Recent content by ClimberClyde
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Love tree work. Not the tree business.
Hey Ryan, I believe that life is far too short to not do what makes you happy. Life is far too short even if we live to old age, which many of us may not make it to. It could be me being a soft hands 32 year old, but I believe the present moment is all we truly have. I think more of it as...- ClimberClyde
- Post #58
- Forum: General Discussion
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Rec climbing biz for customers
Neat idea that I haven't considered. There's a business just south of Portland that does tree climbs for the public, as well as training. They even have tree camping experience package. So the tree tourism is definitely doable - I would imagine the insurance would be the bigger hurdle? You...- ClimberClyde
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion
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Throw line/ throw weight thread
This is a great thread! There's some really fantastic information, and I have some perfect recommendations for a new cube and throw line, which is desperately needed. I use the big shot trigger and like seeing the creative 2-1 systems you all have made. Ive only ever used the two 4' sticks...- ClimberClyde
- Post #108
- Forum: General Discussion
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No winter?
With a ~2 hour "charge" backup packs definitely seem necessary. That's good to know a cooler will work, we already have a big chest we take with us during the summer.- ClimberClyde
- Post #50
- Forum: General Discussion
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No winter?
Never heard of them, I will definitely try that out this summer. Typically I shove a frozen water bottle in my pants against an artery. Kind of difficult to climb with that though.- ClimberClyde
- Post #47
- Forum: General Discussion
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No winter?
Here in NW Oregon we had a proper winter storm recently - several inches of ice + winds and low temps. A week later it was all gone, now it feels like spring. I've seen a few trees pushing out buds as early as a month ago, I'm curious if we'll get another winter weather event, it if it's just...- ClimberClyde
- Post #32
- Forum: General Discussion
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22 year old died in Florida yesterday.
Sorry to offend you with my "intro to tree care" class. You didn't have to attend or interrupt the discussion. This isn't just about the 101 stuff that we should all know. My discussion has been about the necessity of regulation. But I happily will take you up on your offer!- ClimberClyde
- Post #88
- Forum: Awakenings
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22 year old died in Florida yesterday.
Yes, the hard hats is under different construction regulations rather than its own tree care standards. For tree care all our regulations are adopted from other industries. Do have zero (I think, please correct me if I'm wrong) industry specific standards...- ClimberClyde
- Post #86
- Forum: Awakenings
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22 year old died in Florida yesterday.
What's the point of Awakenings since were all professionals and know everything? I didn't realize everyone here was all knowing tree gods. Heaven forbid someone who's not as "elite" as you learns something. In your post you didn't mention half those things specifically, so I'm not sure if you...- ClimberClyde
- Post #83
- Forum: Awakenings
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22 year old died in Florida yesterday.
Immediate supervision by experienced professionals is necessary for new climbers - active mentorship. Aerial rescue is something that should be regularly practiced, with another crew member competent and confident enough to be able to successfully perform the rescue. A second set of climbing...- ClimberClyde
- Post #81
- Forum: Awakenings
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22 year old died in Florida yesterday.
My big take away from this is that there needs to be more regulation for our industry. This simply should NOT have happened. The fact we're seeing a video of a guy, in the US nonetheless, dying doing his job is a failure at the highest level. No one should be able to buy gear, start an LLC...- ClimberClyde
- Post #51
- Forum: Awakenings
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22 year old died in Florida yesterday.
I had a similar thought process and have no idea how I would react. My wife and I work together every day and honestly it made me sick to my stomach. Or God forbid I was the one hanging there and she had to recover me.... I don't have a morbid curiosity or like seeing videos of people dying or...- ClimberClyde
- Post #32
- Forum: Awakenings
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22 year old died in Florida yesterday.
I agree, this poor guy didn't have access to knowledgeable mentors to guide him, or have crew members looking out for his safety. I really feel for this poor kid, who had his entire life ahead of him. It's crazy to me that for how hazardous this industry is the entrance requirements are still so...- ClimberClyde
- Post #5
- Forum: Awakenings
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22 year old died in Florida yesterday.
We don't see how it happens, only the aftermath of another crewmember attempting to recover his friends body. This is a difficult video to watch, and having the sound on makes it a million times worse. Recorded from the ground you see the aftermath unfold, and it's pretty gutwrenching... While...- ClimberClyde
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- Forum: Awakenings
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Schra Tree Care is seeking an Experienced, Highly Skilled Tree Climber Arborist
Years ago I made 30/hr as crew lead/foreman while being certified, with a CDL, and crappy benefits in a moderate COL area in California. Moved to Oregon and made 42/hr for the same role, no benefits, and way less skilled/knowledgeable co workers. I won't be in either position again...- ClimberClyde
- Post #17
- Forum: Job Finder
