71chargerse
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can anyone help me out with a simple shopping list of thing i might need to buy to start climbing treets. i'm very interested in getting supplies soon. what would i need?
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71chargerse
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what's the difference between the regular saddles and the sliding dees? i'm looking at getting a weaver saddle.
Stumper
One Man Band
Mike is correct. If your desire is to work on trees then you need lots of other info before ever leaving the ground. There is a great deal of info in the archives of the climbing forum. You might also check out this site about recreational tree climbing.
http://www.treeclimbing.com/
http://www.treeclimbing.com/
Treeman14
Addicted to ArboristSite
What the heck is it with firemen thinking they can climb trees. Every fireman I have ever met does tree work on the side. So you wannabe a tree man. Fine. You need spikes, a saddle, and a rope. This will put you ahead of the curve when it comes to tree-climbing firemen.
Geez, guys, he doesn't want a lecture, he wants information.
A weaver saddle is fine, regular - sliding dee - doesn't matter, whatever you get is what you'll get used to. E-bay is a good place to pick up used climbing gear. Try to get a rope without too many cuts in it. Those are the basics, you can spend as little or as much as you want on fancy gadgets. Check out the banner ad at the top of the page for Sherrill Arborist Supplies. Lots of goodies there if you want to spend a wad.
One last thing. Put 911 on speed dial and keep your cell phone handy.
Dang, I miss Rocky.
Geez, guys, he doesn't want a lecture, he wants information.
A weaver saddle is fine, regular - sliding dee - doesn't matter, whatever you get is what you'll get used to. E-bay is a good place to pick up used climbing gear. Try to get a rope without too many cuts in it. Those are the basics, you can spend as little or as much as you want on fancy gadgets. Check out the banner ad at the top of the page for Sherrill Arborist Supplies. Lots of goodies there if you want to spend a wad.
One last thing. Put 911 on speed dial and keep your cell phone handy.
Dang, I miss Rocky.
MasterBlaster
TreeHouse Elder
I sure as hail don't.
Newbies might hang around and learn something if he ain't there to put them down.
And I mean that in a nice way. :angel:
71chargerse
New Member
car is still in resto stage, motor runs great. don't have any pics with me at work. i'll post some later when i get home.
Nickrosis
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You're at work at 5:30 in the morning? I'm still winding down from the last day. 
