ponch37300
ArboristSite Member
I have a harness and rope with accender on it, it's a full body from when I did my steep roof. I know this isn't what the pros use since the lanyard hooks onto the back but it's what I have. I am cutting down a tree in my back yard and have a couple of the main branches down but looking into some new or used gear to make things a little safer. I don't have a lot of money to spend right now so looking at my options for the basics.
I think that a set of climbing spikes would really help. I was up in the tree today in my tennis shoes and slipped and got some road rash on my arms and chest. I was also wondering if there is a way to tie a rope to make a climbing belt? Is there an place to buy economical climbing equipment. I don't mind spending money on quality equipment, especially for safety but this is for something I will only use once or twice so don't want to spend a fortune. If anybody knows where to get some climbing gear for a homeowner that won't be using it that often?
I think that a set of climbing spikes would really help. I was up in the tree today in my tennis shoes and slipped and got some road rash on my arms and chest. I was also wondering if there is a way to tie a rope to make a climbing belt? Is there an place to buy economical climbing equipment. I don't mind spending money on quality equipment, especially for safety but this is for something I will only use once or twice so don't want to spend a fortune. If anybody knows where to get some climbing gear for a homeowner that won't be using it that often?