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  1. Raven

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    Your splice looks way better than the one in the Wesspur ad. Samson has historically been my least fav rope maker but I'd be interested to try this stuff just to see if they've redeemed themselves. And yes to bright colors, camo ropes are gimmicky and not meant for daily work. Snakebite...
  2. Raven

    One handled chainsaw use

    "Contrasting points of view need not inevitably lead to acrimonious conflict." - Mark B. Very well said and well handled by all, man I love this community!
  3. Raven

    What not to do with a TIP redirect.

    Sorry Yo that's a little confusing. But I think you're saying that the red sling at bottom right is the first redi, then it goes back to the original PSP? Yes that's a really bad/dangerous configuration indeed and not very efficient either. A simple true statement about choosing and loading...
  4. Raven

    Akimbo for sale, lightly used. *SOLD*

    Where we at on this auction? I think back on page 1 Levi said 400. As bad as I want/need this tool I'll let it pass, I just hope it goes to a good home and gets to climb everyday.
  5. Raven

    Another homeowner doozie ...

    There can be no hope for our civilization if these weak minded fools are given access to advanced computers and internet technology. And is that a Red Cedar in the pic there? "I have some used motor oil in my engine I'm willing to sell for beer money, you must be insured and ASC certified...
  6. Raven

    Pfanner chainsaw boots

    I wish but I wear a 10, sorry Sam. Sell those on Ebay and get the Francitals for like 160, best deal on super cool saw pants lol.
  7. Raven

    Suspending circus apparatus from horizontal steel cable

    Welcome aboard Jerome! Can we see some pics of the finished outcome? Living trees are not the best for permanent installations due to the fact that they continue to grow and change until they reach a climax point and then begin to decline and eventually die. The installation of hardware can...
  8. Raven

    Nomadic Arborist

    Big Jon! I love that guy. Did not love P&J's process though. Too many links in the chain of command made it hard for good people to do a good job. Best of luck on your adventure Tyler, keep us posted where you end up, maybe get you up to MN next summer - I think our warm days are almost over...
  9. Raven

    Nomadic Arborist

    Try California. I hear they're short on good climbers for all the beetle/drought/fire trees, and it's relatively warm all winter
  10. Raven

    Sharpening a file

    Cool trick, but how much does the acid cost? I think I'll stick to buying new. My dad used to run his files til they were "smooth as a welding rod" he was so cheap lol.
  11. Raven

    2 foot ascenders

    I have used double foot ascenders whilst double rope climbing (not DdRT like above but two ropes at once and two multiscenders) Works good on straight up ascents but turns messy once you're in the canopy. I like the technique in some trees for safety and positioning purposes I'm just trying to...
  12. Raven

    REALLY?

    I believe this is showing what NOT to do. I don't know where this habit developed but many climbers do it almost automatically, reaching over the spinning saw chain to push the piece off. In this case that's why he had a tagline. And yeah, is that an AFB on his hip there for show, but just...
  13. Raven

    Tree removals overthere

    In my experience I've found that small towns are easier to deal with than big ones. I would push for a street closure permit, pull in a crane, bucket, clam truck, have all the room you need to do your job safely AND no traffic to deal with at all. If you throw the big iron on it you'll be...
  14. Raven

    Top 3 Broken rules?

    8.1.2: a 2nd arborist, arborist trainee, or other worker trained in emergency procedures shall be within visual or voice communications during arboriculture operations above 12 ft... Its a vague and soft rule, easily gotten around - too easily.
  15. Raven

    Top 3 Broken rules?

    My wife gives me awesome safety incentives! For me it's the occasional one-handed saw use, climbing without a second climber, and I wear a climbing harness in a bucket (fall restraint vs. fall arrest) For most small companies around here it's the pre-job briefing, work zone protection, PPE in...
  16. Raven

    Ascent Event from 2015 on?

    I too love a good footlock, but it's the same feeling I get when stiltwalking or spinning fire. It's fun to do and entertaining to watch when done correctly, (even funnier when done poorly haha!), but I haven't used it in production work since about 2005 when I learned the Frogwalker. Maybe we...
  17. Raven

    Ascent Event from 2015 on?

    I think FL is officially dead as a work practice. During a recent climbing class here the students were asked how many use or know HOW to use the static FL technique. Zero hands went up in two consecutive sessions. It was an informal poll of a small group but 0% is a very small number...
  18. Raven

    Cambium saver.. Is it safe?

    Off topic but anyway the fact is that side branches or laterals CAN tear out at the union, so it is considered safer to pass the line around the main stem when isolating. (see the latest pic in this thread from Bobbob). I get it that in these photos you're probably just using the lateral as an...
  19. Raven

    negative rigging

    Cool vid again sir. I love seeing the action from below the bollard - seeing that little bit of slack y'all were just mentioning, seeing the moment when force is applied and pulls up on the bollard and straps. I'm generally looking down and don't see any of that, it helps to see it to enhance my...
  20. Raven

    Cambium saver.. Is it safe?

    This picture shows two pieces of hardware both loaded improperly. Is it safe? Maybe, but improper nonetheless. We all make our own choices, that's why we use gear rated to lift a truck right? But the bigger concern with this pic and also the original post is that the line is anchored around a...

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