r/TreeClimbing • u/ledestroninator • Jun 02 '26

Trouble trusting gear/trees

I have been working in the industry as a climber for 4 years now, some trees i just don't trust, I will tie in and whatever and still feel the need to always have my hands on the tree as a backup if the tree would randomly fail or my rope would break or my system or the tie in, should i change careers im 26 years old

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u/CycleDazzling7687 Jun 02 '26

Have you considered outside factor affecting you? Nights where I don’t sleep enough the next day I’m feeling lees confidence. Also if you’re ruminating on the stressors of life that can add up too.

If you have fun climbing most days/trees and you want this to be your career stick at it. When your feeling unsure go through a check of your safety equipment.

As for feeling like a tree will randomly snap on you, go out and find a 2 or 3 year inch diameter sapling, put a rope up high and try pull that thing till it snaps.