Hope subscribers will be forgiving and continue to follow along as we pivot directions. Life is everything we can never know. Knowing yourself is a lifetime adventure.
That’s way too cheap. I know climbers making $250 and hour when they are in the trees
@mike-yp1uk
2 ай бұрын
Everything is a risk and any height off the ground requires safety. I operate on safety first. If safety comes first it sets guide lines for about everything. Operate at a height I feel comfortable to learn gear usage. That makes so much sense.
@mike-yp1uk
2 ай бұрын
Well that was absolutely the content that I needed to hear. It was clear and concise. I'm gathering information to make my first climb at 60. Because I love trees and looking for cheap thrills. Lol great content and thank a lot
@JohnStanton-pr2ju
4 ай бұрын
I appreciate the detail you go into with the safety methods,and technique. Another sound educational Video.
@JohnStanton-pr2ju
4 ай бұрын
Very informative. Like the safety methods,and tricks of the Trade. Deeply appreciated.
@alfredoajas4816
5 ай бұрын
Where are you from bro?
@davesteier-xf5lh
6 ай бұрын
STOP DOING HOURLY!! Climbers Union…? HENRY FORD DID NOT HELP US OUT DOING STUPID HOURLY!! it takes the same $$$ to stock gear, drive an insured car truck or rig and drive across town for ONE HOUR as it does if you charge BASE RATE on Full-Day or HALF-Day basis! So, just exactly like a crane service, you have a MINIMUM. Gas tax still costs “y”. So we need to go to FULL and HALF day rates! Yeah I’ll work for you till lunch, for you to pay me 1/2 day rate, I still get my TANK OF FUEL (tax) plus $100. Guys we’re killing ourselves for STUPID HOURLY Base your days off 10 hours, that’s easy enough huh? Can you multiply x 1? And add a zero??? That’s what you’re doing “hourly” ANYWAY! And we usually work sun up sun down ANYWAY. Starting early means less time in direct sunlight anyway. So gtfu! So stop taking HOURLY. flip it on them. it sounds better and you get comped better. This yew micro managing to the sweep of the second hand sh t needs to stop. Mechanics will point to a book and charge you BOOK for something that takes them 1/2 as long as “the book” says to do. And still charge you “book” The longer this goes on the more we’re just hurting ourselves. It’s not STONE. If you’re over here, or over there, then SAY SO. 1hr after lunch?? Then charge for it. 2 hours after your 10hr “base” then charge for it. IF YOU WANT. We gotta stop being dumb or they’ll take advantage of us forever.
@dertyjerz3
8 ай бұрын
Damn dude.. I remember you posting stuff on a facebook group like 10 years ago when I was super green. I loved the parody vids and the serious talks, you are very articulate. Anyway, still being in the industry and now fairly accomplished working as a crew leader for a company, the thought has often crossed my mind of contracting -always doing interesting and challenging work and kind of running your own business. It was good to see it all laid out down to brass tax. Thanks man and hope you’re doing well -Phil
@sandycharlton8669
9 ай бұрын
I look at a tree and I figure out how many hours it's going to take me and then I bid $100 an hour. If I make $75 an hour I'm okay with it. Or if I make $150 an hour, I'm good with it. I never tell people what I charge. It's none of their business. I charge by the tree and when I get my contractors climbers license I'm going to only be advertising to land clearance companies, not tree companies. Tree companies are notorious for being poor and having no money to pay their climbers. But the guys that only need a tree taken down once a week or once a month will really value you. Oh, by the way, I'm in Northern California so it cost a fortune to live here. And workman's comp is the highest in the nation. If I was in Georgia or Louisiana I would probably charge half as much. Every time I do side work it averages around $100 an hour but don't tell your customers that they won't pay it. Just give them a bid. If you're a good climber and you got a bunch of expensive saw,s you should be able to get it done five times faster than a homeowner. I have 15,000 worth of climbing equipment and a $9,000 4x4 truck so I'm into it 24,000 so far. When I get the insurance and licensing it will probably be 28,000 investment there is no way you're going to work 12 months a year in Northern California. It's more like 9 months you're going to have some time off
@ryanarborist
9 ай бұрын
My advice for anyone trying to get into this work is show up on time and do good work. It sounds so simple but easily 75% of my clients got fed up with their druggy / drunk climbers that showed up when they felt like it. Also, getting paid. The first phone call I tell them what my day rate is, before we're done talking I remind them what the day rate is. On the first day of work, I tell them verbatim "If you don't have the cash to pay me at the end of the day, tell me right now and I'll leave." I havent had a single problem and Ive worked for the same people for over 5 years now. Also Liability insurance is good but look up disability insurance as well. It might cost a lot but if you get hurt and youre out of work for a while you can get some money if you carry that policy.
@ryanwaddell2908
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, this was a very helpful video.
@treewisemenllc7281
9 ай бұрын
You changed your channel name. I was worried you deleted your videos!
@michaellowderman5687
Жыл бұрын
So if I make $100,000 before taxes I make $78000 a year? I’m not sure if I agree with your accounting. No one says I make $50,000 a year but I only bring home 37.
@calebbell952
10 ай бұрын
There are infinite amount of variables when calculating what's made after adjusted gross income. He's using ballpark numbers for the state he resides in I'm sure. Take the advice and move on. Simple
@dan-dan-da-treeman
Жыл бұрын
You must be a hammer cuz ya nailed it. 🪓💪
@haridask8282
2 ай бұрын
Hai👍
@claythelin4346
Жыл бұрын
Seems better to own your own company and just take all the profits on like two jobs a week.. I do 2-3 jobs a week each on average around 1500-2500 and yeah I gotta chip and clean up bud wayyyyy more money than just climbing..
@AverageHouseHusband
Жыл бұрын
Videos like this make me glad I do it for fun no pressure.
@albertnash888
Жыл бұрын
Spikes look very useful for climbing, but the downside is that they damage trees and you could injure yourself if you’re not careful!
@mikekruse3154
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time, great vid.
@darnelljenkinson7407
Жыл бұрын
Very informative. I liked the fart sound from the idiot. Worth the wait
@Wilje
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info this is pretty spot on. Surprising how little the hourly rate is when you boil it down. Moral of the story is work for yourself and charge more!
@fracturedgrain8729
2 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen
@bengordonjr896
2 жыл бұрын
False spiking a tree you are pruning does not injure the tree
@thomask8298
2 жыл бұрын
This guy doesn't know the business side very well. I make over $230,000 a year contract climbing
@dababycar2899
Жыл бұрын
Do you work for another company or for yourself?
@dababycar2899
Жыл бұрын
@Live by the saw if he is working for I Himself that is very doable, you could easily make $1000 per day if you have enough people calling you
@samvd9527
Жыл бұрын
Where do you climb trees? Dubai??? :D
@coreyyourlocaltreeguy2771
2 жыл бұрын
How old is this? $75,000 a year take home for a solid contract climber seems astronomically low. That is more in line with a good paid company climber.
@danlynch1713
Жыл бұрын
Do shit work M-F earn a decent paycheck every week without fail or earn entire paycheck in 1 day on Saturday doing hero work. I'm doing both right now but really want to go out on my own try to grease out some contracts M-F
@mehhhhhhhh2215
10 ай бұрын
@@danlynch1713what is the “hero” work
@jcee2259
2 жыл бұрын
I do spur use on man-fixed poles. Not on forestry growth.
@jasonbowers4388
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm worth $1000 a day, I just haven't found anyone that will pay me that😁... Great video %100 correct $450 -$500 is about tops here in Georgia and thats if you supply all your own gear and rigging. Thanks for the confirmation.
@IndianaCards
2 жыл бұрын
Same for Indiana. I can contract climb for $500-$600 a day. I'm no where near the best but I consider myself a knowledgeable climber.
@IndianaCards
2 жыл бұрын
& that's just my climbing gear and saw being used.
@genehendrix6809
Жыл бұрын
Additionally you will pay 30% par for work comp. This is the biggie. No legitimate company can hire you if you are not covered by work comp.
@WreckitRalphie
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. U have a great way of breaking things down for me to understand. I'm a fence builder but I just recently got climbing gear so I can learn . I'm looking forward to seeing how I can progress in climbing. Safety first of course. Thank u
@johnhalloran2456
Жыл бұрын
As someone learning tree work I can tell you being a fence builder will come in handy
@jimisnotunique
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I just started climbing this week
@XxtwichedxX
2 жыл бұрын
I learned to climb spikeless first, big mistake on my end. If you can't flip a line, you ain't gonna nail a job. At least in my area.
@troyvanvliet7220
2 жыл бұрын
I'm brand new to tree climbing and was wondering why you shouldn't use spikes for climbing? Thank you
@GRockBlues
2 жыл бұрын
He makes this look WAYYYYYY easier than it is...this dude rules!
@robertfitzkee3862
7 ай бұрын
It really is easy wants you learn how to plant yourself like his showing you. Every one getting into it makes that mistake by not have that flip line set away from the tree comfortably. I done it guys I know did it. Once you learn the things you have to and showed properly its easy after that and it's going to be fun for you and you'll love. Even if your not doing trees and as a hobby climbing. Just have to take your time and learn it the right way. There's times I go up just to sit in the canopy and look at the scenery
@davidsicard2651
2 жыл бұрын
Some great tips, thank you
@IndianaCards
2 жыл бұрын
This just popped up on my feed so I gave it a watch and from another fellow climber you know what you're talking about and can swing round that tree on them spikes. Good shit man.
@chris4charity191
3 жыл бұрын
Best spur tutorial on the tube! Thanks man. I'm gonna watch this another 100 times
@bobbobbington2176
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great info.
@Billster1955
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Joseph.
@robertbrown9237
3 жыл бұрын
👍thanks 😊
@jrstrange123
3 жыл бұрын
making the advanced techniques look easy.
@jrstrange123
3 жыл бұрын
good talk
@daveaskin1333
3 жыл бұрын
Great teaching. Thankyou.
@GreenPowerFarm
3 жыл бұрын
That is fantastic content !...thanks!
@jackberdine
3 жыл бұрын
bad idea to have your climbing system that far away from you? what if you suddenly need to get to the ground? seems like you can barely reach the prussik.
@jeffreylescoe5624
4 жыл бұрын
Well put my friend! Thank you for the message. Such vital information.
@sergioorozco8472
4 жыл бұрын
Hola Joseph como estas, muy bueno tus enseñanzas, hago trepa de árboles y poda de altura aca en Argentina, Buenos Aires, Te mando un saludo
@hugosanchez9025
4 жыл бұрын
I work for a tree company that works for pge and we always use spikes even for just trimming. There's not a single worker who doesn't use them much faster and safer. But everybody's taught differently
@dukeflem
4 жыл бұрын
Great presentation! It's something I'm working on right now. Couldn't have come at a better time.
@zachfowler1410
4 жыл бұрын
I know that some guys use pole gaffs and some use tree gaffs. Im in michigan by the way. And i was wondering what most people use because im new to climbing and would like to know what would work best.
@ALeadFarmerMF
4 жыл бұрын
Can anyone identify the system hes using to keep his climb line tended ahead of him
@josephhigh2529
4 жыл бұрын
ALeadFarmerMF I believe I am using a spider jack in this video. Forgive me, it’s been over five years since this video.
@josephhigh2529
4 жыл бұрын
ALeadFarmerMF I have a prusick with spliced ends between the harness and the ascender for assent. The prusick is removed once at working position.
@ALeadFarmerMF
4 жыл бұрын
joseph high, thank you. By far the best spiking video on KZitem. I hope to see more content in the future.
@kcsanson4216
4 жыл бұрын
Good shit bro !
@timmy2ride
4 жыл бұрын
Can you climb with spurs with a Prosthetic leg?
@josephhigh2529
4 жыл бұрын
I suppose it would partly depend on the type of prosthetic.
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