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  1. Seth McPherson

    Proximity to the lowering device

    the further you stand from the lowering device, the more rope weight the rigged piece has to pull through the lowering device. so i say it depends on the situation. i see no difference in one’s ability to run the rope (no matter where they stand) as long as the friction is applied correctly...
  2. Seth McPherson

    Teufelberger tRex as a rigging rope

    i agree with the previous true blue comments
  3. Seth McPherson

    Bridge rope construction

    Crane work is usually the only time I hang a big saw from it. Most often it’s heavy rigging equipment
  4. Seth McPherson

    Bridge rope construction

    Thank you, great information here
  5. Seth McPherson

    Bridge rope construction

    Yes, well not so much the big saws part but rigging equipment and ropes very often
  6. Seth McPherson

    Vertical Speedine Adjustment

    I use my mini porty in the tree all the time. I was going to suggest that piece of equipment but thought you might be trying to avoid buying something new. Such a versatile tool though. I use it most often for butt control when I’m tip tying
  7. Seth McPherson

    Vertical Speedine Adjustment

    Never had to vertical speed line solo but it seems like equipment would take a hell of a beating. Everything makes more sense though.
  8. Seth McPherson

    Vertical Speedine Adjustment

    How are you anchoring the base? I’ve always just tied a knot at the top and anchored the base midline. Throw a rigging ring at ground level and redirect the line to a safe place for the porty, either another tree or the backside of the same tree if there aren’t other options
  9. Seth McPherson

    How to be an Excellent Climber---from the Groundie

    Good points. I have seen it too, unfortunately, when I was still mainly a groundman. If I’m leading the job though, everyone needs to be respectful of each other at the least
  10. Seth McPherson

    How to be an Excellent Climber---from the Groundie

    I’ve got no problem coming down from the tree if the team isn’t acting like one, not safe for anyone that way
  11. Seth McPherson

    Share your photos for the Treebuzz Instagram feed

    Middleton Oak 2017 Pruning the Live Oaks at Middleton plantation when I worked for Bartlett. Met some good people at this job and I’m still in contact with most of them
  12. Seth McPherson

    How to be an Excellent Climber---from the Groundie

    Those who feel like they are part of a team will always be team players and that’s who I want to have my back. It’s always seemed simple to me - show respect to each other on the job site. If you can’t do that, then the job should shut down.
  13. Seth McPherson

    Ditch Witch 1550 Good Machines or Bad??

    We have the 1550 model at work. It’s almost 4 years old, gets used everyday and no major issues. Get the extra counterweights. Amazing what that size machine can accomplish, really great power to size ratio I think
  14. Seth McPherson

    Bridge rope construction

    It’s the monkey beaver, the bridge feeds through two paw shaped rock exotica rigging plates. Comes with Samson arbormaster rbw as the stock bridge. The rigging plates can be oriented to accommodate 2 bridges, which I prefer. My issue is that 2 1/2” ropes in there gets kind of clunky (so it’s not...
  15. Seth McPherson

    Bridge rope construction

    Thanks for that information
  16. Seth McPherson

    5/8" Rigging Rope Recommendations (Poll)

    I’m a big fan of Samson’s stable braid series. The 9/16” is my go to size. It can handle any limbs you throw at it and it can roll right into small and medium sized wood. I’ll switch to 3/4” when I’m a little closer to the ground
  17. Seth McPherson

    Bridge rope construction

    I’ve always used 16 strand for my bridge. I’ve been told that 24 strand is not recommended and seems to make sense based off its construction. I’m wondering if something like beeline as a bridge is also not recommended. I really just wanted to use it as a secondary lightweight bridge that...
  18. Seth McPherson

    500i or 661

    Great advice! Thank you. I’ll look into those chains
  19. Seth McPherson

    500i or 661

    Thanks so much for everyone’s responses and sorry mine was delayed. Things came up and I had to use the money for life stuff but it’s saved back up again and I really appreciate all the advice
  20. Seth McPherson

    500i or 661

    Great information! Thank you. That is the exact setup I have been thinking about, 28” and 32” lightweight bars. I’m really leaning towards the 500i

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