dichrixon
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don't mind my spelling and punctuation I'm on my phone...
Hey guys. As the title states.... I'm green green green when it comes to tree work. I am a long time auto mechanic who finally had enough and grew the balls to jump ship before I was too old and it was too late.
I came on board to a small but rapidly growing tree outfit. (Less than 3 years and already have a 60 ton grove crane, 2 buckets 2 log trucks 3 chippers, three chip trucks, an asv, a bobcat, two loaders, 3 pick ups and 10 guys.)
Not bragging just trying to give you some insight into what I'm up against.
They hired me on for hauling snow in the winter, and then offered me a full time position. I have been given my entry level orders : buy and read "the tree climbers companion", get my osha 10 certification, and get ready for the busy season.
The company runs 372xp saws for everything except pruning. Climbing, fire wood, ground work, etc . I have only been on 3 jobs so far (weather permitted). So far, my big take away is- wow these guys are in good shape. It took me 8 minutes and 5 breaks to delimb a 20 ft section of spruce. I couldn't hold the saw safely anymore my arms were so tired.
How long can I expect it to take to get in decent working shape? I am plenty strong but lack the endurance to run the saw for long periods.
Any recommendations or words of advice for a newbie?
I am excited about my new career and all the aspects involved from rigging, operating, saw work, climbing Etc. I just don't want to succumb to my fear that I am too out of shape/old go get into this. 30 years old.
Thanks guys.
Hey guys. As the title states.... I'm green green green when it comes to tree work. I am a long time auto mechanic who finally had enough and grew the balls to jump ship before I was too old and it was too late.
I came on board to a small but rapidly growing tree outfit. (Less than 3 years and already have a 60 ton grove crane, 2 buckets 2 log trucks 3 chippers, three chip trucks, an asv, a bobcat, two loaders, 3 pick ups and 10 guys.)
Not bragging just trying to give you some insight into what I'm up against.
They hired me on for hauling snow in the winter, and then offered me a full time position. I have been given my entry level orders : buy and read "the tree climbers companion", get my osha 10 certification, and get ready for the busy season.
The company runs 372xp saws for everything except pruning. Climbing, fire wood, ground work, etc . I have only been on 3 jobs so far (weather permitted). So far, my big take away is- wow these guys are in good shape. It took me 8 minutes and 5 breaks to delimb a 20 ft section of spruce. I couldn't hold the saw safely anymore my arms were so tired.
How long can I expect it to take to get in decent working shape? I am plenty strong but lack the endurance to run the saw for long periods.
Any recommendations or words of advice for a newbie?
I am excited about my new career and all the aspects involved from rigging, operating, saw work, climbing Etc. I just don't want to succumb to my fear that I am too out of shape/old go get into this. 30 years old.
Thanks guys.