New to tree work

[Jason p]

I'm new to tree work been a groundie for a few months just wanted to know weather I would be able to climb if I get offered it as I am a bigger lad weight around 120kg 

[Mick Dempsey]

No probs.

 

I mean are you just a big lad or are you really fat?

Edited June 20, 2021 by Mick Dempsey

[Doug Tait]

The few bigger guys I've seen climb seem to manage, not so light at branch tips but have a better time using bigger saws on spikes.

 

I think technique has more influence than weight, and big impressive muscles gained in the gym look the part but may be more of a hinderance. 

[David Cropper]

1 hour ago, Mick Dempsey said:

No probs.

 

I mean are you just a big lad or are you really fat?

Ever the diplomat,  Michael.

[Mick Dempsey]

Well let’s not waste time, we’re all thinking it.

[Treerover]

I think keep on with the ground work, that’ll get you ship shape, then look at how your strength is when on rope and you’ll very quickly be able to tell whether you’re comfortable pulling your body weight around for prolonged periods.
It’s hard work anyway, keep persevering and you’ll know where you feel more comfortable.
On the deck or up aloft.
If you’re not comfortable climbing, no biggy. Every good climber needs a good groundie, and they aren’t too easy to find.
Either way, the fact that you’re keen and on this forum asking the question speaks volumes about your willingness to get on .
Don’t give up easily and keep trying and asking the questions Doug. [emoji1307]

[Mick Dempsey]

2 minutes ago, Treerover said:

I think keep on with the ground work, that’ll get you ship shape, then look at how your strength is when on rope and you’ll very quickly be able to tell whether you’re comfortable pulling your body weight around for prolonged periods.
It’s hard work anyway, keep persevering and you’ll know where you feel more comfortable.
On the deck or up aloft.
If you’re not comfortable climbing, no biggy. Every good climber needs a good groundie, and they aren’t too easy to find.
Either way, the fact that you’re keen and on this forum asking the question speaks volumes about your willingness to get on .
Don’t give up easily and keep trying and asking the questions Doug.

Doug hasn’t asked any questions!

[Jason p]

I'm nt really fat I am quite big I am 6ft tall I came from farming the guys I work with have noticed the difference in me since starting in aspect of getting fitter on the ground when I first started I played down wanting to climb but now got in to mre I feel I could climb if my boss wanted to put me though my tickets 

[Treerover]

Doug hasn’t asked any questions!

Oops, Jason….Doug is his nom de plume

[Stubby]

I have friend who is naturally big , not fat but built like a second row . He swings a big saw about like cheerleaders baton and takes big armfuls of brash out of a hedge , bit like a grapple . He is definitely an asset .