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  1. metaspencer

    Wave Action Rescue Method

    I've been using the Rope Runner Pro for several months now and wonder if I rely on it too much? It would make sense to backup the device (at least sometimes) with a simple prusik which would help in this and other potential user-error situations.
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    New climber, looking for guidance

    New guy here, too. I've been doing climbing jobs steady now for about 10 months. It's been kind of like being in college and boot camp all at the same time. Learning daily. Hang in!
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    What’s Your SMALLER Equipment Setup?

    I just roll with a truck, trailer, saws, climbing gear, trash can, some traffic cones, rake, broom, and a couple of carts to haul wood. Works for me. I like to keep things simple and enjoy the workout.
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    Tree Work Estimator

    In an effort to stop bidding half or a third of what a job is worth, I cooked up this treework estimator. I'm guessing y'all have different considerations given the nature of your gigs, but this is what I've been using to bid jobs lately. My quote process goes like this: Start with your base...
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    Home made lowering device

    Reading back through this old post I'm surprised to see few examples, even not in 2021, of DIY Porta Wraps. I'll try my hand at one soon and post pics
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    Advice on Solo Removals

    YouTube search term "solo rigging" and you'll get a few more ideas
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    Advice on Solo Removals

    Agreed. Taking wraps on stubs can work well ... with just the right number and types of wrap the piece can run a bit to avoid shock loading the line
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    Critter Stories

    I swear, there is a squirrel hiding at the top of every tree this winter. This one freaked me out! But instead of jumping for it, like some do, this one just ran down past me. Better than the bat I had last summer.
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    New Article Up

    Dunno if I agree with that "go with a single social media page." I tend to think that Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube (the three I focus on) work differently and drive business in different ways. I mean, I get that social media work is not everyone's cup of tea, but a broad online footprint can...
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    best youtube channels for a beginner climber?

    Oh yeah, just rewatched that vid: I no longer use that thin orange lanyard. It was also a DIY one but I prefer the feel of a thicker rope.
  11. metaspencer

    best youtube channels for a beginner climber?

    I run a steel core lanyard and a much longer DIY one, often using the longer one as an anchor
  12. metaspencer

    best youtube channels for a beginner climber?

    I post solo tree work videos. Nothing complicated and always work alone.
  13. metaspencer

    Chainsaw lanyard: yea or nay?

    Another sewer! Yeah, I do the same thing ... make my slings, too. Dang those things are expensive store bought.
  14. metaspencer

    Hobbies, hobbies, Hobbies?

    Welding and fabrication
  15. metaspencer

    Telescopic hook

    AWESOME
  16. metaspencer

    Wedged Rope in Linden

    I'm always looking for a copy of that book ... never finding one.
  17. metaspencer

    Social Media Messages Business Page

    About 1/2 my my quote requests and inquiries come in over social media (Facebook, sometimes Instagram, YouTube, and Yelp) ... I have no problem with it and see it as just another communication channel.
  18. metaspencer

    Kickin' it Old School

    So cool to learn more about the pic! I just love the idea of those dudes climbing that beast of a tree via ladder, then spanning out all over the place.
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    Kickin' it Old School

    Now that's a ladder! Came across this image while looking for a new knee ascender. These guys didn't use no knee ascenders.
  20. metaspencer

    Friction saver from strap 3k lb breaking strength. Is this good to go with some positioning / alignment electric tape?

    castration bands! ooomph!

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