The pinto on prussic takes away the problem of gate orientation in relation to the tree and potential for side load at working angles. As long as you’re mindful of the gate on the revolver and your end rope angles I would run it.
All I use for the tail is a prussic and two carabiners could get away with just one in a pinch but it’s more streamlined with two if I’ll be working off the system. I’ve used my tail for controlled dragging tail or traversing awkward sections as well with a midline device. Retrieval is easy just...
We used a skid steer which we usually used an augur to dig the initial hole and then swapped to forks with load straps to lift and place into the hole and also allow for root inspection/pruning.
FTC Nate harness and knee ascender- light use the chest harness is super stupid comfortable absolutely loved it but prefer suspenders overall. Has a knock off camp knee ascender included with both carabiners and bungees. $80 shipped OBO
Edelrid caddy bag $20 shipped
Courant suspenders-used but freshly bucket washed and cleaned, clasp for the back will sometimes slip to the side as pictured $30 shipped
The certified arb title doesn’t hold much weight with me, yes I have it. Have I worked along side absolute hacks who also have it and only got it as a marketing tool? Absolutely, and that’s where I struggle with it. Nextdoor is like playing slots at the casino it can really pay out some cash...
There’s some decent camp knock off knee ascenders that actually work fairly well couple of guys I work with have ran them for a few years now without complaint.
The grips are removable from what I’ve seen, and the idea is there but I haven’t found any of the bottom rubbers or CNC milled grip lines to actually aid in gripping limbs but these obviously would have some real bite. The straps I’ve been curious about since the “spike pods” were released which...
I only paint stumps for this reason, to me I’m in your camp as well, I will not trim oaks regardless of the magical July 15th date coming up I wait until 2 solid weeks of below 40 temps. Simply prioritize the prunings based on risk/targets rather than cosmetic needs of elevation or deadwood or...