Kinda makes up for the 'looking for a climber' thread.
At any rate, it's been said already, we don't hold any suppliers responsible for our crappy exchange rate, and I've no idea on how to improve supplies up here for us.....but it would be nice if someone came up with an idea.
I'll usually aim for the highest TIP, inspect with binos, if I suspect or notice a defect and I'm planning a canopy anchor, I'll select a suitable lower canopy anchor and leave enough climb line to set some higher redirects, either natural crotch or on a sling and biner. Depending on the tree...
I wish I made better life choices so I could jump on deals faster. I'm so broke right now I sit in gas stations for my truck to get contact highs from other vehicles filling up.