r/TreeClimbing

I have taken interest in climbing trees. I am having a hard time picturing differences in ropes and there pros / cons.

Can someone dumb down the good and bad of

Kernmantle-

12 - 24 - etc strand double braid.

Is there one that does it all? Do you need a few different types? Ive done tree work. Spur and saddle with a flipline. But it was very much back yard stuff and I know It was not proper gear.

Any help is appreciated. Just having a hard time

Hi.

I'm looking to get my first set of tree climbing gear for occasional use around my property. I'm an experienced rock and alpine climber and have done plenty of forestry work and ground work for several arborist friends.

I have wholesale access to Edelrid so they are by far the cheapest option for me and most reviews seem pretty good. They have the original Tree Rex on clearance $170 cheaper than the Tree Rex 2. Does anyone know if there are worthwhile changes for a relative amateur or should I just save a few bucks?

I’m tired of my saddle being pulled down by my saw, the hard release of waist straps, and that it’s not comfortable after a few hours. I’m looking at the Tree motion pro, the Sequoia, Koala. But are. Your thoughts?

Hey guys. I think this is the right group to post in.

I’m looking at getting into tree climbing and rigging, for personal interest and as a potential side hustle eventually. I was into rock climbing for a while although I mostly bouldered and didn’t very often climb on ropes. I also worked on cell towers for a little under a year before going to school. I am comfortable with heights, comfortable with a heavier harness, understand the huge safety concerns when it comes to climbing and rigging, etc… I grew up splitting and hauling wood and love running a saw.

The plan is to get some gear and slowly start climbing to get comfortable. Start limbing some smaller stuff to learn and get comfortable rigging, and build from there. I will for sure be back in this sub with questions and to look for guidance.

But to start can I get some suggestions on gear to look at. I’d like to start climbing with with a harness and flip line. Learning to climb with either a safety hitch beneath me or ascending a rope. I have a climbing rope I can use to start out but some guidance on where to find everything else. I don’t want to completely break the bank but understand that proper equipment and gear isn’t cheap.

Thanks!

Edit: thanks for the replies, I will slowly take everything into consideration. Promise I’m not rushing anything. Talking to my buddy who does tree work tomorrow night about helping him out part time. Will share the progress eventually.

Hi all,

After discovering I'm not that acedemic I've started having a think about career options and I feel like becoming an arborist/tree surgeon would be a really rewarding career. Just wondering what the best route into the industry would be for a bloke in his early 20's

I've been told the best way to get started is to phone up local compaines and asking if they're looking to take on any new groundsmen and then work my way up from there, is this a viable option?

Would it also be worth putting myself through the CS30 so I don't come in completely unqualified?

Thanks all for the help

I was thinking about this the other day and I don't think I've seen it posted before. There are 1000 videos and guides on how to do the regular throw line bag trick. You started without a friction saver and decide to use one. Don't have to climb all the way there if you didn't use the usual throw line method to start. Needs rope available 4x the distance to the TIP so maybe not useful for long distances but this is useful when you're within 30' without undoing your hitch climber.

Lanyard in and pull slack 2x distance to TIP.

Untie termination knot and pass the end through one side of the friction saver.

Use a sheet bend to pull the termination end over the TIP, holding on to the friction saver.

Untie the sheet bend. If you didn't pull enough slack the end won't make it to you on the other side.

Pass the end through the other ring of the friction saver and pull it up into position.

Asking as I’m a new-ish climber. Most of my team hip thrusts up the tree. I personally don’t like hip thrusting, I find it really ineffective. But I recently found out a member of my team has been going around to others saying that I rely on the foot ascender too much when I should be focusing on different methods of climbing.

I totally respect I haven’t climbed much and would happily take on feedback had he raised this with me instead of talking behind my back. But in my opinion if the equipment exists, it’s useful, and I like using it… then I’ll use it. I don’t get what the problem is. Would like to hear your thoughts on this, I don’t want to end up accidentally setting myself up as a bad climber in the future.

Thanks in advance

Let's talk safety! Share how your week went - close-calls, incidents, learning experiences, what went well (and why), what went poorly (and why), or whatever else is on your mind. Pics/photos are allowed but be careful to not doxx yourself, client, employer etc.

This thread will recur each week and is meant to be a place to learn and discuss mistakes, please keep comments constructive.

Hey I’m an 18 year old living in Vancouver and I’ve been doing tree work as a groundsman for the last few months. I really like the industry and I want to also learn how to climb. I’m going to York University in a few weeks to study engineering. I really wanna learn how to climb and maybe climb full time during my summers. I have a climber who is going to teach give me a few lessons before I leave but I just want some advice and help for the best way to accomplish my goal.

Put them both on whilst on the ground, then maybe take the ascenders off when transitioning?

I'm contemplating getting an Mb 2 as my first harness. I'm just curious what people's experience is with the Mb 2 in rainy or snowy conditions. I live up North for a company that works through the winter in temps below freezing. Are there any issues with wearing one wet? I'm wondering if a lighter harness that dries faster would be better for wet weather or if it doesn't really make a difference since the harnesses will be wet either way once one is out in the rain or snow. ​If I don't get the Mb I think I might go for the treerex 2.

Good day all, I’m interested in taking the CTC test soon & I am trying to get a feel for what the exam is like? Not too much information on YouTube about just a few of Bino H’s videos which are helpful. And assistance with what to expect, advice, tips etc I would appreciate very much thank you.

Any tips for making the top cut of the notch and making sure its lined up with my bottom cut. My notches have gotten better doing the flat cut first but I still will misjudge lining my cuts up and have to go in and clean it up, especially if im up in a tree.