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    Ohio TCC 2025

    I didn’t get to go. I wanted to but, sometimes other commitments take priority. I did see some photos of friends on FB.
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    Flying squirrels

    You have a thread on this? I’m interested.
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    Certified tree climber certification evaluator

    Let’s say you have to climb a heavily limbed tree… @TreeVB Regarding the movement from 20ft to final TIP. Is that just alternating between lanyard and system but, remaining tied in at least once? Say…throw rope to 35ft, climb up, then lanyard in and throw to final and start work? I’m not...
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    Ohio TCC 2025

    Anyone going and is there anyplace to camp on site or close by?
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    Pelican Rope

    Pelican claims that the Tree Viper is Zero milking. I don’t have enough climbing time on it to judge the polyester cover toughness. I haven’t had an issue with the Samson Hyper climb or the silver ivy. If I buy Samson again, I’ll get the silver ivy because it seems to be more static and no fuzz...
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    Pelican Rope

    Yes. I used it this week because my primary Hyperclimb has sap all over it and I didn’t feel like dealing with it. The rope preformed well with my RW. If you can get over the initial bounce, it works good. I SRS to about 50ft and once I get climbing, working I really don’t have anything...
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    Work Photos

    This water oak planted by the homeowner in 1989. It has a wide canopy with no central leader. I had to redirect once but, had to move my TIP and climb 3x to get the long branches over the 2 story roof. Walking up some of the branches at a steep angle tough. It was a pretty tiring day.
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    Today....

    Yup every time!
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    Today....

    Nice help from Mother Nature. Easy job and the burn pile <20ft. Worked 1.5 hours and I’m done for the day. It’s Friday!
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    Dump trailer and Powerhorse Chipper

    It’s a fail on this idea with my 10ft dump. I actually got the tractor backed in the trailer. I forgot all about the hydraulic top link. I bought the top link to rotate the stump grinder when loading so it doesn’t drag. Same process backing . The 400lbs hanging off the rear is just too much. It...
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    Certified tree climber certification evaluator

    It’s true that it’s harder than it should be. I know a couple people who have been climbing for years and let their certification lapse during Covid and haven’t been able to get it renewed. I had to resubmit my paperwork several times to get everything done. I really don’t see why I have to take...
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    Certified tree climber certification evaluator

    I probably just need to find out who the judge was for the work climb. Maybe they could sign me off. I got the AR and CPR recently. I was just notified that my application was approved for the written test. WooHoo.
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    Cleaning pine sap from gear

    I don’t climb too many conifers and sappy trees. After about days in white pines my stuff is really dirty. I had to pull with both hands to get my friction cord to release getting down. Everything has sap, chainsaw pants, saddle you name it. I’m not happy but, how can I get this stuff clean.
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    Dump trailer and Powerhorse Chipper

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    Dump trailer and Powerhorse Chipper

    Yes it’s a 5x10 at 2800lbs. I’m going to do some measurements again and I’ve looked at some light weight 14ft dumps. I tow it with my single cab Ram 5.7 with max tow 3.92 gears special order. No I don’t want another truck. I’ll leave wood or debris on site when possible. The chips are nice size...
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    Dump trailer and Powerhorse Chipper

    Don’t want one or need one for my solo operation. I just wanted one to lessen the amount of brush to carry off.
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    Dump trailer and Powerhorse Chipper

    Yes it’s too much weight on the back of the trailer even when fully loaded. The tongue is too short to go on the front. I thought about reducing rear weight by removing the stump grinder but, then I’ll loose the counter weight for the grapple.
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    Dump trailer and Powerhorse Chipper

    @Merle Nelson linked me to a video that Reg had a small chipper on the back of his truck. I took that idea and came up with my version. The 5” chipper/shredder is from Northern Tool. The chipper works great and creates small chips/shreds. We chipped about 3.5 yards in no time. Chip photo during...
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    Structural pruning

    Just curious about your choice of leader? Was it because the center branch was poorly attached or why?
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    Structural pruning

    Homeowner decided to have it hacked. I’ll take a photo the next time I’m in that neighborhood.

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