Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Beginners climbing guide, hints, tips and general climbing techniques


Adam Bourne

Recommended Posts

Log in or register to remove this advert

Steve,

 

Get a book. Either Tree climber's companion by Jeff Jepson or Tree climber's guide by Sharon Lilly. Both cover everything you'll need to know, but there's no substitute for training...

 

Thanks :001_smile: ordering the one by Jeff Jepson

 

What's the basic setup for spike climbing (so i can start to plan a budget)?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Not heard of a soft link, or crabs, and not even sure what a normal climbing set up is.....

 

...then you probably shouldn't be climbing unsupervised.

 

Not being funny mate, I'm just considering your safety. The Climbers companion is a good start. It should tell you what you need for a starting setup.

 

And please don't go spiking trees unless the tree in question is to be removed.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

...then you probably shouldn't be climbing unsupervised.

 

Not being funny mate, I'm just considering your safety. The Climbers companion is a good start. It should tell you what you need for a starting setup.

 

And please don't go spiking trees unless the tree in question is to be removed.

 

Heck, I've been climbing trees unsupervised since childhood, and more often in welly boots! But saying that, I never go beyond what I know I'm capable of and comfortable with.

 

Yep, I will be looking at getting lessons....

 

All the trees in question are for felling, initially about 150 of them; all Sitka Spruce & Western Hemlock.... not that I'll be spiking up all of them, just enough to clear space for felling at ground level & to prevent hangups.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

To all the new guys welcome,mans I hope you get some answers to the questions you have, but I'd just like to say that if your unsure of what is required kit wise and the safe methods of climbing then you should really seek proper training.

 

Just really don't like the thought of someone potentially having a bad accident as climbing is dangerous enough!

 

Good luck!

 

 

Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Heck, I've been climbing trees unsupervised since childhood, and more often in welly boots! But saying that, I never go beyond what I know I'm capable of and comfortable with.

 

 

I hear ya man, but climbing trees as a kid, and working timber with a chainsaw are very different ballparks.

 

Don't want to put you off, and it's not as tough as a lot will make out, but I'd hate to think that someone took advice from this forum as substitute for training and injured themselves.

 

Good luck if you get training fella, it's a good buzz.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 3 weeks later...
Hi fellas I've been climbing for about a year now at college, I've bought all my climbing gear except for spikes. I've climbed on the Velcro bashlins a few times and really liked them, just thought I'd ask about them before I buy.

 

It's all down to personnel preference at the end if the day mate, are they the only ones you have tried? If it's possible at all try a few other makes, hard to do I know. There's lots if decent spikes on the market but what your comfy in and what we tell you to buy won't work I'm afraid :) hope this helps..

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.