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  1. Mitch Hoy

    Three different double-whip rigging configurations.

    One thing that concerns me about adding too much friction to a double-whip system is line-leg isolation. Theoretically, putting friction on the piece or at the cut point stops the rope from stretching as a single body depending on the amount of restriction of movement. This could cancel some...
  2. Mitch Hoy

    Crane slings

    I recently bought a set of Quantum X slings to replace my few year old Amsteel II set from Wesspur. When I purchase again, I will go back to the Amsteel II. I much prefer the jacket, and the small diameter is easy to work with pulling slack through midline cow hitches all day. This is also...
  3. Mitch Hoy

    Allison RDS Transmission

    It’s around 16’x80” or 84”. The top of the box is 11’ from the ground.
  4. Mitch Hoy

    Allison RDS Transmission

    Well, the truck has been delivered, and after our first couple days with it we are super happy. It took two mature Silver Maples to fill this thing. No more losing vital employees on dump runs all the time.
  5. Mitch Hoy

    Cast Worky Quad

    The cast tore up turf about as much as a tracked mini. We tried one with the turf tires and foam filled in the back for counter balance. That did little to help the meager tip capacity. The machine was so short you would tip it over the front wheels with barely anything more than the weight of...
  6. Mitch Hoy

    Cast Worky Quad

    I would steer clear, from experience.
  7. Mitch Hoy

    Allison RDS Transmission

    Our new (used) truck is finally on its way. 2014 Freightshaker, tuned up Cummins ISB, Alison 3000 RDS, brand new 16’ Arbortech chip box and tool boxes. We are getting door decals on Monday, may have to wait for warmer weather to get some cool vinyl on the box. All good things take time!
  8. Mitch Hoy

    Allison RDS Transmission

    We found a 2014 Freightliner with lower miles and an Allison 3000 that is having a new 27yd Arbortech box installed on it. 33k gvwr, plenty of truck. Should last us a good, long time. Will miss the 4x4 on the f550 during the winter some, but looking forward to over twice the capacity.
  9. Mitch Hoy

    Allison RDS Transmission

    Thanks for the replies here! I also talked to some Transmission guys who said it would probably be ok if the truck wasn't pushed for acceleration while loaded. In the end, we are opting for the class B truck. Can't keep everything under CDL in this business forever.
  10. Mitch Hoy

    Climber needed in Minnesota

    Hi there, we are looking for either a candidate to hire with climbing skills or a subcontractor for a day or two a week down in Rochester, MN. We are a growing service with year-around work. Arborist certification and CDL not required, but considered qualifications for pay premiums. Will...
  11. Mitch Hoy

    Allison RDS Transmission

    Hey Buzzers. We bought a BC1800XL a month and a half ago, and it's time for a bigger truck. There are a lot of nice (looking) used medium duty trucks online right now with 14-16' boxes that are in our price range. The hang-up I am having before discussing with a dealer is that most of these...
  12. Mitch Hoy

    Changing Local Licensing Requirements

    I think locally I will pitch raising licensing fees to raise a budget. Current fee here is $50. Lots of room to raise a budget there. Why not also collect fines through enforcement? The DNR impounds vehicles and watercraft that are out of compliance and fines the owners. Why wouldn’t we do...
  13. Mitch Hoy

    Changing Local Licensing Requirements

    All good suggestions, thanks I think the largest issue may be the fact that the certs themselves are very vague as to the type of coverage; so vague that a comparison between a commercial and a ghost policy shows no difference besides coverage totals which are typically the same. I guess I...
  14. Mitch Hoy

    Changing Local Licensing Requirements

    I am in Rochester. There is a crazy amount of work here, but prices are 30-50% lower because there is no barrier for entry to the market. Up there, you need a CA#, as you know.
  15. Mitch Hoy

    Changing Local Licensing Requirements

    Hey guys, not on here often anymore. I hope everyone is having a great season. My business is in its’ third year, we are doing pretty good. Mostly dealing with the growing pains of sizing up the operation to meet the demand now that we are established in our market. We are booked out two...
  16. Mitch Hoy

    Climbing & Rigging Pieces off This Tree

    Wow, wrote that on an iPhone, it would be nice if my paragraphs were showing up. ...Treebuzz?
  17. Mitch Hoy

    Climbing & Rigging Pieces off This Tree

    Looks like a typical silver for my area, bread and butter here as they are all aging out. Trees up here are small and spreading, often without much clearance over structures and not tall enough to have a great rigging angle. Most of that tree won’t have clearance for a speed line unless you...
  18. Mitch Hoy

    Treestuff's New Website

    Every order I have placed this year yet has had some sort of issue. It took me months to get a custom splice, when it finally came it was wrong. Multiple other orders with issues. I had to delay a large cabling project because it was taking weeks to get rig guys. When I finally got them two...
  19. Mitch Hoy

    Decisions Decisions

    Over the last four years, I went from just using SRT for canopy access to using SRT for everything but crane work. There was no conscious effort to switch styles, I was probably subconsciously resistant TBH. I just kept seeing opportunities where it made more sense, which snowballed into full...
  20. Mitch Hoy

    How do you store your gear at-home? (textiles / not tools&equipment)

    5/8" Atlas with a quick shackle is what I use for negative rigging anymore. I used to use polydyne for everything, but I've switched to double esterlon for rigging out canopy and swinging wood, and atlas for blocking down. Polydyne is still one of my favorite ropes, and if you have to choose...

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