushing into this. I DO APPRECIATE all the in put though..thats why i LOVE this site.. I been gettin emails NON STOP since i posted this. Thats why i did it, i wanted to know.. So Sorry again, But thanks much! ill let ya know how the throw ball thing works out once i get it.

-Zac

Nah its all good mate. Every 2 weeks or so there is a thread just like this and the answers to your questions are always the same. We need a stamp or something!

Throw bag line and cube will be the best investment you have ever made for felling. Good luck!

 

[outofmytree]

Take him up on this one matt, no better training than from a pro actually WILLING to help ya........

My only concern here is exactly what is it that S&M is going to break him in to?

 

[tree MDS]

Take him up on this one matt, no better training than from a pro actually WILLING to help ya........

And all along here I thought he was a police officer trying to learn how to climb off the internet.

 

[Tree Pig]

And all along here I thought he was a police officer trying to learn how to climb off the internet.

No I am a Police Officer who knows how to climb, who is offering to help someone get afeel for some of the equipment. MDS he may be closer to you maybe you could do something decent in life instead of just being a ********* all the time.

 

[Tree Pig]

My only concern here is exactly what is it that S&M is going to break him in to?

OoMT Im saving that for you

 

[tree MDS]

No I am a Police Officer who knows how to climb, who is offering to help someone get afeel for some of the equipment.

Might wanna exercise some caution with that one matt.

 

[Tree Pig]

No I am a Police Officer who knows how to climb, who is offering to help someone get afeel for some of the equipment.

Might wanna exercise some caution with that one matt.

Hey MDS if you dont have anything helpful or constructive to say ####. Your obviously suffer from some form of inferiority complex. Im not sure what it is but you have issues man. This forum is Arborist 101 its here to help people who wish to learn something about the trade. This guy came in here looking for help and I am a decent enough person to try and go out of my way to help the guy out. Now what ever issues you have with me being a cop is you need to shelve it. I think your just pissed that you have realized that your career field isnt BRAIN SURGERY. Your not that special and from what I hear not even that good at what you do. If your not here to help people go troll the Comm Tree Care forum your just being disruptive as usual.

I am really sorry for you that your self esteem is that low that your threatened by others.

 

[tree MDS]

Hey MDS if you dont have anything helpful or constructive to say ####. Your obviously suffer from some form of inferiority complex. Im not sure what it is but you have issues man. This forum is Arborist 101 its here to help people who wish to learn something about the trade. This guy came in here looking for help and I am a decent enough person to try and go out of my way to help the guy out. Now what ever issues you have with me being a cop is you need to shelve it. I think your just pissed that you have realized that your career field isnt BRAIN SURGERY. Your not that special and from what I hear not even that good at what you do. If your not here to help people go troll the Comm Tree Care forum your just being disruptive as usual.

I am really sorry for you that your self esteem is that low that your threatened by others.

From what you hear eh?? Well, thats it, I'm packing it in...too many hacks and partime retired wannabee's getting into this biz lately anyways.

Not much left out there for a real treeguy anymore.

 

[Tree Pig]

From what you hear eh?? Well, thats it, I'm packing it in...too many hacks and partime retired wannabee's getting into this biz lately anyways.

Not much left out there for a real treeguy anymore.

real tree guy... pffft. Not my fault you dont have any other skills.