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  1. RogerM

    Avant Thread!

    lots of steel has been failing lately... huge support beam on carowinds' fury 325.(roller coaster) But seriously, would not have expected a failure there... good to know there is a sound replacement available, hope I don't ever need one.
  2. RogerM

    Vertical bark splitting-green giant

    trunk diameter? not torsion? is the bark on the right completely separated? dang, any possibility of mechanical damage, maybe intentional.. just looks so significant, could be from the picture angle.
  3. RogerM

    Avant Thread!

    one other thing... the bollard on our grapple has come in pretty handy at times. depending on your chipper set up.. when feeding it could get in the way, but we found a work around. The addition of the Avant, has almost negated the need for a winch. We had the winch before the Avant. Someone on...
  4. RogerM

    Avant Thread!

    we run a 528 Avant, on Hilly terrain a lot. It has 1200 hrs. Some issues with the rotation function with our grapple. Turf tires. Hasn't disappointed yet. can't speak to the giant. Overall, I would call the avant, very reliable. just .02
  5. RogerM

    A good day to stay alive

    Sigh, you have blown all of our minds, just not in the way you imagine you could.
  6. RogerM

    Passing of Greg Hoover

    Nice of you to recognize your friend. A common thing I have observed is when someone mentions that the person being remembered is said to have always stopped to acknowledge the presence of another right away, It is usually a sign of a good person...at least from my experience. Thanks for sharing
  7. RogerM

    Today....

    Rico.... Is Brookdale lodge and big basin state park the same area?(or anyone who can answer) I honeymooned there. Long time ago. Its crushing to see these areas burn, Thanks for helping out... That goes out to all who have to deal with that shit.
  8. RogerM

    Is this practical to use with a rope rig to trim trees?

    Does anyone know of a cut off head that is attachable to a mini loader? Downed trees, I can really see a use for this
  9. RogerM

    Is this practical to use with a rope rig to trim trees?

    something like that on my Avant would be helpful
  10. RogerM

    Okay! It can stop anytime now!

    Very little snowfall this winter... I'd consider trading for the back to back to back storms we keep getting. last night was the latest. Don't get me wrong, I know some folks have it way worse...
  11. RogerM

    Personal Growth

    my first "tree work" scar is small and in the shape of a chevron( I think its called), left hand knuckle pointer finger...... when I was still learning how to use a handsaw, I'm right handed..
  12. RogerM

    Near Miss Today

    We are on day 5/6 of storm damage with no days off from the previous work week, First post I've been able to read... Its exactly the one I needed to, Thanks for sharing, I too am at that statistical "complacency" category...
  13. RogerM

    Boston, Massachusetts WCVB TV covers Barred Owl rescue

    I put up my first box this winter.... I'm afraid I was a bit late. Fingers crossed I added the perch, It was a gift.
  14. RogerM

    So Who Speaks For The Trees?

    So many decisions are based on unfounded fears. Even more jobs are sold when fear is introduced. They aren't growing as fast as they are getting cut down. I used to be excited to notch my belt with a big ass removal. It just feels different now. This subject always has and always will be an onion.
  15. RogerM

    Need Rigging Pictures

    @evo did you uproot the fir just to see if you could? Seems like fun. Never had the opportunity (maybe the time) to do something as large as that.
  16. RogerM

    Need Rigging Pictures

    "The art and science of practical rigging" and any Jeff Jepson stuff... will get ya started. you might need some permissions? "On Rope" has more forces than you will want to read...
  17. RogerM

    Looking to try my hand at fungal microscopy

    Mr. Smith, I have become a real fan of yours... Thank you for sharing so much with us.
  18. RogerM

    Heading vs Reduction Cuts on Temporary Branches on Young Trees?

    saved for future reference....Thx
  19. RogerM

    RIP Jed Walters

    Nice tribute... watched the cottonwood vid when it was first posted and could tell he (Jed) was the real deal. What I liked most about him was his humble demeanor. He shined on camera. fuckin storm damage, general public has no idea...
  20. RogerM

    SGR removal and air chisel

    Great video.... I really would love to see those same trees a year from now. Thank you for putting that together.... informative...to the point.
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