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  1. Mitch Hoy

    Spider jack 3 info?

    You should have the thumb brake fully engaged on the line before you depress the clutch lever. The thumb brake should only be adjusted as you wear down the material. How hard should you be pressing down on the thumb brake before you depress the clutch lever? You should be able to depress the...
  2. Mitch Hoy

    Spider jack 3 info?

    I only use it for crane work at this point, but I have a custom tie-in with a pinto spliced into it to get the best out of the SJ3. When I used to use it for production work I would often use a floating false crotch like you are describing for quick jobs or remote anchors. I still love flying...
  3. Mitch Hoy

    Tree Failure When Rigging a Top on Healthy Tree?

    Forces are greatly reduced when negative rigging tops because of air resistance and shock absorption of the branch structure. Even in winter, leafless tops are much “softer” to rig than wood. If there is potential energy stored in leaning structure on a springy species, get ready for a ride...
  4. Mitch Hoy

    Plant more Oaks

    Had to dig this one up from last fall. Huge Bur Oak. Major deadwooding and Chestnut Borer inspection.
  5. Mitch Hoy

    Thinking About a Mini

    The only thing I don’t like about our vermeer ctx 160 is that most mini attachments aren’t tough enough for it. Looking at the hardox bmg soon.
  6. Mitch Hoy

    Plant more Oaks

    Not a unique tree in terms of structure, but my favorite tree: The young Bur Oak in my front yard. Here we were doing some climber training last month. We have a bay window beneath the tree, from which I like to “tree-gaze” with my morning coffee on the couch.
  7. Mitch Hoy

    Oak root collar excavation questions

    It sounds like you may have found an un-fruited mutinus elegrans, or possibly a type of truffle. Both are saprobic, feeding on decaying plant matter. We cover areas of our garden with fresh wood chips every year and find both in the layer of decomposition. I am just south of you in Rochester...
  8. Mitch Hoy

    Oak root collar excavation questions

    The use of Paclobutrazol could be critical to any possible success here. Working with a good plant health care technician/arborist will be necessary in that regard. While some polypores can be symbiotic, Laetiporous create rot. The extent of rot will need to be determined by the crown...
  9. Mitch Hoy

    Why is it important that ropes which have been used for rigging operations do not form part of a life support system?

    Peace of mind should be a large component here. You should never have to wonder about the integrity of your lifeline while using it. Stress slows you down and affects your decision making capabilities. As mentioned above, lifelines should be treated with respect for the life they hold. At...
  10. Mitch Hoy

    Anyone have issues with darker colored climbing helmets absorbing heat in summer, etc.?

    My ground crew is a sea of earth tones and hi-viz. When you see my dark outline, you know I am in charge. The black Protos is a very professional looking helmet; it’s a nice touch for sales on the job situations. I am and have been the only personnel performing aerial work for my company...
  11. Mitch Hoy

    Anyone have issues with darker colored climbing helmets absorbing heat in summer, etc.?

    I’ve worn a black Protos for the last year and had an orange Protos that I wore for years before it. If there is a difference, I haven’t noticed it. This last year was the first that I didn’t get heat exhaustion, which I attribute to religious use of a hydration supplement. Safety colors...
  12. Mitch Hoy

    Why static SRT rope should not be used for DRT?

    With two legs of line (DdRT or MRT), you are theoretically halving the rope’s elongation because the same weight is being distributed that would be on a single leg of line (SRT). This assumes you are comparing the two systems on the same anchor. Elongation or dynamic loading can be built into...
  13. Mitch Hoy

    How do you turn down work when dealing with different people / personalities, etc.?

    That’s when I say, “Give me a second, I can’t think without my thinking cap...” and switch from this-> to this->-> I think I need to start carrying some “thinking shoes” with velcro on them to complete the alter ego. The thing is about awful people is that they engage in delusions of...
  14. Mitch Hoy

    Nutrition supplement suggestions

    Most meat is garbage for your system but the cholesterol in quality meats and eggs is vital for proper testosterone production. Eggs are good enough, eat before bed ideally. Testosterone/free HGH are vital for recovery. 6 years ago I went on a crazy strict diet for over half a year to promote...
  15. Mitch Hoy

    Keeping park walkers out of your work zone

    referring to the silver maple or poplar you are cutting down: ”That tree is 1000 years OLD!!” “IT’S A GRANDMOTHER TREE!!!”
  16. Mitch Hoy

    Keeping park walkers out of your work zone

    Once a week, when you’re removing a massive declining death-trap that was planted 8’ from the house, the elderly neighbor:
  17. Mitch Hoy

    Keeping park walkers out of your work zone

    We have removed Ash trees in city parks for the last three winters, and I can tell you this... your problem isn't local. People will cross two layers of signage (DO NOT ENTER and TREE WORK AHEAD) and cones, directly into a work zone with falling trees, running chippers and saws, and track...
  18. Mitch Hoy

    Work Photos

    Rigged down an 80’ Red Oak with a tree house platform around it today. The HO drilled the supports in August of ‘19, and it wilted out last July. It was the tallest tree in the stand, quite difficult to get the pieces through the surrounding canopies. Blocked it down to 45’, cookies down to...
  19. Mitch Hoy

    I trust my gear, it’s the wood I worry about....

    Up here, Willows and Cottonwoods require careful redirects, multiple tie-ins, and thoughtful rigging when out in the sapwood. Willows tend to have terrible in-grown structure and hollows. Cottonwood weight can vary considerably all based on the amount of water the tree has access to...
  20. Mitch Hoy

    I trust my gear, it’s the wood I worry about....

    Video is by Peter Follansbee. Peter is a great author, teacher, and craftsman in the green woodworking heritage. I have been lucky enough to take a carving course with him. Just wanted to give credit, sorry for any derail of post.

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