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any idea on the price, luke?
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the smaller pinto should be less than the hitch climber... if that is vague enough for you.
i'm thinking $49 for the smaller $69 for the larger (plus or minus $10). this is an educated guess. it could be more. it is hard to pin down...
The scary truth is that a product recall is never really completed until every last end user has heard about the recall and/or retired their gear.
As evidence see Oakwilt's comments in the cougar bridge recall thread above.
Re: Petzl\'s rebuttal to the Kask
Good for Petzl.
I guess after selling a bizillion Vertex helmets they decided to create a second series of helmets that are ANSI rated.
Very smart.
Also, it looks like the Vertex ST is the industrial helmet that I've seen on European websites for awhile...
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That's because in Europe how WELL you do something usually matters least as much as the profit you make on it. Here, it's just the profit... hence, lots of profit but very little coolness.
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I don't disagree, but it comes down to the standards in the end. The moment you...
TreeStuff.com presents Mark Adams on Saturday, December 4th in Indianapolis. Renowned arborist Mark Adams will be discussing tree climbing friction hitches in detail. He will discuss the history and evolution of friction hitches (both common and unique), and the potential benefits and risks...
I've researched into longer drill bits before, but they are always a custom item. One drill bit manufacturer wanted me to order several dozen as part of a custom job... and they still weren't going to be cheap.
Most drill bit companies don't have bits that long as part of their standard...
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Seeing that we live in such a litigious society, I can't really blame them.
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I had almost the exact same response in mind, Chris. Even beyond the legal ramifications (which are significant) there is the lengthy and expensive process of getting the pants UL rated in the...
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How can anyone afford $395.00 pants? I would really like to know.
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Agreed. I am very glad there are guys out there that take safety that seriously, but they shouldn't have to pay that much to be safe and comfortable.
For those of you who go to the trade shows and...
Keith and I are both wondering about how the block is connected to the tree in the youtube video.
To my eyes this looks like an unusual sling configuration I'd love more info on this.
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The Treejack harness is a Teufelberger product in which Treemagineers has no involvement.
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Ah, interesting. I've wondered about this before. (I'm 66% less interested in the treejack now).
Still curious who has climbed in one though.
Hey guys here is an update on the foam situation.
KASK America is trying to square away a few issues and this is one of them.
They are now saying that the shipment of improved helmets will be arriving in mid November. Like many things which come from overseas... delays and postponements...
Mike... I am glad you got ahold of the DVD. I hope it helps.
I am going to try to order a few copies from Buckingham and include them with the Ergos. I had no idea there even was a DVD until you told me:)
Thank you to everyone involved. You guys are awesome.... especially the Patricks who put on a terrific show for the second straight year.
Whiz... you are hilarious. I am making a video of the event(will be posted here in a couple days).... I am hoping to squeeze some of Whiz's highlights on...