Burning desire to climb trees

[Jacob Bauman]

Hello! First time on this site and my name is Jacob and I am the owner of JMB LLC. I’m 17 years old and recently got a desire to climb trees as an add-on to the services I already offer. I have been doing some tree work as a business and when it comes to the big tress I’ve only been able to get at them with a lift which is $500 to rent for a day. I recently got an arborist chainsaw so now I’m looking into the best climbing harness and best way to learn how to climb. If you guys have suggestions, please let me know. Thank you!

 

[Stihlproincky]

Welcome aboard partner, glad to see more young guys like me join. I'm not the most savvy on saddles/harnesses but so far been liking my monkey beaver 2.0 with suspenders, just a little heavy. mrs (moving rope system) the best for starters, IMO. Split tail/prussic hitch climber setup, also get ya a wire core lanyard, and all the osha/ansi safety books/booklets.

 

[Haplo]

Best way to learn is work with someone experienced for a while

 

[Stihlproincky]

Best way to learn is work with someone experienced for a while

That's my recommendation as well, although I am self taught. Dangerous work for the inexperienced.

 

[Haplo]

Dangerous work for the inexperienced.

Trial and error doesn't go so well with tree work

 

[Stihlproincky]

Trial and error doesn't go so well with tree work

Yes your 100% right. I have worked with a certified arborist lately and he said I was 100% good. But, no trial and error is to dangerous for our work