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2 hours ago, Jason p said:

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 

I’m over 100kg, north of 6’ and the other side of 50. 
 

Ease up on the suet puddings, aim for 100kg and avoid Ash trees! 
 


 

 

 

 


 

 

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I’m over 100kg, north of 6’ and the other side of 50. 
 
Ease up on the suet puddings, aim for 100kg and avoid Ash trees! 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
... and poplar, horrible snappy stuff.

I'm 110kg and about 6'6", if you start climbing and get on ok you'll burn the energy and the weight will sort itself out.

I think you've got to try a climb, some people get up a tree and swear they'll never leave the ground again.
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You will need the aerial rescue for working on a two man crew.

I’ve worked with some super groundies who don’t like climbing, 

happier on the ground and often more focused on their roles than some climbers who would  prefer being up the trees.

 

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I had a groundy ten or more years back .. over 6ft and a big heavy lad, he never not once asked or showed any interest to climb , any way after a year or two with me he said he had a new better payed job , no worries mate go for it ... he must of been alright as he did his climbing tickets and is still there as lead climber..
I found that one of the most bizarre things as he showed no interest but must of been picking up a lot in that time to advance as quickly as he did.

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Yes. Would not be off-putting him. Had a lad couple years older than me do his climbing course last year after point blank saying he wouldnt and to much derision from other staff. He wont be a lead climber but acheived wot they thought he couldnt do perfectly well. K

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