I'm in need of a new pair of chainsaw shoes (or two). In a thread about barefoot shoes and recreational climbing @islandarb said about non barefoot work shoes "folks a trying the wrong boots if there feet a hurting". So that made me wonder what shoes could be a good option for me.
Outside work...
I couldn't find a post about this hobby of mine, but I can't imagine I'm the only one here who loves this!
Last week I did something I've been wanting to do for a long time...
Two years ago I slept outside in the woods for the first time. That was in an organized setting. Later that year I...
In a few months I want to pursue a climbing harness. I used to climb with a Edelrid TreeRex size 1, but I feel it's still slightly to big. Are there harnesses that are smaller than size 1 and that are suitable for the work af an arborist?
Since I started in arboriculture 1,5 years ago, there is a lot to learn. I was hired as a trainee, but I feel a constant friction between learning on the job and performing the job delivering quality and being cost effective (aka work quickly enough). The last few months I have been thinking of...
Since I started in arboriculture 1,5 years ago, there is a lot to learn. I was hired as a trainee, but I feel a constant friction between learning on the job and performing the job delivering quality and being cost effective (aka work quickly enough). The last few months I have been thinking of...
As mentioned in my introduction I started working as a TreeWorker about 1,5 years ago. Soon after that I started climbing too. For me, it's the best part of the job. l made it my goal to be able to do most of my work climbing (meaning climbing several trees a day for 3 or 4 days a week).
Last...
Hi, my name is Suuz and I'm new to this forum.
My love for this work originated in my love for being outside and my love for working with (hand)tools. I started working as an arborist 1,5 years ago, having no experience at all. I've learned a lot and there still is a lot to learn.
I found...