How would you go about getting into a conifer with no crotch?

[skyhuck]

Why didn't you use a ladder to the first limb then just climb to your way up using personal line and climbing line?

 

Because I hate ladders, they take up to much room and give the unskilled the idea that they should have a go, imo.

 

I never use ladders for tree work, only step ladders for some hedges.

[tommer9]

Because I hate ladders, they take up to much room and give the unskilled the idea that they should have a go, imo.

 

I never use ladders for tree work, only step ladders for some hedges.

 

Well said that man.

[Mark Bolam]

I get where you coming from Dave, customers see the ladders come out and think that the whole tree will be done from a ladder.

 

Quickest access aid there is, though, especially on multiple trees.

[Mesterh]

Ladders for me .

 

Only because its probably better aroarboricultural practice than spiking and friction damage caused by line throwing, rather than it being easier.

 

 

Its only other tree workers that frown upon ladders, clients couldnt give a monkeys.

 

[hazzygawa]

Ladders for me .

 

Only because its probably better aroarboricultural practice than spiking and friction damage caused by line throwing, rather than it being easier.

 

 

Its only other tree workers that frown upon ladders, clients couldnt give a monkeys.

 

 

True. It makes total sense.

[Theocus]

Ladders? triple 16's in a conifer would scare the bejesus out of me. Start at the bottom, with a pair of spikes and get to the top taking each branch off. Then knock the top off either on rigging or let it drop! Then chog down to a suitable height and fell!! Bish Bash Bosh! Or go and work for someone and let them show you!

[skyhuck]

Ladders? triple 16's in a conifer would scare the bejesus out of me. Start at the bottom, with a pair of spikes and get to the top taking each branch off. Then knock the top off either on rigging or let it drop! Then chog down to a suitable height and fell!! Bish Bash Bosh! Or go and work for someone and let them show you!

 

For pruning work???????????

[Mick Stockbridge]

Free climb, if you get a bit tired on the way up just side strop in for breather then carry on until you've found a decent anchor point.

 

Not recommended for novices of course.....

[scottythepinetree]

Free climb, if you get a bit tired on the way up just side strop in for breather then carry on until you've found a decent anchor point.

 

Not recommended for novices of course.....

 

Normally not one to nitpick, but this is a thread started by a novice.

 

Not recommended for anyone. Would hate to see a premature primadonna take you seriously.

 

I know you're joking but he may not, and not all novices know they are novices.

[skyhuck]

Also, there are often no branches within reach.