Hi im completely new to tree climbing and im looking at starting out simple. For equipment i was thinking of arbor-plex 150 foot rope

http://store.baileys-online.com/cgi-...sku=12AP%20150

and this harness http://gear.sherrilltree.com/iwwidb....ti_item_submit

my main questions on the harness is it going to be comfortable when suspended

The technique I am planning on using is the double-rope technique, so any advice anyone has it would be greatly appreciated. Oh yes one last thing im planning to get and thats the tree climbers companion.

Read all the old postings and read the Tree Climbing Companion and similar entry books. Buy the Video from Peter Jenkins and finally if you can take a class from a Certified Arborist or Tree Climbing Facilitator/Educator. The climbing components will be explained in that information and you will make more informed choi ces for your gear.
Welcome tothe Community

Welcome, Canuck.

Why Arborplex? There are MUCH better ropes out there that only cost a little more. Consider XTC or Braided Safety Blue.

We can't tell you if the harness will be comfortable for you....unless you get a new tribe!

Seriously, though....you really have to try it on to know if it'll fit you. Mention any saddle and you get 50% of users saying it's great and 50% saying it hurts. The New Tribe harnesses, it seems to be about 90% saying it's great, and 10% that weren't too excited about it.

Check out www.newtribe.com Take a class (maybe at the Rendezvous this summer!). And DEFINITELY get the Tree Climbers Companion.

What brings you to climbing?

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nick

Yeah ive definately been looking at the new tribe saddle and i think its what im looking for. But as far as rope i really dont want to spend too much which is why i was looking at the arbor plex but nowi found a cheaper rope which is the forestry pro hanks at http://www.wesspur.com/rope/forestry-pro.html
, so im not sure if it is really necessary to spend more money for a better rope but your input would be appreciated. Right now i plan on climbing with the least equipment possible. And what got me interested in climbing is liking rock climbing and not having many places to climb in minnesota tree climbing looked like a great physical activity as well as self rewarding.

I'm just getting into climbing too. The the book I found most useful was the Recreational Tree Climbing by Dick Flowers. And the most helpful was the Tree Climbing Basics with Treeman Jenkins. It also helps you get a good idea of what gear you will need and how to use it.
I ended up with a New Tribe Tengu saddle (which hasn't arrived yet) and a poison ivy rope.

Hey im just wondering where you guys climb, like in parks, or just around the neighborhood and have anyone had any complaints or have been kicked out of an area. Just wondering before i get get involved because id ont want to be restricted on having to go a long ways to climb.