Tips for a good ground worker

[peatff]

Don't take smack, smoke dope or get caught urinating by the client.

Anything else is a bonus

 

I would urinate by the hedge not by the client

[Mountain man]

Either way, it's a no no.

[Gray git]

If the ground crew is struggling to clear what the climber is producing say so ask them to take 5when there somewhere comftabl and that works both ways too the climber, don't swamp them it's discouraging .

Like just said communication is key as a groundsman if you are working with a new climber take 5min before starting and talk through what's going on and find out if they have any idiosyncrasy that could cause friction if misunderstood again works both ways.

In my experience as both climber and groundsman the friction is nearly always caused by misunderstanding each outher or when the climber is in a precarious place and needs full attention and ain't getting it be it a line back so he can get it clipped on or needs eyeing in or is simply about to squish someone because they didn't look up.

 

Most important tip from me LOOK UP AS MUCH AS YOU LOOK DOWN it might just save your life.

 

 

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[markieg31]

As with most people on here, i am sure, you have had the worst at both ends of the rigging line. the climber that just gets up in the crown and just starts raining stuff down in all directions leaving an impenetrable gorillas nest on the ground. To the groundy that fills the fuel up with oil, incable of mastering the stihl caps and hasnt tied the saw on properly resulting in a free fall, which is both life threatening to them as well as your saw!

Patience and good communication. Although i think some groundies just need to learn that the climber comes first- i.e dont stand in the drop zone trying to ring up a piece of timber while the climber has the top handle running and waiting- either roll it out of the way and do it or wait! And as said before just keep an eye on the climber whenever possible

[Maxnaggle]

seriously though, respect for one another and a mutual appreciation for well organised and efficient tree cutting goes a long way!