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  1. Raven

    Gear recommendations and advice

    True that, I just meant that when he was working and taking pictures and developing the book he didn't have half of the gear we have today, he just made his own when needed. Same as On Rope they show you how to make a knee ascender, foot loop, chest harness, etc. The quality of Gerry's work...
  2. Raven

    Newbie Here

    Well at least he knows the truth now, bitter pills are best swallowed quickly. Seriously welcome aboard Tyler, if you decided to stay that is. These guys are all great they're obviously just bored waiting for the ice to melt.
  3. Raven

    Gear recommendations and advice

    Welcome aboard matey! x3 on the "Companion" Also "On Rope" by Smith and Padgett for all kinds of useful high angle info and "Fundamentals of General Tree Work" by Beranek is getting outdated but still great and useful info The library is one of the most important toolboxes you can own IMHO
  4. Raven

    Contractor/Full Time Climber Needed.

    Man I would do it Chad if some of the other cards were right, still working on a little backlog here and can't break free til the end of this month - that doesn't help you now. Plus kids in high school can't travel so it'd be a solo run for a week at a time, fly in and rent a car and room would...
  5. Raven

    Tree Flex saddle??

    I bet the Tree Austria replacement bridge would be a perfect match - available at Wesspur: http://www.wesspur.com/items/sad559.html
  6. Raven

    Saw purchase help

    Age old question with many answers lol. A great all around saw is the 460 with a 24-32 inch bar. Can be used in tree on bigger cuts also can flush those big stumps without crying like a baby. My old 044 has made me the most money of any tool i think besides maybe the throwline and polesaw...
  7. Raven

    Aerial Lift Fall Protection

    I noticed that when I first used a JLG type lift, that the basket has an attachment way down low inside, presumably to restrict you from climbin g up and working off the handrail. Whereas a fiberglass tree bucket has the attachment outside the basket on the end of the boom because they can't...
  8. Raven

    Aerial Lift Fall Protection

    http://www.treebuzz.com/forum/threads/osha-bans-body-belts-lanyards-in-buckets.34429/
  9. Raven

    Aerial Lift Fall Protection

    True that. So it's up to us to understand the applicable regulations and also to make a choice as to the best PPE for the task and then to follow manufactures guidelines. What about the guys who can't do "thinking and research", Darwin? From what I can gather all the regs say to wear a full bod...
  10. Raven

    Aerial Lift Fall Protection

    "Sternal" as in at the sternum or a chest D-Ring would be inefficient, much better would be a "Ventral" attachment at the waistline in front of harness (with a short lanyard meant for fall restraint, NOT fall a long fall arrest lanyard which maight break your back if attached in the front). Even...
  11. Raven

    Aerial Lift Fall Protection

    Oh boy this is gonna be my new favorite can of worms yay! I am also in the camp of fall restraint/ short tether attached in front vs. fall arrest/long tether attached in back. In any fall or ejection from a bucket you're likely to be hurt by your harness and anything else you may violently...
  12. Raven

    Art spider jack 3

    That's a big divergence from the 2.1. How has the added material and size improved performance?
  13. Raven

    The Neighborhood Super Swing

    Hmmmm, hard to give advice without seeing the tree in question. Maybe find a local arborist to check it out with you and come up with a solid plan, I think there are some in your area ;) I have used Yale Guardian for semi-permanent tree swings with great success. I like the KMIII idea also...
  14. Raven

    Mark gets around

    Wasn't that pic on the cover of a TCI mag? I tried to find the image online without using your name but no luck, add in Chisolm and there it is on Stihl USA website, with a downloadable version. I suppose that puts it in "the public domain" Not sure if that craigslist ad is illegal but it...
  15. Raven

    Favorite termination knot

    It's an adjustable footlock prussik, for lack of a better term. Makes a good redi also and in this case a much needed third positioner on a storm damaged snag. I call it my thneed, it's one of everything.
  16. Raven

    Favorite termination knot

    Anchor hitch with long tail has never once slipped on me but each climber's different. In this configuration I have a hard time getting it to grab and release my hitch, although experience has taught me to never let that happen. The backside:I also find splices restrictive and I prefer to be...
  17. Raven

    This is the Akimbo

    "The Fly" Affordable kernmantle that seems to fuzz out nice with age (for grip) but still compatible with 11mm devices like Eddy, Rig, Pantin, Unicender, and yes even Akimbo! The fact that the Akimbo IS easily adjustable mid-climb (while on lanyard) makes it the most versatile of all devices...
  18. Raven

    Petzl right-handed ascender

    Get that deal quick Tyler, I would do it in a heartbeat if I didn't have a cart full at Treestuff already
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