ponch37300
ArboristSite Member
Looking to venture more into tree climbing. I've done some before but want to get more serious. Will just be mostly for fun and maybe a few branch trimmings here and there once I get comfortable climbing. So looking for a link to a decent climbing saddle. Since this is just for fun I don't need the best one out there but also don't want something that sucks. So what is an entry level saddle that won't break the bank?
Also want to get a decent rope to climb with. Just a 120 or 150' rope will be fine for me, I won't be going higher then 50-60' at the very most and probably a lot lower until I get comfortable. I was searching and there are hundreds of ropes out there and my head was just spinning at all the choices and price differences. So is there a decent entry level rope that works good for climbing that won't break the bank? I came across ropes from 60 bucks all the way up into the several hundreds of dollars for a 150' length. Depending on what the differences are I would like to stick under 100 bucks for a rope if it's possible to find something decent. But if the under 100 ropes are junk I would spend a few extra bucks since my life will be hanging from it!
Thanks. I just ordered the Tree Climber's Companion book to read also.
Also want to get a decent rope to climb with. Just a 120 or 150' rope will be fine for me, I won't be going higher then 50-60' at the very most and probably a lot lower until I get comfortable. I was searching and there are hundreds of ropes out there and my head was just spinning at all the choices and price differences. So is there a decent entry level rope that works good for climbing that won't break the bank? I came across ropes from 60 bucks all the way up into the several hundreds of dollars for a 150' length. Depending on what the differences are I would like to stick under 100 bucks for a rope if it's possible to find something decent. But if the under 100 ropes are junk I would spend a few extra bucks since my life will be hanging from it!
Thanks. I just ordered the Tree Climber's Companion book to read also.