oldboy
ArboristSite Member
Hi I recently purchased a spur Kit, I've been trimming with a throw bag for years, and have worked with a saw for longer. I've climbed with borrowed spikes a few times in the past, and I'm into rock climbing and mountaineering, so I've got a pretty good feeling for it. The trees I'm working on are tall leaning alders, they have smooth slick/wet bark and lot's of moss. I'm worried that if I blow a foot high up, I'll take a long painful ride to the ground since there is little friction. For some of the trees a TIP anchor would be possible but it's the other trees I'm worried about. I have a few questions:
Would setting up sling-beaner anchor points around the trunk every 15 feet or so be a good idea? and is that common practice for leaning slim and slick trees? Are there other means of making the climb safer?
The tree is leaning over a structure, that is the reason for removal. Instead of climbing high in the leaning tree and topping it, would setting a rope or cable with a two ton come along to the upper third of the tree then cranking it and making a cut at the base be a good alternative? It might be easier on me since the top is heavily leaning over the structure.
Thanks for any insight or advice.
Dan
Would setting up sling-beaner anchor points around the trunk every 15 feet or so be a good idea? and is that common practice for leaning slim and slick trees? Are there other means of making the climb safer?
The tree is leaning over a structure, that is the reason for removal. Instead of climbing high in the leaning tree and topping it, would setting a rope or cable with a two ton come along to the upper third of the tree then cranking it and making a cut at the base be a good alternative? It might be easier on me since the top is heavily leaning over the structure.
Thanks for any insight or advice.
Dan