How To CLIMB TREES SAFELY With No Equipment

Learn how to free-climb trees safely with no equipment. Read below for in-depth information on tree climbing. WARNING: Climbing trees is dangerous, there is a risk of injury and fatality, so proceed cautiously. If pursued slowly and intelligently you can mitigate a lot of the risk that comes with tree climbing, here is how you can begin safely. Body Strength: Make sure you can at least do a pull-up before climbing a tree. Even though some trees can be climbed without the strength of doing a pull-up, having pull-up strength will help you in situations where you may need to support or catch yourself so that you will be safer. Inspect the Tree: Find a healthy tree with healthy branches. Avoid trees with no leaves, trees that have a lot of dead branches, and trees that appear to have been damaged. It's also helpful to know the type of tree it is. Is it a hard word (oak) or softwood (pine)? Different trees have different branch strengths. So just because a 2-inch branch on an oak tree might hold your weight, doesn't mean a 2-inch branch on a pine tree will. A good beginner tree is a strong healthy tree with many branches. The more branches the more handholds and footholds you will have along with more branches below you as a safety as you climb up. Warm up before you begin climbing. Especially warm up your shoulders. Test The Surface: Get a feel for the tree. Feel the grip with your hands and feet on the tree. Pay attention to how the bark on the tree responds when you grab it or put pressure on it. Plan a route in your mind for how you will climb the tree and get back down. This previsualization is helpful to know the path you intend to follow so that you don't get stuck, and have an idea of what you will need to do. When you begin climbing move slowly and smoothly. Take time to feel the sturdiness of each branch. The smoother you move the less sudden impact you will put on the branches that might increase their chance of breaking. Try to maintain 3 points of contact on the tree. You never want all your weight depending on one branch, or one point on the tree. Multiple points will disperse your weight between branches and provide you a safety if one point fails. As you climb up always keep in mind your plan for climbing back down. Climbing down is harder than climbing up and is more dangerous. Go slow moving up, and at each level test that you can still get back down from there. When new to tree climbing, spend a lot of time at the base of the tree and on the lowest branches. This is where you can get comfortable with the tree, its strengths, and weaknesses while still low down on the tree so there is less risk for severe injury if something goes wrong. If you are unsure of a branch, or your stamina level, always play it on the safe side and go back down. there is no reason to force a challenge if you have any hesitation. The risk is too high if you aren't completely confident in what you are doing. Stay close to the trunk as you climb up. The trunk is the strongest part of the tree. It will support your weight, you can use it as an aid in climbing or coming down, and a safety if something goes wrong. Get comfortable with the bear hug on the tree. If you can hold yourself up on the tree by hugging the trunk, this is an excellent method for saving yourself if you fall or getting down if you are stuck. You will get cuts and scrapes from climbing trees especially if you fall and have to catch yourself, but thats ok, cuts and scratches are nothing to worry about compared to falling out of a tree. Prepare to Fall. Keep in mind at all times branches you can use or ways you can catch yourself if you do fall or a branch breaks. Keep some fuel in the tank while climbing up. You never want to burn yourself out while in a tree. Always have enough energy to get down, or get to a resting point. Don't Panic. If you get higher than you were expecting and start freaking out, take deep breaths and try to relax. If you panic you will drain your energy faster and are more likely to make mistakes. Remember to take your time learning the methods and have fun exploring the world of tree climbing. Check out my parkour shirts on teespring! https://teespring.com/stores/ronniestreetstunts Social Links http://www.facebook.com/ronniestreetstunts http://www.instagram.com/ronniestreetstunts Website http://www.ronniestreetstunts.com Email for Business Inquiries [email protected]