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[Toparboring]

I am on my way the becoming certified, and the gear info is great here. In all this is a really cool site. In the prep. to gear what gear would you have if you are starting out. I have cert. friends and they all have differnt opions and i know you all do too. I was compiling a list of these to select my gear. Any opions on what to sart with? /forum/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Are you asking about basic climbing gear, educational gear, machinery?

Throwlines, actually two, with bags on each end. Buckets or bags for both.
Climbing rope
Saddle
PPE-helmet, glasses, gloves. Consider getting some chainsaw pants, not chaps, for when, not if, you use a chainsaw on the ground.
Handsaw...you'll find a lot of climbers using Silky Zubats

If you want specific recommendations about brands of gear, let us know. Actually, if you spend some time skimming the archives you'll find a lot of great information.

You're fortunate to have the Internet to connect with arbos. Not too many years ago most of us worked in isolation and weren't able to get information and advice so easily. Glad to see you being a part of the Treebuzz gang.

 

[Toparboring]

To start out with the basic tree climbing gear and then work my way up with more time in the trees.Yes hand saws, chian saws, helmets, ropes, rigs,and all the info evryone can dish out to me. I like to hear from knowledge then sales reps. , catologs. Thanks to all that help out.

 

[treebear]

Basically you need 1 harness, 4 biners, 2 prussikloops, 1 adjustable lanyard, helmet, ear protection, eye protection, good gloves, cambium saver, throwline, throwweights one 250gr and one 350gr, 40m 12mm rope, hand saw for pruning, big hand saw for felling, boots preferrably with steel cap toe, and for rigging some pulleys both cushin and ball bearing, bull rope, whoopies and tree rig slings, balancer rope and a friction device.
Missed anything?
Svein
www.hogstogrydding.no

 

[semprebene]

the passion for this unique kind of work!!!!

 

[Phil]

A thousand different people can give you a thousand different opinions but in the end you are going to have to form your own on what type of gear you need. Treebear had a good list for the numbers but when it comes down to type of harness, type of rope, type of lanyard, helmet, handsaw, etc. you will be the one who makes the decision...often after realizing the things you bought you really don't like after all. Sometimes thats how it goes..its too bad we can't demo saddles for a month before we dedcided if we want to buy them or not. my advice...try other peoples stuff first if they will let you. Especially the rope and harness. Find out why they like it and see if it works for you that way too. Good luck

 

[Jason_Morrow]

1) Richard Harris "Arboriculture: integrated management of landscape trees, shrubs, and vines" second edition much cheaper than the third, and just as good in my opinion.
2)Clause Matheck "Body Language of Trees"
3)Sinclair, Lyon, And Johnson " Diseases of trees and shrubs"
4) G. Beranek " The Fundamentals of General Tree Work"
(use the first three books to prevent killing trees, use the fourth to prevent killing yourself)
Ps. Gerry, you can make the check payable to Integrity Tree Preservation. Po Box 50094, Eugene, OR 97405

 

[FTLTreeman]

I would highly recommend that you attend any and all training events in your area. I personally learned more from attending local climbing competitions than anthing elese. You get to see what types of equipment is out there along with different climbing styles.
Whatever you decide start low, and perfect equipment use before you climb high with any new technique.

 

[Toparboring]

Thank you all for the info. I have been looking for events and am going to some. I have also looked into the arbormaster courses held. Hope to see you all at the top and with coming exp. help you all out in anyway I can.