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  1. Norm_Hall

    In-ground anchor

    In the sandy soil of Lake Michigan, in Northeast IL, we would dig "bell" shaped holes and fill with concrete as an anchor for stabilizing trees. Our best was a 25" linden that was uprooting and at about a 15* angle. Using the bell shaped holes, with 1" threaded rod and amon eyes, it was pulled...
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    Penn-Del Masters Challenge 6/1/13

    [ QUOTE ] results! 1.Gareth Peoples 2. Derrick Martin 3. George Sumbler Great comp and VERY close between the competitors! [/ QUOTE ] Congrats Gareth. See ya in Toronto. Nice job Derrick!
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    Blatant ripoff of Port a Wrap?

    [ QUOTE ] only question is "who did buckingham rip it off from"? [/ QUOTE ] No rip-off Daniel. It's an original design. The Port-a-wrap III is actually the 7th design in the series of Porty's.
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    5' DBH Eucalyptus is killing my chains!

    Re: 5\' DBH Eucalyptus is killing my chains! [ QUOTE ] I'm going to buy a few new files for tomorrow. Here are some recommendations that somebody emailed me. Oregon 75CK 115DL and 75CJ 115 DL Oregon 75 LPX multi-cut Which stuff is better anyone? [/ QUOTE ] Oregon's "75" means 3/8's"...
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    Secret Weapon Integrated FootLock Prusik

    [ QUOTE ] Do people normally spike both sides of the line when using a secret weapon? [/ QUOTE ] Yes. I would highly recommend it. Why take the risk?
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    5' DBH Eucalyptus is killing my chains!

    Re: 5\' DBH Eucalyptus is killing my chains! Any chain will work. Need to know the pitch, gauge and number of drive links.
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    What's that magic cut?

    Re: What\'s that magic cut? How about a "tagline" for pulling? If you're using an open face notch & back cut, and still having to push them off, a tagline is an option.
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    Watch Out Below!!!!

    Command and response system: Climber "Stand clear" Ground crew "All clear" once the drop zone is clear
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    Radio Interview

    Great job speaking Mark. You're always well spoken, cool, calm, collected and full of good information for the listener.
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    We Always Ask WHY?

    I'm sorry to hear about your loss Chris. I lost my sister-in-law to pancreatic cancer in 2000. She was a fighter as well. Hated to see her suffer. It was horrible. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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    Ohio TCC - 2013

    Matt Cornell, congrats buddy. Twenty-two minutes? You've got to be kidding! Did any of the set-up crew run it less than 22 minutes? Those are the lowest Master's Challenge scores I have EVER seen, with exceptions of DQ's.
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    Need help with Stihl MS180

    [ QUOTE ] I would bring it back to where it was serviced and tell them do fix it right. Don't leave the shop till you see them cut some wood with it. [/ QUOTE ] X2. You paid for a repair you didn't get. Don't let them get away with it.
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    BranchSaver friction saver. Huh?

    Do you have a source that can test it for you? Did you stitch the last tuck? I think it would work for lite rigging...Maybe more than that?? Good on ya to think 'out of the box'.
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    Incident at the BSC event

    [ QUOTE ] It seems only sensible to set up the secured footlock in a similar way, right? Because that would be a somewhat more difficult rescue as you are dealing with a loaded footlock prussic, as well as coordinating the whole operation between the in-tree tech and the ground crew who have...
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    Incident at the BSC event

    On Saturday, May 11th, the Illinois Chapter experienced an incident with a competitor while they were climbing the tree during the Belayed Speed Climb event. The competitor was approx 3/4's the way up, when they experienced cramping in the arms and hands, and was unable to further ascend or...
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    Illinois TCC 2013

    I would like to thank all who helped with set up, Greg Manning, Tyler Roehler, Jon Braga, Beau Nagan, NATCC Champion Cormac Nagan, Ian Hunt, Stephanie (go-fer) Adams, Jason Diehl, Don Roppolo, Eduardo Medina, Todd Henderson, Lucio Jimenez, Edgar Vazquez, Steve Murray and Mike Gawrych. Events...
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    NATCC 2013

    Congrats Marilou and Cormac . See ya in Toronto.
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    Retiring carabiners after being dropped?

    [ QUOTE ] A bunch of MIT students did some tests as well and determined that microfractures were a myth. They x-rayed and broke a bunch of carabiners and quickdraws. What they did find was that once an aluminum carabiner had been loaded beyond its rated capacity it could break unexpectedly. So...
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    MS 150 worlds lightest top handle

    Thanks for the feedback. Did you leave it Idle because it takes a while to warm up?
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    Another Bridge Failure

    [ QUOTE ] Yeah, 3 yrs is a long time. So, what is acceptable, 1 year? Longer for webbing bridges? I sincerely hope the guy is OK, 30 ft is a long way up to land on your feet, unless you're a cat. How do you inspect the inside of a rope bridge anyway? [/ QUOTE ] Raven, I think most...

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