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    Go to canopy anchor?

    What size for a floating ring canopy anchor? Something like this in photo. I want it to slide down but, not so the knot pulls into or through. I don’t have any small rings and I’m trying not to experiment. I use 11.5-11.7 ropes.
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    Technique for climbing dead tree while TIP in another.

    I have a strict no climbing dead tree policy, especially ash. Sure I’ve lost jobs but, I’m still here. If I have a TIP in another tree or high line then sure. Be safe out there…no amount of money is worth getting hurt or killed.
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    Volunteer Trees for growing

    I get a lot of seedlings in my garden and fence rows. I’m trying to save some. My wife wants my volunteers out of her vegetable and rose gardens.
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    Volunteer Trees for growing

    I actually get both but, you’re correct about forest saplings. They seem to get deeper and wider roots quickly. Probably more seedlings.
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    Volunteer Trees for growing

    What’s the best method to save saplings? I get all sorts of saplings and would like to save some to plant in my yard and share with neighbors. Do I transfer them into pots or a raised beds or both.
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    What's killing arborvitae?

    What’s the variety of the arborvitae? I know the American and Green Giant thuja seem less likely to get the diseases. I see a lot of discussion on local social media about them dying. I’ve looked a few and it’s always the oriental varieties. My 2 cents.
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    Is cat rescue tree work?

    Looks like work to me. I get tired just watching your videos.
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    Work Photos

    I’m still chasing hangers on my forestry gig from the January Ice Storm. I’m studying how to “safely “ climb above the damage. I ended up advancing my climbing line to the other leader to get my positioning. I have started using an access line and bringing up a second climb line. I don’t do...
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    Knee ascender attachment

    I tried this yesterday. Working pretty good for now so, I’ll adjust as needed. I’m liking the few suggestions of going to the harness “somewhere.” Thanks
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    Air Cannons are not toys but..............

    I used an old aluminum fire extinguisher for mine. It’s rated at 3300 psi. I’m comfortable putting 30-60 psi for most shots. My 2 cents.
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    Knee ascender attachment

    That’s how I do it now. But, trying to find a better way.
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    Knee ascender attachment

    I’m looking for attachment points for my knee ascender. I normally attach the bungee to my chest harness but, I feel it pulls too much. It finally got on my nerves and I’m going to do something about it. Tired of just putting up with it! It seems too counterproductive dragging my system down...
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    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. I have the luxury of turning down stuff. I’m mainly 1 and sometimes 2 helpers. I have asked for climbing help on a few occasions. I turn down are anything risky...
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    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 those don’t apply. He says the slightest wind is going to blow the smaller ones around. The extra weight throws off the sensors for hovering and positioning...
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    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 reach up and grab a 1.5 inch branch and it breaks. I would not TIP less than 6-8 inches. I’ve cut down about 20 that were 100-120ft and too close to my house...
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