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Also, the "unread posts" button on the upper right is your friend. I just hit that to see what's active since last i looked.

Welcome to the house Mark, my name is Chris. You've come to the right place to ask stupid questions :) . the only stupid question is the one you didn't ask, especially on here where there are funny answers to be had but they are all in fun and everyone is helpful

Limbrat you beat me to it. I had not heard of the thigh rule, TIP is generally my biggest concern in climbing and I have used stuff smaller than my thigh - and I only weigh 145 lbs

Better yet, combine these ideas. Get Ger's book, Fundamentals of tree work, and read it from as high as spot as you can get yourself to.

Fl does seem a bit flat in regard to climbing locations. I do love rock climbing, and I push myself to try routes that are very hard, hence the sense of accomplishment, but I find trees to be a bit more intricate and less dependent on "crimp fingers". I think i just love climbing in general...

I agree, rock is a pretty simple go / no-go. Either you figure out the move and hang on or you go for a little ride. The cliff doesn't bounce you around just cuz the wind blew. . . Trees are a whole other ball game, and i love them

Thanks Randy and Sean, my name is Chris

Hey guys, I am new to the world of arboristry (If that isn't a word, it should be) and have been lurking for a little while and decided its time to become an active member of the community. I have been rock climbing for 5 years, used saws here and there for about as long as i can remember, and...