i wear sips on removal days. they don't fit me very well, but are better under a saddle than chaps at least for me. bill at arborwear is a pretty dang approachable guy - why don't you shoot him an email? my guess is the market isn't big enough for women's sizes, but it can't hurt to speak up
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Re: wilderness first responder course for arborist
yeah, i know what you mean. aikido seminars are the same way - the proverbial cup runneth over, but the wallet does not.
the travel is prohibitive for me too murph. too bad.
michael promised more advanced notice for the next course, fwiw.
k.
hey, if anyone is interested in a fantastic opportunity (on rather short notice..) here's a link to a wilderness first responder class specifically for arborists:
http://www.northerncairn.com/index.php?o...tails&did=5
this is a first-time course, and they need a handful of folks to sign...
hi steph, welcome to the buzz. if you've got climbing experience i bet you'd enjoy competition and learn a few things along the way. i'd encourage you to go for it, compete next year and see if you like it!
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A good name for this would be the "Holtz" knot, because it looks like it Holtz really well.
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we missed you too mike. see you in 2 wks?
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wow, there's no way i thought of something before norm did - i must have learned it somewhere. can't remember where though..
love the TB clearinghouse for new/old ideas!
safe rigging!
k.
here ya go, a pic. this eye is about 6" and is plenty big. if you're butt-hitching on a spar the marl goes below the splice, if the block is still overhead it's above. and yes, only works when you can slip the splice/loop over the wood.
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I've never used webbing tied with knots. I like bigger slings for larger diameter wood and limbs.
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when we get to bigger wood i'll generally shift to no sling at all. at one end of my main rigging line (1/2 inch double braid) i spliced a small eye, to be used w/biner and...
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I would use a beer knot to make the loops. Or is it better to get the stitched loops?
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i do both. beer knot, then stitch it to keep it from creeping under low load. i had a beerknot sling on one of my truck chocks that was there forever and then one day i picked it up and...
hey guys, how about we stick to the topic of the thread and back off the interpersonal bull$hit? the question of owner vs. climber safety protocols is interesting. the posturing is not.
thanks for keeping the info coming..
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from stats i've seen, less than 2% in my industry are women. i know that many more than that are capable and would enjoy the work; groups like this gradually start closing the gap. you ladies rock! ;o)
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now you're speakin my language! welcome to the buzz!
k.
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Hello:
I am Jenn. Trees pretty much encompass my life: I am in graduate school, and my thesis is on molecular level work of Salix and Populus (Willows and Poplars). I have an almost two year old named... ALDER. I am married to an arborist. I have been rec climbing hap-hazardly for...
excellent offer and i'll take you up on it if you're serious. seattle is in the NW corner of the country...far far from charlotte. another $400 plane ticket if you shop around.
Re: Registrations for the CAA TCC!
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long live the charlotte comp!!
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So I can expect you this year? Pretty please?
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aww, you ask so nicely too! unfortunately though i won't be there in body but perhaps in spirit. until i find another...