I am just learning how to climb and I’m not working with anyone else that knows how to do this. This was the most helpful video I’ve watched since I’ve started learning to climb. Much appreciated
Same here I got in the tree with my put pads on the wrong spurs and just looped the bottom straps around my feet not the spurs. Was like hm my foot should probably touch the metal more. Idk why but I’ve never seen anyone put spurs on
This video is very well presented clearly, concisely, without unnecessary chat and teaches powerful techniques and methods of the basics of tree climbing. The camera work is great quality and the information is explained in a way that teaches discipline, methodology and technical knowledge. Impressive, enjoyable to watch and learn and encouraging to those who feel understandably afraid to climb such heights and work up there. Also, this shows how to climb keeping costs down and not compromising safety. Also this climbing is done without the extra cost and weight of potentially damaging spurs/spikes. The better we can care for trees the more we can avoid removing trees completely, especially in urban areas.
You have awakened some type of ancient primordial drive within me. I have always been good at climbing trees and loved doing it my whole life, and now I know there is a professional way to do it. The birds are singing!
FINALLY!! I find (here) a true professional that knows how to properly climb a tree withOUT spurs! There are several trees that I'd like to climb and I do NOT want to injure/kill them. Thanks for posting this.
Watched several videos on this subject and too many with guys that are using over a thousand dollars in fancy gear and making it way too complicated. By far one of the best videos I have seen. Thanks.
It is definitely imperative to learn how-to climb with the absolute basics. The "fancy gear" however, provides a different means of doing the same thing but on a less fatiguing level. Thanks for commenting!
what an absolute beast.. i climbed for the first time using the hip thrust method with a 2:1 advantage using a pulley.. this guy just blows it out of the water
WOW! You make this look easy when you know what your doing. And obviously you do . Well done. I came here as a home owner wanting to do some minor trimming higher than my pole saw will reach. This is way above my pay grade but it has given the "respect" knowledge I needed before I attemp to do my own work. This can bedangerous not only from a fall but from hanging from a fall arrest and trying to rescue oneself. I still want to try but I need to educate myself some and I realize I dont know quite how to even select a harness just yet. But anyway wanted to tell you it's one of the articulate example of "how to" for those that are more than basic climbers. Good job.
This has been an absolutely great video, thanks BAS. I work as fire rescue heavy rescue and everything we do is so reliant on gear (static line; ascenders; descenders; Gri Gri’s; pulley systems; loads of Paratech). The annoying bit is we tend to be pretty good with knots but must use the gear. So watching this video is so refreshing. I’d go so far as to use the word “freeing”. 😅
Did a test for an arborist apprenticeship and had no clue how to limb walk. Had to climb up about 35 feet then limb walk about 10 feet to hit a bell, with no other branches to grab onto. Somehow I got across and then kind of straddled my way back. Had to free climb another 15 feet from there. It was interesting and I saw people give up at that first limb walk. Seeing this video, I now wonder if I would have been able to use this method. If I take on the apprenticeship, it might be cool to learn the proper way to do these things. God bless and saving this video!
Thank you for your support! These methods can be modified and used in most scenarios. But as you already know, all trees are different. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Climb on 🤙
great video thanks. Question: Wouldn't you be damaging the rope and the tree by loading it and pulling it through the branch? Wouldn't it be better to keep the rope static and climb both sides of the rope with a jumar / standing system with prussicks?
Excellent questions! Yes, the rope and tree could see damage. From an efficiency stand point yes, it would be efficient to foot lock up with a hand ascender, however foot locking is almost a lost art and the technique needs to be on point. Another point to that; additional hardware may be needed and some like to keep simple. A friction saver would be the most practical thing to use to protect both rope and tree.
Exactly the way i was trained to do line clearance in 2004 and the methods i still use today. The only difference is i use a taught line hitch instead of the blake. I was taught the blake first but the taught line is easier to tie while in a tree imo. Great throwback video for me. I never see anyone climb without some kind of device anymore.
Thank you for clarifying this method. I was introduced to arborist climbing with zigzags and lockjacks, and when I got my own gear and tried to work with just one rope and no devices it seemed like immeasurably more work - I'm now trying to buy devices, glad to see I was doing it essentially correct and wasn't just missing something. For me, even though it can be done, the big killer with this technique is that the rope doesn't fall through the hitch by itself, and must be manually pulled through with one arm while holding one's weight on the other arm. This puts so much more strain on the arms and hands. I resent how expensive mechanical prusiks are, but I've given in and will be buying one soon, before my forearms seize up completely!
@JadensRedemption That's interesting, is the idea that you can then pull the slack through by pulling your rope out and up in front, like you do with the big pulley on the front of a zigzag?
Most helpful to me that i have watched. I am going to prune my oak tree myself am watching a lot of tutorials for general knowledge and different tips. Plan on practicing this low before i head way up. Thanks
My climbing gear coat like 1500 dollars. I'd prune your oak tree at least twice for that and you won't hurt yourself in the process. Do whatever you want man but big oaks are hard climbs if you don't know what you're doing you could take a swing back into the trunk or break out your tie in point. Ppl die doing this.
@@XbunkerXballerX7127 thanks for the concern and i know what you mean. I'm a DYI guy and wanted to learn but what im learning is its not as easy as people make it look. Ive climbed trees without any safety equiptment but never climbed to cut. I'll take it slow and have no interest in being injured trimming my tree so unless im 100% confident i can do it safely i wont attempt it. Thanks again.
Hi, thanks for posting this video. I 'm interested in recreational tree climbing. What type of rope (static or dynamic) do you recommend using the technique demonstrated in this video? Cheers!
I got here because I was trying trim a tree which is tall but thin so can't climb it. Regardless, this is magic and makes me want to learn how to throw a rope just to learn it.
The spar, or the main trunk, is and should always be the preferred anchor for the any climbing system. When anchoring to a limb on its own, the climber runs the risk of breaking that limb and falling to the ground.
So after he roped the limb then he got it around the spar so the limb supported the rope at that height but the rope still wrapped around the main trunk of the tree. I assume this takes weight off of the limb and disperses it on the trunk and limb?@@BartlettArboristSupply
hey friend thank you so much for the tutorial,this is my first search video about climb,I have never climbed a tree before .much appreciated bro!love you from malaysia
I work for Bartlett in 1965. We had manila rope And made a bowline on the bite where are saddle Hauser really happy world nylon saddles Came out. That’s good work did it my whole life and I loved. I’m 86 now and I just ride my motorcycle. Pull my camper. Be safe.
Nothing like the basics! Great job. Hey Chris, how about doing a vid on monkey fists, daisy chains, etc., and how climbers can utilize these to tidy up their saddle, so things like lanyards, re-direct set ups and short sections of rope are well placed and ready for quick deployment?
This is just my humble opinion. When I discovered how to use a split tail, it made life so much easier. If I was about to climb with a new rope, I would cut 3 or 4 ft off the end and use it as a quick split tail. Same blakes hitch, except without having to re-tie it over and over. I'd rater have a shorter rope, then have to tie a Blake's over and over every time I wanted to switch spots.
I concur 100%. In my day to day work, I use a prusik configuration while climbing. A split tail, or any open system version does save time and creates convenience
Awesome video. I’m trying to overcome the fear of heights and I can play around in my (much lower) maple tree at home. Doubt if I’ll get to this level but If I can learn those knots and technique, I’ll improve. Thank you for sharing. Well done!
I am afraid of rope over branch friction under load. A few time I tried this there were considerable (imo) marks left on branch, so I decided to practice other methods. Still it looks much easier the way you showed, need to reconsider this :)
Absolutely! Your body weight, on a roughly a half inch line, moving is going to create a lot of friction. That is why it is imperative, to use arboricultural standard ropes, and make sure you are capturing "the spar"of the tree, not just a limb.
This was the way everyone climbed 30 years ago..threw balls sure but mostly this was production way..or someone pulled you up ..then you did this..people today have bo idea 💡 how easy they have it..in EVERYTHING LET ALONE WORK
Thanks so much for the video. As a novice climber exactly what I need. A question I have is isolating your line on the spar. First throw around the limb. But second throw to something opposite the limb?
I'd use the rope if I was you. Jumping's fast but not so enjoyable. If you watch the knot he keeps pushing up higher as he goes up the tree, if you put slight downward pressure on that knot, your weight will pull the rope downward through the knot & act like a sort of elevator. There's arborist videos on YT that demonstrate exactly how to tie that knot & how to operate it.
Man, I've been a professional arborist for +12 years and this made me realize I knew absolutely nothing about how to throw a rope :-). Thanks!
This is way was taught in 90,s and by daveys..and family owned tree service s..along with ..leap frog
I am just learning how to climb and I’m not working with anyone else that knows how to do this. This was the most helpful video I’ve watched since I’ve started learning to climb. Much appreciated
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for letting us know! glad we could help! We appreciate your support🤙
Same here - I got some questions answered that I could not find the answers for before
Same here I got in the tree with my put pads on the wrong spurs and just looped the bottom straps around my feet not the spurs. Was like hm my foot should probably touch the metal more. Idk why but I’ve never seen anyone put spurs on
Any update?
Extremely well done, as someone who hasn't climbed tall trees you make it seem safe and achievable
This video is very well presented clearly, concisely, without unnecessary chat and teaches powerful techniques and methods of the basics of tree climbing.
The camera work is great quality and the information is explained in a way that teaches discipline, methodology and technical knowledge.
Impressive, enjoyable to watch and learn and encouraging to those who feel understandably afraid to climb such heights and work up there.
Also, this shows how to climb keeping costs down and not compromising safety.
Also this climbing is done without the extra cost and weight of potentially damaging spurs/spikes.
The better we can care for trees the more we can avoid removing trees completely, especially in urban areas.
You have awakened some type of ancient primordial drive within me. I have always been good at climbing trees and loved doing it my whole life, and now I know there is a professional way to do it. The birds are singing!
💪 get after it bud! Thank you for your support🤙
How it going so far man? Same for me, I'm just trying it for the first time a few weeks ago, taking baby steps of course.
@@texansoul78 Yeah man, are you ok? No falls? lol!
@@TheJoeman11So far so good, although I haven't stood on a limb yet I have gone up and down 15 feet
I’m 17 been climbing for 3 years and till this day I still have lots to learn thank you sir for this video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
FINALLY!! I find (here) a true professional that knows how to properly climb a tree withOUT spurs! There are several trees that I'd like to climb and I do NOT want to injure/kill them. Thanks for posting this.
That's a great video im learning also never try to climb but i will one day i know is dangerous safety is first
This is the best video. Should be mandatory to learn these skills in school.
Our thoughts as well.
Guys good I like that clove on the bridge that's smart and fast never thought of that
Watched several videos on this subject and too many with guys that are using over a thousand dollars in fancy gear and making it way too complicated. By far one of the best videos I have seen. Thanks.
It is definitely imperative to learn how-to climb with the absolute basics. The "fancy gear" however, provides a different means of doing the same thing but on a less fatiguing level. Thanks for commenting!
Exactly
what an absolute beast.. i climbed for the first time using the hip thrust method with a 2:1 advantage using a pulley.. this guy just blows it out of the water
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I've done it both with and without the 2:1. He makes it look much easier than I know it to be. Dude's a beast.
WOW! You make this look easy when you know what your doing. And obviously you do . Well done. I came here as a home owner wanting to do some minor trimming higher than my pole saw will reach. This is way above my pay grade but it has given the "respect" knowledge I needed before I attemp to do my own work. This can bedangerous not only from a fall but from hanging from a fall arrest and trying to rescue oneself. I still want to try but I need to educate myself some and I realize I dont know quite how to even select a harness just yet. But anyway wanted to tell you it's one of the articulate example of "how to" for those that are more than basic climbers. Good job.
you embody professionalism and efficiency. I have such respect for you, you’re making me want to put my saddle back on
Very useful. I’ve always struggled to feel I can rely on a blakes hitch… maybe I’m doing them too loose. Your’s look solid.
Construction of rope will also have a huge impact on whether the Blake's Hitch will grip correctly.
Yea you need to tie it not too tight but also not too loose.
This has been an absolutely great video, thanks BAS. I work as fire rescue heavy rescue and everything we do is so reliant on gear (static line; ascenders; descenders; Gri Gri’s; pulley systems; loads of Paratech). The annoying bit is we tend to be pretty good with knots but must use the gear. So watching this video is so refreshing. I’d go so far as to use the word “freeing”. 😅
Best climbing arborist video ive seen yet, Please keep them coming dude!
And subbed!
Did a test for an arborist apprenticeship and had no clue how to limb walk. Had to climb up about 35 feet then limb walk about 10 feet to hit a bell, with no other branches to grab onto. Somehow I got across and then kind of straddled my way back. Had to free climb another 15 feet from there. It was interesting and I saw people give up at that first limb walk. Seeing this video, I now wonder if I would have been able to use this method. If I take on the apprenticeship, it might be cool to learn the proper way to do these things. God bless and saving this video!
Thank you for your support! These methods can be modified and used in most scenarios. But as you already know, all trees are different. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Climb on 🤙
great video thanks. Question: Wouldn't you be damaging the rope and the tree by loading it and pulling it through the branch? Wouldn't it be better to keep the rope static and climb both sides of the rope with a jumar / standing system with prussicks?
Excellent questions! Yes, the rope and tree could see damage. From an efficiency stand point yes, it would be efficient to foot lock up with a hand ascender, however foot locking is almost a lost art and the technique needs to be on point. Another point to that; additional hardware may be needed and some like to keep simple. A friction saver would be the most practical thing to use to protect both rope and tree.
Exactly the way i was trained to do line clearance in 2004 and the methods i still use today. The only difference is i use a taught line hitch instead of the blake. I was taught the blake first but the taught line is easier to tie while in a tree imo. Great throwback video for me. I never see anyone climb without some kind of device anymore.
We were trained to use a running half hitch bowline on a bite. 😉
such a great well explained video- Thankyou
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for clarifying this method. I was introduced to arborist climbing with zigzags and lockjacks, and when I got my own gear and tried to work with just one rope and no devices it seemed like immeasurably more work - I'm now trying to buy devices, glad to see I was doing it essentially correct and wasn't just missing something. For me, even though it can be done, the big killer with this technique is that the rope doesn't fall through the hitch by itself, and must be manually pulled through with one arm while holding one's weight on the other arm. This puts so much more strain on the arms and hands. I resent how expensive mechanical prusiks are, but I've given in and will be buying one soon, before my forearms seize up completely!
A micro pulley can be added under a prussik to help with ascending. Can be real handy for position ropes, or when running multiple ropes up there
@JadensRedemption That's interesting, is the idea that you can then pull the slack through by pulling your rope out and up in front, like you do with the big pulley on the front of a zigzag?
Exactly 😄
@@JadensRedemption Thank you for this info! Added to the list of gadgets to buy ❤️
@@boiledelephant hey man, us tree guys stick together 😉
Some very nice information I have not seen presented before, much appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is so fucking awesome
That’s how to being Spider-Man you can get! I’m so gonna do this with my climbing buddies
Great tutorial. Loved the bit about walking the rope to the right or left
Awesome, thank you!
Good video, very informative. I learned how to tie some knots in my trade school
Glad it was helpful!
thanks soooo much im 14 and jsut got given a rope and this help
would u be able to give me a list of what u need
Most helpful to me that i have watched. I am going to prune my oak tree myself am watching a lot of tutorials for general knowledge and different tips. Plan on practicing this low before i head way up. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
My climbing gear coat like 1500 dollars. I'd prune your oak tree at least twice for that and you won't hurt yourself in the process. Do whatever you want man but big oaks are hard climbs if you don't know what you're doing you could take a swing back into the trunk or break out your tie in point. Ppl die doing this.
@@XbunkerXballerX7127 thanks for the concern and i know what you mean. I'm a DYI guy and wanted to learn but what im learning is its not as easy as people make it look. Ive climbed trees without any safety equiptment but never climbed to cut. I'll take it slow and have no interest in being injured trimming my tree so unless im 100% confident i can do it safely i wont attempt it. Thanks again.
@@XbunkerXballerX7127imagine if you never learned because someone told you it was hard and dangerous?
Hi, thanks for posting this video. I 'm interested in recreational tree climbing. What type of rope (static or dynamic) do you recommend using the technique demonstrated in this video? Cheers!
Dynamic would be best.
@@BartlettArboristSupplyThank you.
Very impressive! Great vid. Too old now but there in my imagination...
Glad you enjoyed it!
I got here because I was trying trim a tree which is tall but thin so can't climb it. Regardless, this is magic and makes me want to learn how to throw a rope just to learn it.
Very impressive. Be safe out there! Thanks & Cheers!
Thanks, you too!
habe watched hundreds videos about tree climbing, your video is always so frish and helpful.Thank you for your great effort .
We appreciate you taking the time to comment thank you for your support🤙
Thank you. This is one of the best climbing videos I've seen yet. Great job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love this video. What is the spar? and how does it help to mitigate the risk of climbing of just a limb
The spar, or the main trunk, is and should always be the preferred anchor for the any climbing system. When anchoring to a limb on its own, the climber runs the risk of breaking that limb and falling to the ground.
So after he roped the limb then he got it around the spar so the limb supported the rope at that height but the rope still wrapped around the main trunk of the tree. I assume this takes weight off of the limb and disperses it on the trunk and limb?@@BartlettArboristSupply
hey friend thank you so much for the tutorial,this is my first search video about climb,I have never climbed a tree before
.much appreciated bro!love you from malaysia
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Great information!
Glad it was helpful!
You do absolutely amazing explaining. Great detail. Understandable. Got a new subscriber
Welcome aboard!
I love how you explain everything in detail. You are so good and thorough. Great job! you're also not rough on the eyes (respectfully)
Enjoyed the more personal formatting of this video. Great instructor 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I appreciate your modesty and your comment! Climb on!🤙
Alot of gems of techniques in one short video just had to chime in and say thanks got alot out of this
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, and letting us know you enjoyed it! Climb on!!!🤙
Throwing the loop is great advice thank you sir
A noose is also a great knot to weight a rope, as it is a slip knot and will untie if it gets stuck in a crotch
Excellent video! Great for new climbers, and useful to refresh and teach experienced climbers of available techniques.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you! we appreciate the comment, and hope we can keep you entertained and informed in the future🤙
I work for Bartlett in 1965. We had manila rope And made a bowline on the bite where are saddle Hauser really happy world nylon saddles Came out. That’s good work did it my whole life and I loved. I’m 86 now and I just ride my motorcycle. Pull my camper. Be safe.
great demonstration and explanation of limb walking. Thank you !
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your support!🤙
Thank you , very detailed and helpful for newbie!!!
I have been looking for such think what you think tutorials!
Again thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm glad we could help. Hopefully the videos coming out soon will be just as helpful🤙
God this looks like its so much fun. I should have done this as a career since I love the outdoors and climbing stuff.
Nothing like the basics! Great job.
Hey Chris, how about doing a vid on monkey fists, daisy chains, etc., and how climbers can utilize these to tidy up their saddle, so things like lanyards, re-direct set ups and short sections of rope are well placed and ready for quick deployment?
Sounds good!
Great idea. We will try to incorporate these ideas soon🤙
Thanks for the video
Glad you enjoyed it!
thank you so much perfect tips for me to make first steps in climbing a trees that need pruning. Liked and subscribed
Fantastic guided and easily explained video well done 👏🏻 I’m looking forward to watching and learning so much more 👍🏻
Looks like a lot of thought and effort went into this video. Keep them coming! 👍👍👍
Thanks, will do!
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This is just my humble opinion. When I discovered how to use a split tail, it made life so much easier. If I was about to climb with a new rope, I would cut 3 or 4 ft off the end and use it as a quick split tail. Same blakes hitch, except without having to re-tie it over and over. I'd rater have a shorter rope, then have to tie a Blake's over and over every time I wanted to switch spots.
I concur 100%. In my day to day work, I use a prusik configuration while climbing. A split tail, or any open system version does save time and creates convenience
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it was perfect starter!
Glad you enjoyed it!
thanks, this teach will definitely keep me safe while survivaling
Awesome video. I’m trying to overcome the fear of heights and I can play around in my (much lower) maple tree at home. Doubt if I’ll get to this level but If I can learn those knots and technique, I’ll improve. Thank you for sharing. Well done!
I am afraid of rope over branch friction under load. A few time I tried this there were considerable (imo) marks left on branch, so I decided to practice other methods. Still it looks much easier the way you showed, need to reconsider this :)
Absolutely! Your body weight, on a roughly a half inch line, moving is going to create a lot of friction. That is why it is imperative, to use arboricultural standard ropes, and make sure you are capturing "the spar"of the tree, not just a limb.
Thanks for sharing your knowlege!
Glad it was helpful!
Impressive skills! Not easy to talk and climb at the same time so well done with the lesson 🤩💯😍thanks for sharing!! New sub 🙌
Thank you so much 🤗
That was incredibly impressive. There's a man who knows his trade.
Awesome video. Keep up the good work brother
Thanks! Will do!
THANK YOU, FOR THIS HELPFUL DEMO VIDEO!!! YOU MAKE IT LOOK EASY!!...
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you make this look so freaking cool
He makes it look easy. I’d be gassed before ascending 10’
Very helpful. Wish the video could show what you're doing sometimes. That second toss into the tree is clear as mud. What did you do?
Well done Chris! Appreciate the video!
Awesome narrative, perfect , thx
Much appreciated!
I like this! Very informative and low tech
Glad you liked it!
Rock climbing for trees. No gaffs needed.
As it should be, unless it is has been marked for removal.
For a not too tall tree (
i have been watching you for a while and you dont stop surprising me :)
good job. nice vid.
Thank you!!! We appreciate you! Hopefully the videos coming out, will keep you entertained and informed. Climb on!🤙
This is super helpful. Can you do one with a flip line?
Sure thing!
Awesome and amazing skills
Thank you! Cheers!
Excellent instructional video!!
Thank you for taking the time to comment! We appreciate the feedback! Climb on!🤙
Thank you!
Thank you :)
great teacher. thanks
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That was amazing instructions
Easier to use bean bag and a throw line but over all he's got good information
This was the way everyone climbed 30 years ago..threw balls sure but mostly this was production way..or someone pulled you up ..then you did this..people today have bo idea 💡 how easy they have it..in EVERYTHING LET ALONE WORK
I think I can do this! 😂
But I’m a girly girl. My legs are strong. My arms… not so much. May as well try! This looks like fun!
Loved this video
Thanks so much for the video. As a novice climber exactly what I need. A question I have is isolating your line on the spar. First throw around the limb. But second throw to something opposite the limb?
Was wondering the same
Thanks for information
Great demonstration 👏🏽
Thank you! Cheers!
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"I hope this video helped you become more better" lol, heck yeah it helped, I had to watched it twice! Lol
Very helpful! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Great info ..thanks for the tips and sharing..
You bet!
Try a slingshot and fishing line over a limb. Tie it to the end of the rope and pull the rope back over. Fishing weights are perfect.
Can you do tree climbing as a hobby? Great content!
Thank you! You can absolutely pick up tree climbing as a hobby! We have met a few people that only climb recreationally.
Great lesson technique and the information, thank you 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Dude, you have an awesome job. Thanks for the demo.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome, thanks!
Good video, lots of information in it too!!
Appreciate it!
All right, I’m up the tree now. How do I get down!!!?
I'd use the rope if I was you. Jumping's fast but not so enjoyable. If you watch the knot he keeps pushing up higher as he goes up the tree, if you put slight downward pressure on that knot, your weight will pull the rope downward through the knot & act like a sort of elevator. There's arborist videos on YT that demonstrate exactly how to tie that knot & how to operate it.
Sweet glasses bro!
Great video
Thanks a lot man
Happy to help
Thank you so much bro🙏🏻
Always welcome
Wow !! excelent
I love climbing pine trees since they have plenty of branches, but I lost the skill of climbing relatively branchless trees awhile ago lol
I need to learn how to ascend like you are doing...its sheer upper body muscle training required
Thrust the hips mate it makes it almost weightless,no major strength needed it’s all in the hips
You can do it!