I have a theory that tree guys are more independent in their thinking than most Americans. My buddy said that there wasn't one of the 22 employees at his compnay that took the vaxx. I think they say that 80% of Americans got at least one vaxx.
Exactly... That tree is so quick up and down, it's not worth the trouble of bringing in a lift, especially of you don't own one. On a technical job or pruning jobs where you need to reduce all the branch tips, there's no climber in the world that can beat a good bucket op.
I pruned 4 big...
Good... but still playing with life and dearh.. solid wood in the top doesn't matter much if the roots are shot... it was risky..
You could say that about jumping into the car to go get a gallon of milk... except this is different
They don't look that tall.. put the extra money on renting a lift and try to piggy back it on another job or two... it should pay for itself with time saved, while the added safety factor is priceless. If that can't work then bore test them too..