I get where your at now ,, not being funny or disrespect full but you seem to have good philosophy and should consider revising and puting out pruning book, limit it to your region and climate,tree types. Maybe even a artical for the isa book. Pour that brain into words for others to chew on
So I just tried to read all that and I have to ask,,are you a climber or sales or both.
As a arborist we all need to understand there is no quantifiable methods that applys to all trees. every tree is a new equation or entity. Look at the tree..what does it need to be safe and long...
It's an option when your stuck in lame school that cannot (public) keep a strong mind busy (to many students) .the whole thing were Tommie can't be left behind and repeating the same crap kills young minds. And if the people around realize you've already left they have no choice but to let you go
So I own two zig zags now,,, thank you guys who hate, I shall have a longer climbing career,, not blowing my elbows pulling slack...
Here's something weird I have art lanyard and zag ,,,,,tried the the spider jack loved it however I wonder if I can beat a dead horse about the fact every time I...
Sometimes it's better to fish the budget ,,say well it can range depending on there true commitment ,,in my experience you have one of three types ,,fisherman,broke hippie or maybe goldmine ,,90% people who ask a price and don't want to meet don't have the $
Theoretically you don't want to get 1/2 inch block for 1/2 line (cycles to failure)
What's getting the most work ? The block and sling so a littil larger makes scence for longevity
All the blocks work well ,, I have grown a dislike for the aluminum with spring release after some time or maybe heavy loading they are a pain to work properly
My blocks of choice are the stainless cmi ,,,,cheap and stong as hell also screw release captured bushing ,,,I believe the dmm are...
I just use one of the soft dog bones on bottom
The rock climbers anchor clips with two carabiners and strap I just remove the accessory carabiners put pulley like the fix in the pic works great with pulleys aver
And pinto,, natural crotch is horrible,,,, pulls the line out at an srt angle...
To add to the asplund truck ,,check the actual weight verses what weight you can haul,,,pull
My 650 is gvwr is 26000 weight of truck is 13,200 leaving 12,800 for load capacity now apply that to gvwr of 33,000 CDL truck ,,,actual weight subtract 33000 =load capacity if your not the big boys...