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    My New Year Resolution is..

    Resolutions? More climbing of course! And one tree in particular. When I was a student half a century ago in London, I free climbed a gigantic oak tree in Richmond Great Park on the Thames above town. This tree was many hundreds of years old and absolutely amazing. I want to find that same...
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    Cutting through metal?

    OMG!!!! That is the exact type of fuel pump that I have in my 2-ton 1953 Chevy cabover! On top of the fuel pump is a separate vacuum pump that runs the wipers.
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    Skylotec Power Ascender

    I see one of the RollGliss R500 units on eBay for $500. right now. Add the $199 DeWalt heavy 1/2 inch and one comes out a lot less than any of the commercial rigs.
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    New Tribe Onyx Saddle discussion in light of the newest saddle releases

    Pipe to mouth for the optional beer canister?
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    Today....

    Nice work! That is a beautiful memorial to that tree.
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    Pacific Tree Climbing Institute

    Looks like the site is still updated in 2022 but the last stuff about trees seems to be from 2018. Newest info on there has to do with what skills a plumber needs. WTF? https://www.pacifictreeclimbing.com/tree-climbing/
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    New Tribe Onyx Saddle discussion in light of the newest saddle releases

    Bloody Hell. I love my Onyx. So comfortable, easy on and off, very high quality construction, easily adjusted for perfect balance even for a top-heavy older chap. What the hell are they thinking?
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    Advancing rope too high to reach (another option for captain hook, magbag, or the like)

    Thanks for the kind words, Merle! It was a fun project. I still use mine all the time due to these trees here with a lot of clutter. Total nightmare for a throwline. Best wishes for the holidays!
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    Hold Fast: our heritage

    Just such a semi-circular wooden affair was actually found in an Eqyptian tomb some years ago and finally recognized for the possibility of this use. I will see if I can track down the article and photo.
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    Well, the load often includes a fairly sizable thermos of coffee, as well as a picnic lunch, and sometimes gear for two. At times even a bottle of wine and dessert if a certain friend is along. As to the power ascender, it makes the trip occasionally if I want to demo it for someone, but...
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    Agreed, no way I would pay that much for one. Too easy to make one yourself.
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    Here is another brand. This is the one that actually inspired me to build one of my own.
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    Here is a youTube vid of one of the commercial hiking wheels, showing it on narrow trails, going between rocks, etc. An apparent advantage, albeit a minor one, of pushing one rather than pulling something, is seeing exactly where you are steering it in really confined places.
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    The handlebars on a bike normally are adjustable that way, so that is easy to do. And there are different, taller types of handlebars that can be swapped out, as long as the stem diameters match up.
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    Nice! Especially if it comes with that lovely creature pulling it.
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    Good point, Tom. I had asked about this when I first started using it and the local BLM guy in charge of this county said he felt it was OK since it did not have an engine and I was not riding it. But he warned me that every other ranger or official is free to interpret the rules his own way.
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    I had a friend here on the island who kept goats. I went over to see him one day and had my tobacco pouch in my back pocket. One of the sodding creatures grabbed it, ripping my jeans pocket completely off, and ate the tobacco, pouch and all, before I could grab it.
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    That's the thing! The guy told me what he paid and even back then, some years ago, it was over a grand. I just checked and they want over two grand now for one. Insane! I will get some more photos of that second nicer one I made for my friend Ellen.
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    It is not too bad, actually. And there is a stability advantage if the weight is on each side low, like regular bike panniers, with less heavy stuff on top. The nice thing about a big full size wheel, is when you have to push over rough ground or obstacles like small limbs, rocks, and stuff...
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    DIY Pack Wheel for heavy gear

    I think my mountain bike tires are 26 x 1-3/4?

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