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    Complacency

    Great point. It does seem like the mental aspect can be pushed aside too often.
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    Looking for advice on becoming an arborist

    When using a chainsaw be aware of the top tip of the bar at all times as that is commonly the area that causes kickback. Wearing all your ppe and keeping two hands on the saw greatly reduced your risk of injury. Start with a small saw that you can comfortably wield. One small step at a time and...
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    variety of climbing and rigging gear 4sale MN

    Port a wrap sold?
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    Tons of Gear for Sale!! (Ropes, Hardware, PPE, Spurs, Etc.) Crazy deals....

    Anything left?
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    Looking for advice on becoming an arborist

    Hello and welcome. Your body will build up strength as you go and it's not really about how much you can pick up but how steady can you work. A steady pace can out work many heavy lifters that tire out early. As Tom mentioned the tree climbers companion is a great resource for beginners. Sounds...
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    Branch Manager in Denver

    Denver's CO?
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    New Climber's First Rigging Gear

    Thanks, I haven't seen anything like that setup so I'll definitely look it up.
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    New Climber's First Rigging Gear

    Holy crow how much rope do you need to setup a 20:1? We've setup 5:1 but not needed 10 or 20 around here so I'm trying to imagine the amount of rope.
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    Contract climbers traveling through South Carolina from Highlands North Carolina

    Not at the moment bc I'm not there now. If I make it back that way sometime I'll holler and see if ya have anything.
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    lurking women, care to introduce yourselves?

    Hello, nice to have you in the discussion.
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    NAOM Savannah

    Anyone on this thread in the Savannah Georgia area?
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    SOLD! More bits and bobs coming soon

    Ah man I'm looking for one too. The search continues.
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    Contract climbers traveling through South Carolina from Highlands North Carolina

    Heading to Charleston, S.C to see the Angel live oak then back towards Highlands, N.C. Looking for a bit of work along the way for August 2nd.
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    Knee Pain & Foot Ascenders

    Are you meaning to say climb with the rope on the outside of your leg? Just trying to picture this in my head.
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    ISA Certified Treeworker: Climber Specialist manual and DVD

    Dang missed out
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