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Last time I was in a big tree was a poplar maybe 110'er. I roped a big broken 25' snag from the neighbouring dead big poplar but my... -
ClimbingTN replied to the thread How do you turn down work?.I stopped doing referrals. I felt like it reflected upon me when they didn’t show, or gave a “I really don’t want to do this “ price...
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Overly mature red alders for a residential setting. 600' from the breakfast table to the job... this week's jobs are taking my desired...
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ClimbingTN replied to the thread Drone use.I talked to my brother who owns a drone company that does lidar, mapping and visual inspection. He uses large commercial $40k drones so...
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Couple of years ago a client in need of more advice on her bedraggled Cottonwood was referred to me. Cottonwoods carry a bit of a...
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ClimbingTN replied to the thread Tell me about cottonwoods.I don’t like Eastern Cottonwood from a climber point of view. I do like the sound of the wind in them. I’ve left most of the males. You...
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ClimbingTN replied to the thread Work Photos.I really was working but, it was one of the more enjoyable trees lately.
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ClimbingTN replied to the thread Tall Cottonwood = scary? Made to top!.Made it to the last safe tie in tonight. Only took two years. I’ve been doing a lot of work climbing and more rec stuff. I helped at 5...
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ClimbingTN replied to the thread Samson rope ID.Looks like Tango Ivy
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ClimbingTN replied to the thread Lanyard snap attachment.Y’all have me interested in splicing. I have spliced 3 strand. I also have the Petzl Eashook on one lanyard. I think I’ll get my buddy...
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ClimbingTN replied to the thread Echo DCS-2500T.I don’t have any Huskys, but I have the 3/8p on 4 different saws. I think it cuts great.
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When you have cramping/arthritis issues with your hands, a snap comes in handy. I would rather not use a carabiner. It’s time for a new...
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It’s not on tracks but I’ve been very impressed with what this chipper can do.
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Canopy cleaning this tall fir. Got to 100-110' today and down in 3 hours of climbing. Wraptor up tomorrow to go another 50' or so...
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ClimbingTN replied to the thread Work Photos.Poor white pine. It’s hacked and broken from the ice storm. Client wanted it cleaned up. I already cut one down last year and trimmed...
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