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    R.I.P. Tim Ard

    I learned much from Tim along those lines as well. Tony
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    R.I.P. Tim Ard

    For those of you who knew him, took his classes, or just chatted with him I need not explain. For those unfamiliar with Tim, the man, the trainer, and the teacher, if you fell trees with open-face notches, plunge, and bore back cuts to set a hinge, (to name just a few things in the world of...
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    Does z133 {and/or any other industry regs} specifically require a face shields for ground saw operation?

    The only requirement for face protection while running a chainsaw in the U.S. is under the logging standard 1910.266. This does not apply to arborists in most cases. Face protection may be required on an arborist job site if the hazard of flying debris is present. i.e. chipping/stump grinding...
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    Do you ever free climb in the canopy, disconnected from primary life support?

    I agree. That definition of dynamic is not even close to being acceptable in any industry. I have been trying to get the word "dynamic" out of the arborist lexicon for rope descriptions for some time... Tony
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    Charging Treestuff for your time

    This is solid advice as the other side is when they ship you gear, but it is not the right stuff! Tony
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    “Rope Only” Canopy Anchor??

    Experience has shown me that loading only one loop of either variation of the bowline on/ with the bight tends to distort the knot and make it harder to untie. (I am am talking rigging/ pulling trucks loads, not bodyweight) I would use a circuis bowline aka blackwater knot if I needed a single...
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    “Rope Only” Canopy Anchor??

    I think what Kevin is getting getting at is the difference between taking a bight of line and trying a standard bowline (bowline with the bight) versus taking a bite of rope, tying a loose overhand knot, capsizing it and forming it into a bowline ( on the bite). (Video attached of what I...
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    “Rope Only” Canopy Anchor??

    I use it as an anchor occasionally. Sometimes when I can‘ isolate the desired union and want to SRS up to it. More often when I want to switch from SRS to MRS or vice versa. Works as a redirect too. I use a 16 kN gate carabiner with a trap. Didn’t have one for the pics Tony
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    “Rope Only” Canopy Anchor??

    Not sure why the won’t rotate, but you get the idea. Knot is a bowline on the bite Tony
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    Rigging ring as primary rigging point for negative rigging.

    Back when David was introducing his ”x” rigging rings to the industry, I had a training in Virginia somewhere. I contacted David and asked if I could strop by his place and check out the rings and ask some questions. He generously agreed. I stopped in on my way south. I remember him...
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    Hearing protection and enhancement

    I use these. https://isotunes.com/products/caliber-bt Work great at the range. Work great around the house mowing and weedwacking I occasionally use them doing tree work. Mostly when it is really hot. I like them when I am doing chainsaw training. When I demo a cut I don’t have to fuss...
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    Remembering Norm Hall

    As many of you know Norm Hall passed away earlier this month. I had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Norm for 25 years. He was a friend and mentor to me and to many others. Scott Prophett contacted Dwayne Neustaeter and me about doing a "Remembering Norm" live podcast through...
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    RIP Norm Hall

    A ture legend in our Industry. Tony
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    RIP Norm Hall

    A true friend, excellent arborist, and fine human. I will miss him. Tony
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    Throw line splice

    I have been splicing eyes in my throwline for well over 10 years. I do a long bury splice with a taper, about 12”-15” (30 to 38cm) I have found that the double amount of Throwline, because of the bury, increases the longevity of my lines. Makes attaching lines, extra weight simple. It also...
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