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  1. Seth McPherson

    500i or 661

    Usually a 661 or 462. I haven’t got much time with a 500i so I was just unsure about spending that much on something I’ve only made a few cuts with and never used it in the air
  2. Seth McPherson

    500i or 661

    Any update on this?
  3. Seth McPherson

    500i or 661

    Very good points, thank you
  4. Seth McPherson

    500i or 661

    I’d like to run a 28” bar on it but since it will be my only big saw I’d probably have two different sizes, one maxed out bar and and one to rip
  5. Seth McPherson

    500i or 661

    Having trouble deciding. I work for a company full time but I have my own small company on the side. This will be my first and probably only big saw. I also own a couple climb saws and a 261. It will get used on the ground for felling large diameter wood but mostly I want it for in tree use. I’m...
  6. Seth McPherson

    X ring or thimble

    I have an idea who you’re talking about and great point of clarity!
  7. Seth McPherson

    Double whip vs triple whip configuration question

    Gotcha. Thanks for the response. Can you elaborate on pendulum rigging? I’ve not heard of that. I have an idea from the name but a drawing would be awesome
  8. Seth McPherson

    Double whip vs triple whip configuration question

    Thanks! I definitely will be looking through that.
  9. Seth McPherson

    Double whip vs triple whip configuration question

    So the third scenario or even the second scenario are not the ones I’m going to choose if I want any kind of a run. I figure 4:1 (and greater MA) negative rigging systems are for when a run isn’t possible any longer. That said, the rope needing to move through the LDs at a similar rate is not...
  10. Seth McPherson

    Double whip vs triple whip configuration question

    I’ve done a bit of double whip tackle for negative rigging (and solo rigging but that’s a different animal). Ive never used the triple, 5:1 or 6:1 setups etc. I’m aware that these rigging techniques aren’t often absolutely necessary but I work in an urban environment that’s full of steep grades...
  11. Seth McPherson

    Great Reading - Rigging

    Couple more from the catalpa on house job
  12. Seth McPherson

    Great Reading - Rigging

    It really is unbelievable how little will keep these beasts in the air. Half of this catalpa failed on to their house but the other half stood at about 70-80 ft with about 40’ of solid wood on top of this garbage. I climbed the remaining half and we removed it with a crane but I was still pretty...
  13. Seth McPherson

    Source for 3/8 inch double braid.

    Samson stable braid 3/8” at wesspur. Excellent for knots, low stretch. I’ve got a hank that I run in my mini porty for butt control
  14. Seth McPherson

    How much is too much?

    I think that largely depends on where the defect is located and where the guy line is placed in relation to the rigging point. To me a guy line is helpful for a leaner but maybe not so much to compensate for defects unless very carefully assessed. You are adding another force acting on the tree...
  15. Seth McPherson

    X ring or thimble

    I think most importantly on this subject is not necessarily the longevity of the ring but how well each responds to friction and the issue of generating too much heat. Rings that are not hard coat anodized don’t seem to last as long and heat up exponentially more in my experience. Rings that...
  16. Seth McPherson

    Tips/techniques for reducing the "kick"/push-back of a top from the trunk it's being cut-from?(minimizing the sway of the standing trunk)

    Even one limb makes a big difference, I’ve found
  17. Seth McPherson

    What would you like to see introduced or improved in arborist equipment?

    I wish they’d make a slightly larger quickie
  18. Seth McPherson

    Taking top without limbing.

    There are some instances like these where I think topping is appropriate. Some tree is better than no tree if the hazard is mitigated
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