Part Time????

[Brian]

I am looking for some input here. I am looking at getting into the tree trimming buisness part time. Mainly taking down smaller trees and cutting them up. I would like to learn how to climb properly and safely. Where can I go to learn more about climbing and cutting? I am egar to learn, I don't want to go out and learn by making errors, those errors could cost more than I care to loose. Educate me! Thanks for the input.I live outside of syracuse New York.

 

[Kevin]

Brian,
Have you considered working for someone else part time until you learn what you feel is required?

 

[treeclimber165]

TCI and Sherrill both have info on climbing schools.

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

You'll like tree work, the work is hard, the hours suck, the bugs and poison ivy keep you itching, it's either too hot or too clod, your skin and clothing are always dirty and tore up... but the pay stinks!

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Brian

You want to do exactly what I did. I started 8 yrs. ago. I had run a chain saw 3 times prior to this. I was lucky enough to hook up with a local climbing champ. Although I didn't work with him much, he told me about the local TREE CLIMBING JAMBOREE. Thats where it all started. You not find a more helpful people anywhere else. Go and ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask!!! This sight will help you a great deal too. Good Luck and be safe.

 

[jokers]

ArborMaster

Hi Brian, there are going to be a few spring and fall classes offered through ArborMaster in cooperation with Commercial Cutters Direct, in Warners. Call Scott Harris at CCD at 800-611-8486, ArborMaster at 860-429-5028 or [email protected]. The first module is Climbing and precision felling, June 10-13. The second module is Level 1 and Level 2 Rigging, September 22-26. Climbing and felling is a pre-req for the rigging module. Hurry up and call, early registration ends May 13th. Russ

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

You could hire me to work with you for a few weeks