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  1. Norm_Hall

    Illinois 2014 TCC

    [ QUOTE ] Do you have to be a chapter member to compete? [/ QUOTE ] You don't. But, you can't compete in the Master's Challenge to represent the IL Chapter. However, you can win prizes for 1st - 3rd place in the 5 preliminary events.
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    Illinois 2014 TCC

    The Illinois Arborist Association is hosting their annual 2014 Tree Climbing Championship on April 26, 2014 at Independence Grove in Libertyville, IL. Event: Tree Climbing Championship Date: 26 April 2014 Competition. Set-up: 25 April 2014 Set-up Location: Independence Grove Forest Preserve...
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    Tenex Chainsaw Lanyard

    How about using a 1/4" fid to go through the bury about an inch below the crotch and installing a split ring used for spurs?
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    Traveling with Climbing Equipment

    I did a lot of traveling in the 90's and up to 2009. I always liked using my own climbing line, it traveled with me in a checked duffle. The airlines are usually pretty strict on the 50 lb limit. Once you got to 50,000 travel miles, which is now 100,000, and maintained it, the major airlines...
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    Fliplines

    I have been climbing since 1969 and have never used a wire core lanyard. It's definitely gonna be personal preference. I have seen demonstrations of a chainsaw cutting through a wire core lanyard with no trouble. Might give some a false sense of security. My everyday pruning lanyard is a 28 foot...
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    Man Survives going through a Chipper

    [ QUOTE ] Any time you work on or in a chipper or tub grinder take the keys out of the ignition and put them in your pocket, use the tag out procedures also, and if co-workers are present communicate, this guy is lucky to be alive. [/ QUOTE ] Chipper, tub grinder or any piece of equipment...
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    Graffiti Artist "Cloaks" Stem

    Re: Graffiti Artist \"Cloaks\" Stem A very talented artist. That is very cool!
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    Poison Ivy Protocol

    [ QUOTE ] Oral ivy Before. Technu after. [/ QUOTE ] X2 That combo works better for me than anything else.
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    U-RIG -- a new approach to MA for tree work

    [ QUOTE ] Tom, This makes for a very nice MA system. I have everything but the small DMM biner and tried setting this up from your first video. It works quite well. This new video is a more concise explanation what you need and how to set it up quickly. Beautiful job laying out the...
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    Negative blocking: can we find better words?

    [ QUOTE ] We have always called it "Butt Catching", or "Butt hitching". The lowering line is catching the butt of the log in this configuration. As opposed to top/tip tying such as when the block is higher up in a close by tree. [/ QUOTE ] "Butt hitching" is what I've heard it called since...
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    light or heavy rigging

    Knotless rigging is very efficient. I use it on all removals. If your loading the 1/2" carabiner with 200 lbs., I wouldn't be concerned about the bend radius or loading. If the 1" nylon webbing loop slings work for you, go for it. Be aware of your loads. I broke a nylon loop sling in the past...
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    light or heavy rigging

    There are no guidelines. Everybody has a different opinion on this. My thinking is: 500 lbs and under = lite rigging. This is static loading with a 1/2" rope. No shock load. 98 % of my lite rigging is with a pulley and rope friction device. Very rarely do I natural crotch rig. If I do, the...
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    Winter gloves

    [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Try the 'honey comb' yellow gloves with a wool liner. This is the only inexpensive glove combo that would keep my hands warm while climbing in Chicagoland. I just wore them yesterday cutting firewood in the snowy conditions. $8.00 for the combo. [/ QUOTE ] Got a link? [/...
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    Winter gloves

    Try the 'honey comb' yellow gloves with a wool liner. This is the only inexpensive glove combo that would keep my hands warm while climbing in Chicagoland. I just wore them yesterday cutting firewood in the snowy conditions. $8.00 for the combo.
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    rescue practice question

    [ QUOTE ] Norm, One more question for you: What are your thoughts about using an endless loop prusik instead of rope grabs at the lower end of the system. And how about protraxion vs grigri? Just curious about your choices, advantages/disadvantages etc. Obviously there are many ways to...
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    9/16 rigging rope ????

    To my knowledge, there isn't a 16 strand 9/16" rope. Sixteen (16) strand is made in 1/2" and 7/16" diameters. Twelve (12) strand 9/16" diameter ropes are available.
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    Tree Rigging: The Plan

    [ QUOTE ] this tree moved on the hinge just far enough to break out the step fibers (between the offset cuts of the back cut)... and then it stopped.. we do not see the step open becasue it is not shown. However this clearly happened prior to the BBC.. this means the hinge moved a little then...
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    Ox Block

    I have 1 at the store. It is pretty stout for a carabiner. I would use it for overhead rigging. A little mouse told me Buckingham Mfg is in the process of making 1 for the arborist industry. That's all I was told.
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    crane vs. concrete driveway.

    [ QUOTE ] Norm- the picture you showed looked like a terex t340xl. The 35 ton probably weighs more than 54k. If you are working with a terex with 105' of main its an xl. Not many hydraulic truck cranes are 54k unless the are below 30 ton. Most people dont understand how much these things...
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    crane vs. concrete driveway.

    [ QUOTE ] Norm - i own a terex t340xl it weighs just shy of 71k. [/ QUOTE ] Maybe I'm thinking of the 35 ton??

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