freeweight
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what makes a good climber in your book
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M.D. Vaden
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Does not hurry to make the work fit in the prescribed time. In other words, if they have to take 4 hours to do what was estimated at 2 hours, they shove money aside in their mind, with safety, quality and communication having all their attention.
A good climber knows what makes the ground crew's work harder or easier.
A good climber has a crew that already heard from him/her what makes their work and safety easier and better up in the tree.
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TreeAce
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One who shows up on time and stays the hell off there cell phone. And is actually able to climb and not just talk trash. One who does what there told and doesn't smash stuff because they were lazy and/or stupid. They show up on Mondays. they are able to communicate with costumers when need be and are respectful of others. They are willing to learn. They talk about climbing while riding in the truck. They don't steal work when a neighbor walks over.They own up to there mistakes and are willing to teach when time allows. They tend to look like they are enjoying themselves when in a tree.
TreeAce
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excellent point.
treeslayer
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I've worked with, and worked around more climbers than I can count. hundreds......I know some incredibly talented guys, but so few can fit the following criteria. And as I, as a climber so readily prove, it's hard to be all 3.
1/3 ability. good at all aspects of treework, and SAFE to be around.
1/3 compatibility. easy to get along with, and work with, especially under duress.
1/3 reliability. simply be who you claim to be, do what you say you can and will do, and own all your actions and statements.
1/3 ability. good at all aspects of treework, and SAFE to be around.
1/3 compatibility. easy to get along with, and work with, especially under duress.
1/3 reliability. simply be who you claim to be, do what you say you can and will do, and own all your actions and statements.
treeman82
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In my book, a good climber:
Knows when to walk away from a tree, or a dangerous situation... and actually does so. I believe somebody called this "Spidey-sense?" a while back
Is reliable; shows up on time, picks up the phone, no problems with booze or drugs.
Personable; able to interact with people whether that be customers or fellow employees.
Responsible; able to run the ground from up in the tree... to a point. Not going to kill the groundies, destroy property, etc.
Skill. For a removal climber that means being able to tie rigging knots properly, being familiar with gear and knowing its proper uses, being familiar with different techniques and not being stuck to only one, crane experience helps. For a pruning climber this means knowing where to make cuts, and being able to make them... not having to be reliant on pole saws all the time, actually being able to work the tree rather than being sedentary in the center.
Of course it's nice when they are able to pick up new information on their own or from others. Even better when they can teach.
Knows when to walk away from a tree, or a dangerous situation... and actually does so. I believe somebody called this "Spidey-sense?" a while back
Is reliable; shows up on time, picks up the phone, no problems with booze or drugs.
Personable; able to interact with people whether that be customers or fellow employees.
Responsible; able to run the ground from up in the tree... to a point. Not going to kill the groundies, destroy property, etc.
Skill. For a removal climber that means being able to tie rigging knots properly, being familiar with gear and knowing its proper uses, being familiar with different techniques and not being stuck to only one, crane experience helps. For a pruning climber this means knowing where to make cuts, and being able to make them... not having to be reliant on pole saws all the time, actually being able to work the tree rather than being sedentary in the center.
Of course it's nice when they are able to pick up new information on their own or from others. Even better when they can teach.
formationrx
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good climber...
someone who becomes part of the tree... they study and "talk" to it... then they warm up and attack with:
coordination...precision...correct power...endurance...balance...good form...an eye for it...correct speed...timing, rhythm, cadence...teamwork, communication... awareness...focus...concentration...attitude...a good sense of distance...great techniques...knowledge/skill with tools, equipment, trees, knots, rigging, rescue...
supreme confidence...experience...passion...preparation...organization...proper cutting... a genuine desire to help...
they dial into the tree and see it as a unique world... they can clearly comprehend what they are doing and how to accomplish the task at hand... they stand back when its done and enjoy what they see... and they get paid right...
someone who becomes part of the tree... they study and "talk" to it... then they warm up and attack with:
coordination...precision...correct power...endurance...balance...good form...an eye for it...correct speed...timing, rhythm, cadence...teamwork, communication... awareness...focus...concentration...attitude...a good sense of distance...great techniques...knowledge/skill with tools, equipment, trees, knots, rigging, rescue...
supreme confidence...experience...passion...preparation...organization...proper cutting... a genuine desire to help...
they dial into the tree and see it as a unique world... they can clearly comprehend what they are doing and how to accomplish the task at hand... they stand back when its done and enjoy what they see... and they get paid right...
sgreanbeans
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50% Jedi. 50% Physco
Spidey sense- I love it!
Spidey sense- I love it!
Fearlessness, technique, and communication.
I've seen climbers who had balls like Chuck Yeager, but no technique; and guys with great technique, but far too much caution.
And a climber who doesn't communicate is a royal PITA. I've grounded for many climbers, and the ones who think they are "God up High in the Branches" and don't feel the need to work as a team are a danger to everyone and miserable to work with. We have one guy, an outstanding climber by anyone's definiton, but he's a miserable **** when he's working and simply expects you to read his mind. Not a good thing at all.
And thus the view from the ground.
I've seen climbers who had balls like Chuck Yeager, but no technique; and guys with great technique, but far too much caution.
And a climber who doesn't communicate is a royal PITA. I've grounded for many climbers, and the ones who think they are "God up High in the Branches" and don't feel the need to work as a team are a danger to everyone and miserable to work with. We have one guy, an outstanding climber by anyone's definiton, but he's a miserable **** when he's working and simply expects you to read his mind. Not a good thing at all.
And thus the view from the ground.
I think it's important for a climber to have a healthy dose of fear (within reason), tree climbing can be some hairy ####.. and we all know even the easy ones are out to get you!!
A good climber makes sure he's safe, as well as anyone working under him (eyes in back of head).
Just some things that come to mind, right off. It would take pages to really cover "what makes a good climber", but the two I mentioned above, are on the top of my list. From there it goes to the quality of the climber's work, efficiency, etc.
A good climber makes sure he's safe, as well as anyone working under him (eyes in back of head).
Just some things that come to mind, right off. It would take pages to really cover "what makes a good climber", but the two I mentioned above, are on the top of my list. From there it goes to the quality of the climber's work, efficiency, etc.
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