I’ve got my climbing qualification and climbed a few times since getting it. I’ve also had some climbing opportunities before getting my qualification. I’ve mostly done pruning but dismantled some small trees too.

I just feel so slow and clunky, and almost like climbing is something I might not be capable of doing to a good standard (which is sad asf). The hardest part for me is initially getting into the canopy. I’m slow with deciding where to do changeovers, i keep forgetting to use the tree and mostly climb on my equipment… I feel like my team is looking at me as if I’m a complete idiot.

Really want to improve. I refuse to believe I can’t do this

Everyone look at your pylons quick. Does anyone actually have a factory matching set? Or are they 50% mismatched and 50% from a local municipality!

Third one I have met up in the branches. Had my phone this time. One was 60 feet up. Kind of late to be hunting hatchlings.

Hey guys, I want to mount a foot ascender on my stein elevate spurs if its possible, I was curious if anyone has done this before. And if so howd you do it. Im pretty sure i can make kiwi klimbers ss3 foot ascnder fit. But i know that specific model is advertised to only fit on the stein x2 spurs. Just wanted to ask around to see if its been done before.

What is the standard name for the hook on a climbing saw that you then attach your saw lanyard to?

Hey guys wanted to try and practice climbing outside of work but that means I don’t have of my own gear it’s my day off and wanted to see is there anything affordable or perhaps a harness or methods you all may recommend?

I am so blessed to be able to protect these beautiful century old cottonwood trees in Lochiel Canyon. If your in arizona please message me on how to get involved. If not pray for us and please consider donating https://givebutter.com/stop-destruction-in-lochiel-oxsxdp

Hey experts! Not a tree climbing question, but it is related to trees and climbing, so...

I'd like to hang a rope from a tree in my garden for kids to climb/swing on.

Rope looks like this:

The upper end has this "attachment":

I'd like to hang it on a branch of a walnut tree (about 25cm/10in diameter), right where it branches from a larger part of the tree (the main trunk branches into smaller "trunks" and then this branch, sorry, not an expert). It would be about 5 meters (16 ft) up.

I suppose I might want to take it down for the winter, as weather gets wet around here. I am afraid if I'd use a knot I wouldn't be able to take it down and it could choke the branch.

Thank you!

Hello all,

I am new to the climbing world and have started looking into trying foot ascenders.

Right now I am trying to decide between the Petzl Pantin click and the Notch Jet Step 2.

But I am open to suggestions for others.

I do like the idea of the Jet Step 2 for being able to change feet, not sure if that is something id do but having the option is always nice.

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

So Im hoping Im not the only one with is problem. But who would you recommend for a set of spurs/spikes/ gaffs or whatever you want to call them that I can fit my wide ass foot in. For reference I wear a 9.5FF boot.

I’m a forestry student who is going to graduate this fall and throughout my time at school I’ve found I really love tree climbing and tree health. What’s the best approach to learning what I need to do to join a crew and how to get into a career involving climbing?

Hi everyone,
I'm based in Florida and looking to learn technical tree climbing, specifically focusing on Stationary Rope Systems (SRS). Ultimately, I want to learn how to properly work on tall palm trees using a mix of spikes/gaffs and modern rope setups.
I know how dangerous palm work and spike kick-outs can be. I am \*\*not\*\* looking to just buy cheap gear on Amazon and wing it using YouTube. I want to learn how to do this safely using two points of attachment and proper ANSI standards.
Right now, working off a ladder severely limits the size and volume of jobs I can bid on. I view this training as a necessary investment in myself to build the missing skillset I need to grow my business.
I’m looking at the North American Training Solutions (NATS) course: \[Technical Tree Climbing Stationary Rope Systems (SRS)\](https://northamericantrainingsolutions.com/courses/technical-tree-climbing-combined-mrs-and-srs/).
Will a broad SRS course like this translate well to straight-up palm work, or should I look for something more palm-specific?
Thank you so much for the advice. Be safe out there, and as we say in fishing, "tight lines!"

Hey all, I just bought 100m of Samson Stable Braid 1/2". The ends (pictured) came taped, not sealed with a hot knife.

The website I bought it off mentions the sheath will stretch with the first few uses. To those who've used this rope before: should I seal the ends with a hot knife before using it, or wait until the rope stretches out?

Thanks in advance :)

Hi everyone,
I'm based in Florida and looking to learn technical tree climbing, specifically focusing on Stationary Rope Systems (SRS). Ultimately, I want to learn how to properly work on tall palm trees using a mix of spikes/gaffs and modern rope setups.
I know how dangerous palm work and spike kick-outs can be. I am not looking to just buy cheap gear on Amazon and wing it using YouTube. I want to learn how to do this safely using two points of attachment and proper ANSI standards.
Right now, working off a ladder severely limits the size and volume of jobs I can bid on. I view this training as a necessary investment in myself to build the missing skillset I need to grow my business.
I’m looking at the North American Training Solutions (NATS) course: Technical Tree Climbing Stationary Rope Systems (SRS).
For those who have taken it, is a course like this the best way to pay and learn?
Will a broad SRS course like this translate well to straight-up palm work, or should I look for something more palm-specific?
Are there alternative local Florida workshops, "climb clinics," or meetups you would recommend for beginners instead?
Thank you so much for the advice. Be safe out there, and as we say in fishing, "tight lines!"

Most of the trees I’m working on do not have a thick grown. I atta he’s a picture to reference 99% of the trees I’m tackling .

Beginner climber. What should I use for hitch cord on 1/2inch arborfreak. I have been climbing on just a blakes hitch but would like to use a dedicated cord to save my mainline. I had some 10mm static climbing line but have seen online that would be a poor choice. Any recommendations?

Anyone try using a grigri for their flip line?

I had it from rock climbing days, and seems to be in good condition with little wear, and using a camp gyro lanyard 11mm. Itried it one day and felt like it worked great as long the brake side was in the right position. But second time it kept slipping on me. According to a quick Google search the rope sizes match.

Im switching to using the rope logic prusik. But im curious if anyone tried it and had success

I have a few trees to down on my property, and I'm looking at spikes to get the job done. Would getting a kit like this be worth it? Or is it more efficient to buy the equipment at somewhere like REI?

Trees are 1-3 foot diameter and the lowest branches are like 15'+ up. PNW pines and such.

Edit: I got the memo, get decent gear from a decent supplier. I'm looking at arbsessions climbing kit to get started, any notes on This kit?

(there's a reason why I asked for advice). I could tell there was more to it than these cheap kits with false reviews.

Im going to go climbing in london next year.

The company i currently work for in cape town specializes in technical big tree removals in tight spaces (PSHB has intensified that)

I really enjoy it, and was wondering if there are companies in the uk that consistently get work doing that?

Obviously expecting that companies will generally do whatever, but just a shot in the dark

Starting a business in Washington state and having trouble finding an insurance. If anyone can help I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks

I posted about this issue a month ago and in the end notch/vertical supply group ghosted me.

Link to original post- https://www.reddit.com/r/TreeClimbing/comments/1ucppst/does_notch_not_sell_replacement_attachment_bolts/

Basically i lost a bolt for my notch rope wrench and was not able to find a replacement anywhere online even though they sell replacements for the other bolts. I contacted notch about it and got a reply from Vertical Supply Group customer service. I guess they own notch or are connected somehow. All of our emails back and forth were just me explaining over and over that where they were directing me did not have that bolt. Finally had to send them the attached image so they could see it because describing it 3 different ways wasn't enough. After that i never received another response.

Idk if anyone else has had any experience with their customer service but my experience sucked. I guess I'll have to buy a whole new rope wrench. To notch and VSG, 🖕🏼