Robert Knecht

Full Name: Robert Knecht

 

Age: 29

 

Where do you currently live? Washington state.

 

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Field of expertise (arboriculture, forestry, carver etc): Arborist, Tree Climber, Tree service.

 

How Long have you worked in this industry? 9 years.

 

Favorite climbing system? Zig-Zag, MRS.

 

What is your favorite tree? Douglas Fir.

 

Highest tree you have climbed? 240’ Douglas Fir.

 

Have you had any close calls? If yes, what happened? I have had a close call with energized lines, once. Top broke out while hinging and brushed lines while I was letting go of the top. Came out of it unscathed.

 

What is your hidden talent? Used to be in to parkour/freerunning, can still throw a few flips from time to time.

 

When you’re not climbing trees what are your other interest/hobbies.? Snowboarding, skateboarding, chainsaws, messing with gear and equipment, nice trucks, and fast cars.