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    Throw bag-line accuracy issues

    I thought I would update. I’ve been doing a lot of practice. I’ve found my issue was my pendulum swing. Since I’m getting ready for comp and higher throws I wasn’t getting my impinged shoulder moving. Usually on short <50 ft throws I can get it with just a wrist or elbow movement. Now I’m using...
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    Tree oddities

    I found this in a Red? oak today during a rec climb today.
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    Alabama training

    Maybe. I don’t remember but, got some mistletoe for my wife. It works!
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    Cottonwood climbing

    @moss AJ I saw some post about someone with a tree “diary” I think you commented on. I’ve been thinking of doing something to record, document or video some sort of rec climbing. I think it would be cool to share about the tree and/or the owner. I’ve seen some great trees on private properties...
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    Alabama training

    I was invited to play with 4 Alabama state champions and International competitors. It was a blast. I was honored and learned some stuff.
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    Legends of the Geezers 2026

    I’m going! DM me for my mobile and say hello. Craig
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    Cottonwood climbing

    Eastern Cottonwood about 100 footer. I really don’t like working or climbing these but, I’m trying to toughen up. I got to 70’ in a union and called it good. I went up and down 2 1/2 times. I was using my new Vertec and Squir 2 rope. Yeah I know I’m playing with the dark side but, I’m also...
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    Work Photos

    A little challenge in this Sweet Gum/Amber. Cleaning deadwood and a little structure pruning. I had some deflection help from the other side before going up and coming down. It was actually a fun little job.
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    Throw bag-line accuracy issues

    All good advice and comments. I tried 10 through 16 oz bags. I still seem to be releasing late. Left to right is pretty accurate. I’m currently right (dominate) handed. I grip the line with a slip knot between the thumb and index finger. I’ve tried it without a knot but, slips sometimes. I’m...
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    Throw bag-line accuracy issues

    I should have mentioned that I’m practicing for competition. Helmet and PPE are a must. I’m reading through everyone’s comments. I’ll be playing more this week. Gloves on and off. Mostly late release straight up.
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    Throw bag-line accuracy issues

    IDK what’s going wrong but, suddenly I can’t hit anything. I’ve always considered myself “pretty good “ at getting a throw bag in the tree 1-3 throws. I have a bad shoulder that limits my accuracy to about 60ft. Yesterday, I was practicing at an open crotch at about 40+ feet. I threw numerous...
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    Closing Thoughts

    Glad to hear and I saw your post on FB. I hope you settle in to your new adventure and are looking forward!
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    The 80+ foot 80th birthday climb went well

    Cool. Happy birthday. 80@80 nice.
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    Yanmar earns its keep!

    Yanmar SA325 25hp. 29ft dead ash. Just because it could. I wouldn’t recommend it but I was just testing. Balanced on flat ground not torque it side to side. I also lifted these but, the 350lbs ballast not enough. The 1200lbs FEL is awesome. I don’t usually lift this much weight but, was playing...
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    Structural pruning

    We were given this little red maple that I planted at the back of our property. It is wonky and I think I should do something with it before it gets older. It’s not like it’s near anything but, I think it needs some structure to it. I’m not sure what to do, suggestions?
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    How's the work flow?

    I talked with a guy the other day that said they’re buying up small tree companies left and right. IDK if he’s with a big equity or investment or tree company. I ran into him at a friend’s tree job that I stopped by to assist with. He didn’t reveal who the parent company is but, asked me a few...
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    Baby chipper won’t chip!…Fixed!

    Fixed. I meant to comment in last post. I put new blades, anvil and reset gap between. .8-1mm as explained in a powerking manual. Seemed to be same machine. The machine chips like new again. IDK why but the new blades are at 30 degrees and I sharpened the old ones to 34 degrees. Now that I have...
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    Baby chipper won’t chip!…Fixed!

    I did and it’s violent for lack of a better word. Very aggressive with blades flipped. It is very noisy and jumping around. It pulls stuff in at high speed…kinda scary.
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    Vandals. Grrr!

    Sounds like a kid needs to work off the value of the tree. Maybe someone can have him load brush, firewood or something tree related. School teacher approach with a paper written regarding trees roles in our environment! Craig
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    Solo Night Climb and oak climb with a friend

    Just practicing when I’ll need your advice for a cat nighttime rescue!

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