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  1. CjM

    Interesting rigging solutions

    That is super neat!
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    Saw pants for electric/battery protection

    One thing not mentioned here is that while the new battery saws might have higher torque, they are direct-drive. They lack a flywheel, and thus the chain seems to have less momentum than on gas models. That may come into play in the event that you're off the throttle when contact is made, as the...
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    Interesting rigging solutions

    Maybe throw them in the dyer at the laundromat on high heat?
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    How to secure a broken limb with a single rope, no hardware?

    Heard that! I just remember this story from when I worked at Bartlett. For one aerial rescue training, they were racing to see who was the fastest rescuer in the office. Some out of shape non-climber PHC tech won by a landslide by just getting a ladder. The most state of the art rigging set up...
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    Interesting rigging solutions

    This picture makes me wonder about the possibility of rigging rings that are mid-line compatible for adding redirects to a fishing pole that is already set up, or that rollers could be incorporated into something like the safebloc. I know that the point is to have an increase in friction, but...
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    Pre-accident investigation

    It's not Minority Report, but fascinating nonetheless. Pretty cool resources examining the underlying factors and the culture surrounding accidents and safety. It's also a book. Didn't see any references to it using the search bar, figured it belongs here. Preaccident Investigation Podcast
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    How to secure a broken limb with a single rope, no hardware?

    It occurs to me that maybe we're barking up the wrong tree. Around here the power company is surprisingly responsive and timely (usually). Maybe we're mitigating the wrong obstacle. I might be tempted to call for a power drop, sounds like you'll need it anyhow, especially if you'll be back...
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    I haven’t logged in quite a while. I have all the answers

    Regarding pruning standards, some of the computer software out there now is truly mind blowing; considering factors such as prevailing winds and tomographic data. I've also heard about folks in Europe using infrared sensors in vehicles to help assess the integrity of street trees. Wild stuff...
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    I haven’t logged in quite a while. I have all the answers

    Amazing when you inform these clients about our "steep slope" restrictions and permits required for cutting on such terrain. The knowledge we share with clients often branches out from trees to a more wholistic knowledge of the landscape.
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    Cutting my climbing rope while I'm hanging from it ..

    Remember that that was likely a rope <9.8mm, and also a very dynamic line. I like to examine accidents across different industries/sports, interesting data to be gleamed. Looking at this accident I think is important as arborists get further away from 3/12/16 strand ropes and move more towards...
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    Cutting my climbing rope while I'm hanging from it ..

    Obviously not a situation you'll see in the canopy. The climber survived. Very interrsting to see how long the rope takes to break through the sheath and how long the core held on though.
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    How to secure a broken limb with a single rope, no hardware?

    Bowline on the limb, use a bight on the other side of the line to tie a running bowline on the trunk. If there is a risk of shock load, I would probably not do a base tie. I would also want the shortest amount of line there to limit stretch. Maybe a crude 2:1 like you said, but if it's hung as...
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    Cutting my climbing rope while I'm hanging from it ..

    We used to do this demo for kids when I taught rock climbing at a summer camp, but about 2" off the ground and over pads. It's a great demonstration for teaching about how ropes are constructed and how we can trust the same fabric used to make pantyhose with high loads and our lives. But...
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    Uplifting Spirits

    Brandon, how are you doing? We need an update!
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    Hemlock snag...filled with metal

    We have a terrible time pulling these things over, as even a single groundsperson with no m.a. can rip a huge top off a snag. The outer layers of rot often preclude the use of wedges. The USFS around here has taken to blowing these trees with plastic explosives in high-use areas to migiate the...
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    Hemlock snag...filled with metal

    I have a neutral suggestion for you. Keeping your rope hanked up when raining down lots of limbs is a great call. Also when you're anywhere in a front yard near the chipper, or weird angles that cause rigging to swing into your climbing tail. If the rope is coiled like that, you'll have to...
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    Lightning Regulations

    That thing just needs some fertilizer and mulch! We use a lighting tracker app that lets us know when there are strikes within 15 miles and how far away they are from us. Highly recommend one, there are several out there.
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    Tree Company Acquisition

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    Speed line came untied at the ground

    What attachment was on the skid? We have a bollard as part of our branch manager, we just wrap it off like a port a wrap.
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    Tree Company Acquisition

    I will add that there is likely to be a messy transition period, but you'll get back into your groove pretty quick, don't freak out the first month while you get your shop all supplied and adjust to a different shirt. And now you got me diving back into my photos Espalier at the lab Elden...

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