iggy913
ArboristSite Lurker
Good afternoon all, I'm looking to begin climbing trees to ultimately remove them and would like a little help from anyone who is willing to offer it.
As far as my own personal experience is concerned I have done some light logging and assisted several friends who own tree services with removing trees, so I'm not a total newbie. I'm not worried about the heights I will be climbing to as I am a firefighter here in VA. I could have one of the dozens of tree services around here remove the trees in my yard but I'm fairly sure I will be looking at thousands of dollars in a bill. I'm not debating the price, I know it's a difficult job.
I'm not looking to start my own business I want to learn the skill and help protect my own property. If I can help friends, family, or neighbors remove some problems than it's all the better.
What I'm looking for is a basic list of what is needed to safely climb and a few good places to get the equipment. I've seen several places that offer "kits" to begin climbing that consist of spurs, a harness, and a flip line. Aside from that and a few good ropes what else should I be looking into?
Thanks for the help.
As far as my own personal experience is concerned I have done some light logging and assisted several friends who own tree services with removing trees, so I'm not a total newbie. I'm not worried about the heights I will be climbing to as I am a firefighter here in VA. I could have one of the dozens of tree services around here remove the trees in my yard but I'm fairly sure I will be looking at thousands of dollars in a bill. I'm not debating the price, I know it's a difficult job.
I'm not looking to start my own business I want to learn the skill and help protect my own property. If I can help friends, family, or neighbors remove some problems than it's all the better.
What I'm looking for is a basic list of what is needed to safely climb and a few good places to get the equipment. I've seen several places that offer "kits" to begin climbing that consist of spurs, a harness, and a flip line. Aside from that and a few good ropes what else should I be looking into?
Thanks for the help.