Rock climber to tree climber.

[Steve Bullman]

rock climbing is proper climbing. Tree climbing is just rope climbing for the most part, totally different. His strength from rock climbing will be a huge bonus though.

[R Mac]

Rock climbing, I found I had to use my legs more rather than rely on upper body strength. Tree climbing, I find I'm always pulling up using upper body, whether I'm thrusting up or using the tree itself by pulling up on branches. Also, I meant a variety of things by the analogy like both are ball games/both use ropes but use them in different ways. Just an opinion that's all, and only from my own experiences

 

Ahh, I misread the analogy,

[Arran Turner]

As said before rock strength will help tree strength. Also heel and toe hooks will help your work positioning ( all good rock climbing footwork will help ) .

 

Just remember to always have tension on the climbing line :-) your not sport climbing

[Ethel_Merman]

His anger will give him great power....but if he lets it, it will destroy him.

 

Sorry I'm thinking of batman.

[Marc Lewis]

Although they are not the same, there are many similarities. He will/should have confidence in the kit and techniques, be good with heights and understand the systems used and be familiar with much of the kit.

[Stephen Blair]

Teach him how to use a saw first, no point going up a tree without 1!