Oct 8, 2003 · The photos below show how I now climb palms without using spikes if the trunk is pristine. On old palms that have been spiked dozens or hundreds of times, I still use spikes, …

May 25, 2008 · I have a palm tree that has gotten too tall for normal pruning and I need to be able to get up about 15 feet to reach the dead fronds. Any recommendations on the best gear for …

Jun 8, 2016 · Question: I have been brought up in the arborist community with "spike what you kill" yet regardless I spoke palm trees. I would like to know if this is a correct way to climb …

Dec 30, 2007 · Grateful if someone could give me some tips on climbing and pruning palm trees. In particular do gaffs harm the tree? If not, then how long and what type have you found to be …

Mar 6, 2012 · For a palm, I'd imagine you could just run your climbing rope through a section of garden hose or similar and not hassle with the piggyback ride. The reason I chose the massive …

Mar 14, 2011 · I would love to hear people's palm stories but I am specifically after any knowledge of if a palm is ever too tall to safely climb. and yes, I am a palm spiker, i don't give a rat's ass …

Feb 11, 2011 · If this is a better method than the tree stand, I'd prefer it, just want to start small to learn. Some things I'm concerned with are throwing a rope over the palm. I don't want to hurt …

Dec 11, 2001 · What's the best and safest way to climb palm trees in order to remove coconuts and/or prune the fronds? Thanks in advance for any and all responses.

Apr 15, 2011 · He quotes me 40 dollars a tree to trim em up. I grind him to 30 and begins. With a chain saw, he trims out all the exposed "boots" up the trunk, looks good, but after he leaves …

Apr 30, 2001 · Yes, palm trimming is for aesthetics, pest control and to eliminate mess from dead fronds shedding. Removing too many green fronds (trimming to '11-1' instead of '10-2' or even …