I’ll echo ghostice and say I really didn’t mind the AK2 in Mrs, I was running it on a Kinisi, using a slightly lengthend bridge for the splice and shortened the second bridge for actual device attachment. It’s smooth and very workable, running through a pulleysaver I did not have to change my...
If your top “bird” on the akimbo 2 is very stiff even on the “a” setting it’s going to seem backwards but try the C or D setting actually makes the bird far easier to break/operate smoother.
I’ve rented a Norstar here in MI from a marketplace guy, I had zero complaints about it, he’s had it two years now and aside from another contractor rigging spar directly into the trailer and denting the floor up pretty good it’s actually held up really well, pulled well enough with 7k# worth of...
Also have a set of Distel Aluminum gaffs with their “medium” gaff, honestly wanted to love these but my preferred spurs are the Edelrid talons they’re just so natural with my long legs. These were great, not really used for more than 15 or 20 climbs total? Just prefer my talons. Looking to get...
If it was just clearing/opening the road the cities I had worked for would call based off the overtime list, all employees were trained in proper chipper and chainsaw operation, any calls that warranted aerial operation went specifically to those qualified and able to use the bucket...
No direct publication, however my area (SE Michigan) what’s reported (key word there “reported”) tends to be secondary or house drop voltage and if I had to guess it’s because the lower voltage numbers aren’t as intimidating and the M.a.d is simply avoid contact leading to less overall concern...
I’ve seen guys successfully pull branches away from primary only to have the branch swing back into the line before throwing, I’ve also seen guys be “poked” (indirect contact) through down guys on maple trees that were in contact down the lead. Most of the fatalities in the last couple years...
Maverick is a blue moon 2.0 to me, it milks ALOT but has a decent overall feel but does get HOT even flaking quickly into a bag running through your hands it gets hot so if you’re into bombing out you may see glazing rather quickly
I can send you a copy of the 3rd edition study guide it’s not the latest and greatest but I used it to pass this year. There’s an ISA Facebook group that has 400 question practice test I found somewhat useful but for the most part I studied solely the study guide but I was familiar with most of...