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  1. Evan Sussman

    UK. Two ropes at all times(USA next?)

    With another use of the double bag technique you could throw the bag / line over the tree near the center. pull it back, drop it down next to the trunk, hopefully next to a good limb. attach another line on, pull the 2nd bag up, manipulate, and drop the set of bags over the good limb. At minimum...
  2. Evan Sussman

    UK. Two ropes at all times(USA next?)

    In that example the throwline was thrown over two branches on one side of the tree that are say at a right angle to eachother. That angle will push the line / ropes towards the trunk. attach a second line / bag to the end, pull it back until the two fall between the two branches. Now you have a...
  3. Evan Sussman

    UK. Two ropes at all times(USA next?)

    Michael Oxman captured some of the instruction portion of the event on video and posted them. Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmauicrf450rider%2Fposts%2F10156916430893229&
  4. Evan Sussman

    UK. Two ropes at all times(USA next?)

    I think if a team is well versed in rescue and operation of dual rope (possibly twin tension) work positioning systems, it's a non-issue. At ARC (Aerial Rescue Challange) Troll, a SPRAT instructor showed how quickly a rescue could be performed. He used his gear, rescuing an arborist on arborist...
  5. Evan Sussman

    UK. Two ropes at all times(USA next?)

    A well designed twin tension system can be easily operated with one hand. Drop the lanyard and bomb. Less heat build up due to spread out load / heat. It may not be beneficial in every situation, but I think it can be reasonably implemented in many.
  6. Evan Sussman

    UK. Two ropes at all times(USA next?)

    So, Jeff Inman is the one who outlined twin tension system at ARC. He prefaced it with an acknowledgement that it may not be best or practical in all situations, but it's worth considering. The way you'd use it on a conifer if you're presetting a line is: - throw over 2 suitable limbs - double...
  7. Evan Sussman

    UK. Two ropes at all times(USA next?)

    I can operate both zigzags with one hand, not an issue. I did have to play with the carabiners to get the height correct. I believe others have successfully operated 2 hitches, and some other mechanical too.
  8. Evan Sussman

    UK. Two ropes at all times(USA next?)

    We just did some training at Aerial Rescue Challenge 2019 with SPRAT techniques, as well as some seminar style education on twin tension systems. I've been trying to implement twin tension into my work practices. So far it's been on spar (bottom up conifer takedown, and on a cottonwood...
  9. Evan Sussman

    Sena 20s Evo Chainsaw noise issue

    I wrote an article on Facebook a while back about this. The senas actually can create hazardous noise levels inside your muffs in these situations. We use earplugs under our muffs.
  10. Evan Sussman

    Hey Look at My Crud...

    That's pretty interesting @evo. I don't think I've noticed that before. It looks a lot like bread mold at least in color.
  11. Evan Sussman

    Write off trucks on income tax???

    Is the truck personally owned / used? All our business cost equipment is fully expensed. We don't both to track mileage on the company trucks.
  12. Evan Sussman

    OBD Scan tool purchase

    Not sure if you want something that can be useful on trucks too, but this is what I settled on. Haven't actually purchased it, but it's the best value I could find. http://www.pfdiagnose.com/Store1.html
  13. Evan Sussman

    Branch Manager 38 Special stump grinder attachment

    I'm doing some research on these, but I'm interested. I'm up in Stanwood so shipping isn't necessary. What is your experience on this vs a comparable self propelled unit in productivity? We've been subbing everything out too, but I'd been thinking of getting a grinder for some of the smaller...
  14. Evan Sussman

    Daily Driver's Log Books

    We use Fleetio, it's a cloud based app for fleet management. FYI, FMCSA changed the rules, you don't need to have post trip forms filled out unless there is a defect. The actual inspections are still required.
  15. Evan Sussman

    Scheduling work

    We set firm dates. Generally we stick to them. We have a "catch-up" day penciled in for every other Friday, and we'll reschedule someone if we have to make something work. Usually they understand.
  16. Evan Sussman

    Tips and gifts

    We do the same as far as recording them. Depending on the project I do or don't share the tip with the team. I've had a job where I felt like it was a pity tip after we spent way too long on a project because I'd sent an apprentice up and he was spinning his wheels, the client knew it took way...
  17. Evan Sussman

    Making picks over energized lines?

    Out here you can do it. like working within the 20' MAD you need a spotter. However this spotter has to be elevated to the height of the lines so that can ensure you don't encroach the applicable MAD. The spotter would probably be in a bucket truck... Or, get the lines shut off.
  18. Evan Sussman

    GRCS bought, adding new comments to a thread in rigging

    I bet he or someone would send you the DVD if you asked them. It's basically the owners manual.
  19. Evan Sussman

    GRCS bought, adding new comments to a thread in rigging

    That's correct. Tony's videos appear to be DVD rips from Greg's DVD. Greg us the dude with the beard and the sexy voice.
  20. Evan Sussman

    GRCS bought, adding new comments to a thread in rigging

    Tony Powell has the 4-6 parts on his YouTube channel. Here's a link to one, and you can go into his videos to see the rest.

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