The left leg hang out is real... My former co-worker always had it hanging out... 6'+...
I find the rigid (lack of) suspension can beat you up after a while, depending on terrain.. Lower back.
That being said.... What the Avant, or any mini articulated load can do, vs not having it... I accept...
I've known you for 20 yrs, but we have never met. (maybe crossed paths?) I joined this forum a few months after you did. Folks like you, any many others, are the reason TreeBuzz is still around and I still learn something every time I check in.
...wow, Thanks for sharing. This world needs real...
@27RMTON with all of your well executed and documented work that you have shared. I have full faith that if you believe this would work, it will. Respect.
years ago followed up with a side job bid (minimal deadwood mainly/ some roof clearance)
when I got there the tree was gone... Older woman said someone else knocked on her door and told her that her tree had bugs so she removed it.... she got scammed... that hustle has been around...
"bugs" oh...
we run the 528, also have a ryan's power rotation grapple... the pusher bar makes it a tad tight for chipper feeding, but have adapted. it has enough power to really swing and turn pieces.
haiku!.... great form, usually from a perspective of observation.
17th century master Basho.....
here's one inspired by a recent hike that kicked my ass..
Old, worn out, fragile
bench in woods out of nowhere
best fucking seat ever
radiator guard; counter weights
4 in 1 bucket very helpful for stump clean up
grapple... either power rotation or floating, you can become efficient on both for chipper feeding
cigarette lighter