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    Clogger Zero gen 2

    Once a week, gentle cycle
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    Rope runner pro

    Instructions says it needs lubed with mineral oil via the oil port every 1000 hours or yearly. As far as that post goes with the springs not functioning right out of the box, it sounds like a manufacturer error. Those shouldn't have left the factory. I'd be curious to see if anybody has had the...
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    Rope runner pro

    I'm curious to where this goes as well...
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    Grommet for Rope Runner Pro?

    I already use corner traps to keep it on the right part of the biner I just mean something that makes the attachment point snug on the biner so it doesn't spin and tilt down
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    Grommet for Rope Runner Pro?

    Just recently got a RRP! Is taking a minute to get used to it but I love it! One thing I don't like is how loosely the attachment point sits on a biner. I use rubber corner traps to keep it from sliding down the spine but I would like it to fit snug on the biner to keep it upright and aligned...
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    Seeing the foliage shake high up as I climb makes me nervous.

    It shouldn't, but if you're stubborn and like to take risks then you'll learn real fast if you're lucky haha
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    Some lessons must be learned more than once (apparently)....

    Ouch! I'm always looking up when pulling stuff out of the tree. The other day I pulled my friction saver out (not very high, maybe like 30ft) and not sure why but I instinctually reached out and caught my ring and ring saver mid flight. I proceeded to casually keep packing up my stuff while...
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    Seeing the foliage shake high up as I climb makes me nervous.

    There are so many variables that come into play here. The amount of torque you're creating on the lever arm, angle, species of tree, the height (taller the tree the more flex and movement), the time of the year, and climbing system / the work being done off the TIP. If you're not comfortable...
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    Double Ended Double Adjustable Lanyard - Super Versatile!

    I understand what you're saying but I'm not saying it's not supposed to ever be used to hang from. When doing traverses, yes you're hanging from the hook but you're also still hanging on your main system as well. I was only saying the manufacturer recommends never to hang ONLY on the hook...
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    Double Ended Double Adjustable Lanyard - Super Versatile!

    You shouldn't ever only be supported by the captain hook as its not meant for life support, unless I misread your post.
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    Canopy Anchors

    Yes very! I've traversed 5 Firs before and it pulls out easier than a base anchor
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    Double Ended Double Adjustable Lanyard - Super Versatile!

    I have a double ended lanyard system that I consider essential to working. Essential not for having 3 tie ins ( I rarely or never do) but for advancing higher in the tree. I work in a lot of Doug Firs and you'll rarely get your highest possible tie in from throwing or shooting from the ground...
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    Canopy Anchors

    This is what I work on most often, especially for long traverses. The friction saver needs to be set to where it will sinch around the stem (rings aren't touching). With this you can advance much higher just like a base anchor. You can get up to real skinny wood safely with the right rope angles...
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    Lightweight Safety Toe Boot ?

    Airstreams are far from being "light." But the newest version "Airstream Rock" has an aluminum toe to cut down on weight
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    Anyone else give-up on routine "friction-saver" usage?

    Whats so special about these expensive pieces of plastic people call retrieval balls when you can just go to any hardware store and buy a 1 inch welded ring for like 89 cents?
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    Anyone else give-up on routine "friction-saver" usage?

    I use my friction saver all the time for an SRS anchor. I block the small ring side. I have no worries about retrieval limitations to the number of redirects I can take. This is extremely useful for traversing multiple trees without the need to retrace any redirects before retrieval. This...
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    Best tree pruning book?

    I'm reviving this thread because I'm in search of some good pruning/ tree health care books. Gilmans book looks good but the third edition came out in 2012. I'm looking for something that's more modern and less outdated that's current with all the new research and findings of today's time. This...
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    Poison Ivy Protocol

    Wanna hear something crazy? Pretty controversial but I've tried it with poison oak and have had success. One of the best preventatives you can do is in early early spring when the leaves just start to sprout, pick a few off and eat em. I'm talking baby baby leaves that are just breaking out...
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    Moving in the canopy with near vertical limbs

    In terms of getting underneath it In terms of getting underneath it, what I meant was descend low enough to swing over and get underneath it enough to grab your tail. And I'm a little confused on the second bit. You throw your tail over with a monkey fist, then whip it and with enough weight...
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    Cutting that top 15ft vertical limb... burned 2 of my 9's, more than a decade apart

    It sounds like you only had one hand on the chainsaw with the other hand guiding the piece?

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