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  1. Greg_L

    DMM throw hook.

    Scroll up about four posts...it took a bit of doing. I have to say...it’s heavier than I was expecting. Should throw like a rocket.
  2. Greg_L

    DMM throw hook.

    *Chuckle*. Anything I can do to ruin someone’s Tuesday. Looking forward to some clear weather to test it out/make sure my rope lengths are practical. Then I’ll ditch these knots and make something more permanent. Nah...I was hoping to get a hip-mounted chipper first.
  3. Greg_L

    DMM throw hook.

    There is a smaller (possibly European) tree company I came across in a google search that held a limited run of “Matte Grey” Captains for Black Friday last year, but they’re completely out of stock, and I haven’t come across anyone that had acquired one. Before being stuck with Red, I contacted...
  4. Greg_L

    DMM throw hook.

    Finally got to join the club. I’ve been poring over this thread for way too long...just pulled it out of the box!
  5. Greg_L

    I am removing the SAKA from the market.

    I own a Velox. It works well. However, from a quick bit of personal research, before owning the Velox, I felt in my mind that the Saka was a superior product, and intended to purchase one. Then I scored a $250 gift card from Treestuff in a contest, and since they only carried the HAAS, I went...
  6. Greg_L

    What happened to the Matt Cornell Rope Saddle?

    Ouch.
  7. Greg_L

    Show us your harness

    I can't document why, as I'm no expert on the subject, but I was once here on this board led to believe that hitch cord is NOT a suitable bridge cordage substitute...careful.
  8. Greg_L

    What happened to the Matt Cornell Rope Saddle?

    It's not even listed on the Treestuff website anymore, can't find it on Wesspur... ...what the heck happened?
  9. Greg_L

    Stupid arborist

    Since we're so thoroughly on topic (loving the read-through), I just wanted to tell you that I'm quoting you on this. Every day. For ever.
  10. Greg_L

    Don't take Certifications for Granted

    Absolutely. I can follow this line of thought; I DO feel like doing the bottom cut gives me a somewhat more precise aim than the angled cut. In this scenario, we were dropping dead ash trees on the edge of a woodlot inward to mitigate risk. Aiming trees at a danger-free zone. There was...
  11. Greg_L

    Don't take Certifications for Granted

    They do. Unfortunately, we're trying to move up towards Whiteland/Greenwood because I have a part-time position at a church up there that is a priority. Trying to get the job to follow us is a bit more tricky than doing things the other way around. Hunh. That's disappointing...my ANSI/TCIA...
  12. Greg_L

    Don't take Certifications for Granted

    Thanks for the input/support! It's nice to know that I am , in fact, not crazy, and that this is (in fact) an inadequate work environment. "One of these is not like the other...one of these just doesn't belong..." Today I was informed that wedges are for beginners, and you should never file...
  13. Greg_L

    Don't take Certifications for Granted

    I follow you, you make a sound point. I was under the impression, however, that the ISA cert required a certain level of Ethics in regards to tree care, and the topping and protected wetlands issues raised my eyebrows to the point of nearly coming off.
  14. Greg_L

    Don't take Certifications for Granted

    If only I could've recorded the conversation when I attempted to explain that situation to him. Then he started ranting about some guy they used to work with that "would try to bore-cut every tree, and cut them backwards. Ugh, what a waste of time. Trees have to be leaning a TON to split like...
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    Don't take Certifications for Granted

    Not what I wanted to be posting this week, but here goes. I just finished up day three at a new job with a tree service owned by an ISA Certified Arborist. He's current; I checked. After day two, it was very clear to me that his certification does not extend to the crew in any way, which was...
  16. Greg_L

    Simarghu Fire harness?

    Well, when you word it that way, of course not. That would be petty, and unfair to the harness. However, I am a climber and a potential customer to any enterprising tree equipment manufacturer, which means I am not only entitled to an opinion, but that my willingness to purchase a brand new...
  17. Greg_L

    New Climber Seeking advice (Video inside!)

    What company was willing to insure you, and how'd you swing getting an LLC without having 2+ or however much years' of experience working for someone else? Most insurance companies won't insure before a few years, and it seems like most states won't give a business license to someone lacking...
  18. Greg_L

    New Climber Seeking advice (Video inside!)

    Just had a chance to sit down and watch through the first video. Most of what needs to be said already has, but I noticed a tidbit at 28:00 worth mentioning. When snap cutting any branch off, if you do your undercut first and then your top cut farther out on the branch (meaning out PAST your...
  19. Greg_L

    Ascender jammed on rope (SOB!)

    Honestly, I'd consider the enormous amount of play between the two sides of the ascender housing reason enough to suggest avoiding this brand altogether. Picking ropes like crazy, jamming on fullsize and/or SRT-designed climb lines...just sounds like a bad investment. Sorry this is...
  20. Greg_L

    Simarghu Fire harness?

    My beef with it: Lower rings look pretty huge. I can't imagine a need for 3 bridges, so that seems a touch excessive. For all the hype on the front, it looks like there's not much more going on for gear storage than your typical Cougar...like they forgot or something.

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