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  1. Ryan Keats

    Spurs through Tachyon

    I slipped on the spar and put my spurs through my New England Tachyon today. This was the first time I've done that. I don't see any damage to the rope, but I cannot really see the core. Has anyone else ever done this? What did you do?
  2. Ryan Keats

    Unknown tree

    Unfortunately there were no leaves on the tree or ground. I'll scour the site a little harder on Wednesday. It is a tricky tree.
  3. Ryan Keats

    Unknown tree

    I will be in the area on Wednesday. What other pictures would you like?
  4. Ryan Keats

    Root Pruning on Douglas fir

    Oh sorry, it isn't my tree. I just happened to come across it and wondered what others would do. As such, I do not have a budget, etc.
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    Root Pruning on Douglas fir

    Thank you for the replies. The lean appears to be photo tropic. It hasn't fully corrected itself, and not knowing the history, I do not believe it has started to lean more since the roots have been cut. The root removal appears to be recent. There is a fence, backyard and town homes in the...
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    Root Pruning on Douglas fir

    I came across a Douglas fir yesterday which I noticed had three roots pruned to allow for the construction of a new staircase. The tree has a slight phototropic lean to the north east. The roots were pruned on the west and southwest side of the tree. Due to the tree's proximity to the houses...
  7. Ryan Keats

    Two-way radios

    We were using regular Motorola two way radios until I dropped mine when I was passing a branch. They were good, but I'm sure there are better suited options out there. I am curious to see what others are using.
  8. Ryan Keats

    Unknown tree

    I know the pictures are sideways, but I cannot seem to change them without completely removing them and starting over. The buds are opposite.. which leaves maple, ash, dogwood, or horsechestnut. Out of the choices, I suppose I would say some type of maple.
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    Unknown tree

    Hello, I saw this tree in Vancouver today. I don't think I have ever seen it before.
  10. Ryan Keats

    DMM throw hook.

    In Vancouver gas is $1.00 a liter, so $4 a gallon. I'm with you fellow Canadians. Would have a lot more gear if the dollar wasn't so bad.
  11. Ryan Keats

    Haas System - catching on bridge and pants

    I've never had that issue and I run the bungee through the inside of my bridge. Could you be bent forward, almost in a crouch position, when stepping up with it?
  12. Ryan Keats

    Would You Climb It?

    It looks like your first pictures have disappeared again.
  13. Ryan Keats

    New Climb Right aluminum spurs

    I'm a little confused. If I were to order a new pair of Climb Right Aluminum spurs from TreeStuff right now, would they be the good or bad gaffs?
  14. Ryan Keats

    WebSite Critique

    What did you use to create your site Royce?
  15. Ryan Keats

    SRT rope wrench rope choice and prusik type?

    I completely agree. I would occasionally tie it the opposite way by mistake when I first started the VT.. It was a big source of frustration as it would never hold.
  16. Ryan Keats

    SRT rope wrench rope choice and prusik type?

    I'll have to give it another chance. The vortex was new, and the hitch cord may have been as well. Now that they're dirty, they should grip better.
  17. Ryan Keats

    X-rigging rings

    Freeweight, I never have spliced either. I've heard it's really easy, but I am hesitant to do it in case I do something wrong. Where are you going to order the equipment from?
  18. Ryan Keats

    Serius Rope Outer Sheath Failure

    I use vortex with the wrench which is 12.7mm. Do you think weight would affect it that much?
  19. Ryan Keats

    SRT rope wrench rope choice and prusik type?

    I love vortex. I know it is heavier; however, I like the trade off of larger rope for my hands. Rope wrench should be used with a 28" cord. I personally use 8mm Ocean Polyester and I love it. I switch between a 3/4 and 4/3 VT. I did tie a 3/3 one time when I was distracted. I actually...
  20. Ryan Keats

    liability insurance

    I didn't realize I posted such a short message. What I meant to say was we have our liability insurance with hub international. It's general liability insurance, but no where on the documents does it specify height restrictions.

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