Cant believe im asking this...

[tree_boy]

Hello. Im really keen to get into tree surgery and arboriculture but, alot of you will probably laugh at this and think what an idiot, but I have trouble with climbing. I had a go with a mate that is qualified and it seems every time I get to two or three times my height I get nervous and a bit apprehensive. Its not that im scared of heights because ive always been able to stand on balconys and go on chair lifts stuff like that no problem. I think its got something to do with trusting the equipment. Did anyone else have this sort of problem? Is it normal? I really dont want to give up because of this Im hoping I can get over it. I must be able to? Any help id really appreciate. Cheers.

[Paul Smith]

Trust your kit and practice practice!

[david wood]

Go have a play round a go ape course (google will find nearest one), the zip slides and drop offs into cargo nets will tell you the equipment is good so trust it and you will have great fun at same time

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

ha, takes a little while but soon enough you learn to have faith in them ropes and Krabs!

 

keep at it, start small

[geoff]

Keep on at it & you will be fine.

[Tom2020]

ill admit it i was scared of climbing tree's when i first started, any one who said they where not is BS every climber will reach there limit, Mine was 75ft up a lime tree with a fellow Arb Talker on the ground, Gave him one quick call and he calmed me down and never stopped encouraging. To get as far up this tree as i could. I did get to the point where i said i have got to where i feel happy now get your ass up this tree and do the rest of the dead wooding . Every now and again some one shouting on the ground come on lad your doing fantastic really dose encourage some one With not a lot of talent in climbing tree, You will get over it just takes time I'm 3 years in and still get the wobbles.

[VEG]

lol you want to see me on a ladder mate I crap meself. Being nervous in the trees isnt a bad thing keep at it you will get there.

[tree_boy]

Thanks guys I feel alot better now I was concerned that I wouldnt have what it takes to be honest hopefully with practise and a bit of encouragement ill be fine

[Steve Bullman]

I'd say for at least 2 years you'll question if you have what it takes to be a climber, almost on a daily basis

[dent]

i was worried about the equipment until we started mucking about at college being tied from the smallest crotch on an oak tree with the tail wrapped round another 30ft away whilst all your mates jump on the line seems to give everyone in our class confidence in the equipment