Interested In Tree Climbing

[chad101]

Everybody has to start somewhere; if I knew how to climb trees, I would have an endless supply of wood.

Every time I post a "wanted" on Craig's List, I get flooded with responses from home owners (mainly dead Ash!!). But, I have to weed though 20 to 30 emails before I find something that can be safely cut down from the ground.

Finding a location to practice is not an issue. My problem is I have no idea where seek instruction. I don’t know what gear to buy or how to use it.

Short of quitting my job and seeking work with a tree service company; I cannot think of a way to learn/master this trade. I would prefer to hire an experienced instructor, but if you know of any videos, books etc, I would appreciate it.

 

[smokinj]

Climbers are worth big money and the reason I am good at felling is I am affarid of height....not kidding but here a sight that even has an area for new climber.
http://www.arboristsite.com/

Oh and if you learn to climb well someone else will cut and stack your wood for you!

 

[wood spliter]

Try working weekends with a guy. You can probably get all the wood you want without climbing. You might even get payed.

 

[K2Orion]

Baileysonline.com has some starter kits for climbing. It includes all the necesary gear in 1 kit for 1 price. They have different levels at different price points. Something to look at and daydream.