can anyone advise please

[predator]

i have bought some s/h bashling spikes a few months ago and one of the bottom straps snapped as i might only use them once lol as ive just started to collect wood etc for a log log burner me and my cousin fitted should of done it years ago etc . I have managed to sorce my wood off the floor so to speak"

 

but i have been asked to help on the odd ocations friends and family so got a harness now too of a pilon climber friend so was wondering can or has anyone got any spare straps or strap spare as i may not ever use them and would just sit around in my kit bag un used for months etc as iam out of work and money tight etc i can only thank sean from ash tree services for letting me have some wood to season for next winter etc my mates let me have use of some land/plot so i have built a wood shelter now and i,am quite proud of how its turned out i made it out of telegraph poles and s/h roof beams and roof sheets

 

i,am from sutton st helens and would be very greatful of any help and advice please but please dont start on me because i aint a climber etc iam thinking of going along to watch and learn first of my climber friends etc first do,s n donts etc as i have only got my cscs n cpcs so have a bit of common sense but want to live n learn not hurt myself in the process

[Tom2020]

Climbing spikes | F R Jones and Son

 

Have a look there see if that helps

 

 

If you going to start climbing Ask around on here for some one to show you Im sure some one would help.

 

Dont go out and just think you climb as you have a harness and rope Worst way of going about it as you will end up Hurt.Get some training then you will be alot safer in the tree

[RobRainford]

Do you have any other kit than spikes? Buying them on their own without knowledge on how to use them is a bit of a waste!

 

I am local to you, If we get some nice weather and a free day, I could introduce you to a few things climbing wise.

[predator]

Do you have any other kit than spikes? Buying them on their own without knowledge on how to use them is a bit of a waste!

 

I am local to you, If we get some nice weather and a free day, I could introduce you to a few things climbing wise.

 

thanks rob iam in no rush etc but would like to watch n learn so to speak as i dont intend to do too much climbing i just want to stay safe etc more inportant is how not to get into trouble and know how to get out of it etc i got a harness but its for climbing steel work not trees it looks overkill to me but the guy i got it off etc told me its tagged up n tested etc i got a hat too etc just not got the pants yet n only my saftey boots lol

 

these woodburners arn,t that cheep to feed lol

[predator]

Do you have any other kit than spikes? Buying them on their own without knowledge on how to use them is a bit of a waste!

 

I am local to you, If we get some nice weather and a free day, I could introduce you to a few things climbing wise.

 

thanks rob iam in no rush etc but would like to watch n learn so to speak as i dont intend to do too much climbing i just want to stay safe etc more inportant is how not to get into trouble and know how to get out of it etc i got a harness but its for climbing steel work not trees it looks overkill to me but the guy i got it off etc told me its tagged up n tested etc i got a hat too etc just not got the pants yet n only my saftey boots lol

 

these woodburners arn,t that cheep to feed lol let me know please rob when your in the area i will bring my camera to do some nice picc,s of you too if thats ok

[RobRainford]

Your best selling that other harness and buying a tree climbing one. If you have an understanding of how to climb you can understand how a climber feels and can help him when he has long days up a tree.

 

I've got a job coming up where you can feel free to come along. Its in a prime location so I'd expect more than one spectator!

[predator]

I will hold you to that just let me know thanks where n when etc

[s o c]

i dont wish to intrude or butt in but your quiery reminds me of when i started to climb first. my intro to climbing was setting up spar trees etc for skyline timber extraction. we did (very)basic climbing and aerial rescue training for that but i thought using a chainsaw aloft was maybe a bridge too far.i had about 9 years experience of forestry cutting and extraction at this stage and was often asked to fell roadside or dangerous trees.i used to climb and rig such trees and fell and pull them with a tirfor winch or with my county tractor if space permitted. if not i would leave it to the proper tree surgeons of the time (c1896-98)who were (or were percieved to be)very expensive in this part of the world. on st. stephen.s (boxing ) day 1998 there was a very violent storm and sadly a road fatality from a falling branch near here. as a result , dozens of roadside trees were condemned and lots of landowners decided to fell suspect trees. qoutations for felling these trees were (or seemed) very high. the main tree surgery company over here at the time were part of coillte (the state forestry board). all of a sudden i was being offered what seemed at the time large sums of money to fell or top trees. as a young man with a lifestyle to maintain (and an otherwise mediocre income), i was tempted into the world of tree dismantling etc. my first dismantle was a freebie for my uncle,the (spruce) tree was probably taken down in 4 inch pieces,the audience was suitably impressed and my reputation snowballed .in those days one could earn your weeks wages on a saturday domestic job (our economy was on the up also). sorry to ramble on but i think what saved me in those blissful days was good work positioning(maybe by luck ,instinct or accident)on the ground or in the tree. taking trees apart in small pieces and i suppose being already experienced (and respectful of) with chainsaws. there is really no substitute for the proper training, methods and kit. would i advise cutting /climbing without formal training? i would have to be honest and say no. im sure lots of us have had several near misses and are lucky to have come through our early careers intact. best of luck.

[RobRainford]

I can agree with the above, there is nothing better than formal training. But having some knowledge of techniques before a short course would only increase the trainings effectiveness.

 

Having people local willing to show you the basics is invaluable and can help clear up queries or insecurities.