treeman48507
ArboristSite Member
I am 40 years old , am I suppose to feel out dated? I'm safer ,more comfortable and more productive than ever. Just curious...
Originally posted by RockyJSquirrel
I'm 38 and I can outclimb every 25 year old I've met. Bring 'em on!
I see Tom's not fessing up about his age, so I won't either. But if you flip 35 you'll get my age. Climbing ~30 hrs./wk., spent 7 hrs in the saddle today pruning ONE 90' x 90' willow oak.Originally posted by Tom Dunlap
The poll should be split a little more. Lumping me in with the youngsters at 35 makes the curve lopsided
Originally posted by Guy Meilleur
Can't footlock, no ascenders, few other gizmos. When I get older and tired iin a decade or two I might try out some of that stuff.
Originally posted by MasterBlaster
Thats my plan, also! [/B][/QUOTE]
then again there is the plan to slowly add labor-saving tricks as our limited techno-aptitude allows, instead of waiting for arthritis etc. etc. Let's work smart, mb; our sweet bird of youth will fly away before we know it. Oh, and, did we get your number??
Oh Yeah, it's not just the years OR the miles, but also the maintenance! Stretching is a must for flexibility and pain-free joints. Running is the second-best cross-training for climbing imo, Kundalini--vigorous!-Yoga is first, for body and mental focus too.Originally posted by jblimbwalker
I also recommend stretching every day, to all ages of climbers.