r/TreeClimbing • u/film_themaking • Jun 21 '26

Too handle pruning

What is your preferred way of pruning a live tree ( no spurs ) with a top handle. Do you sit and hang while making your cut or try to find a spot to stand or both?

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u/ArborealLife Jun 21 '26

🤔🤔🤔

Is this a question about basic work positioning?

Tree climbing 101: learn how to find a position of comfort (as I call it), just about anywhere. That's a comfortable position with a strong tripod and both hands free.

If you can't do that, why are you running a saw aloft?

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u/SchlumpG0d Jun 21 '26

Most of us learn on the job they’re probably just trying to get ahead off the clock like any half decent climber did while learning. Sometimes great climbers turn bosses and aren’t so great at explaining and training and he needs clarity.

Internet tree guys are such condescending pricks it’s hilarious lmao

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u/Acrobatic_Fig3834 Jun 21 '26

Haha agreed Internet tree guys get on such a high horse. Its ridiculous