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    Preferred method for solo rigging

    Just so I’m picturing this right, this would be on a single lead with the rings about 6-8 feet apart but in line with each other? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Working on Spurs Compendium

    Very thankful for the opportunity to ask everyone on here. Always better ideas coming in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Working on Spurs Compendium

    Didn’t consider this. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Working on Spurs Compendium

    Question for the more experienced guys here. I used to run a rope wrench if I would pre set a line when spurring up a tree but a few weeks ago some of my gear walked away and my wrench was in that bag. Until I get a replacement I was thinking about using a ascender I have (grivel A&D I believe)...
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    Preferred method for solo rigging

    That’s what I’ve been doing since discussing it more. I used the technique in the past but have always been in the mindset that there may be a better way to do things. And the guys and girls on here have some genius ideas and some old school tricks so it makes sense to ask around. Thank you...
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    Insurance for a part time one man show

    I’m shopping around. Right now liability is averaging 2.5k to 3k but seems it’s all based off estimated income and what work to be completed. Just having trouble finding a reasonable rate that covers trimming and removals. There’s lots of options but some lead to goofy requirements like can’t do...
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    Preferred method for solo rigging

    What Merle said for sure. The double whip does decrease forces but I normally use a 1/2 inch rope because it’s what I have and nothing I rig is big enough to concern too large of a force. But I will switch to a method like you are describing if I have a ground guy who is capable of running ropes...
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    Insurance for a part time one man show

    We tried talking to his agent and all he can offer is to insure trimming and not removals. I’ve been trying to search but no luck for specifics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Insurance for a part time one man show

    I am going to be doing more work for a landscaper who gets a bit of tree calls. I will be doing projects separate from him as well but not many. I’m trying to get quotes on insurance and so far they all seem pretty high. I only intend to work weekends for him and it won’t be every week so I...
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    Show off them splices

    I know that the splices aren’t the best and I need to work on my wrap to return the rope the true twist. This is what I could attempt to make with material I have laying around for a practice run before I buy better rated material. This is cheap anchor line that doesn’t hold its shape well like...
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    Show off them splices

    The one you made is the original I remember seeing but now I’m to a point I feel I could confidently make one. Really want to give it a try. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. M

    Show off them splices

    Awesome thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. M

    Show off them splices

    What is the overall length? I want to give it a shot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. M

    Preferred method for solo rigging

    I’ve done this a few times. Saves on slings for future pieces when you leave strategic stubs to hang them by. Forgot about it until you brought it up. I have a good tree tomorrow to give some new techniques a test run. Thanks guys. So thankful for the community here. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Preferred method for solo rigging

    Definitely the devices have advantages but for my current situation I am mainly doing removals and the rigging I am doing is just enough to avoid small obstacles. The company I’m joining did not have a tree service side and mainly focused on lawns and landscaping so we don’t have the budget to...
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    Preferred method for solo rigging

    This is what I’ve been thinking but have had too many people pushing to recommend all the fancy tools. I feel there is a place and time to have rings all over the tree to spread out the forces but for my purposes it just keeps making sense to keep it simple. I was taught with a three strand and...
  17. M

    Preferred method for solo rigging

    That’s an awesome idea and super simple. Thanks guys. Plenty to look into and try Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. M

    Come Sale Away with Me

    I agree with this but it also is not always true. I’m in a position where I was brought in to climb for a property management company where they don’t have a tree service branch yet. We have discussed a deal where I will be responsible for bidding and for climbing. I will see commission for...
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    Preferred method for solo rigging

    It varies obviously but Sunday I rigged everything from 15ft limbs 4in diameter at big end to 6 ft long wood 8 in diameter. Mostly just friction from wraps on a stub just to swing away from a barn and camper into a better drop zone. No issues where I had a ground guy to untie each piece but...
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    Preferred method for solo rigging

    Interested in the safe block but also the idea of a small porty because I only have to rig a few pieces per tree for most of the trees I do and I have help that can untie the rope most of the time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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