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[Stubby]

23 minutes ago, BeardyTurtle said:

Nope, i have 2 seperate karabiners and 2 seperate prussics so im always attached to the tree somehow. Is this not how it should be done?

Thats what I meant . You are still attached what ever method you choose . Not just standing on a branch a la free climbing . 

[stihlmadasever]

27 minutes ago, BeardyTurtle said:

Nope, i have 2 seperate karabiners and 2 seperate prussics so im always attached to the tree somehow. Is this not how it should be done?

So your climbing on both ends of your rope then.

Thats a perfectly acceptable way to climb,although very basic it does have some advantages and its best to learn the basics first.

Once your more confident in the tree you can start playing around with configurations and friction devices but for now learning the basics and getting your confidence up is more important.

Look on youtube for some good tutorials on tree climbing.

As suggested above the climbing arborist is very good

Edited October 18, 2017 by stihlmadasever

[Marula]

What stihl said, we all started on both ends of our rope until we were confident. Don't be too hard on your self or hasty, you'll be a bit more confident every time you climb.

 

[BeardyTurtle]

Ok happy days i feel better knowing this is how most people started thanks for the help everyone

[Boggle4137]

Im in a similar position, ive passed my cs38 and im just starting to get my climbing kit together. However by the time ive done that i will not have climbed for about 6 months. I was confident on my course but when i go to climb again i wonder if ill be a nervous wreak or will it all come back to me and ill be up and down in no time.

[BeardyTurtle]

I hear you fella were going to stop mid nov and not climb again untill end of feb next year its bad enough i only climb 2 hours once a week now not sure how ill get on but only time will tell im sure youll do fine though my dude good luck 

[Mark J]

When you're tied in, standing on a branch, about to throw the tail end of your rope up, don't.  Just have a wobble about on the branch, maybe swing off it.  Learn to trust your equipment.

[Marula]

Im in a similar position, ive passed my cs38 and im just starting to get my climbing kit together. However by the time ive done that i will not have climbed for about 6 months. I was confident on my course but when i go to climb again i wonder if ill be a nervous wreak or will it all come back to me and ill be up and down in no time.

Don't worry mate, I had the same thing after I finished college. The key is finding a company that will let you do odd little climbs here and there until your experience is built up. You'll also find you've retained your climbing knowledge from college. Climb in your spare time on weekends, I'm sure there's someone experienced in your area who would do recreational climbs with you.

[Buster0765]

Don't stop climbing in between the training guys. If you have climbing kit get out there practising with a mate.