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    SRT that i have been doing as of late

    [ QUOTE ] If I get anymore interesting pics I will post them up. [/ QUOTE ] Please do! Always cool to see our vertical cousins at work...
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    SRT that i have been doing as of late

    Thanks for sharing. That is cool. Do I see one of the guys on rope wearing a flotation vest of some sort? That would feel different...sitting in a saddle with a life vest on...I guess that's the oil rig climber's equivalent of 2 points of attachment when operating a saw. "Well, at least if...
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    Blind Descent

    Even thought it is not about trees, I think tree-folk will really enjoy this book I just finished: Blind Descent by James Tabor It is about expeditions to explore the deepest "super-caves" on earth, and it is INTENSE. Makes me never, ever want to be a cave diver! I wish there was more talk...
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    Penn-Del Masters Challenge 6/1/13

    [ QUOTE ] Lets not forget opposablethumb for helping with set up and tear down. White lightning! [/ QUOTE ] Haha! Awesome...thanks guys! white lightning...right! more like slow as molasses! EDIT: Also, big credit to Mike Gniewoz for setting 3 of the 4 bells, including the limbwalk, on...
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    Penn-Del Masters Challenge 6/1/13

    [ QUOTE ] must have been awesome. [/ QUOTE ] It really was awesome. The tree was a challenging white oak. The temperatures hit the 90's. The top two were absolute machines. Very skilled, very professional, very fast. I'm sure the judges were splitting hairs on their scores. Number 3 is my...
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    Penn-Del Masters Challenge 6/1/13

    My goodness, that climber in the high-viz looks like one helluva dude!
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    Boutte Tree! Yea!

    Many thanks to Boutte Tree! What a great company! TiersonB, TreeBuzzer and inventor of the RigEm&Roll, and owner of Boutte Tree Inc. went above and beyond for a client yesterday, who happens to be my brother in Atlanta, Georgia, who is responsible for the facilities of a small private...
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    Incident at the BSC event

    The BSC at the NATCC was set up as you describe, Norm, I think. It seems only sensible to set up the secured footlock in a similar way, right? Because that would be a somewhat more difficult rescue as you are dealing with a loaded footlock prussic, as well as coordinating the whole operation...
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    CMI Hand and Foot Ascenders

    SOLD!
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    CMI Hand and Foot Ascenders

    I'd like to sell my CMI Right Handled Expedition Ascender and CMI Right Foot Ascender to make room for some other gear. I'm asking $45 for each, or $80 if you want to buy both. I will pay for shipping, USPS Priority. They are both used, but in good working condition. Make me an offer! Send...
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    Trees from a distance

    [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Paulownia tomentosa? [/ QUOTE ] No... As far as I know, this is the only truly large member of its genus, the rest are ornamentals or medium sized trees at best. -Tom [/ QUOTE ] Tom - what about Magnolia grandiflora? They get huge! At least down south...
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    Trees from a distance

    Paulownia tomentosa?
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    NATCC 2013

    Yea rock the lock! Nice working with you, Keith, and the rest of the team. What an awesome experience to be a part of it all. -Rob
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    Buzzers at NATCC?

    Looking forward to meeting some of you buzzers! I'll be the miniature (135 lb.) dude in the Davey hard hat at the foot lock. I've been known to give free high-5's on demand, so keep that in mind...
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    Buzzers at NATCC?

    [ QUOTE ] Rob you should come work with me instead. [/ QUOTE ] Hmmm...That is not a bad idea. Did you re-supply your party mix yet? I also need a haircut.
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    Buzzers at NATCC?

    Hey there Buzzards - Just wanted to see who was going to be at the NATCC this weekend. I'm volunteering on Gear Inspection and Secured Footlock. Looking forward to being a part and hopefully meeting some fellow buzzers, so speak up if you're going to be there! -Rob
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    Langford, Fir Removal

    Very cool to see as usual. Thanks. Just a question out of curiosity and ignorance - it looks like Jared cut a bunch of the outer bark away around his notch and back cuts...is that a logger thing? Does it serve a particular purpose? Just curious.
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    Caterpillar Friction on a CE Lanyard by TEUFELBERG

    Andrew - In all seriousness, I wish you'd start your own tree supply/tree gear brain trust shop, you know in the vein of Sierra Moreno, New Tribe, Anchor Bridge. Your ideas and designs are so cool. I vote for "Moss Tree Outfitters" I'll even pose for your marketing photos...me in all of my...
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    Threads on gear-screwlinks/shackles and biners

    Thanks Tom. Good thread/post. I think the design and use of shackles in saddle bridge applications warrants further discussion. I'd be curious to hold the shackles on my ErgoLite up to the ones on your TreeFlex, as well as those on a Butterfly and see how they compare. Those on your TreeFlex...
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    Dynamic footlock prusik

    [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Using a screw link or shackle in place of the ring might make it easier to change each piece of cordage. Makes mix/match really customizable. [/ QUOTE ] I still can't wrap my head around the logic of prohibiting screw lock carabiners but allowing shackles. I know that the...

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