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When I start guys w/spikes it is usually on 12-20" dbh. That seems to be where they have the best luck staying solidly on the spar yet away from their other foot and also being able to find a balance w/lanyard. If you have any suggestions as to a better way to get them started I am most...

yes, 5". someone got hurt and now everyone is scared it seems. We were also told height is not the issue. I don't agree with this I am just expected to enforce it.:what: Guess it all comes with working for someone else.....do it their way.....:|:

so they can have a chance to learn how to use spurs and lanyard.

I totally agree except I will have guys who want to climb set ropes in spars w/ spurs/lanyard and spur back down (company requires anything over 5" dbh has rope in it before it gets dropped):roll:. MB, thanks for the nice picture thingy (not up on my 'puter lingo)

Any groundman who aspires to climb wil learn how to use spikes & lanyard to get up a stub to set a rope and backdown. After they know knots, tree & hazard inspection, climb gear inspection, and basic job/climb planning, I Start them out w/anchor hitch & Blakes and they must perform a rescue...