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  1. kludge

    ID Help - Growth on Prospector Elm

    A client asked for help identifying this crud on a prospector elm in South East Pennsylvania. The client claims it was originally black, and he pealed back the bark to expose the crud. Would appreciate any suggestions on ID.
  2. kludge

    ID Request | White Growth on Chinese Corktree Branches

    Looking for some suggestions from fellow buzzers. I got a request to check out a fungus on a chinese corktree in eastern PA in the Allentown area. The white growth appears on some dead and living branches and some recovering tree wounds from previous cuts. The tree is a feature of the home...
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    Thoughts on TreeRex Saddle?

    Looking to purchase my first truly modern climbing saddle. I went down to Gap Arborist supply so I could sit in a few saddles. Of the ones he had on hand, the TreeRex seemed to be the most comfortable. The Strider Tree review on youtube was positive with the caveat that the backpad was not quite...
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    Looking for Climber or Climbing Apprentice: Lehigh Valley/Berks County, PA

    What the title says: looking for a climber in the Lehigh Valley/Berks County area. Would prefer someone with experience, but willing to train a climber if they are motivated. Small, family owned business. PM me further details.
  5. kludge

    Bashlin and Caddie Pads not compatible?

    Hi Gents, After a little research I just bought Bashlin climbers (BD14B) and was planning on running them with Opsal caddie pads. However, the length adjuster doesn’t fit into the receiver on the pads. What am I missing? Do I have the wrong climbers? Does opsal make more than one pad type?
  6. kludge

    Broken needle - should I cut and resplice?

    Hi gents, I was working on splicing up a 1/2 lanyard in 16 strand. Going well until the whip lock. I was pulling the needle through with visegrips. The eye bound up in the throat and broke off. So the eye of the needle is in the throat of the splice. Should I cut off the splice and restart...
  7. kludge

    Leg lock

    I am reading through Beranek’s “Fundamentals of General Tree Work”. On page 194 in the section on “Piecing Out The Overhang” in Chapter 15, he states that when working out on an upward angled limb “The preferred way to hold your position on the limb while pulling slack is with a leg lock.” He...
  8. kludge

    Looking for Climber (Berks County, PA)

    King, At Your Service is hiring. Join a principled family business. We are centered in Northern Berks County, PA. We do a mix of rural and residential tree work from Allentown down to Reading. Part or Full Time position available. Pay from $25+ per hour for experienced climber. PM me or...
  9. kludge

    Looking for Groundsman (Berks County, PA)

    King, At Your Service is hiring. Join a principled family business. We are centered in Northern Berks County, PA. We do a mix of rural and residential tree work from Allentown down to Reading. Part or Full Time position available for groundsman work. No experience necessary. Pay commensurate...

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