Tree climbing gear

[MossRoad]

I'd say $2500 ish

Thanks.

And if you knick a rope or belt, or put a shock load on a restraint, etc., it has to be replaced, so there's maintenance costs.

For someone that does this more than a few times per year, it might be worth it, but you also have to factor in the learning curve, proper training, upkeep, etc. Plus you have to be in pretty good physical shape.

A lift rental around here is about $300 for the weekend. We just did it last fall. It's faster and safer, in my opinion.

Anyhow, things to consider. Be safe out there.

 

[camshawn]

Find an arborist or lineman and get a climbing lesson. I have done some electrical work from spurs. It is not easy to climb a 30 foot pole with a few tools. Man lifts are the way to go unless you can’t get one into the location. Cam

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

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[Egon]

After getting all the proper gear time has to be spent learning how to use it. That is the important part!

 

[ovrszd]

Go for it!!!! I admire youthful energy!!!! Those naysayers telling you different are just envious that you still have that energy!!!! Go for it!!!!

Keep us informed thru this thread of your progress please!!!

 

[strykerAKAmack]

Tree Stuff
Is where I get most of my rigging and tree gear
Good year end sale on at moment

 

[JsJs]

Climbing is a mutt's game. Way too many stories that ended poorly and sometimes permanent. If a lack of cash flow is stopping you from renting a lift then rent scaffolding. Secure to tree every three sections and go all the way up. Limbing small chunks on the way back down and disasembling the scaffolding as you go. Its work, but he who has less cash works harder.

 

[Elviscaretaker]

I've always told people that if you are over 150 pounds, don't climb. All the equipment advice has been given above and that is extremely important to follow. A man lift rental or buying is your safest option and there are 4x4 self leveling options out there that can get into most spots. Hunting equipment for tree stands and recreational climbing (or anything of the sort) is and absolute no no! There are reasons the equipment is different as you can cut through your rope, leg and so on if something goes wrong. You need the proper stuff, period. But what hasn't been mentioned is know the tree you are cutting! Not all trees cut the same, some break fast, some split and clap and that is no fun getting a foot, arm or your body sucked in. Others can be rotted half way through and be unpredictable. Never leave a dead man hanging up there, if you can't or won't bring/drop to the ground what you cut, don't even start. Understand the trees around you so you can avoid hangups in other trees, these when freed up can come at you like a missile and when you get hit, it will damage your body. Get training, practice climbing with 100 pounds hanging from you and never, never do this without a spotter. Make sure this person can call 911 when needed and not panic. This is all assuming you are cutting real trees that are lets say over 40' up to 140'. Even smaller can kill you though.
As back ground, I was taught by my logger FIL. Spent 10 years training with him on about every type of tree in the PNW. I climbed for close to 30 years and it is physically demanding hauling up you fuel, saw and gear while limbing as you go. After an incident on the peninsula where my spotter freaked out, I no longer climb. There may come a time where you need to trust your gear with your life and need to jump/push off to try and avoid getting nailed or sucked in... if you are unwilling to do that, don't climb. There is a reason most tree services use lifts these days. Not everyone is geared for his type of work, I tried to teach one SIL how to do this, after he froze at 30' it was a royal pain in the A to get him down in one piece even though I was tempted to just drop the tree with him in it, in hindsight... I should have

 

[hornett22]

I've always told people that if you are over 150 pounds, don't climb. All the equipment advice has been given above and that is extremely important to follow. A man lift rental or buying is your safest option and there are 4x4 self leveling options out there that can get into most spots. Hunting equipment for tree stands and recreational climbing (or anything of the sort) is and absolute no no! There are reasons the equipment is different as you can cut through your rope, leg and so on if something goes wrong. You need the proper stuff, period. But what hasn't been mentioned is know the tree you are cutting! Not all trees cut the same, some break fast, some split and clap and that is no fun getting a foot, arm or your body sucked in. Others can be rotted half way through and be unpredictable. Never leave a dead man hanging up there, if you can't or won't bring/drop to the ground what you cut, don't even start. Understand the trees around you so you can avoid hangups in other trees, these when freed up can come at you like a missile and when you get hit, it will damage your body. Get training, practice climbing with 100 pounds hanging from you and never, never do this without a spotter. Make sure this person can call 911 when needed and not panic. This is all assuming you are cutting real trees that are lets say over 40' up to 140'. Even smaller can kill you though.
As back ground, I was taught by my logger FIL. Spent 10 years training with him on about every type of tree in the PNW. I climbed for close to 30 years and it is physically demanding hauling up you fuel, saw and gear while limbing as you go. After an incident on the peninsula where my spotter freaked out, I no longer climb. There may come a time where you need to trust your gear with your life and need to jump/push off to try and avoid getting nailed or sucked in... if you are unwilling to do that, don't climb. There is a reason most tree services use lifts these days. Not everyone is geared for his type of work, I tried to teach one SIL how to do this, after he froze at 30' it was a royal pain in the A to get him down in one piece even though I was tempted to just drop the tree with him in it, in hindsight... I should have

In my climbing prime, I was 220 lbs. I knew guys heavier than that the climb.

I'm 240 now and could still do it easily.

 

[hornett22]

Climbing is a mutt's game. Way too many stories that ended poorly and sometimes permanent. If a lack of cash flow is stopping you from renting a lift then rent scaffolding. Secure to tree every three sections and go all the way up. Limbing small chunks on the way back down and disasembling the scaffolding as you go. Its work, but he who has less cash works harder.

I've heard just as many if not more bad stories about lifts and bucket trucks.