New climber here; cocky as can be until I get on the rope. Then I turn into a cowardly old fool with itty-bitty balls. You will never know how much I admire you guys that seem to have no fear.
For no particular reason I became interested in climbing, rigging, and rescue, so I purchased a collection of micro-pulleys and other gear from the local arborists supply store to teach myself how things are done. I am just a guy with a big curiosity and will never have any need to know how to set up a highline or perform a steep angle rescue, but it is farking awesome to understand how it is done. It is also cool to understand how to build pulley systems for moving heavy loads. I have picked up and hauled logs and branches to cut firewood using some of these methods. Let me just say this; I am awed by what you guys know and I wish everyone understood how cool your skills are. I am just learning to climb and having a ton of fun in the process. I wish I knew all this when I was young! It is kind of silly for an old geezer like me to take up the hobby at my age, but you only live once and you are never too old to have fun!
Take a look at the tree climbing competitions on utube, Like, NOAM, and, Treepalooza. Also, the Arkansas State Tree Climbing Championships. Just buying some equipment and teaching yourself to climb is a very serious choice. There's plenty of quality training workshops and classes near you, (or not far). Please hear this, gravity and trees are not something to attempt without proper training. Climbing safely is a choice. Jim H.
@@340wbymag Your never to old to learn something new or even be interested in something new. That awesome! Keep it up And thank you for taking the time to comment here and chat about your story. Cheers Mikey
a subject that is everywhere, the confidant knows how to listen and takes every recommendation, the conceited does not listen and thinks he knows everything, ignoring to what degree he puts his life at risk, thanks for the subject. Greetings.
Mikey, A couple guys in Arb you might reach out to. Rich Hattier(Also does some Rope Access work): Mark Chisholm (Professional Arborist Climber who has quite a voice in the Arb world). There are others but these are the two that come to mind on the same level regarding professionalism, safety and teaching/training. Great stuff, I call it "realizing your mortality" when you realize it and decide to work safer, smoother, methodically.
New climber here; cocky as can be until I get on the rope. Then I turn into a cowardly old fool with itty-bitty balls. You will never know how much I admire you guys that seem to have no fear.
Fear is what keeps us alive! Don’t forget that part.
For no particular reason I became interested in climbing, rigging, and rescue, so I purchased a collection of micro-pulleys and other gear from the local arborists supply store to teach myself how things are done. I am just a guy with a big curiosity and will never have any need to know how to set up a highline or perform a steep angle rescue, but it is farking awesome to understand how it is done. It is also cool to understand how to build pulley systems for moving heavy loads. I have picked up and hauled logs and branches to cut firewood using some of these methods. Let me just say this; I am awed by what you guys know and I wish everyone understood how cool your skills are. I am just learning to climb and having a ton of fun in the process. I wish I knew all this when I was young! It is kind of silly for an old geezer like me to take up the hobby at my age, but you only live once and you are never too old to have fun!
Take a look at the tree climbing competitions on utube, Like, NOAM, and, Treepalooza. Also, the Arkansas State Tree Climbing Championships. Just buying some equipment and teaching yourself to climb is a very serious choice. There's plenty of quality training workshops and classes near you, (or not far). Please hear this, gravity and trees are not something to attempt without proper training. Climbing safely is a choice. Jim H.
@@aerialrescuesolutions3277 I am looking forward to meeting other climbers and rescue folks nearby.
@@340wbymag Your never to old to learn something new or even be interested in something new. That awesome! Keep it up
And thank you for taking the time to comment here and chat about your story.
Cheers Mikey
a subject that is everywhere, the confidant knows how to listen and takes every recommendation, the conceited does not listen and thinks he knows everything, ignoring to what degree he puts his life at risk, thanks for the subject. Greetings.
Agreed!
Thanks for the great episode.
Could you please do an episode on rope access in the wind industry??
This is something id love to do.
What would you like to know about the wind industry?
I’ll let you decide if I’m cocky or confident. Great episode!
See you tomorrow brother.
I'm not really sure what category you fit in. Or if there is a classification for you...
Another great episode, thanks!
Thank you!
@@theropeaccessandclimbingpo2380 it is possible for your next vlog to explain the load angle computation?
Thanks
@@Jpalm_palmon I could do an episode on Loading and angles.
If that's what you're looking for...?
@@theropeaccessandclimbingpo2380 yes thanks 😊
Mikey, A couple guys in Arb you might reach out to. Rich Hattier(Also does some Rope Access work): Mark Chisholm (Professional Arborist Climber who has quite a voice in the Arb world). There are others but these are the two that come to mind on the same level regarding professionalism, safety and teaching/training. Great stuff, I call it "realizing your mortality" when you realize it and decide to work safer, smoother, methodically.
Hey!
Thank you for that. I will have to look them up and see what we can make happen.
Cheers