If you're out on a limbwalk and the cuts you need to make are directly on the underside of the branch you are walking on, you can likely make better cuts from a different branch with a pole saw. Like I said, it's all about working your angles.
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A pole saw can be a very valuable tool, but it's easily misused. I have found in plenty of occasions that I can make a better cut from a different spot with a pole saw, than I can with my handsaw. It's all about working your angles.
One of the biggest challenges I've had as a business owner is learning to let go of things. I too want to get EVERY single job... even if I don't really want to do it. I guess it feeds the ego. A couple of things that I have done. I build in extra time on those big removals. Many four larger...
Alex Honnold is a badass athlete, but I'd also classify him as a thrill seeker (and a downright nice guy).
And Johnny Pro? A thrill seeker and an athlete as well. What's it to you that he trespassed, is it your crane? Reminds me a lot of BASE (which is still illegal almost everywhere in this...
Mac is right, that's the problem (if you can call it that) with hard coat anodizing. I think you'd need just the right circumstances, a shit ton of wear and an attitude of chronic negligence to have it become an actual hazard. If you didn't retire a hard coat anodized piece with grooves in it...
While I don't condone threatening people with chainsaws, following someone several kilometers then blocking them into a cul-de-sac is incredibly threatening. That was very clearly an aggressive act. Like Mac said, don't road rage with kids in your car. And yes, I'm using road rage as a verb.
I feel for the guy. If someone followed me several kilometers and blocked me into a cul-de-sac I'd grab whatever I had on hand to scare the shit out of them.
http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/monster_rope-close-out.html
And about as good a deal as you'll find on a rope. If you're just getting into it, I'd look at the 10.2.
http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/climbing-harnesses/momentum-sa-harness-BD651051_cfg.html#start=11
Even the entry level harnesses are pretty damn nice these days.