Climbers

A great climber is one who can do all aspects of tree work. Prune small and large trees as well as rig those same trees down with or without a crane. We have several climbers who are fantastic trimmers but do not have the skill or vision to rig.
 
Modesty! A great climber who can do everything and then shouts about it is no good to anyone. Of course I have modesty in abundance, aswell as my other great attributes, handsomeness etc etc......
 
Interesting question Greg. I like all of the answers here already.

I'd say that a good climber can do most everything (aerial) well, but a great climber does it all with a smile. The great climber enjoys the act of doing the work, not just the praise or money. The great climber will do what is easiest for everyone on the crew not just themselves- which sometimes means more energy on their part. A great climber appreciates the work of others. A great climber will buck up and do whatever needs to be done when the job calls for it, rather than talking about what should've been available. A great climber will go out of their way to help a "not so good" climber learn how to improve without blowing their own horn. A great climber will never call themself "a great climber". A great climber will prune shrubs. A great climber will work the ground to allow a trainee the chance to try to feel the exhilarating experience of climbing a tree. And my last point, a great climber will help clean up without being asked, rather than sitting in the truck or pretending to do something else while others work to finish the job!

There's way more to say, but that's a good start!
 
I think its something that comes from the inside. A positive attitude, negative bad attitude, enthusiasm, motivation, being safety consciouss, are all contagious. The good climber knows this stuff spreads, and teaches by example.....on top of being able to do everything.
Anybody ever hear.. "based on attraction rather than promotion"? Somebody can look and sound really good, but if it smells like sh*t, its probably sh*t. Another one I like that I just read out of a tree carver's book, "do it for the power of love, not for the love of power."



P.S Zero accidents Todd? Hey, I've said it before....good role model. /forum/images/graemlins/applaudit.gif
 
There are several aspects to consider when making the distinction between a good and great climber. Primarily, a great climber is well versed and skilled in all aspects of tree work: climbing, cabling, removals, snip and clip. He or she can ascend a tree fluidly, manipulating a variety of techniques: footlocking, ascenders, hand over hand, body thrust and spikes. A good climber relies on technological means, whereas a great climber can make do with the bare essentials; a rope, saddle and saw. A great climber is versatile and can hand snip a boxwood or remove a 110' Tulip with equal ease.

Secondly, overall work practices determine the quality of a climber. Being well rounded, having the talents and skills to pay the bills will only get you so far. What you do while you're in the tree is just as, if not more important than how quickly you ascend or how knowledgable you are. You can whip up a tree and be able to dignose a particular fungus, but if your flush cuts look like crud and you just mangled a shed, no amount of knowledge or skill will ever make up for your work habits.

Third, attitude is also an integral factor. Will you take a back seat and pick up a rake in order to train someone? Do you love what you do? Do you take pride in your work? Do you suck it up and do the job, even though the situation is less than ideal - (ie. where's the crane?, who the hell bid this job? look at the size of those hornets, what kind of ivy is that?, Is that dog poop?, Como se dice "let it run", I drank what last night?).

In summation a great climber is skilled, talented, well rounded, has good work practices and a positive attitude. He is always prepared, both physically and mentally. He's always equipped with the proper tools. He always has an efficient course of action, but that usually is altered upon entering the tree - pregame srategy and half time adjustments. A great climber is pragmatic and can flex to work in all situations. A great climber is efficient and conscious of safe work procedures. A great climber makes work look effortless. And a great climber never poops in the chipbox.
 
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P.S Zero accidents Todd? Hey, I've said it before....good role model. /forum/images/graemlins/applaudit.gif

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(I mean zero lost time)...what u said
 
so what your saying mark, is that a great climber might pick weeds(on his or her knees), and shape bushes with hand shears when theres no trees to remove? /forum/images/graemlins/blush.gif
 
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so what your saying mark, is that a great climber might pick weeds(on his or her knees), and shape bushes with hand shears when theres no trees to remove? /forum/images/graemlins/blush.gif

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Punk! Yeah, that's part of it. Stick with me a while and I'll help you to become a "great" climber /forum/images/graemlins/avid.gif
 
Hey guys , I lost track of my own post. These are some good responses. I hope to be a great climber some day.

I guess the first step would be to get rid of that toilet paper depensor in the chip box.... /forum/images/graemlins/crazy.gif...Hey Mark , we need a gremlin in deep doodo.

Thanks
Greg
 
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