Beginner Tree Gear Recommendations | Budget Arborist
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- In this installment of Beginner Gear Recommendations I'm going over some of the best gear I could imagine for a tree worker new to climbing on a budget. You can be surprisingly thrifty when you're coming up with a climbing system. Just as there's multiple ways to skin a cat there are so may different ways to use a hank of rope to access a tree. I go over probably one of the most conservative ways you could efficiently access a tree with essentially one rope and one carabiner. I hope this video is helpful and let me know if you have any questions or videos you'd like to see in the future.
Cheers!
I think I’ve watched this vid 8 times from the rope set up on. There is so much to grasp on fundamental tree climbing here. Thank you buddy!!!
I just learned so much that I can apply during hunting season. That rope wrapped around your foot trick blew my mind
This is the only video I have found out of hundreds that actually explains how to properly tie the hitch while using a throw line to tie in
Recently getting into this line of work, just been going from video to video trying to learn what I can. Hands down this is best video I've seen so far and most informative. I've learned more from this video than I have since I started watching beginner arborist videos! Thank you!
It was like a trip down memory lane. That's the way it was done back in the 80's
That’s the way I climbed for 10 years like this it’s efficient but I recently switched to SRT and using the zig zag and unicender which I wouldn’t recommend for a new climber new climbers need to learn and use knots before ascenders
I love it when you look down while up in the tree so I can feel all the fear safely from my laptop. Carpenter here, thought I was afraid of heights. Turns out I'm just afraid of walking on 3.5 inch boards with no safety. I worked hanging off a ten story high rise this past year with a harness and climbing chains. Now I'm looking to climb trees. I love that feeling of looking down if I know I can't fall. If I'm unsupported though, I literally lose my mind. Comedy.
I'm the same. I hate ladders and being on roofs but I'll belay aussie style no problem lol
Great video example of actually climbing tree. instructions were clear and you know what you are talking about! More videos like this will help your channel!
Great idea using a Blake's hitch to make a waist Lanyard!
You are the first person I've ever seen who mentioned those gloves getting caught in the bottom of the blake's hitch :) .... which they commonly do for me :)
Good video... you have an engaging and helpful style. Hope you continue to make these.
Great video, thanks for making it! I just want to prune my redwoods occasionally and have be free climbing up until now, but after seeing some pros work, I decided I wanted to be safer.
24 minutes in your foot lock ascent is well done.! I like Dollar General black dot reversible gloves $3 for 2 pair and they are grippy but dont grab the rope too much, so they are good for roping down limbs too.!
Very nice that you didn't make jump cut edits in the video which often result in missing small but important (at least for the beginner) tips and fixes or additional less obvious safety principles...essentially an unedited continuous climb; movement of anchor point; descent; retrieval. The tube style cambium safer seems so much easier to set than the ring style and a better choice for a beginner. Thanks.
The Napoleon Dynamite vibe is strong with this one! Love your vids dude keep it up.
Very helpful!
I'm getting in the trees soon to mount a cell booster and to trim.
This was what I needed.
I like this channel and the content
Ufff thank you so much ! I was very frustrated because Im new in this .. and there are a lot thinks to buy o start working ! this will help a lot in the begining ! Muchas gracias man !
Great Content 👍 for beginner MRT climbing. This is how I learned b4 moving into SRT but love it's simplicity
Good recommendations. One major improvement on this setup without costing any extra is split tails. Basically cut about 5' of rope to tie friction hitches with. Split tails allow advancing the tie in while the friction hitch stays intact. It also removes some guesswork with the bridge length.
He said a split trail system would be faster and he explained how to do it lol
I bought a cheap harness from amazon. Vevor flip line on sale. 160 foot 13mm rope and as a welder/fabricator, built my own aluminum spurs with soccer shin pads. It has got me by for what little bit of tree work I do. I have less than $200 tied up in climbing gear. I built a throw bag launcher out of pvc pipe. Excellent video.
Excellent video !!! I learned a lot from your video......... trying to source the best equipment for my budget at the moment.
I was watching napoleon dynamite dance scene, then CZcams sent me here immediately after
I absolutely believe you I love this guy 😂🤘
Good overview, thanks for the info
Excellent video, great honest opinion mate.... love it
Hootyhoo; Dude, I really appreciate that you've created this vid. it is well done . easy to understand. thank you for that. I'm kinda old to just now start to get into this, but it's a tool in my bag of tricks( preper )... I have aquired a set of spurs and most all the gear for free ... I'm either going to learn more bout that stuff as well or I'll keep the bear min. & sell what I don't need...
thanks again, Scott Outta Wa.😎
Sweet man!!
Last thing I want to do is drop a tree, love them but not dead like a pine in the back. When a kid I used to climb trees 23in round could just wrap my arms around them no rops just adrenalin 50 60 feet up. Any way Your info is exactly what the doctor orderd.
Thanks so much!!
Clear and informitive content. No fluff.. thanks!
Ty for shearing. I like the lazy/boot option.
Great Informative Video !!
Well Done !! 😊
thank you, liked and subscribed
Love the videos keep them coming!
effective and simple gears , Thanks
What I am going to be doing is do tree work out west in the summer and fall months and then "snowbird" my way to a much warmer climate for the winter and maybe spring months. That way I will always have work and don't have to struggle with finding a different job.
such a great video!! :)
Thanks, man. As far as gloves, I would imagine goatskin to be the way to go for abrasion resistance. Milwaukee makes a pair of work gloves, as soon as I can, I will be picking them up. They were tested by Project Farm.
Thank you! I always think about picking up a pair of gloves that costs more than $10, but I’d be so upset if they just wore out early. That goatskin is a good suggestion, I’ve always wanted a nice pair of Tillman Driver gloves or something, but again I’d be very sad if they only lasted me a month.
@@treespicemedia I'm very hard on gloves as well. My goatskin winter gloves have been put through the ringer and have lasted for season after season.
@@WizardofGOP that’s some solid durability, I’ll definitely pick some up next time I have to pickup gloves.
project farm is the man, what a genisu
Good stuff.
try using a hitch climber system and get a better lanyard so you don’t need both hands to tend slack i’d recommend a hipstar flex
thank you just a little bump to help you along :)
Great video thank you.... I'm off to climb a tree 😁
Great video
New subscriber
Cheers
8:03 "buck strap" is that the same term as "lanyard"? Thanks for video, I would like an even more begginer tutorial as to more details how your buck strap is made the knot to attach the carabiner and the sliding knot at the other end. How to tie the knots and what length the buck strap should be, and how to make a double lanyard. Many Thanks
Yes the work positioning lanyard has many nick names; scare strap, buck strap, pole strap, scaredy cat strap, etc. I really appreciate the feedback! I've been making a couple new lanyards so I'd be happy to make a video on how to make a lanyard and tie the knots. Thank you!
Weaver cougar..best budget Saddle.amd you can change bridge out to rigging paws .as upgrade
It's worth keeping in mind that climbing rope isn't heat resistant like prusik cord is. It's probably best to descend by climbing in reverse (supporting your weight with one hand on the rope while sliding the knot down the line), rather than sliding the knot with your weight on it.
That's definitely a good point! It would be a lot better to use a proper hitch cord. However since pretty much all ropes now incorporate a polyester cover, I don't know of a climbing line that has a nylon cover, the rope itself is going to be fairly heat resistant. I have still glazed ropes doing this, but as long as you don't bomb out of the tree the rope will still last you a long time using it like this.
Ur videos are awesome but I had some questions ..maybe u should do a q. n. a
That's something I would totally do! I have three videos I'm working on now, but I'm happy to take questions and save them for a video. Thank you!
Can you add to the items in the link please
about how much rope to cut off of climbing line to make buckstrap?
I usually use about 15’.
I really appreciate this video; I've already gone through it multiple times. One question, though- you recommend a 13mm rope, but you don't explain why that is. Is there something about that thickness that makes it ideal for a beginner or is it because that's the most common thickness in the 16-strand?
16 strand 13 mil is the most standard for beginners because it works best for all techniques that new climbers should be learning. You could also use 12 strand like True Blue. It’s best to use these ropes when you’re learning to use a Blake’s hitch. The knobbier braid is also easier to hold, so for newer climbers who haven’t build up the grip strength yet it’s a lot easier to pull yourself up it. The coarse braid is also very durable so you’ll get a lot of life out of your first rope. A medium size double braid wouldn’t be a terrible first rope either. A Blue Moon or Samson Voyager is a lot of people’s second rope as they move into more advanced double rope climbing and maybe some SRT. However, 16 strand is usually the industry standard learners rope, gotta start with the basics and work your way forward to be a well rounded climber. You don’t leave all those techniques behind as you progress, I still use a Blake’s hitch fairly regularly.
@@treespicemedia Thanks for the response! I have 67' of Sterling Element on the way from WesSpur
thanks, do you have any comments on using a sport climbing harness for infrequent tree access.
Yes, they’re a great option for recreational climbing and exploring because they pack down so nice and are less expensive than tree saddles. They are a little bit less comfortable and offer slightly less positioning options, but they still work great I used all kinds of rock climbing harnesses for tree climbing, you just can’t use them for tree work.
Thanks, iDubbbz!!
ANY RECOMENDATION HOW TO CLIP THE TWO RINGS SADDLE WITH A CARABINER ? WHAT CARABINER YOU RECOMEND
Why back up a Blake's? I've never seen them roll... unlike the taut line hitch which does rool out and should be backed..
I know that the Blake’s is much more stable than a Taut line, but I guess I’ve always seen people using a back up knot so that has been my practice. I’ve never had a Blake’s roll on me, I guess I just add the knot just to be extra sure.
Your opinion on tree squeeze?
I find those style of chokers to be a little bit to fiddly, it’s a nice idea for linemen who only utilize one anchor and are climbing bare poles. I don’t find it necessary for any removal work I do. They can be nice for learners because they do a great job of mitigating a fall if you gaff out. I’ve had some pretty good gaff outs and my primary system just set up in a standard synching configuration like a running bowline has stopped me from falling too far.
Why no ascender like microtraxion to backup the friction hitch?
It’s not really a standard practice, tree climbing techniques are designed to be RAD systems so that you can move efficiently in both directions to work position so incorporating a micro traxon would compromise the ability to quickly rappel. You could climb with two systems I guess if you needed to establish trust, but it’s definitely not the norm.
Where do you recommend I get all these gear?
More information is needed about the double-locking carabiner. When searching Amazon, for example, the results are all over the place. What additional information could I add to narrow it down to something that would work? What size, material? Having trouble finding this and it's an integral part of a safe climb.
For at height work the only requirement is a double locking carabiner. The one used in this video is a Petzl William Ball Lock I believe. The carabiner I see most universally loved by arborists is the DMM Ultra O Double Locking carabiner.
What saddle brand are you using in this video?👋
That is a Teufelberger Treemotion S Light!
regardless of saddle, monkey beaver makes some excellent suspenders that work with either 3 point or 4 point attachment saddles. just saying
The teufelberger s light saddle is not a budget saddle, notch sentinel saddle is only 399.99
your lanyard should be steel cable so you can not cut it with your saw, I have cut rope by just touching it with the saw not even running
Not necessarily “should” it’s a good idea to have wire core but there’s many situations where they are not allowed or not useful. Working near electrical hazards you’re not allowed to use one and pruning is a pain with wire cores. Love them for spruce and pine when you’re cutting constantly near your buckstrap, but that’s about it. I’ve worked with a lot of people who have damaged their ropes or buckstraps, however, only one of them ever cut all the way through it. It’s all about discipline and awareness.
SRT is the way to go for any climber, new or seasoned. Don't let these older guys have y'all working harder than you need to, just because they feel like you need to deal with the same struggles that they did. They used DRT because SRT wasn't created yet and that's the only reason.
I'm a climber (not only tree) around 3 years. Now I'm changing the system from srt to drt cause it's easier to change the master point and u need less stuff like a prusik, rope wrench, pulley or any other. DRT is like using the grigri on the single rope but u don't need the grigri. Everyone need other technique to their use.
1) Learn how to footlock.
Hockey Helmet
Use a biking helmet
Jeffrey Dahmer didn’t die in prison he became a tree surgeon 🥺
Was that supposed to be funny? Only a douche would make a comment like that. Congratulations, douche.
@@WizardofGOP you're the douche. Douche
@@WizardofGOP agree
@@dungeonmaster6292 Hey, dungeon resident, face truth and reality; You are definitely the douche. What can you do about it? That's up to you, however, if you're high on the narcissist spectrum, there won't be much you would have the courage or wisdom to do about it. It would be great if you could prove me and all of the experts in the field wrong but that would require some serious introspection and personal responsibility on your part. Not something narcissists are known for, instead they put all of their fears and self-inadequacies on others and can't face truth and reality. Personally, self-improvement is awesome and the reason we are here in the first place.
also try to not look like a homeless person.
Don’t get a haircut: because you don’t care, buy the cheapest shit gear: because you don’t care, buy $20 Walmart, unibomber glasses: because you don’t care. You got bored of PlayStation?
Bro…i get if you are a professional with your own tree service, but this makes sense for someone like me who has a house on 40 acres….i am only climbing a few times per year…i dont need petzl ascenders and carbon fiber spikes…