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  1. shankenstein

    Canopy Achor, Jam Knot on Pinto

    Is the content of that presentation available anywhere? Was the knot spiked?
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    Canopy Achor, Jam Knot on Pinto

    Yeah, I use it in rigging quite a bit and it generally comes out pretty easy.
  3. shankenstein

    Canopy Achor, Jam Knot on Pinto

    Yes, that's a page from the Tree Climber's Companion. I really like that idea of having the jam knot between the rings, thanks for sharing that. I am trying to get more into the habit of having an access line for AR and that sounds like a great method that would be easy to work around. Just...
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    Canopy Achor, Jam Knot on Pinto

    At least compared to a Buckingham ring and ring, it seems the pinto hole is about the same if maybe a little smaller than the small ring. An XSRE carabiner cannot get stuck in the pinto from any orientation. You make a good point, however, this system would be faster to advance if necessary...
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    Canopy Achor, Jam Knot on Pinto

    It’s not a setup I would swing around on, basically just for ascent. I would either switch to ddrt or advance the tie in and set a ring-based anchor for working off of. You don’t like the pinto with a jam knot specifically? Or you don’t like pinto pulleys in canopy anchors? Curious what...
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    Canopy Achor, Jam Knot on Pinto

    Classic Tree Buzz... thanks for the feedback.
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    Canopy Achor, Jam Knot on Pinto

    It’s very cold outside and I’m stuck in thinking about climbing. Also, in the process of weening myself off of the delta link a bit. I don’t generally ascend SRS just to switch to MRS. However, we’re all aware of situations where that could be a benefit. Also, considering options that are...
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    Delta link canopy anchor

    I would like to see a break test to believe its actually that much weaker
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    Delta link canopy anchor

    Can anybody explain why the delta link is apparently less than half as strong (below min requirement for life support) in the second configuration? It doesn’t make any sense to me based on the shape, either orientation is loading along a flat bar.
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    Training New Employees

    A lot of TCIA materials lack luster in my opinion, especially for what they cost. However, I think some of the Tree Care Academy workbooks have a pretty comprehensive coverage of information for inexperienced tree workers. In my opinion, skip Tree Care Apprentice workbook and start with Ground...
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    Chainsaw Vibration and Hand/Arm Health

    Carpal tunnel and tendinitis are extremely common in this industry. I am certain that many more people suffer from the symptoms than are talking about it. At this point, if I do a really big removal day, I’m going to have a rough couple nights of sleep; numb hands and sometimes waking with sharp...
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    The Shultz Effect

    My company is working hard to assemble a comprehensive training program. I have not seen this content yet but I am certain we will integrate it. Thank you Lawrence for creating something better than anything that our domestic industry associations have been able to.
  13. shankenstein

    DMM Axis Swivel, Has Play

    Hey Wyatt, this is Eli in Minneapolis. I heard back from DMM and they said 1mm of play is the allowable limit. Otherwise, they said to contact Taylor, who is based out of the Twin Cities.
  14. shankenstein

    DMM Axis Swivel, Has Play

    Thanks!
  15. shankenstein

    DMM Axis Swivel, Has Play

    Thanks @moss I think I will reach out to them.
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    DMM Axis Swivel, Has Play

    My large axis swivel has very little use, it was actually off my saddle and in storage for the last few months. Anyways, I was inspired to put it back on and noticed a little bit of play that I can't remember if it was there originally or not. There's a little bit of play on the axle, pulling...
  17. shankenstein

    Onyx bridge D’s

    Thanks guys
  18. shankenstein

    ? on what would be a good stopper knot

    Is an alpine butterfly too bulky? In my experience, that's a jammin' stopper knot. I don't know if there's a name for it or not, but I have also been tying a figure 8 with several extra wraps. I only use it for managing the length of slings stored on my saddle, but I've looked at it before...
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    Onyx bridge D’s

    I've been thinking hard about getting an Onyx. There's plenty of TM saddles out there. My question is how does the saddle feel with a lot of weight hanging from it? Impact blocks, 5/8" rope, rear handle saw. When you're wearing the saddle, are the plates really close to the leg loops and...
  20. shankenstein

    The Petzl Rig - up close!

    Late to the discussion... D5 and I'D L are the only ones rated up to 1/2"? Does anybody have experience running 1/2" rope in a rig?

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