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  1. Tony

    New Hobbs

    Not trying to bust you down, but if you don't how to use if how do you know you need it? Tony
  2. Tony

    MRS Tie In Options

    For the “O” system and lot of other cool stuff search for “Hitch Climbers guide to the canopy”. Also, search for “Anchor Bridge system.” Probably just what you are looking for. Good luck, Tony
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    Power Lines on One Side / Safe to Climb Away From Wires?

    First some clarification and ground rules. This is not EHAT training. This is a discussion of what current standards say as it pertains to the major regulations. Second, I can only address the regulations themselves with anything near accuracy. Like all standards, they are a minimum to meet...
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    Power Lines on One Side / Safe to Climb Away From Wires?

    I would be more than happy too. so much miss information and confusion around all this. Give me a day or so as I am currently on the road. I will provide some clarity around the regulations as they stand now. Tony
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    Power Lines on One Side / Safe to Climb Away From Wires?

    EHAPis a TCIA trademarked program. EHAT is the general industry term for a course that must Inform workers about the risks when working near electrical hazards by: -Distinguish “Live-Line” parts -Determine nominal voltage of “Live” parts of systems -Determine appropriate minimum approach...
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    Power Lines on One Side / Safe to Climb Away From Wires?

    Nope. Electrical Hazard Awareness Training
  7. Tony

    Pulling a leaner with multiple ropes

    I have used one rope each end tied to a stem. Then used a block as an “equalizer” with a pull line off of the sling bushing. Be careful with hinge thickness. Until wood fibers start to bend they are not a hinge, but will need to pull or break for the tree to move. Exerting the necessary force...
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    Power Lines on One Side / Safe to Climb Away From Wires?

    Yes, I agree. By definition the OP is unqualified. This is not a derogatory term, merely a statement of fact. Should anyone wish to become qualified, the path is clearly laid out in ANSI z133 and OSHA 1910.266 I always recommend any climber, especially occupational ones (as in you are doing...
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    Power Lines on One Side / Safe to Climb Away From Wires?

    I agree. But also take the time and effort to educate yourself and understand how the system works so appropriate, safe choices can be made. Tony
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    Power Lines on One Side / Safe to Climb Away From Wires?

    Absolutely. I am all for climbingmonky24’s original post and ask It is far better to be cautious than dead. I will always respect caution. It is possible to work safely around electricity. It is possibly to choose education over hearsay. It is good to ask questions when you don’t understand...
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    Power Lines on One Side / Safe to Climb Away From Wires?

    There are so many misconceptions around these issues. For clarity, the pictures are not conclusive enough to give an accurate assessment. The wires circled in the second pic are most likely street light wires. There may or may not be a Single phase and accompanying ground above it. Having...
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    How could these indicate rest of a tree’s health / safety to climb

    Yup that is oversimplification. Set a line. At least 3/4 in height. Anchor at the base. Step back pull with increasing intensity. You are simulating wind load. Do this from a few different angles. Observe the static relevant zone, trunk, canopy. The tree should look like it is swaying in...
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    How could these indicate rest of a tree’s health / safety to climb

    Strong compartmentalization, poor cuts. Did you do a pull test? From my office chair, baring disturbing results from the pull test, seems pretty standard to me. There may be some decay from those old house clearance cuts in the canopy. That may effect your rigging/ removal plan. Tony
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    Zigzag twisting line?

    Well crimsonking mentioned it... he goes goes the geek out. When arborist climbing lines are constructed they start out as small individual strands that are twisted into fatter, one, that are again twisted into yet fatter ones....and so in. The rate of twist (per inch/mm) is controlled as it...
  15. Tony

    Push notification for ANSI A300 and Z133 updates

    Tom, I think you have that backward. What seems logical is not the case. Tony
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    Anyone have issues with darker colored climbing helmets absorbing heat in summer, etc.?

    Dan, my little test was much less complicated. I had a black Kask Zenith and a red Petzl Vertex. Both class E. (No vents). I put them side by side right side up on my tailgate atlich on a sunny day. Temps was low to mid 80’s. After lunch was done I put my hand inside each. The black one was...
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    Why static SRT rope should not be used for DRT?

    There is no real issue from an elongation standpoint. As we climb in work positioning systems and should not be exposing ourselves to falls with enough force to force elongation. The issue comes more in “knotability“. Many low elongation ropes don’t hold knots well especially climbing hitches...
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    Anyone have issues with darker colored climbing helmets absorbing heat in summer, etc.?

    I will second what Chaplain242 says. There is a significant heat difference between a darker color helmet and a lighter one on a sunny summer day, vented or not. Tony
  19. Tony

    Biggest pine removal yet

    Treesap, I have been you. I have been, eager, earnest wanting to progress. I still am. The difference is not so much in years. Although there are enough in between us that I am slightly embarrassed by my progression on this big rock spinning around the sun. The difference comes in attitude...
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    Biggest pine removal yet

    Yes! Congratulation! That is way more important. We can discuss the issues with sh#t this anytime. You won’t get these days back with your family. Tony

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