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  1. chep

    more wide open DZs

    extreme drop off huh, all right, I'll buy it on tree 2. but tree 1. Gets me thinking, how many arborists own springboards. ya know the one they use on big trees out west... I actually own a set and use them in lumberjack competition (poorly I might add) but on trees like this you could use a set...
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    more wide open DZs

    daniel, clip 1. what a great opportunity to use your own "brilliant" stepped back cut. I thought it was a time waster of a method. Untill I saw this video. It would have allowed you to make the back cut standing on the ground behind that tree fairly safe too. Instead you choose to make an...
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    Best of 2010

    this is 'taphole' maple. A sugar maple growing next to an old sugarhouse had to go. The hill behind dropped off rather steep so there were tapholes closer to the ground then usual, leading to some pretty amazing coloration. the homeowner had this 8 foot log milled up and is planning on...
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    SRT Reaching the tips.

    would using redirects reduce friction enough to enable lowering from any point in your climb? I am kinda hung up on the rescue bit. i love the concept of weaving your way through the tree. it sees to open a lot of possibilities. but I really thought that a huge part of srt was the ability to...
  5. chep

    snow drag. booooo

    my dream machine!!! no really. thanks for ideas
  6. chep

    SRT Reaching the tips.

    ok, very compelling thread. my question is, does all this weaving and redirecting affect the possibility to be lowered? Srt appeals to me because the people I work with dont climb. Is my weight sufficient to counteract all this friction from natural crotches to be lowered if neccessary? maybe...
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    snow drag. booooo

    I actually have a long steep downhill... has anyone tried belaying a jet sled full of brush? These are getting me thinking though thanks
  8. chep

    snow drag. booooo

    Inspire me with ways to move volumes of brush up, down or across hills in the snow. please.
  9. chep

    Petzl ASCENTREE

    classic, i understand your plight. I weigh 200 lbs without gear. I picked up the CMI Single handed (you still can use both hands) double line ascender and its sweet. You shouldnt need arm strength anyhow. Its all legs and abs. Your arms should not be quivering tired after foot locking. If they...
  10. chep

    Interesting notching techique

    maybe help overcome side lean? I have seen a similar method shown by a game of logging instructor. I think thats what it was for. I havent tried it though. oh. never trust a man pounding a metal wedge into a palm tree with a framing hammer. Just my opinion...
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    Pole Saws and Climbing Skills

    I dont own a polesaw. pole pruner yes. Whenver I think "man, wish I had a pole saw" all I can think of is Kathy saying "polesaws are for(meow)!!!" end of story That being said, I would like to invest in an absurdly expensive silky pole saw for the trees in my woodlot. Giving out crown...
  12. chep

    2 vids from last week

    grover. I have really enjoy your videos. can I use the word 'art' on tree buzz? its what they are.
  13. chep

    CMI Twin Expedition Arborist ascender

    I really like the twin ascender. I like to footlock shorter ascents (30 ft n under) and have never been able really trust my prussik knot. I weigh 200 lbs and unweighting a prussik was always a real task for me. I am still playing around with these ascenders, and I get a bit worked up when I...
  14. chep

    Bashlin Tree Gaffs with Velcro Pads

    pm sent
  15. chep

    Bashlin Tree Gaffs with Velcro Pads

    never used working, but have played with lockjack sport? got it in spain and havnt used it. no box, papers, just the lockjack, it has a steel core connector, a daisy chain thing and a wooden grab handle
  16. chep

    I had a jumper

    you took a crane to a cat rescue? really? no, really? Man, I wish I had a crane.
  17. chep

    canola chain oil

    gotcha. thanks for setting me straight. I was being dumb. No more dumbness!
  18. chep

    canola chain oil

    lunch break post. I went outside and filled up my saw this morning to do some work around the house. It was about 30 degrees F. last night. I poured the Veggie oil into the saw, it was all congealed and poured slower then winter weight bar oil. I mean barely coming out. Pretty disapointed...
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    canola chain oil

    Winch: What are your low temps down there in the winter? Believe me, I would love to run it all winter, but am suspicious of its activities in sub zero temps. Are there any northern users of veggie/canola oil that run it all winter too?
  20. chep

    view o the day

    Jeffswede: too bad the clouds lifted... That view above them is awesome. Treeguy: Yeah the adk is amazing. I live over in VT but try and spend a couple weeks over there on "vacation", there is so much water to explore. Great canoeing and great trees!

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