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    Saddle Insurance...sort of...

    I pay about $500/year for Inland Marine coverage on all of my equipment. It covers saws, climbing, rigging, heavy equipment, and most other things. If it's lost, stolen, damaged in an accident, catches on fire, floods, etc. I'll get a check. The peace of mind is totally worth $500 to me.
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    Excavators and Mini skids

    Thanks for the input. I've decided on a mini skid and will be purchasing a Vermeer CTX100. If I need an excavator or big machine they are much easier and cheaper to rent than a mini.
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    Excavators and Mini skids

    My plan is to purchase a machine within the next 30-45 days. I am just starting my business and taking some strain off my body is top priority. I want to limit moving brush and wood by hand as much as possible. I'm on the fence between excavator and mini skid. Could those of you who have...
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    Co-Dom Removal risk vs. reward question

    From the picture and your description that appears to be a cabling and preservation job to me. I'd sell it as end weight reduction and put 1 or 2 3/4" Branch Saver cables in it to support it. The cables add support, and end weight reduction decreases weight from the point where it has the most...
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    Experienced Tree Climber/ Arborist Needed (Boone NC)

    Hey Rob, I’ve been climbing for about 4 years and have an ISA cert. I’m currently contract climbing out of Asheville. Give me a call 252-245-2227
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    Cast Worky Quad

    Who has experience with these? I’m looking for a small matching and there’s an affordable one close by.
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    Ring and ring with x rigging rings

    Both of my retrievable rigging rings are made with double braid. One is 34” long, 1/2” stable braid, with a big ISC ring and a small Tylaska rigging ring. The second is feet long, made from 5/8” polydyne, and has large and medium x rings. These are both stupid strong in basket configuration...
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    Efficiently advancing SRS with basal tie

    I use my spliced end for the basal tie. Then I can pull it up and it’s on top of the climbing device ready to double rope to advance a tie in. Then I set a canopy anchor at my chosen tie in.
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    Contract Climbing in Western North Carolina

    Hey Everyone! My name is Andrew Blease. I am a certified arborist (SO-103484A), incorporated, and carry my own general liability insurance. I am based out of Asheville, North Carolina. I am looking for contract climbing work in the greater WNC and Upstate SC area. I will travel with appropriate...
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    rope runner pro

    I received mine last night but unfortunately I won’t be able to test drive it until late next week.
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    Husqvarna Battery blower. Anyone using it?

    I like mine a lot. It’s perfect for most small jobs. It’s also super nice to clean up with a quieter tool after running saws and a chipper all day.
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    Portable Winch Worth the Purchase?

    I’m fortunate enough to be able to borrow a portable winch like the one you are looking at, when I need it. It is a huge labor and back saver. Yes, sometimes it can be done by hand quicker, but I would rather save my body. I’m just using it when working by myself, or in a team of two when doing...
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    Questions about the different Sena models.

    I currently have the regular Sena SMH10 and it works fine, although durability of the various wired is less than stellar. I’m thinking about upgrading. Do any of you have any experience with the new seat generation of MESH Senas?Are they worth the extra money? What about the Tuff Talk series...
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    Do you really hold the chainsaw with both hands ?

    I need to know where to find this graphic.
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    Where to find insurance?

    Thanks for the input. I’m working with Rick and it has been great as far.
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