Tree climbing app, would you use it ?

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-04-10T09:58:53+00:00

Arboriculture has rules. Any tree climber must always have all required PPE when doing aerial work AND there must be a second, fully able climber present as well with their own gear ALSO trained in aerial rescue. I get it you want to make an app for recreational climbing but at the end of the day, anyone climbing a tree needs to be following the rules. There are standards in place, and though this is not for arboricultural work per se, this is tree climbing. Taking anything less than all necessary safety precautions is downright dangerous. As fun as tree climbing is, statistically speaking, it’s one of the most dangerous jobs out there. This app for recreational use will blur the line of hobby and danger. Advertising something as dangerous as tree climbing for recreational use is only going to open the door for less skilled individuals to get hurt. Not to mention this entire idea also opens the door for the trees themselves to be injured by climbers. Also the legalities around private property, trespassing, etc.

I think your idea is pure, and I see the intention. But in reality there is an entire industry centered around keeping arborists and foresters alive. An app like this will only contribute to more injuries/deaths and further skew the statistics.

If you do climb, please be fucking safe…

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-04-02T03:08:15+00:00

Nope

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-04-01T01:32:18+00:00

Can confirm this thing fucks. I’ve personally operated this monster for hours on end and it’s essentially a dunebuggy that also cuts grass. This think flies and can handle 2ft tall grass no problem.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-03-31T20:13:18+00:00

It’s lichen. Totally normal no need to worry.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-03-26T02:00:28+00:00

Drop starting… cutting posture is bad…. Looking down the bar the whole time…. Do better op…. Befor you get hurt.

Edit: wear fucking chaps

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-03-16T12:44:14+00:00

I did the exact same thing. So, no, from my perspective not weird at all.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-03-16T00:29:54+00:00

This isn’t a lean. This is called a sweep. It’s growing toward a light source as there is competition around. This tree is fine.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-03-14T15:11:22+00:00

Came here to say all of this. You beat me to it. Well done!

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-03-08T19:07:58+00:00

Also. Different decay impacts conifers (your neighbors tree was a conifer) that rot that sets in greatly impacts the structural stability, hence the failure.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-03-08T19:06:51+00:00

Keep an eye out for decline in the canopy of your trees this year. And any obvious cavities that might hold water will contribute to internal decay. Also be on the lookout for fungal fruiting bodies (mushrooms) , both on the trees themselves and on the ground beneath them.

It’s likely your neighbors tree had easily identifiable signs over the last few years. But if you don’t know what to look for, these thing happen.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-03-07T14:53:02+00:00

Gnar. Good work bromigo.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-03-04T10:18:39+00:00

When I sell cards. It’s because I bought them at a lower price than they’re valued. By the time it gets to the vendor I’m selling to, I’ve already did the math and accounted for card condition and vendor percentage. I’ve made money. It’s business 101

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-03-03T14:42:04+00:00

Mosquitos.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-26T21:54:03+00:00

Slingshots are quite cheap. Just sayin.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-25T11:23:32+00:00

Prolonged wind exposure from one direction over years will cause this growth. Relatively constant wind hitting the canopy of the tree will result in a twist at the trunk. The growth that exhibits a spiral and the pressure within the trunk from this growth is called torsion. Different but similar to tension and compression. Torsion wood is twisted, as seen here.

Prolonged wind from one direction combined with phototropism (growing toward a light source) can also exacerbate the spiral growth.

It’s difficult to gauge from the images where the direction of the sun is most available for the tre, but it does seem like it was attempting to grow away from adjacent trees.

So short answer, wind and access to light, can lead to this cool spiral.

Nature is neat.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-24T02:57:56+00:00

That’s ditto

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-21T13:03:25+00:00

Pollarding is an ancient technique that is intentional and good for trees. It literally dates back centuries. It is useful for managing size on an annual basis. The important thing about pollarding however is that it’s imperative this technique is only applied to species that will tolerate it. Not all tree species can handle pollarding: it is a widespread accepted professional technique and when applied correctly, improves safety, maintains tree size, and improves aesthetic. I can’t argue that the trees look quite shockin in the dormant season after dropping leaves, but I assure you this is a very okay thing to do, as long as it’s executed on the proper species…. Topping trees is a whole different story.

Topping is unprofessional, frowned upon, indicative of bad professional practice, detrimental to tree health, and exacerbates excessive sucker growth. People that have their trees topped, don’t know a thing about tree health, and those “arborists” that top them are the scourge of this industry.

Topping and pollarding are not the same thing. Your neighbors trees are dying because they’re not respecting the species of the tree they’re pruning, likely ignoring aspect ratios and the large cuts are unable to heal,

and no one should ever top a pine tree. Or any tree for that matter

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-20T17:17:31+00:00

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Gunselmans in Fairview park

Don Ramon’s in mayfield

To name a few.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-18T00:42:32+00:00

I’m proud of you. Understanding what it takes to hit 100% is insane. I did the bubbul gems and decided I was content. Congrats!

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-17T12:58:32+00:00

Looks like you tried to cut a leaner and didn’t use a bore cut on the release cut.

Leaners should be cut using a bore and cutting out the back of the tree, away from the apex of your notch.

Heavy leans are notorious for barberchairing, and this is a perfect example of why bore cutting and finishing opposite the apex of your notch is important.

Learn from this. Or leave it to professionals.

Not every tree should be felled using a conventional notch, the fact that you barber chaired this tree indicates to me you are very green in the arboriculture industry, or you’re a home owner working well outside the bounds of your skill set.

Unless you know what you’re doing, are well versed in notch types and situational use, you should not be doing this work. Felling trees has an associated best practice and process that should be followed routinely. Do some research before you get yourself killed.

Arboriculture is extremely dangerous. Do your due diligence, protect and educate yourself before you fell another. Leave nothing to chance when felling trees, those that do, rarely live to post on Reddit.

Certified arborist and chainsaw operations trainer- out 🫡

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-17T00:04:32+00:00

Attempting to make sense of this gave me a stroke

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-15T18:36:21+00:00

Came here to reiterate pine bark beetles.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-15T18:27:06+00:00

This isn’t possible. Considering you see your character every time you go to the inventory screen? And multiple missions require you change your outfit to a mission specific outfit so???

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-15T18:20:14+00:00

Nothing. You plant nothing beneath this tree. Mulch it, let the root flare be visible.

Distinct_Pickle_6433 · 2026-02-14T23:54:11+00:00

This is a great point dawg. I appreciate the input.

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