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  1. Tony

    Some newbie Qs

    I use it regularly In course when discussing the principles. I learned it from Bruce Smith from On Rope. I do not know of any others using it in regularly. Most likely because as arborists we tend to use “set” systems of known MA and or, the system in the tree is so over engineered with so...
  2. Tony

    Rope strength question

    A thorough post save two variabilities, misconfiguration of anchor assembly and remote inspection. These must be considered for any life support anchor. Tony
  3. Tony

    Canobase / canobasing

    The only time I have found it useful was when switching from MRS to a SRS system and back again for short periods. This switch was always due to thick trees and a need for a long limbwalk Tony
  4. Tony

    Spurs pads adjustments. Should there be any pain?

    Don’t forget to sharpen the gaffs. Treat those points like fine cutlery. Tony
  5. Tony

    Giving Opinions on Diseases / Tree Health, etc. When You Are NOT a Certified Arborist

    Many good points. There is a difference in saying I don’t know and saying I don’t know, yet. Just as there a difference between going to school and getting an education. In life, ignorance alone is not a weakness. Ignorance with applied apathy? Well.... My .02 Tony
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    Giving Opinions on Diseases / Tree Health, etc. When You Are NOT a Certified Arborist

    Being a ISA certificate arborist does not make you a plant health care expert. I think the question you meant to ask is what qualifications, certifications and education would be a sound basis for professional opinions on tree diseases and health care. ISA is one, but not a big one...
  7. Tony

    DMM Swivel for Bridge?

    DMM Nexus swivel w/ two large bow shackles. I like being able to custom/ replace the bow shackles and it will pass through a carabiner. Tony
  8. Tony

    2 in 1 Wire Core Flip Line?

    All good. I would seriously listen to Caplain243’s advice. He obviously has WAY more experince than me working palms. I have been exposed to the setup described, but have never used it in a palm. Keep asking questions. Keep an open mind. You are responsible for your learning and your safety...
  9. Tony

    2 in 1 Wire Core Flip Line?

    While I have never climbed a palm with one, I have spent a prodigious amount of time using the tree squeeze and it’s prototype varients on power poles and similar for training and trade show events. If I was doing your work I would buy one, use it daily and never regret the expenditure. The...
  10. Tony

    2 in 1 Wire Core Flip Line?

    The Michoacan has been a go-to for me for years. I like the prussic variations that form a half hitch or at least a turn at the bottom. Seems to give the know “seat” on the hitch climber. Also keeps you having to babysit them so much. Once loaded they stay dressed better I my mind. I also...
  11. Tony

    2 in 1 Wire Core Flip Line?

    Sure, I keep a sterling bound loop prussic with carabiner (generally a HMS) on the tail of my lanyard (after the adjustment hitch(Michoacan) and the none working end.) that end is terminated in a stitch splice and has a rated carabiner in it. When I need a second lanyard I clip the bound...
  12. Tony

    2 in 1 Wire Core Flip Line?

    A rated thimble prussic after the main adjuster on your lanyard and an extra carabiner will serve as a second lanyard when you need it and a slack management system the 98% of the rest of the time. Tony
  13. Tony

    2 in 1 Wire Core Flip Line?

    Mparko93, With 2 adjusters, 2 connecting links one on top of the other, and a wire core lanyard long enough to make the system worth the trouble (in general use there will be 3 loops of the lanyard. A min of 2 if both ends are fully deployed ) seems like a lot going on for one hip. In short...
  14. Tony

    Would You Go BIG or SMALL if You Started Over From Scrath?

    I would start a plant health care company that did tree care for existing clients and by referral only. I don’t agree with many of you that big equals removals only. That is only the case if your focus is production not customer service. So many forget that at our best we are a customer...
  15. Tony

    TCIA and ISA

    As a member of a family owned business that was as one of the first to be accredited by TCIA and has maintained that status through numerous re-accreditation processes, I can say that the process is fair, equitable, and thorough. Is it for every business? No. The small owner-operators, the...
  16. Tony

    TCIA and ISA

    https://www.tcia.org/TCIAPdfs/Resources/Business/Planning/Planning/public-accreditationchecklist-v9-20120606.pdf?pdf= It is at 6.1.4 Tony
  17. Tony

    TCIA and ISA

    The best way to describe it is TCIA is business accreditation Assuring good business practice. ISA issues certifications or qualifications for individuals. Two different things. A TCIA accredited company requires ISA certified individuals to be in the orginization. I for every 10 employ if I...
  18. Tony

    2 in 1 Wire Core Flip Line?

    Yes, like Jehinten said, DEDA. You can do as you propose, but unless some of the lanyard goes behind your back with one end on your right an one on your left, its going to be a shit show hanging off one side of you. For a one side set up with a wire core lanyard, a symmetrical prussic as...
  19. Tony

    New Hobbs

    Fair enough. Like many here I have worked with both. Both are excellent, tough tools. The asked my opinion I always say if when using the device: If you negative rig a lot and lift a little, then got Hobbs If you lift a lot and negative rig a little, then go GRCS As always never turn down...
  20. Tony

    M rig

    In practice, there is no huge difference between an M rig and two systems. Yes, there is more hardware. Yes, there may be two connections to your bridge. These things are minor if you NEED the second tie-in- point. The benefits of a second climbing line/ using the other end of your rope...

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