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  1. DSMc

    10mm lanyard options

    My reasoning for using 10mm line for my lanyard is I use it as a mini SRS climbing system most of the time. I don't find myself hauling back with my hand grip alone when it is under full body weight. A haul-back or foot ascender reduce the grip strength needed and help in those situations...
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    10mm lanyard options

    I use 10mm Reep Shnur for my lanyard and like it just fine. No idea if it's better than anything else in that size bracket but it certainly works well for me.
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    patellofemoral arthralgia, tree work, and misalignment

    You can't stretch and exercise your way out of a bad diet. Doctors and chiropractors can, at the best, only relieve symptoms. As I aged I started having increased knee pain that lingered after climbing and became significant. By the time I hit my mid-60s, my knees were so bad that I was...
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    Coronet Pruning and other Wildlife Habitat Incorporation

    There are many debatable aspects in the ifs or whens too produce coronet cuts, but beyond those, aesthetically, they look really good in natural woodland settings.
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    Seeking safe method re crane TIP

    Can you post the specific incidents you are referring to? I'm having a hard time even imagining this type of failure. Forgetting to clip in, sure, but not what you have described. A friction system of the type we use doesn't change each time it is reset, especially a zz. A tie-in-point is...
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    Monkey Beaver 2.0 - newb questions

    Those tool hanger Ds can also be oriented out the bottom of the harness if that makes it easier on your shoulders. It certainly does for me. Your suspender snaps look fairly bulky, I will be interested in how they work for you.
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    Montana Vaycay--Hot Springs, Ski, and Trees!

    I would love to sit in on this conference if for nothing else but to hear the two hour debate on retrenchment pruning moderated by Dr.John Ball between Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott and Guy Meilleur. My money for the win would be on Guy. Unfortunately, it is ridiculously expensive at $360 each for...
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    Happy Holidays!

    Merry Christmas, Tom!
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    anyone successfully start a business with no equipment or land?

    No matter how you decide to start, it is going to be a high risk endeavor. It is one of those things that employees don't fully understand. Becoming a business owner takes skills many tree climbers don't have, so you get a crash course in handling clients, financing, paper work, insurance and...
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    Redwood Issues

    Man, that's a tough one. How large do the Sequoia sempervirens, 'Aptos Blue' cultivars get in the surrounding area? They seem to vary alot. Either way, I'd be inclined to leave it as is and bolt and cable. Done right, it is strong and long-lasting as @ghostice said. You could at the same time do...
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    Monkey Beaver 2.0 - newb questions

    Yeah, definitely try them both ways to determine what works for you. My experience was exactly what Rico said in that with the straps snugged up tight you would eventually make a move that would cause them to ride up your leg too far and stay there. Tried them loose and it never happened again...
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    Monkey Beaver 2.0 - newb questions

    Cool. I honestly thought I would have liked having the leg support pads locked in place. Very surprised at how much better it works without them being so. As long as everything else is adjusted correctly they just naturally fall where they need to be.
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    Inflatable wedge

    I would not think that the attributes associated with air or gas lifting would be of any benefit in a wedge type product when compared with the same in a hydraulic system. https://www.garvee.com/blogs/buying-guides/air-jacks-vs-hydraulic-jacks-which-do-you-need
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    Monkey Beaver 2.0 - newb questions

    First, congratulations on the new harness! Hope it works as well for you as it does for me. Though I only have the new 1.0 with the 2.0 suspenders, it is the best, most comfortable harness I have ever used. I would recommend you climb in it, as is for a while before making any changes. My...
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    Interesting statement in TCIA magazine article

    https://www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/algae-lichens-moss-on-trees-shrubs "Algae, lichens and mosses tend to be more common on plants lacking vigour, so their presence could indicate a need to improve the overall health of a plant. Algae and mosses, for example, tend to favour the damp, shady...
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    Interesting statement in TCIA magazine article

    I did state that he poorly worded his presumptions but I personally think that over analyzing the metaphors used is not really needed.
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    Interesting statement in TCIA magazine article

    I do think the author could have described the situation more clearly in this section but to be fair, he never said or even alluded to lichens and mosses killing trees. Just as the canary doesn't cause a gas leak, it does signal a possibility of one. A possible sign of decline, nothing more.
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    Where to start?

    There is a need to find and function within the sweet spot when engaged in commercial tree work. Speed is relevant and needed but must be accomplished in a safe and thoughtful manner. The irony is that 'it takes time' to develop the skills needed to accomplish work at a faster pace.
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    Today....

    We used to run so many of those old Macs and Homelite saws, what tanks! When the first small Stihls first became available they had no chain brakes and the hand guards got removed because they just got in the way and hung up on brush, LOL.
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    New RopeRunner?!?

    Cool, Steve. It's nice to hear your getting back into the climbing side of things. I have always found that being in a tree and being comfortable with what you are doing, is a very satisfying and fulfilling activity. Both physically and mentally. Penny for your thoughts on the Vertec. I know...
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