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  1. ClimbingTN

    Shingle/Laurel oak. What’s this?

    HO says needs a few dead limbs removed. Which it does but, looks like top down dying. I’m not great with bugs and crud. This looks like it has small galls, some very small beetles, a few tiny caterpillars and probably a fungus. It’s got a lot going on and I’m not sure if treatment is possible...
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    ISA certified. It’s official IDK what I’m doing!

    I have been notified and received my ISA Certified Tree Climber credentials. Only took 8 months to get through the process. So I can say officially that IDK what I’m doing! Thanks for the help here on treebuzz. Craig
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    2025 Kentucky TCC

    @KentuckySawyer any idea if camping is allowed or available on site?
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    SRS rope and hitch

    I’m sensing from the initial responses that a static and/or 32 strand rope works just fine with a hitch cord. I have several different ones that I’ve tried from 8-10mm. The 8 grips all my ropes reliably. The 10 needs another wrap most of the time. I guess I’m going to start searching for static...
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    SRS rope and hitch

    I want to buy a static rope but have questions. I’m still running RW and hitch cords. I currently use Samson hyper-climb and tango/silver ivy. I’m also playing with Pelican Arborist Viper. I haven’t tried or purchased a mechanical yet. I briefly tried a hitch on a KM3 and it was slippery. Is...
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    2025 Kentucky TCC

    I attended last year as spectator. I was on standby as a competitor but, told them to give my slot away. I’m going to volunteer but, I might be only to work one day. I’ll sign up as soon as my availability is confirmed. Is there camping on site? Craig
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    Teach me about dump trailers

    I have a 5x10 Iron Bull. It has 3500lbs axles and the scissor 20k cylinder. It weighs 2800lbs and is a beast. It can be a pain to backup with a short bed truck. My only issue is that I wish it was bigger “sometimes “. You really can’t overfill it. I’ve hauled 3.5 ton of rock in it and had zero...
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    climbing with big saws

    I couldn’t even think of saws that big. I’ve hauled up my MS460/25 twice. My hat off to you!
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    Entry level arb boots

    I know it’s a personal choice with boots. I rarely use gaffs because most of my work is pruning. I have my wolverines for spikes or ground work. I’m probably on my 6th pair. Anyway I’m going to need new work/rec climbing boots. I’m currently using Merrill hiking boots. I’m wondering what an...
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    2nd Stihl saw for climbing

    I run a MS400C on my forestry job. I’ll have to try it up a tree one day. Something with an 18” would be good for the bigger stuff.
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    2nd Stihl saw for climbing

    I primarily use a 194T and sometimes the Echo 2500 when I only have a few to prune. We have 3 Stihl dealers close by so it’s easy to get parts if I need them quickly. I’ve been thinking of getting a bigger Stihl for in tree use for larger branches and removals. I’ve had to haul up the MS 460...
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    Pipe in ground at Ash trees

    Interesting. Maybe some hope after all.
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    Pipe in ground at Ash trees

    It’s been here in middle Tennessee for several years. It’s pretty sad seeing all the dead Ash trees. One day I cut 11 another day 5. I’ve found a few saplings working a forestry project. Don’t know if they will survive or will the EAB will be back when they’re grown. I treated a massive one last...
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    Tree oddities

    This fungus is 25” wide and 14” high.
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    Pipe in ground at Ash trees

    They use they use the pipe to apply treatment. They said that depending on the condition of the tree we rotate programs applying .. Safari, Merit, and Tree-age. It looks like its work because every tree I examined had a full canopy and no signs of EAB. Craig
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    Pipe in ground at Ash trees

    I visited Cheekwood Gardens today. They have many Ash trees seemingly unaffected by the EAB. All of them have this pipe sticking out of the ground with some sort of cap. My guess is the put insecticide in it. What can you tell me about this method?
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    Work Photos

    Dropped 11 dead ash trees today. My personal Ash record. Finish clean up tomorrow.
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    Five Dead Ash Lift Vs Climbing

    Good suggestion!
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    Work Photos

    I guess it’s dragging tail but, I didn’t know the term. I probably did it wrong but @Richard Mumford-yoyoman could explain. Rather than pulling up to end of tail, just grab a bight below your system and wrap it around a branch. Then add friction with a carabiner or hitch while walking back...
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    Five Dead Ash Lift Vs Climbing

    Back right up to it within 6ft of driveway.

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