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  1. Brando CalPankian

    TCIA/Husqvarna Arborist apprenticeship?

    We set up a formal DOL apprenticeship. Our state agency had to work with TCIA to help us build a full program. It's complete with the whole TCIA course log, plus a bunch of extras we threw in (such as CDL, pesticide, tree inspector, etc). He is currently an apprentice. A lot of it can be "self...
  2. Brando CalPankian

    TCIA/Husqvarna Arborist apprenticeship?

    We used it as our template. It's very helpful. It's a lot of paperwork but so far it's been good. David seems to be happy with the quality of content as well.
  3. Brando CalPankian

    AI affect on arborculture

    Nothing is made by humans anymore. Everyone is illiterate. I would be surprised if each and every one of you was using chat got to respond to this thread. It's a big AI circle jerk
  4. Brando CalPankian

    AI affect on arborculture

    This was my direction with it. A bunch of spider bots that can climb up and work together to rig out tight quarters debris.
  5. Brando CalPankian

    Home birthing hippies

    #3 born like an hour ago. Overdue by 3 weeks. Kay didn't feel good last night (like sick feeling). I was running errands today and splitting wood (big cold snap), I get home and she says hey I think I'm going into labor. Cleaned the house, midwives showed up, an hour later a baby was born...
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    Brando CalPankian interview

    How'd you find that??? Thank you friend! I was so nervous. Haha. It was a cool segment.
  7. Brando CalPankian

    Hiring Tree Climber in Fort Lauderdale Florida

    Most successful job postings on here list at least a wage range, benefits, and why we would want to locate for the position. That's why I ask.
  8. Brando CalPankian

    Hiring Tree Climber in Fort Lauderdale Florida

    Pay?
  9. Brando CalPankian

    Rock Exotica Down Rigger - SOLD

    Shipping?
  10. Brando CalPankian

    AI affect on arborculture

    I'd buy that. Cleanup is the worst part
  11. Brando CalPankian

    AI affect on arborculture

    Don't forget the short term changes. Within 5 years most CRM platforms will have AI helpers, whether phone and email assistants, bookkeeping helpers, etc. It's already being used with Lidar and drones for veg management work planning. Forestry is implementing ai more for sorting through vast...
  12. Brando CalPankian

    Support groups

    This time of year is hard on a lot of folks. Destigmatize getting help for sure.
  13. Brando CalPankian

    Bringing on a plant health care specialist / consulting arborist part-time / as needed

    I legit call or email other companies in the area. I read through their websites and check reviews/services/reputability and give them a shout. I'm in a small town, so slowly branched out that way. I've met other arborists at events, and have made some "work friends" on here from the cities...
  14. Brando CalPankian

    Cold and snowy climbing/ working

    Are you srs or Mrs most of the time? I run 32" 10mm on yale imari (last couple winters). Works fine unless it gets wet. The heat from the friction of the rope melts snow, so if it's cold enough you get an ice layer on working parts of the rope. It's a pita. Zigzag works most of the time...
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    Cold and snowy climbing/ working

    I didn't know that. Slip on corks for the win.
  16. Brando CalPankian

    Cold and snowy climbing/ working

    Lower your standards for production. Stuff does get more brittle. It's slippery. Everything is slippery. Ropes and hitches freeze, so constant monitoring is needed. I've had to swap hitch cordage through the day before, and have had my zig zag freeze while working. Good gear is important, but...
  17. Brando CalPankian

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy turkey day!
  18. Brando CalPankian

    Where do you start training a new climber?

    Walking up the rope efficiently. When they're first learning setting up efficient mechanical advantage for limb walks takes time. Advancing in the tree. The things seasoned climbers take for granted. You'd be surprised how many people can't walk up a tree in spikes let alone stay composed when...
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    Where do you start training a new climber?

    I tend to start them in spikes on an eye to eye system. We do targeted trainings for closed systems, as it does come into play occasionally. Srt is introduced first on a spar so they feel comfortable being able to rappel down, then after they can access the tree on mrs we target access using...
  20. Brando CalPankian

    Choking carabiner

    That's not a bad idea. Didn't cross my mind. Thank you!

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