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    trying to go srt

    ha! I can't believe I missed this. Here's a good spot: https://goo.gl/maps/wi93fpDvfJE2 ...or so I've heard... Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Best srt descent device for a big boy!

    I <3 Wraptor 4eva #orsrttsooi Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Japanese Maples

    I can't find that on the interwebs Oak, where is that?
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    Japanese Maples

    I think they are fun to prune, and the unique shapes that they grow into provides more opportunity for the artistic side of pruning than a lot of the other stuff I do, like killing tulips near nouveau riche houses (they're so scary near my mcmansion!). I like to try to take advantage of the...
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    New tribe "little yella grapnel"

    Your reel is not complete without this tool.
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    This is the Akimbo

    In other news, I want in! Coffees and/or beers on me. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    This is the Akimbo

    Hey boss, you want I should break his throw cube? Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Best srt descent device for a big boy!

    I weigh about 270 and am in the process of learning the runner, seems to be working OK so far but I don't have it broken in or dialed in yet. I really like the zig zag under a wrench with an Oceans-style tether on the bridge biner. It's easy to convert back to Ddrt, which is important to me...
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    The Shultz Effect

    @Reg Seconded! Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Your least favourite tree to climb, and why.

    Basal pruning of the vine...or of the tree. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    The Shultz Effect

    purchase link: https://gumroad.com/l/YAySg Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    The Shultz Effect

    I am working my way through right now, haven't gotten to the meat and potatoes yet, but I already learned a little wrinkle on lanyard over the shoulder tending that will make my life better, it's not something he even talks about, it's something he just does, that's why this format is great...
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    trying to go srt

    I've been meaning to ask about this too. I feel like I'm being punished if I have to hump up more than 20' or so, I SRT for access all the time, but then Ddrt for most of my work. I climb in a lot of very large decurrent hardwoods, an many of them have no high central leader. On top of that, I...
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    Close call

    A "handshake" two-sling bridle is my preferred method anytime a through-cut would be difficult or when the weights get up there. Most crane companies around here use span-set-style polyester round slings and shackles. I do cut the slings in pretty frequently, but have not had a problem once the...
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    what is a good starting salary?

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    what is a good starting salary?

    Price controls of all kinds, minimum wage, rent control, the, ahem, whole farm bill, have many disadvantages, but shares the advantage of another highly questionable idea, the flat tax, namely simplicity. It's hard to explain to someone working 3400 hours a year split across 3 jobs (ie no...
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    Traversing oaks

    @colemanjessenz What was that friction saver, I thought I saw a quickie? Also, schweet schweet climbin'. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    what is a good starting salary?

    It's a difficult question, it depends a lot on the quality level of the company, and I'm on the other coast, but here a guy who can climb with supervision is worth about $12-17, someone who can climb without much supervision is $15-22ish, and climbing Foremen probably $18 on up to the low...
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    My "seacret weapon"

    That's fine, but I would disengage the ascender cam(s) before working off of it, and it's always good practice to spike the line(s) below. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk
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    Ascent on a blakes hitch

    If cost is an issue, consider that you can SRT without extra gear by cinching or base tying your TIP, and using a munter below your hitch if you need to descend. Single up, double down is how I roll most of the time, I feel like I'm being punished if I have to hump more than 20' or so. I think...

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