2-day SRWP Workshop Columbus, OH April 24, 25

HedAke

HedAke

TCIA is hosting a two-day SRWP Tree Climber Workshop that will teach attendees about single rope work positioning and redirects on SRT climbing systems in the tree. Instructors are Eric Whipple, CTSP and Michael Frankhauser, CTSP Candidate. The dates are Friday April 24th and Saturday April 25th, 2015. The location is
Goodale Park 120 W Goodale St Columbus, OH 43215.


This event features two registration options:
· Level 1 ($125): Participants will attend Level 1, which features tree-demo style education, gear selection, anchors, climbing systems, redirects and repositioning. No climbing experience required. This workshop is Friday, June 5th (8:00 am to 4:00 pm). Lunch is provided.

· Level 2 ($275): Participants will attend both Level 1 and Level 2 (hands-on climbing with tailored instruction). Participants must have one year of tree climbing experience in order to register for Option 2. This workshop is Friday, April 24th (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) AND Saturday, April 25th (8:00 am to 2:00 pm). Limited to 15 people. Lunch is provided.

Both registration options come with the Tree Care Academy SRT Climber workbook manual and enrollment in TCIA’s new SRT Climber Training Program.

7 ISA CEU's and 7 CTSP CEU's for Day 1.
5.5. ISA CEU's and 5.5 CTSP CEU's for Day 2.

Go here to register: http://tcia.org/events/event/srt-climber-specialist

For more information call TCIA at 1-800-733-2622.
 
If anyone is on the fence about this course I highly recommend it. I attended one hosted by the New England chapter in 2013, down in RI. It was my introduction to SRT AND SRWP. Came away with a wealth of knowledge AND new friends/colleagues. TCIA does a great setup with these workshops and I think one of the best things they do is limit it to 15 people. Personally I learn/retain more in a smaller hands on group then just sitting and listening and taking notes. Since 2013 tons of new gear, ideas and thoughts have surfaced for SRWP and if I could afford to fly to this class I would! Well worth the price. My 2 cents

Kieran
 
Thanks so much for all the support, Kieran. That was a fantastic workshop, for sure, but they're all special. I've definitely met some great people at these.

To anyone thinking about this workshop, please do come and share! I'm looking forward to it.
 
keithk said:
Oceans are you teaching this, I am going to try and make it. Going to check with work. Keith
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Yup, I'll be there with Mr. HAAS, himself, the one and only Michael Frankhauser. Look forward to see you there!
 
oldoakman said:
Any word on the class quality.
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Uhhhhh, great? LOL!

We all had a great time. Stellar trees, great attendance, lots of valuable new knowledge seeming to really sink in... We pushed hard to get everybody climbing on the second half of day 1 instead of waiting for day 2, so lots of saddle time for everyone.

We had only slightly less than ideal weather towards the end of the second day, so we took it inside for an hour and really drove some things home with a nice branch and Throwline simulating a tree and Climbline. That was a nice way to wrap up.

I'm not sure if any of the attendees are active Buzzers, so not sure if we'll hear from them here. Hopefully someone will chime in, as everyone seemed smiling and all charged up when we said farewell.

If you're reading this and attended the workshop, I just want to say thanks again for being such a great group! It was a real treat to meet and work with you all. Cheers!
 
Thanks Eric. I won't be able to make the State College seminar either sadly but would really like to bring one south to say, oh, west central Georgia. Not only for personal use in my work, but I also judge comps and really need to be up on all this stuff.
 
I'm really looking forward to the class at State College, I have so much crap that could be done better with a little guidance from some pros.
 
I really wish I could attend ML. As you know, I'm from there and my grandson's birthday will be a few days prior to the class. And you can't forget trout. I could also use some direction with basal anchors too.
 
oldoakman said:
I really wish I could attend ML. As you know, I'm from there and my grandson's birthday will be a few days prior to the class. And you can't forget trout. I could also use some direction with basal anchors too.
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You'll be in really good hands with Donny and Derrick.

The most important thing, in my opinion, is to take 10 minutes and write down specific questions that you have before attending. This way you have a reference you won't forget.

One issue I've found is that SRWP topics of discussion could be spread out over a week if you really wanted to dive in. A lot is due to the plethora (yup, I used the word plethora) of gear out on the market today. You can build a base anchor in nearly infinite ways.

That all being said, my goal is never to look in with a microscope, but to really focus on understanding limitations of gear and tree structure, really driving home vector forces, and the key differences of static vs. dynamic redirects. That, combined with installing an understanding of what criteria a system should meet, allows the attendee to leave with more of the "taught how to fish" thing, rather than "being given a fish".
 
Questions on a note pad before I get there is a really good idea Eric, I always forget what the problem was until I have to do it again. I'm hoping to get a better understanding in general about planning the tree work not matter what technique and also some pointers on redirects and limb walking. My limb walking looks like a one legged drunk college girl on the way church.
 
monkeylove said:
Questions on a note pad before I get there is a really good idea Eric, I always forget what the problem was until I have to do it again. I'm hoping to get a better understanding in general about planning the tree work not matter what technique and also some pointers on redirects and limb walking. My limb walking looks like a one legged drunk college girl on the way church.
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A good plan will get you through. Knowing the tricks will help you build a better plan...including the best way to get to church. ;)
 
Should hold this on the HUB lawn. Some nice trees on the perimeter and...well you know what will be on the lawn.
 
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