another newbie needing help !!

[wookie202]

Hi guys, great to read all your threads and see all the great work you guys do. I've been a general gardener for 5 or 6 years now, but got involved with a bit of tree work a year or so ago and love it.....i just need to get some more help and experience. I've just got cs 30 and 31 and had a go at climbing but not a great fan of heights. What i would like is for some kind person to give me a few climbing lessons before i decide to go for 38 and 39. For one thing it's a lot of money which i really don't have, and i need to know that i can stand the scary heights etc and that i'm not too cowardly to work up trees:001_smile: If anyone is having a bit of local climbing practice in the Dorset/ Hampshire area and wouldn't mind helping out a complete coward, please let me know. Many thanks to everyone anyway and hats off to you all for your great work. Cheers, Rob.

[wookie202]

ps......i would be more than happy to exchange labour for help. I have worked as a groundie and as a self employed person i know what hard work is and i don't shy away from it. Thanks again for looking, Rob.

[Kiwi climber]

Good luck mate, persevere, the height thing gets a lot easier with a bit of practice!

[wookie202]

Thanks Kiwi. I hope i can...i think with a bit of time and practice i could do it. i Just need someone to show me the ropes as it were so i can see whether or not to go for 38 and 39. Thanks for reply. Rob.

[Andy Collins]

Wookie keep an eye on the forum for details of local get togethers, maybe a few experienced guys in your area will arrange something, then you can pop along and have a go in a more relaxed atmosphere than the working environment. Welcome to the forum:thumbup1:

[Danavan]

Keep your head on & pants tight all the best with your new adventures. This game can envolve mind body & sole. Make sure you keep all in good health the best way you know how.

[s.varty]

Hi guys, great to read all your threads and see all the great work you guys do. I've been a general gardener for 5 or 6 years now, but got involved with a bit of tree work a year or so ago and love it.....i just need to get some more help and experience. I've just got cs 30 and 31 and had a go at climbing but not a great fan of heights. What i would like is for some kind person to give me a few climbing lessons before i decide to go for 38 and 39. For one thing it's a lot of money which i really don't have, and i need to know that i can stand the scary heights etc and that i'm not too cowardly to work up trees:001_smile: If anyone is having a bit of local climbing practice in the Dorset/ Hampshire area and wouldn't mind helping out a complete coward, please let me know. Many thanks to everyone anyway and hats off to you all for your great work. Cheers, Rob.

 

Seems to me your keen , enthusiastic and not scared of hard work, good luck in the future.

[wookie202]

Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement, and i hope i can post a few aerial photo's in the near future to show my progress....if any lol. Maybe i'll get to meet some of you at a meet some time......here's hoping and thank you all again for your replies.

[wookie202]

Plan B....i've got access to very climbable trees at some of my customers properties where they can keep an eye on me should i need it...what if i got the climbing gear, found a safe accessible tree and set about hauling myself up and down to get use to the heights, technique etc.....would this do more harm than good ???.....just a thought

[Frankie Lawrence]

Plan B....i've got access to very climbable trees at some of my customers properties where they can keep an eye on me should i need it...what if i got the climbing gear, found a safe accessible tree and set about hauling myself up and down to get use to the heights, technique etc.....would this do more harm than good ???.....just a thought

 

Proberly would yes. The genral rule is not to climb alone there was a thread on it a while ago, Im not sure wat other more experinced people would say but I think its a no go. Maybe if you just got some rope found a limb about 10 meters about chucked it over and practiced your knots etc itll be a step ahead if you get round to doing your 38/39

 

Theres a kent met in a weeks time I no its not ideal but its a thought.