Search results

  1. C

    Rattlesnakes in trees?

    Rat snake in a River Birch this summer. Harmless, but I still used my polesaw to fling him away.
  2. C

    What Grinds Your Gears?

    HO: "I want more light so the flowers will grow. ME : work all day... HO: "The tree looks funny. So many leaves are gone.
  3. C

    How To Breathe

    I'm too simple minded... I just breathe in & out, in & out........
  4. C

    Belay devices: Are they well suited for Tree Climbers?

    Yes.
  5. C

    Belay devices: Are they well suited for Tree Climbers?

    Sure. It is designed strictly for belaying. Proper usage involves two people and hands on the device at all times. As a lanyard adjuster it could let you slip if it is bumped just right. However, I have found passing a bight through the biner and over the pilot will effectively lock it...
  6. C

    Belay devices: Are they well suited for Tree Climbers?

    ATC Pilot. I'm currently using this as a lanyard adjuster. Kinda dicey, but simple & lightweight, & inexpensive.
  7. C

    WTF?

    lol. expensive helmet w/muffs.... No chaps? Brilliant.
  8. C

    New Petzl GriGri 3 (2019) vs old GriGri 2 (2015)

    Why is it a bad idea?
  9. C

    'Tecnu Extreme' Poison Oak and Ivy Soap/Treatment...

    Surprised "Oral Ivy" has not been mentioned until now. Wonderful stuff.
  10. C

    Knots for joining two ropes for life support

    How about a double fishermans with each end connected to an oval biner? Would be easy to untie.
  11. C

    Best suspenders for tree motion?

    Hate to rain on the parade, but... I bought those same suspenders from Treestuff and I am way disappointed with them. My neck and shoulders were hurting, got a headache, and couldn't move my arms around as much. Anybody wants to buy them from me can send me a PM.
  12. C

    Business is slow

    Where is the OP located? Are you a one-man operation? Signage on your truck and be visible working during high traffic times.
  13. C

    Treemo leg loop flip

    Double thumbs up! I've just spent a couple hours flipping my leg loops. It was kinda tough, but I'm super excited about not having to slide my legs thru the loops. Why isn't it designed this way? Maybe a later version will be more sensible.
  14. C

    Steel toe while climbing?

    Doesn't anybody else get feet wedged into tight crotches? Am I the only klutz? How do you tennis shoe climbers handle that?
  15. C

    NJ Board of tree experts.

    What can you expect from the only state which outlaws self-serve gasoline? Nanny-state at its best.
  16. C

    Savages

    Four rounds in 54 seconds!
  17. C

    ...

    That tubing is going to get stuck. Neat idea though. Should be easy enough to make.
  18. C

    new TM, not happy with center of gravity.

    I've been climbing on a Weaver modded to have a rope bridge. Mods by me, nobody else uses it! My center of gravity is nearly to my crotch with good pull on the upper thighs. Feels good. New TM... Center of gravity is much higher around belly button. The pull seems almost entirely around small...
  19. C

    Introducing the Wrist Rocket Ascender.

    hmmm... How about a strap from the wrist down to the elbow to give more force?
  20. C

    Charcoal from waste

    Make charcoal in your woodstove. Easy Peasy! Obtain metal container with lid that will fit inside stove. Punch several nail holes in bottom. Fill with chunks & cookies of your desired wood. Put on lid. End of day, put container in woodstove. In the morning you will have nice charcoal...

New threads New posts

Back
Top Bottom