New lad to the trade

[andyrpender]

Hello all and please remember I'm a newby to this excellent site and a biff with computers.

 

I am about to go on an intense 1 month tree surgery course and although the company provides all equipment necessary I would like to turn up with my own boots, helmet and gloves. Having looked on the internet the amount of different kit is mind boggling.

 

Could someone advise me on a decent helmet, boots and gloves to buy as a beginner and the name of a company to buy them from in the Somerset area?

 

Thanks

 

Andy

[Hodge]

Hi bud, welcome to the forum! There are so many makes of kit out there that you would be best going to a local shop and trying the different helmets, boots and gloves on for fit and comfort. Try and google chainsaw suppliers in your area.

 

 

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[mad matty]

try george carr & sons i think there somerset way.....and welcome to the forum

[monkeybusiness]

George Carrs in Bristol have a lot of kit (at least they used to when I lived down there many moons ago) - it might be worth a drive out. As said, try different stuff on. If you are going to be a climber I would stay away from the basic forestry helmets with chin straps and pick a proper climbing lid personally. And you'll need all round protection in your trousers if you intend using a chainsaw up a tree too (be prepared to be amazed at how hot they are!). Good luck and welcome to the forum.

[Stubby]

Dependent on budget there are shed loads to choose from . You godda try them yourself really . I can recommend the Miendl boots if that helps ....Oh and Hi and Welcome....

[andyrpender]

Hi and thanks for the quick replies,

 

I guessed it would be a case of trying things on but thought I would ask first.

 

Again, thanks for the replies.

 

Andy

[Mark Bolam]

Petzl Vertex Vent helmet.

Meindl Airstream boots.

Pfanner Stretch Air Arborist type C trousers.

 

£500 gone, but you might as well invest in quality if you're serious, saves buying it twice.

 

Welcome to the madhouse!

[andyrpender]

Hi Mark,

 

Thanks for that. I don't leave the military until next February so am going to use the company's kit for the course I'm attending then buy trousers etc. over the next few months.

 

Thanks again,

 

Andy

[easy-lift guy]

Welcome from the Sunshine State, Thank you for your service. Read, learn, and enjoy.

easy-lift guy

[Ian Clarke]

I can personally recommend petzl alveo vent. with kit I would axdvise not to scrimp on the items as you will be spending a lot of hours in them and my want of lookwing AT it how much are my legs worth to me