This comes up a lot, But I don’t hear this said very often—I strongly believe that there is more friction with “no” wraps on the portawrap, than with a half wrap. And I think it’s because the tight bend the rope has to make through that welded corner. Half wrap smoother and more predictable try...
Lots of great stuff here, cutting caffeine, working with people better than you etc, all really great. Another tactic for me at various stages in my career is to break the tasks down into individual tasks
Example:
Big scary tree—full removal seems overwhelming.
Can I ascend into the tree? Yes...
Dang, that’s too bad, it’s a nice bag, bummed they aren’t stocking it.
I’m glad mike! I hope you’re doing well, I got out of stump town last April and we are back in Michigan homesteading and rebuilding a business!
Mike try wesspur torpedo bags, if they still sell them. I’ve owned a couple of the medium over the years, and I like it a lot. Medium will hold my 100’ ddrt line no problem, yale 11.7
I just started over in the last month, in a new but old place, was my fourth year independent in Portland Or, now in the Small town where I grew up in W Michigan. Around here, it seems that equipment is king—most outfits are driving removal work to pay for their grapple cranes and spider lifts...
Excellent thanks for the tip, my wife is on fb. I’ll take a look! If I remember correctly from the days when I buzzed real hard, you’re an east sider? Eager for comps and events to meet folks.
Hi all,
I have just relocated back to west Michigan from Portland, OR, and I am looking to connect with other arborists in the area and strike up a few relationships.
I am an experienced contract climber with 12 years in the industry, including the past 8 in the PNW. I have all my own climbing...
@TreeVB is a solid climber in your area, I know he was subcontracting a while ago, but he might be a good call.
My advice, if this is a side gig for you (not primary income), then hire a good climber and his trusted ground guy, and you be the facilitator on site. Watching and learning. I...