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    New Lowering device!

    Just food for thought,,, Why not have one racheting bollard and one fixed? That way you could pretension theline through the fixed drum with the capstan winch/ rachet. I have on several removals actually run the rigging line through the GRCS fixed drum to another tree where I had the racheting...
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    Cinch rope compatibility

    Now you can always back up your cinch or Gri-Gri with a prusik of choice, however, it is a little cumbersome... I use two lines in large trees so my Primary is ALWAYS backed up with another cinch, Gri-Gri, shunt, ascension, croll, etc. I would never recommend this to an unseasoned climber that...
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    static footlocking line on every accent

    You could of used a throwline to pull your spiderweb out, always expect the unexpected, murphy's law is always in effect, especially in a Masters Challenge. I am sure you have figured that one out now... The school of hard knots sucks! Stay tied in, X-man
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    static footlocking line on every accent

    For this same reason climbing SRT anchored at the base of the tree is much more efficient and friction free than DRT... For limb walks a hand ascender with pulley mounted above the Gri-Gri or Cinch works pro! You can spiderweb the hell out of your working end and still pull it out from the...
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    Cinch rope compatibility

    Thanks for your concern, However I always back up my primary with a secondary due to the fact that mechanical devices can and will fail with improper use and inspection. Now, by the same token, I have also seen misuse on cordage that has also failed! So is it the fault of the user knowing...
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    Cinch rope compatibility

    I have to say that despite what I have been told about the cinch's downfalls "literally" I climb everyday on SRT with one or two of them on Snakebite and have not DRT'd in over a year. I am still waiting for petzl to come out with "some new device" which I can not talk about! Spiderwebbing an...
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    Minimalist SRT anchor

    Just another note, I only climb trees single line technique at this time with a gri-gri or cinch. In large trees I will set two lines, one on each side and spiderweb both accordingly to redirect through natural crotches or use endless loop straps with revolvers that I plan my route to...
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    Minimalist SRT anchor

    where can I get a couple of those shirts? Normally when anchoring off my srt, I will use the dead end of my line and half hitch it with a running bowline down below. However, when using a large line, it is easier to do the alpine butterfly backed up.. Stay tied in, X-man
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    Minimalist SRT anchor

    you can also tie a butterfly at any given point in your srt line. I prefer to always leave a little extra tail for spiderwebbing and back up the steel carabiner or locking clevis with another butterfly clipped into the primary biner/clevis! Stay tied in, X-man
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    treeMotion ANSI compliant?????

    Hey fellows, I recently purchased the TreeMotion and I am happy with the saddle. I am a little concerned like you guys about the ratings and durability of the saddle. The owners booklet has a few statements/disclaimers in it that do not suit me well, such as: "Life Span":" At infrequent...
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    TreeBuzz slogan

    Get the Buzz or be left behind! Tree talk by Tree professionals and more, it´s your daily grind! Stay Tied in! X-maniac in the rainforests of costa rica!
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    Qualified Arborist in Costa Rica needs work

    To whoever may be interested, I am a young(32)Cert. tree worker, arborist, tree care specialist who has been in the industry for over 20 years now living in Costa Rica. I am looking for a chance to acquire at least 3 months of solid work in the US. I come fully equipped even with a hobbs...
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    Cat wrangler

    Guys, When I can I will send the picks of monkeys, tucans and sloths, not to mention the bees and ants nests that exist in the trees of Costa Rica.. And when I can, I will send the pictures of the Canopy Tours systenms, that are so illegal,and unsave you guys will trip out!!! Give me time...
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    Cat wrangler

    Do not be envious!! C.R. is a beautifull country!!! To me it's a Garden of Eden, However, they do not have the standards or the mentality for standards in a third world country!!! I have been here for three years and have done more than my share to educate the people!! They do not know and...
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    Cat wrangler

    Sr. Tom, We are in winter time here in C.R. at 70 Degrees! It only snows here in the highest mountain range from where you can see the pacific and atlantic oceans in the same spot!!! We are smaller than rhode Island!!Yet are one of the largest natural rainforest ´preserves in the world and...
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    Cat wrangler

    Hey you!!! Hey Tom, We could use a good cat wrangler here in C.R. Buddy!!! I miss you buddy!! Even though we never really got a chance to meet, you are like Robert or Ken to me!! How is the weather there my friend, I complain when it gets below 70 degrees here, thyats when the joints...
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    Looking for all my tree buddies

    Dont think I forgot about all my tree peeps! It is not easy to find a computer in the rain forest of C.R. I am trying to get internet service installed in my tree house here in C.R. , In the future we can talk more easily! Still Hanging Around! X-man
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    retrievable redirect

    Hey Guys, I invented one years ago with a rated snap shackle and throwline that works sweet! It use to be posted on my no longer existent website, sorry! Three years in Costa Rica, I have not been able to communicate or keep in touch with the real world! This re-direct still to this day is...
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    Looking for all my tree buddies

    My tree buddies, I miss you guys more. Not to mention speaking and writing english! It is amazing how fast you forget certain things and never forget your passion! I am in the central valley of Costa Rica where the capital San Jose is located. However, CR is the size of the second...
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    Looking for all my tree buddies

    Dear, tree buddies For all my buddies that i have not talked to for 2 years, I'm sorrry, and please forgive me. I am now in Costa Rica/Panama learning about the rainforests/ treee systems here. It's a lot different and crazy. You would not believe the things I have seen here! Let's talk...

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