Spikes..... but not spikes?

[garywhiteeye]

Firstly, happy new year, I hope people werent too busy on call outs over the break!

 

I hope I manage to attach my pictures correctly, and wanted to know if anyone had seen this type of system before? looks like it might be homemade?

 

thanks for your help.

[Stubby]

Firstly, happy new year, I hope people werent too busy on call outs over the break!

 

I hope I manage to attach my pictures correctly, and wanted to know if anyone had seen this type of system before? looks like it might be homemade?

 

thanks for your help.

 

Seen one along time ago . Tree Bicycle I think .

[Thesnarlingbadger]

I think they do make something like this in other countries to dead leaf palms. Can only see them working on a super straight trunk. Not sure what you'd call them though

[Stubby]

I think they do make something like this in other countries to dead leaf palms. Can only see them working on a super straight trunk. Not sure what you'd call them though

 

Its a Tree Bicycle .

[garywhiteeye]

I thought "Tree Bicycle" was a brand so I googled it like an idiot!

[garywhiteeye]

Tree Climbing Equipment Aka Tree Bike - British Path

 

Got it!

[Stubby]

Tree Climbing Equipment Aka Tree Bike - British Path

 

Got it!

 

Its coz I am old . Probably saw one in 1961

[garywhiteeye]

I think they do make something like this in other countries to dead leaf palms. Can only see them working on a super straight trunk. Not sure what you'd call them though

Thats the kind of thing im after actually, something for palms and tall pines

[RichieR]

Yep they use them in Spain especially on the palm trees. They are really comfortable

[RichieR]

Another name I think is Swiss tree grippers