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  1. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    I know I could use a lot of improvement there. ;)
  2. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    You got some good moves there Gary. :thumbup:;)
  3. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    I agree, I was thinking the same thing when I was watching it. :thumbup::D
  4. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    Maybe having the flu this week has "clouded" my brain, I was thinking about tree access. Like this..... <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wcGr3STkj6c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  5. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    Any advice on learning footlocking? :?
  6. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    Ayuh, I throw my rope to advance it. I've got an ISC Big Dan steel 'biner on the end that I can move my TIP at least 5' in heavy limbs and 10'+ if it's open. If I want to advance beyond that, say 20'+, I have a line mug hooked on my saddle with a "short"(60')throwline and 10oz weight that...
  7. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    Good point, and well put. :thumbup: I have had to do that, and it did save me time. Thanks for the reminder. ;)
  8. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    Takes time, low and slow. You'll both get it if you just "hang in there"..... :P :thumbup:;)
  9. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    The best part of it is, if you really enjoy it, it doesn't seem like work at all. :) You'll end up climbing a lot and getting a great "workout", it's a win win! :thumbup:;)
  10. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    Live and learn..... :P
  11. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    ...shot came up even shorter. I had an idea what was going on but tried one more time with almost a "full power" shot and it barely went 30'!!! ](*,) The temperature was about 15 degrees, it's the cold right? I didn't know about that, I do now. I ended up hand throwing, took 5 tries(my hands...
  12. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    I actually bought a basic "kit" when I started climbing. If I knew then what I know now I definitely would have bought each piece "separately". :thumbup::D
  13. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    I can't say enough about those working climber DVD's. :notworthy: Jerry has a very relaxed, easy to understand way of teaching. If I can "get it", just about anyone can..... :lol: I love the boomerang toss! Took me a while to "get it", but I can actually use it with some success now. :D...
  14. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    :thumbup:;)
  15. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    :thumbup::D
  16. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    Butch, I don't use them now but I used to use those soccer shin guards under my spurs, but when I changed over to the Caddie pads I didn't need them anymore. It's a great way to get a lot of extra protection for just "pennies". I still have them and consider putting them back on every time I...
  17. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    Well said. And if you DON'T understand tension and compression it WILL kill you in the blink of an eye.
  18. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    YIKES!!!:O I've taken some "rough rides", but nothin' like that.....
  19. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    That's a great book. :thumbup::D It's LOADED with great information. :) What really got me started climbing were these DVD's. Working Climber Series One Working Climber Series Two I literally knew nothing about climbing and these two DVD's got me started from "scratch". I can't say enough...
  20. NHlocal

    Beginner Tree Climbing Tips

    :thumbup::D
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