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  1. Tony

    using a 24 strand for both single and double technique

    Thank you for the thoughtful response. There was a time when rope selection for tree climbing was easy. Easy because we has so few options! If you wanted something other than arbrplex or 16 strand you had to go find it. Today we have me thinks almost too many options, but they are all...
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    using a 24 strand for both single and double technique

    I am interested to hear where you came by this information. By cordage manufacturers definition ALL the lines we use for work positioning are considered “static”. This is the main reason I do not like the term as it can confuse. Rope elongation is a matter of 2 factors. One the percent of...
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    Arborwear Dogwood Chainsaw Pants

    The waist and inseam measurements on my pair are pretty accurate to other pants. If anything a tiny bit generous. Tony
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    Arborwear Dogwood Chainsaw Pants

    I always order straight from Arborware.
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    Arborwear Dogwood Chainsaw Pants

    I would second that. The zeros are fine pants, but as my remaining pairs age and are retired I will be replacing them with the dogwoods. I prefer the fit and feel. Tony
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    Arborwear Dogwood Chainsaw Pants

    Yes, higher than the zeros Tony
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    Arborwear Dogwood Chainsaw Pants

    I would say the waist band on the dogwoods is not as high as the Husky Tech pants. It seems like it is thensame as all Arborware pants. Tony
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    Arborwear Dogwood Chainsaw Pants

    I have been doing a compare and contrast between the new Arborware dogwood pants and the clogger zero. I have worked in temps from 50 to 107 fahrenheit (10 to 42 celsius) over the last 3 months. For context I wear chainsaw pants 99% of the time when I work, climbing, lift or ground work...
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    Today....

    Thanks for the kind words. The switch and go is a few years old. We just like to keep stuff clean! Tony
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    Today....

    Dead Ash
  11. Tony

    Best tree climbing courses to take close to Buffalo, NY.

    Not exactly in the neighborhood, but worth mentioning. https://extension.wvu.edu/community-business-safety/safety-health/safety-services/chainsaw-tree-climbing-techniques Tony
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    Paul Bunyan Show 2022

    Most likely you will see all there is in one day. However, there are always a number of demos and competitions going on. Perhaps plan around those. Last time I was there the Women’s timber sports comp was going on as well as some really cool cutting demos of antique chainsaws. I have watche...
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    Paul Bunyan Show 2022

    Derek, I have been to a number of the Paul Bunyan Shows as well as others very similar. They are always a cross between logging trade show and state fair. It is a great place to see, try and buy the newest in chainsaws. There is a lot of equipment from skidders to log splitters. Some...
  14. Tony

    aluminium port-a-wrap. is that a bad idea?

    Buck used to make them out of aluminum. I have a large aluminum POW that is powder coated and has served well for training courses. I like it as it is much lighter and therefore less costly to travel with. I have taken good care of it over the years (15+). The powder coating is still fully...
  15. Tony

    Is this tied wrong?

    I would say no. 2 half hitches is indeed a clove. A girth hitch lacks the change in direction of a loaded half hitch. Tony
  16. Tony

    Is this tied wrong?

    You are all right! Many details here. In my in-field experience, the half hitch direction does not make a difference in strength or stability when the knot is loaded normally. years ago in some very unscientific knot breaking sessions, I found the same. I mention those sessions not as proof...
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    Electrocution in Minnesota

    In my experience with past incident investigations is the way a line could be obviously missed is it is never looked for in the first place…. Which leads us to Southsound’s comment. Always look until you find the electrical hazard or determine there is none. Tony
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    Happy Birthday, TreeBuzz.com!

    This is the earliest I could find Post in thread '3-strand Vrs.Dbl.Braid on GRCS' https://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/3-strand-vrs-dbl-braid-on-grcs.237/post-2081 Tony
  19. Tony

    jamming knots

    Yes, a captive thimble. Thimbles remain at a constant diameter. Rings will always vary as the cordage that goes through them will change under load and with use. Thimbles are reversible. The “big” side is only .5mm or so bigger than the “small” side. This enhances functionality but in my...
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    jamming knots

    I totally agree with this. I would go further to say when using jamming knot for life support thimbles are much preferable. I won’t use rings for this application. Tony

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