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Hows the climbing coming Randy? I have not got started yet. Get your spur situation sorted out?

Does that take a different type of saddle than the basic starter type saddle?

I was wondering about that. I thought that one would use spurs OR a rope, not both at the same time. Makes great sense, i was wondering how to rest while on spurs. Must be safer too, having a line on the tree while using spurs and a flip line. Thanks for the posts Sean. I have been finding...

Good advice. I am able to tie a bowline around myself in the dark with my gloves on so that my brothers can hoist me out of a burning basement. But i do need more practice. I am just one chapter into Mr. Beranak's book.:lol:

I dont think I have ever been able to climb hand over hand up a rope. Is that going to be a deal breaker?

I want to learn too. The kits are attractive, but I have sometimes found when I buy any kind of kit that something in the kit did not work for me or was otherwise not needed. Maybe it is different in tree climbing. I am going to piece one together. These guys will Know what to do.

Well, I guess this is it. I just ordered Fundamentals of General Tree work and working climber series one from TreeStuff.com No quitting now!

What kind of spurs do you use Butch? I am also having a hard time picturing your sideways shin guard technique. I assume that the pads are replaceable? If I were to say want to try something else Nick?

I think I will get the working climber dvds and the Climbers guide or companion. I am not sure which book is right for me, maybe both? I wear White's loggers for fire/sawyer work. I figured they would be the ones for climbing too as they have a ridiculously strong arch. Thanks everybody...

Yeah, we will be climbing fools when we are done!:) I am starting to get it. Thanks for the recommendations Nick and Butch. I really like cruising by Treestuff and really appreciate the links. I will be getting down to a more reasonable weight fellers, fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go...

My lineman friend is about my size, just a little taller. I will see if he has any used spurs or what might work for a big guy. I am officially back on the Weight Watchers (hopefully for good this time) and will be getting down to a more reasonable climbing weight. Gotta pass the pack test...

Those look nice. I have read that the aluminum ones have a 240 weight limit. I need something useful but affordable as i will not be getting paid for this adventure.:) Should i swing by EBAY, or is it better to buy new? There is no local tree shop in the area, or even people i know that...

What are you using now Randy?

Well, I guess I should start asking questions here. Looks like I will be getting a saddle soon and I will buy some books and dvds. I have been looking at spurs, mostly Buckingham steel climbers, are these good ones? I don't have a lot to spend so I guess carbon fiber is out for now. What...

Thanks! I guess i need to see stuff like that! The outcome would be much different in my case, you simply can not get this much mass moving that quickly and have a good outcome! You dont suppose someone did that to the climber on purpose do you? Seems like they would know better. If it was...

I wear a 40 or a 42 waist trouser.

Thanks. I have been trying to figure out the terminology. I will go to some websites. My tree is unfortunately a cottonwood, but I have a lot of friends in the hills with some big P-pine and some big doug fir.

I'm the guy that wondered off the street and saw tree climbing that says to himself, that looks great! I have no gear or people. I do have a tree picked out though.

Cool, thanks guys! These sound good, as I am starting from scratch! I recently got over my fear of heights, so here we go!

Well, upon reading all the great tips put together by the members here, I have decided that I am not a beginner. I am somewhat LESS skilled than a beginner! But, I would like to work hard to become a beginner. Where would one start to learn how to climb trees?