How old is too old

[John Shutler]

3 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

 

succinctly put mick 🤣

 

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[Mick Dempsey]

1 hour ago, Steve Bullman said:

We’re all built differently Mick. My best days were far behind me at that age hence I stopped at 42. I am a massive pussy though to be fair 

Ok, understood.

You were a freelance climber (and without blowing smoke up your arse a very decent one judging by the vids) so once you lost the enjoyment and an opportunity to do something different came up you changed lanes, and it’s worked, so chapeau to you.

I knew from the getgo I was going to do this job till my retirement one way or another.

So being able to do my own climbing saves me a lot of money, and means I control my business on my terms.

 

 

Edited December 3, 2023 by Mick Dempsey

[Mr. Squirrel]

On 01/12/2023 at 23:07, Mark Bolam said:

Don’t start your own company though if you don’t know your oak from your elbow.

 

 

I think this is the biggest point. If you don’t have an in depth knowledge of trees, don’t try and start a tree company. And if you still really want to, focus on books rather than ropes. There’s enough clueless arbs as it is! 

[maybelateron]

On 02/12/2023 at 19:52, htb said:

Been doing trees for many years, only started climbing though at 38, still at it at 61,

Similar with me, started at 41, still climbing at 64. While I would never pretend to be able to access the crown as fast as a young climber, nor to being able to do delicate crown reductions (can with my mewp😀) I think experience and confidence helps massively. I have had several young climbers work with me over the years and only one has had the confidence to drop large sections by free fall or lowering to maximise the available drop zone. I guess the difference here is that I am running my own small business and can choose which jobs to take on, whereas an employed climber doesn't have that luxury.

[Bagnall]

Sounds like you need my cherry Picker