Climbing Ensemble Cost

[Willber]

My brother had the Teufelberger TreeMotion before I purchased the Sequoia SRT. I didn't like how far back the saw holstering clip mount was on the saddle, and it didn't have a close ventral attach point.
I only use the SRT ventral attach point on my Sequoia, for DRT with the ZigZag.

I want to try a better rope, too. I'm thinking of trying this Tutus Static Rope in 12mm for DRT in the Zag: https://www.englishbraids.com/media/wysiwyg/BrochureFiles/SAFETY_6pp_Brochure_2019_s4.pdf
Because it's very similar to the Beal Access 11mm Rope, which is the only rope available on the market today that will not flatten when stepped on, which means it will not flatten in the Zag or at least not stay flat when climbing like the Scandere.
I found that nylon cover gives a better grip than polyester cover ropes, and yet it is sufficiently abrasion resistant enough for long term use in white pine trees.

You have a more sophisticated setup than me. I just have my saw saddle and rope.
What shoes are you wearing in the photos, they look neat?

 

[flyingmosstreen]

The boots are arbpro with attachments for knee ascender.

Those just showed up in the mail when I took the picture. You can see my old boots on the ground lol.

So I should add those to the budget tally for sure. But damn they are the most comfortable boot I've worn.

 

[Willber]

The boots are arbpro with attachments for knee ascender.

Those just showed up in the mail when I took the picture. You can see my old boots on the ground lol.

So I should add those to the budget tally for sure. But damn they are the most comfortable boot I've worn.

Nice, these orange laced ArbPro boots, are they just prior in chronology to the ArbPro Evo 2s, (Evo 2s being the latest)?
Why don't you use shoes unless your spiking?
I like the Adidas Swift R2s, they're just stiff enough and yet flexible, and quite comfortable, also have quick lacing, that's surprisingly durable.
I only use boots if I'm spiking. I want to eventually get the ArbPro Evo 2s.
I've used ascenders with the Adidas shoes - comfortable and adequate.

 

[Vicente]

I think around 2k for me
Treemotion 2018
Bucklight spurs with notch quick connect lower straps (when I wear them)
Rr pro or camp giant
Notch foot ascender, CT simple ascender for my "half hass"
2 12 ft maxi flip sports 2 petzl micro grabs.
Silky handsaw
Don't remember my normal rope came in a tree stuff grab bag
Husqvarna pants and a kask helmet. A few different locking beaners a few non locking ones and a crown bag for stuff like wedges and a water bottle.
If we want to cover chain saws either a 201tc with a 16" or the ms161t (stihl electric) sometimes a 271 or 362.

 

[oldoakman]

I did a pruning talk and climbing demonstration today at an Arbor Day event and did a quick calculation of what gear is actually ON me when i climb to work. Not including boots and pants, or chainsaw, it came in at $2000-$2500.

 

[AlanKekoa]

At on time I was curious and looked back at all my old receipts of the exact amounts I paid for everything and added it all up, now if I could only find that note, I do remember it was right around $2500