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  1. Treemuel

    Beal 11mm Access

    Thanks for the original post and recommendation @Matias ! I ended up finding the rope on sale and buying it on your recommendation. I'd gotten a lightly used RRP recently, but hadn't been at all happy with how it ran on my current ropes. I did a few ascents with it today on the Beal Access and...
  2. Treemuel

    Favorite saw lanyard

    I've been using one recently, but likewise can't comment on longevity. Does seem pretty stout, some kind of high density composite and metal clips, probably as resilient as any component already built into the saw. Really feels a lot more streamlined than a carabiner banging around on the handle...
  3. Treemuel

    Today....

    Yeah, that's the Aspen Static. I got it awhile back when they had a wicked deal. They say it compares to Xstatic (which I've never tried). But I've actually found it to be pretty bouncy. I had it on a base tie today with almost the entire 150' length in the system, which certainly exacerbates...
  4. Treemuel

    Today....

    I've never noticed any issue running in this configuration. I think it kinda balances itself out, since I'm constantly adjusting the two lines for positioning as I move down the tree. Also for the most part I wasn't fully suspended; I was standing on the uprooted tree most of the time, felt more...
  5. Treemuel

    Today....

    Thanks! I’ve been thinking about one. Glad to hear it does well with pitch!
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    Today....

    Fun uprooted spruce with a killer view today
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    Today....

    https://www.mapleleafropes.com/store/category/teufelberger-t-rex-1
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    Today....

    that’s some beautiful clear fir! That makes sense about the extra stress of working at those heights, surely way beyond what was usual even for our tree climbing ancestors; perhaps our brains just aren’t wired to handle that without some level of primal stress response, however frequently you...
  9. Treemuel

    Today....

    Sure, as long as you take me up when of those redwoods sometime in exchange :) I think you might miss big trees though. It's my first tree saddle, so I'm probably not the best judge. I did a lot of rock/mountain climbing back in the day, so the Petzl style with soft loops is familiar to me...
  10. Treemuel

    Today....

    Three pines and a poplar today (or popple as they say in these parts). Might be one of my pitchiest days, warm and flowing in gobs. Ended up just spurring down the last stick cause I could no longer break my hitch even with the full force of both hands on the wrench pushing it down. Ugh. Got to...
  11. Treemuel

    Cut lanyard

    Thanks for the reminder! My second tie in is almost always a rope to the ground, but of course "almost" opens the door to failure. This was a good reminder of how complacency creeps in on those "quick and easy" trees, as @rico mentioned. Glad it was just a warning shot across the bow.
  12. Treemuel

    Arbor Trolley - 5 years on

    First job with my new AT. Already totally worth it!
  13. Treemuel

    Cut lanyard

    Cut my lanyard for the first (and hopefully last) time today. I was wrecking out two skinny fir trees amidst an ornamental garden, tossing branches and chunks into small openings. Decided to just cruise up with two lanyards and no rope, since they were only about 6-8"dbh and maybe 40ft tall...
  14. Treemuel

    PCW4000 - Portable Winch with clutch

    Anybody have experience with this Portable Winch model - PCW4000? https://www.portablewinch.com/collections/pro-series-winches/products/pcw4000-a-gas-powered-winch-with-accessories Looks like it came out in the last few years. Has a centrifugal clutch and integrated progress capture. I've...
  15. Treemuel

    Undercutting hung up trees

    bet that's especially great when it's oozing pitch
  16. Treemuel

    What’s Your SMALLER Equipment Setup?

    I'm definitely thinking about it, but I've heard it could be like $6k to have the dealer do it. I would guess maybe $4k if I bought the parts to do myself, but haven't really priced it all out. Definitely would save a lot of labor in some situations. I'm toying with the idea of getting a Cast...
  17. Treemuel

    What’s Your SMALLER Equipment Setup?

    Love how I can squeeze this setup into tight spots. Saves a ton of brush dragging and often opens up the options for blowing chips onsite.
  18. Treemuel

    Today....

    Yeah, I did use it once on rope, but didn’t love the idea of trusting a ladder someone else placed who knows how many years ago, especially starting from the top.
  19. Treemuel

    Today....

    Homeowner: “I’ve got a ladder set up that you can use to get down the cliff” Me: “hmm, I think I’ll tie in”
  20. Treemuel

    Solo pricing per hour or job?

    I work mostly solo with an occasional helper and just a truck and chipper. I generally leave material onsite (including chips) or sub out hauling off logs. Because of that, it seems I usually offer a better price than a lot of other outfits around here (certainly not all). Still, there are some...

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