Recent content by B Dietrich

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    Big Shot modifications

    I'm interested in doing this, too. How do you couple up the sections?
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    It's so awesome to stand above the top of the tree like that! I've only ever done it once on a big conifer like that, and I loved it! I had to ask where it was because the countryside looks a lot like the part of Vancouver Island where I am.
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    Too cool! Where is that?
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    Windy white oak

    Of course, if you come out to the PNW, you will make the short jaunt into Canada to see me, right? I've got a guest room you can use, too, and besides, I've known you longer than Burrapeg has!
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    Rec climbing thowbag launcher

    OMG that is so cool!! I'm gonna have to make one of those!!
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    Rec climbing thowbag launcher

    :oops: Seriously? A ping pong ball through 1/2" plywood?? How much air pressure does that take?
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    Woods red oak climb during peak avian migration

    Just checked on a map -- you really ARE close by!
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    Woods red oak climb during peak avian migration

    On the Island, yes, but not in Victoria. Further on up, in Port Alberni.
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    Woods red oak climb during peak avian migration

    Burrapeg, do you ever head north to Vancouver Island?
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    Favorite Tree Tent or Hammock

    Plus, TreeFool also makes and sells his own line of portaledges. Definitely check it out!
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    Favorite Tree Tent or Hammock

    Greetings, Tree Lady! I have a home-made portaledge that I hardly ever use, and an inexpensive gathered-end hammock that I use on most climbs. The portaledge can't be beat for actually camping in the canopy, but it is heavy, bulky, and a bit of a pain to set up (all of which is on me, since I...
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    What Makes Recreational Tree Climbing so Amazing?

    One thing I find very amazing about tree climbing that you might want to mention: it is quite common to realize during a climb that you are exploring a place where no other person has ever been. It is pretty hard for hikers, rock climbers, cavers, etc, to do that these days!
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    Good grief! From -2 F to 70 F in a few days?? That's insane!!
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    Hey Crafty Sewing Types!

    I use bonded nylon thread with a weight of Tex 70. I think that's the heaviest recommended thread for a home sewing machine. It works great for webbing, 1000 denier Cordura, leather, and the like.
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    Aw, that's nothing, TREEfool is probably camping in that weather! Seriously, though, that's hardcore, Bob! I will never again complain about climbing in our cool, damp winters! Hard to believe, but the temperatures in this part of Canada are more similar to north Florida than Ohio, never mind...
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