Teaching Yourself How to Climb Trees, Everything You Have to Study!
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- This video is all about the tree climbing fundamentals, everything you need to know about climbing trees NO SCHOOLING NEEDED. Everything in this video can 100% be found on RUclips and referanced in books.
[TIMESTAMPS/SUBJECTS]
0:00 Intro
0:56 Tree Inspection
1:20 Gear & Gear Inspection
4:49 Basic Knots
6:58 Climbing Systems MRS/SRS
8:14 Climbing Hitches / Prussik Cords
8:36 Throwing into the tree
9:10 Limwalking / Swinging
10:06 Tree Climbing Resources
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO
[FUNDAMENTALS]
1.Tree Inspection- • EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO...
2. Gear and Gear Inspection- • TREE GEAR YOU NEED AND...
3. Basic Knots- • Basic Tree Knots
4. Tree Climbing Systems (MRS) - • Begginer MRS Tree Clim...
5. Climbing Hitches- • How to Tie Climbing Hi...
6. Throwing Into The Tree- • How to get into a Tree...
7. Limbwalking/Swinging- • LEARNING HOW TO LIMB W...
[RUclips Channels]
Educated Climber- / educatedclimber
Climbing Arborist- / climbingarborist
Arborist Blair Glenn- / arboristblairglenn
[Books]
The Tree Climbers Companion- tinyurl.com/258dk4jz
Arborists' Knots for Climbing & Rigging- tinyurl.com/2ty7fbtv
[In Person Training]
Arbor Master- www.arbormaster.com/
Academy Trained- www.academy-trained.com/
Self-taught climber here as well. Used to climb whenever I had the chance when I first started; in the morning before work, after work in the evening, etc. This was before I started working in the industry. But if you’re just getting started and actively work in tree service, taking time outside of the work environment where you don’t have that pressure of completing a job, etc. is probably one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself. Dedicate time to work on things that you struggle with, try out new techniques, etc.
Very true, thanks for sharing!
Forgot to mention august hunicke great teacher and person to watch
Hey Bino, I wanted to thank you for this. As a self taught individual its very difficult finding calm good examples of techniques and how-to and that's whats really brought me to your channel to begin with.
Started low and slow with another company and now have my own insurance and have removed a few very basic trees, Thank you so much for recognizing not everyone has someone else to teach them or to be able to afford a proper school.
You, August, Jacob, Patrick and Buckin' have been amazing with the information y'all share coupled with so many excellent books all of you have recommended
Awesome! Thank you for sharing!
Wish you had made this 4 years ago when I started climbing! I'm a RUclips trained climber, and it was very confusing determining the essentials from the advanced techniques that I didn't need to know early on. Plus I always had the fear that I was not informed on something essential that might get me into trouble. Thanks for your contributions to the field!
You're welcome and than you!
I enrolled several years ago at YTT(RUclips Tech). I’ve already graduated several programs. I’m currently working on my Doctorate in armchair psychology from YTT’s True Crime program. 😅
I learned most of what I know about tree climbing here on RUclips. So far I am 2 years in learning and still taking it low and slow. Previously I was just climbing freestyle when needed. I have spent lots of time figuring out the best way to build a climbing system for me. Hopefully this year I will be going SRS and getting my rigging on point. One thing is for sure Bino and the RUclips crew have been an invaluable resource for me.
Thanks for sharing!
great channel that walked me through the tree climbing basics. the key was watching a normal guy climb with confidence and basic rigging demonstrations. climbing now seems like the easy part. the endless options for system configurations and real world application are still a bit overwhelming as i try to move laterally in the canopy.
Nice, thank you. When comes to the other option just take you time and pick out the one that you feel the most comfortable using.
Bino thx for your wealth of knowledge. I watch the 2 you mentioned, Strider Tree gear and August.
I'm teaching myself to climb also. I figured since I enjoyed climbing on a basic spur kit from Wesspur I was going pretty much all out on a rope kit. I ordered the Premium Rope Walker kit from Wesspur and made a couple changes. I replaced the Rope Wrench with a Rope Runner Pro, and the Petzl throw line kit with Wesspur's Deluxe throw line kit. I also ordered Wesspur " Rigging Kit plus" and replaced the 5/8's rope (already have 200 feet of 5/8 Stable braid) with 200 feet 1/2 inch Stable braid.
When I called Wesspur to ask about the changes I wanted to make I was told that there was little over $500 in savings from the Premium rope kit already by buying the kit instead of buying piece by piece.
In my order I also got the Protos Pfanner helmet, 5 Petzl ok h frame tiact caribiner's. 2 Petzl Roll clip caribiner's, 2 Spectra runner slings 1- 24 and 36 inch for crotchless redirects. My order was $2,367 with tax.
Next time I'm at the terminal ( over the road trucker) I'm going to an aborist store 7 miles away and picking up a dew more things. 3 All Gear medium low friction rings on 5/8x12 Husky bull line and few other things.
Between my father in law and brother in law they have about 60 tree's they want down around their house and shop that range from 10 to 40 inch's at the base. There's plenty of tree's for me to learn on by taking it low and slow. There's a 40 inch white oak that's coming down that's heavily weighted on the back side. Once I get sime stuff moved I'll have a safe/clear drop zone to learn the rigging gear, it'd be nice for the entire tree to fall that way but it would destroy flower beds.
I got friends that I do basic stuff for that I'm comfortable doing and I'll be 100% honest with them if I'm not confident or comfortable of doing what they want.
For me running saw's or climbing on my spurs is my therapy considering I gotta be 100% focused on what I'm doing. This can of worms I'm opening with all the gear I just ordered is going to be exciting to say the least.
Thx again for the knowledge and information you share
Getting into the arborist world. I appreciate the information and feedback you give out.
That's good to hear. Thank you!
RUclips taught climber here. This video is great. It’s was really hard to determine what I needed to know and to learn as I go. Looking back I’d say it’s 100% attainable to teach yourself to climb. Also your videos helped me a lot as well learning the basics and breaking down the different pieces of gear.
Glad it was helpful!
Any particular videos to help me in my journey?
My favourite go to RUclips channel is Bino H. He answers questions and is a good teacher. He also doesn’t cuss or use God’s name in vain. 👍🏻🇨🇦🇺🇸 Go team MRS!
Thank you!
Thanks this encouraging and helpful video, Bino!
My pleasure!
Really enjoy your materials and presentations. Thank you for taking time from your life to share your expertise and knowledge with others.
My pleasure!
Your the man Bino! Excellent work through the years folks.
Thank you!
Wow. I'm new to the tree business. This is just what I needed.
Thanks.
Nice, Take care!
Bingo I enjoy a lot your "shows" and your educational clips, they are fantastic. Thanks for your generosity and sharing your knowledge and experiences. I always have doubts on the type of ropes used in tree climbing, how to select the right ones, how to maintain them etc. If they get wet the characteristics change? Another day more questions.
You are very welcome!
Great channel always well thought out uploads
I appreciate that!
I'm not an arborist but wanted to suggest that going rock indoor climbing is good for some experience in harnesses, rope and very basic safety.
Great video + liked your recommendation of other content.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, always learning.
Glad to hear it!
Thanks, I appreciate the info!
You're welcome!
Really helpful to know , thank you 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Iv just started to get into this type of work **thank you so much for your videos ... really helpful and informed and with your years of experience really shows your son Is very lucky ❤ to have you senor 💯
Thank you!
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome!
Judgement of actual trained arborist is a big reason why i haven't started my own tree business, as of now only trees i do are from word of mouth. I do wish to do more but hard selling myself with zero credentials other than photos of work done lol
Having photos of proper work is a great way.
thanks for the good presentation
You are welcome!
Bino! Thank you! After 7 years dealing with epilepsy and finally getting on meds I can now climb confidently! I have been on the ground for two years and also as a gardener which has given me a different perspective than most. I can say that I’ve learned WAY more watching RUclips than I coulld ever from my mentor because sometimes they have bad practice or are too prideful to admit when they are wrong which has been my experience. I like you strider, august, educated climber, and a little bit of buckin billy. My mentors mentor broke his neck when a ground man was pulling him up into a tree multiplying the force due to friction and it broke the limb. I feel like for me starting out with chaps and a steel lanyard is a good idea because I will be clumsy with the saw I believe and I also bought a helmet for 30 bucks but doesn’t have a chin strap! It does have a face shield. Having worked in the steel industry for years I know how things can go way wrong that’s why I believe in ppe use
Thank for sharing your story and I'm happy that we've been a part of your progression. Remember low and slow, stay safe.
I got a beginning kit from Wes Spur... Tried out climbing and then upgraded everything 🤣 you just don't know how it's going to be until you try. I like it so much, got insurance and formed a LLC. It's crazy where things can take you. Your videos are great and so helpful, keep em coming. I like that you focus more on the aspects of climbing versus the aspects of just cutting trees down
Awesome, I'm glad things are working well for you!
You didn’t like their kit?
@@marcshields3677 loved it but had to upgrade because I also found a love for climbing. 12 strand rope upgraded to a 16 then 24, new harness, cambium savers, extra throw weights, throw cube, adding a few lanyards, rope bags...I can go on. Definitely a great kit to get you in the tree and see how much you like it without breaking the bank
@@anthonyr6286 hey if you don't mind me asking how much is your insurance yearly? I've been debating getting more established so I can take on more jobs without losing them due to no insurance.
@@norton5.037 not sure where you're at, I'm in New Hampshire. I can operate into other states though. Got in touch with the local insurance company that handles commercial insurance. For something small, general liability insurance offers coverage. Less than $3,000 for the year. I do have health insurance through my normal job though, so that might be part of the difference. I know when you start adding people on it gets expensive because the liability
Hello I have just got my climbing gear and am excited about tree climbing not for any real perpose just for the fun and to wildlife watch.
I live in WV and it is so beautiful here
That is awesome! What gear did you buy?
Yes true But I have learned through your videos. and now running my own business and taking down very large trees.
inspection and gear are key but also learning saftey use
Great job!
Here in Oregon most of tge climbing is single spar pine type of climbing for removal and so old school buckin Billy Ray flip line & gaffs style will get You the majority of work.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Hi Bino. I seriously considered training to become a climbing arborist, but finding an affordable path was challenging. I sought from several sources if they knew of a successful arborist using an insulin pump plus continuous glucose monitor. I have yet to learn of one as I was seeking what harness to try and not interfere with the medical gear. Understand most harnesses are fitted above the belt which is where medical gear is used. Never could resolve that question so quit pursuing it. Tree climbing still is a significant interest, just not sure it is an option for me.
I sorry I do not have a good answer fore you. When I climb I am always getting bumped on the branches and rope. I'm not sure if you could climb with your monitor without it coming in contact with something. Take care!
Good video 🤙
Appreciate it!
I'm curious as to the approach that would be taken for a tall pine tree 80-100 feet with only a few branches at the top and no lower branches, but there are vines sticking 2-3 feet off from all sides of the tree. I have a tree service planning on doing this in a week or so and I'm not seeing how they could practically use a belt/strap to lean on while going up the tree in addition to the spiked shoes. There was no mention of a crane. What's the most practical way for them to do this? Obviously they'll go up to the top and cut it in 8-12ft sections as they come down based on what I was told. There was no mention of how they would handle the dead vines (somewhat brittle, but probably still hard to pull off). The vines were clipped a couple of years ago and I sent weed killer up them using a bottle after I cut the vines. They're still holding on pretty tightly, though. What's the safest way for a climber to approach this?
There are a few different ways. lift truck or spider lift. They might cut the vines on the way up or maybe climb the tree using the SRS system.
Buen Video Binoh...una pregunta , miro que tienes un NOTCH con ""Double Ds"" yo tengo un Weaber ""Doble Ds"" mi pregunta es que es recomendable para el Doble Ds.. una carabina o el Clip double locking....cual es mas seguro?
I clip is safer but if you use a carabiner with a termination knot so the carabiner cannot side load. or having a catch on the carabiner may also work.
We are all self taught. No matter how much mentoring someone might have, you are still alone in the tree. Wanna learn to climb? Get a job on a tree crew and learn in degrees. Most crews will gladly allow groundworkers and fledgling climbers to get their feet wet by degrees. And yes, The Tree Climbers Companion, is an invaluable resource. Plus watch August Hunuckie. It is one thing to climb, it is a total different game to work a tree. Most of these RUclips guys are dangerous, and following them is likely to result in a fledgling climber drooling in his Cheerios for life, while driving up our insurance rates. August typically outlines the risk assessments and shares his thought processes, on his jobs. And though it might read as self congratulatory, I find myself very much agreeing with Augusts’s decisions aloft. Just the opinionated perspective of a 25+year veteran.
Thanks
Welcome!
Your hardware are always new ....
Yes the are my home gear.
Hi Bino love your videos, I’m wondering what size 1/2” rope ? Would you use for limb walking / how long should the rope be I’m using ? Thanks anybody else that have pointers for a beginner climber let me know :)
Yes half inch is good also 11.5, 11.7 mm will work as long as it's rated for tree climbing. The lengths depends on the height of trees you are climbing. If the trees you're climbing are about 60' a rope that is 120' will work. The taller the trees the longer the rope.
Bino out here doin'the lord's work bro
Thank you!
BINO MY MAN! love everything you do.
I had a quick question/idea for a video that I would love you expand on to help increase my understanding. I recently stumbled upon a video for the uniscender called “uniscender body thrust II” where the tree climber had what seemed to be a type of tether connected to the bottom of his device instead of directly being attached to his harness and I was wondering if you were familiar with this system and whether or not it’s a practical application and can be implemented in different ways. To me it seems it may make body thrusting a bit more organized to distance your device from you to get more of a pull from underneath. Let me know if you have any thoughts on this please. Much love and God bless
ruclips.net/video/HYPy5mNMs5s/видео.html
This is the link to the video in reference
I have seen the extra strap and I believe there is an adjustable one. It works well for body thrusting. For me when I used it I connected to my saddle and used it SRS and also would you an ascender in mrs. Thank you!
How do they learn aerial rescue techniques? Is this not as important as tree inspection?
Jim
I was using VT with the pully until my friend showed me the KNUT KNOT. Very smooth. How do you feel about that knot as a friction hitch?
The Knut is a great knot to use.
@@BinoH Is it just personal preference? Both knots did the trick but the Knut seems to break and grab easier.
I started climbing with a altec saddle ( bucket truck no climbing needed ) now i got a newer versalift saddle ( bucket truck )
Lol I hope all is well. Take care!
@@BinoH yes , hurricane came through and i got all kinds of work , im a liitle sore for monday , i wish i could find a replacement for me for a couple days , or another good employee , i finally got me a nice set up for equipment , but im starting to get old now ..
Do you recommend a friction saver?
Check out an arborist supply company there are a few different options. I lot of the time it on what style you would be comfortable using. There are regular standard one and adjustable ones.
@@BinoH thanks
Hey bino!!! My name is Jose we met the day of the tree Skills exam, I just want to say thank you for your videos and that I just received my exam results I am now certified. Thank you
Awesome! Congratulations on becoming a ISA Certified Tree Climbing Specialist! Great news I appreciate you sharing it. Take care!
Can you contact me through this channel email?
I think I can only respond with commentary it doesn’t happen to provide an email
@@BinoH I can contact Doug tomorrow to ask if he has your email maybe?
@@JoseHernandez-ct4rh just go to the about section in my channel and click email
Bino are you on arborist site?
No. I'm on Instagram
Please, for your own legal safety change the thumbnail and put disclaimers, if someone sees this video that says “no training required” and goes out climbing and hurst himself or dies they can use that against you. That is why everything on RUclips that can cause injury or death has a disclaimer.
You have to clearly state that you do not recommend doing this kind of dangerous stuff without professional guidance, warn people about how dangerous it can be and say that you deny any responsibility for people going out doing it themselves.
To sum up
Make clear that:
This is dangerous,
You warned people not to do it
If people do it it’s at their own risk
And you are not liable for injury or death.
I am not a lawyer but this is common knowledge that everyone making videos like this needs, I find it a very informative video so thank you for that but please for everyone’s safety and to keep yourself out of legal trouble think about it
Do you have a personal favorite tree species to climb, Bino?
Yes one of my favorites is the Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia). The video that my sons climbed with me for my B-day this year.
My first born son just turned 8 months and I dream about teaching him to climb so we can climb together 😭
@@BinoH Awesome! That trees looks really nice! Great idea. I like oaks too!
I bought a $60 Chinese saddle in Amazon. I am having seconds thoughts about using it.
Have you looked at some of the Arborists supply companies online. I'm sure you would be able to find a saddle that you're comfortable with.
Question: Is it possible to become a "Arborist " without working for someone else for 3 years?
I’ve got Some medium sized trees on our property that need to come
Down. Got a little crazy last year and bought a bunch of equipment to climb. Haven’t even used any of it yet. I do everything else myself so why not treework.
Take your time.
Ya’ that ain’t the way to learn the necessary skills of urban forestry. That’s like taking a raft down through class 10 rapids, when all you’ve done before is the lazy river at the community pool. Or RUclipsing surgery then attempting an appendectomy on your friend.
@@rogerharvey1698 maybe for a modern day moron with no common sense and can barely tie his shoes in the morning. By property I mean forest with nothing else around. I know my limits and wouldn’t try anything I’m not comfortable with.
I watched squirrels while sitting in a treestand, been rope free ever since
Learning from mistakes training it’s great but it’s not mean u gonna become any good been doing for years without training if u make mistake u will pay big price it’s your Life stay safe🙌
ithought u were going to do a video on how to climb trees without equipment
You can download the PDF version of that book for free.
I thought you were going to show us the details you went through it like we've been climbing trees for 3 to 5 years I didn't learn anything you're also standing in the shade attention to detail show us the details in-depth guess I'll have to find another website
No this was more on pre basics. What topic did you want to know more about?
I would think that the most important thing that you have to possess is having the fitness level to allow you to climb trees without getting exhausted and exposing yourself to injuries. That can't be taught.
NICE LEMON TREE !! COULD YOU SEND ME THE DISCOUNT CODE YOU HAVE FOR THE BUCKINGHAM NAVIGATOR HARNESS ? YOU OFFERED THAT AWHILE BACK THANKS BINO.
Thanks, I believe that code is not working anymore.
Hey bino just wanted to say I disagree with the steel toe
I have asked this question to 4 different climbers this question and nobody answered.
How skinny of a tree do you feel safe climbing?
Lets say the tree is over 50 feet to the top. Green/ fairly healthy
Would you climb a 10 inch base?
Or even down to a 8 inch base?
And How high up would you climb on a beanpole like this?
Venture with Craig. If you ask a hypothetical question to a professional arborist you will always be disappointed. Pay for the arborists’ time to visit a tree with you and provide an in depth response and you may achieve the required result.
What in effect you are asking is someone, a professional someone to suggest they, or you climb a tree, risk an accident, fatal or otherwise without first surveying the task.
Education comes at a price, not everything is free.
I have made a video on tie in points it might help with your question. ruclips.net/video/DFvaODQit6Y/видео.html
@andy
Jobs done already…
I ended up doing it 🤙
@@andycapp8843
What made you think it was hypothetical?
These trees were on a contract for removal..
Nothing hypothetical about it…
Ironically you hassle me about asking questions when the video is about self teaching 😆😆
You probably pay someone to sharpen your chain for you and it shows…
Self taught is a misnomer. No one is self taught. Even all those that claim they are by watching videos are not self taught. They are learning from others through their videos. Most people that claim they are self taught usually have an ego issue. They won't dare give credit to the ones they learned from (videos, books, etc) because they want to give the impression somehow that they are a standout because they claim to be self taught. Lastly, those insisting on not seeking out a mentor/teacher to learn from first hand are much more prone to injury and constant mistakes and setbacks. Ditch the egos and find an experienced teacher and then supplement live, one on one training by watching videos, reading books, articles etc. I personally know many people who claim they are self taught but when asked how they know what they claim they always say I learned from so and so on a YT video. Also, the videos you watch could be spreading incorrect information and often times dangerous information. Be cautious with sources of information because they can get you killed or injured. Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true or accurate. Not to mention the largest source of misinformation is (you guessed it) the internet. LOL!
Self-Taught is a figure of speech, essentially another word for autodidactic. Some one who learns things on their own accord without the guidance of formal education. Learning subjects from RUclips is a form of self education. I am originally from a country where no one knows how to properly climb, they don't even use ropes half the time. RUclips and its various videos may not be the best form of education all the time, but it sure is the most efficient, Considering it is how I learned most of my English. Its not my ego I simply just don't have the resources.
I don't understand when this happened when did tree climbers become rope climbers why don't we teach people to walk up to the trunk of the tree grab a hold of a branch and climb the tree like we did when we were children that's the way it's always been done that's the way it should be done we are not rope climbers here people you guys are wasting so much time and energy just getting into a tree this is I mean it really is ridiculous it is become to the point where it is unsafe you guys I mean I love that you got to not tied there attentioning not to repel with instead of mechanical devices because Mechanical Devices fail all the time that the tree industry in the past 15 to 20 years has become exponentially more dangerous because of the so-called advancements in the industry
Mr. B. James:
Have you gotten any answers to your "Don't climb with ropes" comment yet?
Climbing a healthy tree is one thing, but understanding how to rig and use a chainsaw up there is knowing the cuts and forces is a totally different thing. It's your life, if you want kill yourselves learning tree work from videos, good luck.
Very true comment but it's not just learning how to climb also the different tree species and there strengths. True videos are not everything but to people who want to learn and don't have a mentor it can help them to climb.
I’m self taught been climbing 24 yrs
Nice!