Using a Pole Saw In The Tree?

[scott t]

They don't use pole pruners that often.
What they usually do is use a 28' extension ladder to access the canopy, use their pole saw to advance their climbing line into the tree (as often as needed to reach the desired tie in point) then hang in the center of the area they are pruning, and proceed to use their pole saw to make all of their cuts outside of an arms reach away, then move on to the next area. In the case of multiple climbers in a tree, if I am climbing with one of then I can cover the same amount of ground in the same time, as it takes them to use a pole saw. One half of the tree has nice professional cuts, and the other looks like the homeowner was up their on a ladder hacking away. Some of then might as well not even take a hand saw with them, that’s how much they rely on a pole saw.

Im sorry but we are climber and i do not see the point of a ladder. Can some one please explain why some one would use a ladder if you can climb?

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

Im sorry but we are climber and i do not see the point of a ladder. Can some one please explain why some one would use a ladder if you can climb?

People use ladders to clear the first 20-30 feet faster. Most can climb a ladder faster than a rope. So it makes entrance into the tree quicker and easier.

Edit: For reference I don't do this. But I've seen it done many times.

 

[scott t]

oh, ok i see but if its a removal why not just use your spikes. useing a ladder (imo) is not very safe. but i dont use them so im not judging anyone for useing them.more power to you if you can.

 

[jomoco]

Im sorry but we are climber and i do not see the point of a ladder. Can some one please explain why some one would use a ladder if you can climb?

Topiary work like hedges, steep hillside footing, fine ornamental work and such. Ladders have their place just like polesaws do, every pro commercial company has them.

jomoco

 

[Tree Machine]

Im sorry but we are climber and i do not see the point of a ladder. Can some one please explain why some one would use a ladder if you can climb?

Topiary work like hedges, steep hillside footing, fine ornamental work and such. Ladders have their place just like polesaws do, every pro commercial company has them.

jomoco

Palms. Blocking down monster trunks when you only get two cuts before the tank needs a refill and you're using really big, really heavy long-bar saws.

 

[TreeTopKid]

I might be using a pole saw this afternoon. My dumb azz just dropped a three week old ms192 from 80ft of a 90ft pine. I clipped it to an 'imaginary' D ring on my saddle:monkey:

 

[tree MDS]

I dont use one now but have.

We used to have a 40 foot fiberglass one down south - mostly for palms like TM said. We also used to have the ground guys set it up on big trees sometimes, three pole sections and you walk off it at over 40' tied in nicely! Not too shabby really.

 

[scott t]

Here you really have no use for them we have big trees but you dont need anything bigger than a 36'' bar. like i said if you use them great i just don't know that many people use them.i see the reasoning behind them now thanks.

 

[scott t]

I might be using a pole saw this afternoon. My dumb azz just dropped a three week old ms192 from 80ft of a 90ft pine. I clipped it to an 'imaginary' D ring on my saddle:monkey:

you have to watch that. i do it time to time. did you break it? last one i did was my 066 mag

 

[treeseer]

you dont need anything bigger than a 36'' bar. :

 

[scott t]

Palms. Blocking down monster trunks when you only get two cuts before the tank needs a refill and you're using really big, really heavy long-bar saws.

Was talking bout blocking off a ladder dont need them here.TREESEER

 

[JeffL]

Who else spends more time swearing at the pole saw and pulling it through crotches than they do actually using it?

 

[scott t]

I hear yea i only use them for thinning its alot faster to just climb out to get what you need.

 

[Mikecutstrees]

question... for those of you who don't use a polesaw in the tree how do you advance your climbing line normally? Like in a tree without alot of branches to climb on, like an elm or oak? ... Mike

 

[scott t]

I use both ends of my rope while tied in with one end i make a monkeys fist and throw it to the next spot i love my monkey fist:biggrinbounce2:

 

[treeseer]

i love my monkey fist:biggrinbounce2:

i do too, but when branches are thick above me i love the pole to push the rope to the next tie in spot. i'm a fairly good tosser but tossing is not always possible or practical.

 

[Raymond]

Not to mention the damn thing weighs twice as much in the tree. I got my first STIHL polesaw when they very first came out. My first thought was...cool I can sit back in he middle of the tree and work...WRONG!

I ask for it MAYBE once a month if that, when the situation is right.

:computer:Can I tell ya the story of my first polesaw?
I had a bid for trimming back, just the house sides of a large lake home. Just guessing it was like 30-40 trees that only needed a few pieces cut off each one.

I'm looking at damn near a two day job and bid it for that too. They gave me the go-ahead on the spot.

The morning of the job I dropped by my toy store and bought one. Headed to the job, got on the roof...damn near flat at that, and was done in like 3 or 4 hours.

:rockn: Fat steaks on the grill that night buddy, I wouldn't bull#### ya.

 

[scott t]

I have used a gas powered pole saw twice i like the Jamison add a pole. the gas poles are to heavy and you will use alot more energy with one. i know guys that wont climb without one just seems like to much work for what its worth know what i mean.

 

[Rickytree]

question... for those of you who don't use a polesaw in the tree how do you advance your climbing line normally? Like in a tree without alot of branches to climb on, like an elm or oak? ... Mike

Mike if I have to climb a medium size tree for trimming I use a ladder to get past the trunk wood then a two stick pruner(8 foot poles) That's 16 feet plus the head and run a loop knot and drop it over the desired branch and pull it down with the hook on the pruner. Large tree's I use the big shot and mars bars. Pole saws are not for use in a tree too big and awkward. I use the pole saw mainly for grabbing lower branches and getting the crew started working.

 

[Raymond]

Mike if I have to climb a medium size tree for trimming I use a ladder to get past the trunk wood then a two stick pruner(8 foot poles) That's 16 feet plus the head and run a loop knot and drop it over the desired branch and pull it down with the hook on the pruner. Large tree's I use the big shot and mars bars. Pole saws are not for use in a tree too big and awkward. I use the pole saw mainly for grabbing lower branches and getting the crew started working.

Yeah :agree2: and to get loosened and warmed up.