Limb Walking Tricks Techniques for Climbing Trees SRT Pt.1

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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[robertwilliamson]

Mobile hunting led me to Saddle hunting, which led me to SRT for WAY safer climbing practices to hunt. which has led me to arborist industry videos like yours, which leads me to further knowledge of safer yet climbing practices and tricks for positioning in simpler fashion than limb walking. At this point friends think I’m crazy though I know I’m safer than them up there, and I become more interested in looking into the arborist industry for work the more tree climbing I do. Thank you for putting out quality videos on this line of work!

[danpowell]

Great job on the video.
This type of instruction is pretty unique. I don't see a lot of pruning videos out there that would apply to large trees. You're explaining the limb walking techniques well.
Thanks for sharing.

[AssafLevyIL]

Very useful! Limb walking techniques along with lateral anchoring and such is the most challenging for me on trees. Please keep those coming!

[MichaelQuirk-gkhn]

Excellent video on limb walking bro. Work positioning is a finesse skill that will save your energy and body in the long run. I'd love to climb that structure. I'm 43 and just made a career change into arboriculture. Climbing is glorious. Self awareness. Knowledge of your gear. Trusting your gear. Conquering fear on a daily basis. Then feeling free as a bird up there.

[lsquire]

That 3 to 1 with the hand ascender and pulley is a brilliant idea, especially for SRT!

[jeremybuchanan]

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this. I'll be climbing two very droopy elms in the next few months - new to both SRT and work positioning. It's quite apparent as I survey the trees that I will need at least one work positioning line. I look forward to Part 2+!

[havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. Very nice demonstration on limb walking using side of limbs instead of crawling on top. Sometimes we forget the technique and start climbing out on top of the limbs. Using a lanyard and moving on side of limbs is so easy and comfortable. Thanks for presentation.

[kplandscapinglawncare]

Great demonstration the best I've seen in a long time

[khmisc]

Clear, concise, and very helpful--Thank you!

[Jamie-vpyb]

Great video!! About time one of you guys made a limb walking video. :)

[martindorrance]

Nice example and explanation of potential <-> kinetic energy.

[davidcmetheney]

Thank you so much! Please share more tips this was very helpful how to navigate limb walking

[DavidBoschGR]

Like the others have said, very helpful video. I need to get more comfortable with limb walking.

[Ddaverr]

great learning set up! It's very helpful being able to follow your movements close to the ground. Looking forward to this series

[rodrigofaillace]

Great tips.
I learned a lot with the video, thanks

[drd]

Great stuff man, Thanks for sharing your experience

[brenthauxwell]

Cool, should be interesting to see your presentation! Did the tunes.

[Gtiger]

Thanks that is helpful, thanks I really appreciate it.👍👍

[recommit]

Great informative video.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[cesspool]

Great vid, i dont think ive ever seen anything like it. This information can only come from a man that has been through many big trees with some big tops. New climbers, and some old, need to see this. I feel like you could do more with this. Maybe large diameter limbs on steep angles far from your tie in. To elaborate on conserving energy, try to find a positions where you are minimally utilizing your core muscles to maintain your position and you will greatly improve your endurance when traversing throughout the tree tops. Especially on large trees with wide sprawling canopys.