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Well put Chipper1, I definitely have learned humility in my life. And believe me if I had shorter trees available I would definitely climb them to learn the sway, but I do not intend on spurring a tree I do not intend to cut down.

True, and I think because I am a bit newer I am still feeling out my comfort zone of movement and wobbles. I have not done it enough to know a safe swaying vs. unsafe swaying. and I can tell you, I haven't climbed up anything that skinny where I was even close to impaling myself, but that is a...

Well, I have climbed, about 100' up, trunk was about 8 to 9 inches in diameter still. I am sure this type of concern goes away with experience and time, but I am just trying to learn and get educated from every outlet I can. I am still learning and it's the swaying of the tree that gets my...

Yes removal is the end game here. I understand there are no guaranteed stress and breaking loads for trees, I am just looking at a general rule of thumb, what is the thinnest trunk you would spur on?

Hello all, just had a few questions regarding spurs and fliplines. I have many trees in my yard, many cedar trees around 80 - 100 ft tall, and a few doug firs going as tall as 150'. My main question and concern is how high can I climb before worrying about the trunk getting too thin? They are...

Yes, on spurs, I forgot to mention that before. That's what I was thinking, but wasn't sure if I was missing something obvious or simpler. Thank you.

What is the best way to give yourself a safety line to a tree with either too small of or no branches? Is there a good way to hitch a safety line to the tree once you are up there? Thanks

Hello, New here, I am fairly new to climbing and really enjoying it. I do have a question about climbing a tree with either too small or no branches to throw a line over. In this case what is the best way to tie yourself to the tree with a safety line once in the tree?