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  1. Waldo

    Blue 32!

    I don't think it is compatible with the ZigZag, that needs to be paired with an EN 1891 rope. Ropes that have polyester cores typically can't meet that certification.
  2. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    Giant Sequoia, Sequoiadendron giganteum
  3. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    looks like american elm to me. Ulmus americana
  4. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    Troy, the floor is yours!
  5. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    Yup, thats right where that one is. It grows really well up here! I planted a Q. greggii in my yard about 3 years ago and it is thriving. I don't know how well it will do in more humid regions, but in the PNW it crushes.
  6. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    not polymorpha. This tree is named after botanist Josiah Gregg.
  7. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    no to all. This tree is native to the mountains above Monteray, Mexico.
  8. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    not tomentella or ilex, much more indumentum on the leaves than both of those.
  9. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    i think they can get a bit bigger than this one in its native range, but this is by far the largest ive seen. also no to the above guesses. but back on track.
  10. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    no to all, first guess was moving in a good direction.
  11. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    nope, no corky bark. Love that tree though
  12. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    Okay, this one is really hard. I've got some clues ready to go. The leaves are looking a little rough, we had a hard winter.
  13. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    Sick! Yeah, I've been trying to not be super involved on social media platforms anymore, but this is one of the ones that brings me a lot of joy. I've got a really cool tree to post for you guys. Just need to swing by there and snap a picture of it.
  14. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    I'm going to go for Seven Son Flower, Heptacodium miconioides
  15. Waldo

    Winter gloves

    These are the best gloves i've used. We have a lot of winter rain here, so everything is wet. Great grip on rope, keeps your hands dry enough. https://www.showagroup.com/us-en/shop/406
  16. Waldo

    Working on Spurs Compendium

    I have done this on larger trees and it really doesn't slow me down much. But for larger trees, like 40"+ I prefer to set my line from the ground and spur up.
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    Working on Spurs Compendium

    I just rechecked the draft and it isn't as clean as I remember. It still has the language of: "8.2.4 While climbing, the arborist shall have on their person at all times a climbing line and at least one other means of being secured (e.g., an arborist climbing line and a work-positioning...
  18. Waldo

    Working on Spurs Compendium

    In short, Yes. Here is the specific rule: "8.1.14 Arborists working from a stem or spar without a suitable natural crotch shall select tie-in points or a tie-in method that positively prevents the climbing line from sliding down or up or off the stem during climbing operations. Placing a...
  19. Waldo

    Trees from a distance

    Chestnut?
  20. Waldo

    History, ANSI and spike climbing

    yeah, it is frustrating that there still is that loophole. usually the response to it is get better and you won't need spikes. but that does require a certain amount of training and drive to improve their arboriculture skills.

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