Wow, lot's of differences and opinions here.Cool to read and continue to see the advancements in this industry. Ya know I have this mentality a bit different than most I would say, old school, old breed work ethic and I still give some of the newer techniques a try and really give some things a chance and most of the time they just dont fit my anything. I am still Footlocking with a not too long prussic so I too can sit and rock back to advance and yes it's hard work. that is what I signed up for doing trees for 25 years. Ya know recovery hasnt been talked about. Some workers can for say blow their load ascending up but will recover quickly and back to work you go. Others not so quick, due to the lack of repetitive muscle memory conditioning. I think for me its one of those things that inside voice says, " keep doing it! Use it or lose it " So I am 43 now and still footlock and really have no problem with it. I have started walking up close to the trunk with my landyard long and no spikes just walk up pressing against landyard then taking up the slack in climbing line and keep going. before you know it your at your high point ready to rock. Hip thrusting no landyard is starting to get like... working too hard ergonomically. Listen to your body, treat yourself like and Industrial athlete because we ARE Athletes but just work much longer hours than an athlete with breaks us down more, Protein, eating right and rest and recover. Theres also that certain mentality you just have to have to keep going to get the job done and keep showing them how's it's done. if it's not done right! it's still not done! Guys I solute you all! we are all in this and know that we can not come home one day! Our job is dangerous, Safety should be the first and everlasting priority and give others the Ok to try being versatile with all the different styles it might take a long while for some beginners to really come into their own! but not to sacrifice anyones safety ever. Just my thoughts to share with you all! Climb safe! And dance like no ones watching!
