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  1. Treelimbjim

    WTB: Stihl MS192T

    Thanks for the communications. Shipping makes this a little prohibitive. I bought a new one. :)
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    are climbing helmets really required?

    I am certain I can tell the weight difference between an Ecrin Roc and a Kask. I had an opportunity under the Ecrin to do some pole saw work that kept my head up all day. Its just a /little/ neck soreness, doesn't bother me /that/ much, and only when I look up. On the other hand, I just belayed...
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    WTB: Stihl MS192T

    Hey, Got a used one with a couple of years life in it and thinking of getting a new one? Maybe I can be persuaded to help you make it happen. Dallas area for pick-up or figure out shipping before we talk. Suggestion: PM me -- I don't like posting back and forth about business like this.
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    drt and srt hybrid system

    Just a little suggestion on tuning and positioning. On the static portion, the distance from the crotch to the knotted pulley should be longer than the distance it takes to flop the port-a-wrap from loaded to inverted. There will be that instance when you offload your climbing system and it...
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    35mm slides to digital???

    I bought an early one, Canon? USB 1.0. It probably still works. Its tedious because it took around 40 seconds to do the scan. No way to pre-load, so when each slide was done it was to unload it, load a new one, do the yadda-yadda with the software. I was doing good to get 8 slides in a 10...
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    safety question about working off an srt system

    It looks as if SRT might not be your aggregate best solution. Um, I'd have to weigh in on the side of a climber is more risky because they don't account for the risks. I'm trying to grasp something, especially in excurrent growth trees. There is no requirement for isolating the climbing line...
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    safety question about working off an srt system

    I'll have to back up Jack on this point, but first wish our climber in Oregon a full and speedy recovery. The lesson is to tie in twice. I believe that practice came at the same time I strapped on a saw and stepped off the ground. 1. Operator's saw's are the cause of cut ropes, not climbing...
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    Alex Shigo quote?

    I'm going to have that painted on my office wall! @Tom: Then, does it make me Jim, The Shrubber? Got my arbo bling, my super rig. [Ref: Monty Python and the Holy Grail] [The Brits will get the joke.]
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    Throw weight thoughts

    My preference is 12oz Rockets with 1.75mm FlingIt. The 70'ers that I need to get into are real open canopy and plenty of targets. That reminds me, time to order more line. The 40' on both ends has lost its magic. The lower, technical throws, I'll try a lighter one for more arc, heavier for...
  10. Treelimbjim

    Google maps-Arborist view

    Hey, that was in the cul de sac at the shop. The StreetView car must have followed me in for second breakfast or elevensies, there's a series of three. The logo is plenty clear on the side of the truck-- I'm not sellin' anything. Techie note: You might have to click on the address to the left...
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    Climber interview

    Update, permanent link: Turn on the captions. SMU's Very Own George of the Jungle
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    Climber interview

    Thanks y'all. I really enjoyed the process. The interviewer was well prepared, with some really in-depth questions. Yes, the chain was loose; that was fixed. One of the biggest joys I get is to be able to visit my trees every day. Most of us have only one crack at doing our best and a few...
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    Bad Nursery Stock with Pic

    Gosh. I find the explanation as difficult to believe as much as any nursery employee's mishandling of their product. NC State Wildlife Damage Notes - Voles Having little experience with voles and their ways, I hope the voles not still on the payroll. 20th Century Vole
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    steps to take in getting ISA certification...?

    I looked at the process and figured it would take about the same time as a 3-4 credit college class. I set my pace and did the reading in the evenings. Must have had a stack of flash cards for vocabulary 1/2" thick. The study guide is that. Not to say anything less than positive about it, do...
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    Climber interview

    "Dunlap seals his fate by tying the knot." One way of saying we are married to our work.
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    Climber interview

    I had a fun opportunity to be interviewed by one of the journalism students on the SMU campus. This is what she submitted: Turn on the captions. SMU's Very Own George of the Jungle (I don't know how long it will be posted.)
  17. Treelimbjim

    Wanted Tree Flex

    You're not getting either of mine. :P I wish you luck.
  18. Treelimbjim

    Single Rope Technique

    Enjoy your experience, you're in good hands. Glad to hear you're taking the opportunity to get together with others and learn new techniques. I'm not doing the hosting or inviting, but I always enjoy when my daughters come along and climb. One of my girls used the Unicender long before I tried it.
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    Pole Saws and Climbing Skills

    You can get lazy with the pole saw and start reaching for stuff that it would be better to climb to. Especially the ones where the pole is at a lower angle. It'll wear your arms out sooner than you think--and that's not just an expression.
  20. Treelimbjim

    TCIA Expo Pics - SRT

    [ QUOTE ] I was using a very basic SRT setup, which was a variation of the Frog Walker system [/ QUOTE ] That's my system for up to about 45 feet. Above that, snap on a hand ascender and foot loop and start walking.

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