n8huntsman

Yes. Something like one of these; Cabela's: Climbing Treestands Preferably with no back rest since I wont be sitting. I have seen others use these succesfully, but I admit, I am not sure what they would do to a queen. They don't seem to harm the giant washies. Check these guys out: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zq7O_nAR5s]Pure Life Palm Trimmers : Spikeless Coconut Climbing on Maui Hawaii - YouTube[/ame] and this guy; [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1AvcA1F7uM]Spikeless palm climbing platform - YouTube[/ame]

Hello. I've been trimming queens with an extension ladder, but now they are approaching 30' and the ladder is becoming dangerous. I was really considering using a tree stand and flip line but after some reading also want to consider more traditional approaches such as... an SRT and ascender maybe? Can someone give me some suggestions on methods to use so that I can begin to research this stuff so that I can do it in the safest manner possible? Climbing with ropes has been intriguing to me, I've just never done it. If this is a better method than the tree stand, I'd prefer it, just want to start small to learn. Some things I'm concerned with are throwing a rope over the palm. I don't want to hurt the heart of the palm. I'd also like the ability to use the same technique on smaller, 20', palms without hurting them. This will give me the opportunity to learn as they grow and approach 40'. Is there a better technique such as a false crotch that can be used on these smaller trees? Maybe use a throw line and pull up the false crotch? Thanks