Picture doesn't show the house is to the left and would definitely have been struck if the rest fell it creaked and cracked while I was limbing and taking one top out. No to fun.
For sale 1999 Gmc 7500 3126 cat diesel, 250hp, allison push button auto trans, air brakes, a/c, 63k miles, 55' altec lb 650a over center boom, 9' dump box, hydraulic tool circuit at boom, trailer brake box and air brake trailer hook up in rear. I'm the second owner of this truck originally from...
I'm a big fan of the Dica I've put my pads down on every surface imaginable and they've been bullet proof so far after 6+ years. And like Royce said we put them down every time the outrigger goes down no matter the surface.
I use Dica 24x24 they aren't cheap but they are worth every penny when you finally pony up the cash to get them. I have a set for 6 years and they still look new.