How to climb SRT / SRS | beginner tree climbing | stationary rope system | Arborist tips/tricks

Josiah, the Tree_Strider is a tree climbing Instructor focused on training the next generation of climbers, arborists and other tree workers in safer, more efficient work practices at height and on the ground.

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[tolaipei]

My mother has a HUGE tree in her backyard that needs trimming, so I'm going to climb it and trim it myself. With my Master's degree in tree climbing from YouTube University, I know I'm ready for the task at hand. *Kidding, not kidding, but this video has been a substantial help in deciding the type of gear I'll need. University is free, but the price of the gear is like paying tuition.

[daveooooo]

Thank you so much I am a 63-year old tree man and I am just learning single rope technique again thank you for the advice and training on new types of gear....

[jimmathias]

Thanks so much for doing these. I’m an experienced entertainment rigger/climber. Holy cow what a different world. I just wanted to prune my oak safely with the gear I have. You saved me so many headaches. I love your business model! Big fan.

[mrjosiahlock]

I'm going to start climbing this spring. your videos have been apart of my education. I've only met a few other Josiah's in my life.

[radicalstihl]

I’ve been climbing for about 3 years on DRT I’ve been looking at srt I like your insight keep up the great work 🤘👍

[PhilEvansOnline]

Very clearly demonstrated, thank you Strider.

[zebcokid]

Nicely done. I thoroughly appreciate your approach to instruction. I’m a recreational climber, and I’m all the better due to your generosity. Thank you. David

[arbolorian]

First time i saw a colleague rope walking i felt like a caveman watching someone riding a bike.

[justint]

I wouldn't necessarily recommend telling people they don't need to know knots, if that breaks while you're up in the tree and you don't know knots you're kinda messed up.

[stevebrough]

Thanks for your informative video. They're much appreciated.

[rvprotips]

Your videos are amazing... I own some acres in WA and have tree issues that I'm always dealing with the "hard way" so I'm extremely grateful for your magnificent videos... quick question, though... HOW did you get the ropes up in the tree before the start of this video? Surely there's a video for that... please point the way, Jedi tree master!

[ztkrx]

you should try a half hitch above your running bowline for your basal tie, never ever creeps up the trunk…..ever.

[fightington]

Best simple explanation of srt i have seen 👍

[karenanney]

I appreciate your hard work in the videos we been looking around and you ARE amazing me and my wife just subscribed.

[vincentc]

i missed the part where the top of the rope is attached high up in the tree

[ericgansauer]

Climbing Innovations knee and foot ascenders are the best on the market.

[beebopsnosering]

What chest harness is that? Every site I look at has one or two options and nothing nearly as nice or comfortable as what you’re wearing in this video.
Also, why is the base anchor necessary versus throwing a running bowline up to a fat branch? I understand the need to have it be a able to *bear double your weight, but if you get two or three guys to test it on the line, why not?
Great videos all around. Thank you.

[tonyk]

Thankyou for another great video. Your tips help me to be a better rec. climber..👍🏻🇺🇸🇨🇦👍🏻

[immiked]

Just tried it for the first time today and it’s way harder than just pulling yourself up drt with your feet on the tree. Definitely something you’d have to get used to and train your muscles for.

[johanfidder]

I am using the chicane also and i am verder satisfied