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  1. Brando CalPankian

    AI affect on arborculture

    I'd buy that. Cleanup is the worst part
  2. 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...
  3. Brando CalPankian

    Support groups

    This time of year is hard on a lot of folks. Destigmatize getting help for sure.
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. Brando CalPankian

    Cold and snowy climbing/ working

    I didn't know that. Slip on corks for the win.
  7. 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...
  8. Brando CalPankian

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy turkey day!
  9. 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...
  10. Brando CalPankian

    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...
  11. Brando CalPankian

    Choking carabiner

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

    Choking carabiner

    Only bummer with the quickie is if you were gloves in the cold. Can be hard to get the pin in and out.
  13. Brando CalPankian

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

    You make good points. Defs be careful about who you refer to. I mostly farm out removals where folks are looking for the lowest bidder. I'm not that guy. I wouldn't blindly send folks to other companies. Do you mean the workers in your area are all "buddy buddy"? Are they contractors or owners...
  14. Brando CalPankian

    Choking carabiner

    Don't sleep on the quickie too. Not a fan of cinched biner anchors. Too many other options and old habits for hard.
  15. Brando CalPankian

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

    I second the sentiments of developing relationships with folks first. Hiring is expensive, so taking a chance on a part time consultant/PHC guy would be hard to justify without a clear long term path. That person will be expensive, and if they go in the field work comp rates will still be...
  16. Brando CalPankian

    Latest helmet comms

    We upgraded to 30ks this year too. They are an improvement over smh10. Not perfect but better.
  17. Brando CalPankian

    Latest helmet comms

    Yes
  18. Brando CalPankian

    Light ground protection

    I have not. Brilliant idea. Score another tool in the box.
  19. Brando CalPankian

    Light ground protection

    I was thinking for the lift on inclines/hills.
  20. Brando CalPankian

    Chain oil in the wind

    Smells like fries. Lol

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