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  1. Flying~Squirrel

    Chainsaw and handsaw left/right

    Handsaw on the left leg, handle forward. Chainsaw usually on the forward left gear loop, hanging from the top handle on a recoil lanyard. Positioning lanyards on the right side. I have the same gear loop for my chainsaw in the same place on the right hip, so I frequently temporarily rack the saw...
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    Climbing in open air /dead space

    To modify this, since the OP appears to be a new climber: Understand your system. If you've got a rope with a bunch if nicks, an 8 year old hand me down harness with the original bridge, and you're only kind of sure that you tied a bowline, maybe don't climb in free air? If you understand the...
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    Retracting tool tether.

    Better if it's the type that stays out until you pull it slow, like a seatbelt. Otherwise they tend to yoink the wedge out a little too soon for comfort.
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    Getting a tree to drift during fall by thinning the hinge.

    Yeah actually I have. Seen some misses, too, despite massaging. Adequacy, I guess.
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    Getting a tree to drift during fall by thinning the hinge.

    The intact fibers are what hold the tree up, gravity pulls the tree down. If there are more fibers on the left side of the hinge, the tree is more resistant to falling, and falls slower. The right sided gives into gravity more easily, allowing it to fall faster. Since the right side is moving...
  6. Flying~Squirrel

    La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Leather, Size 9.5 / 42.5

    Bump, still available
  7. Flying~Squirrel

    Linear Force as a Dimension Model

    What
  8. Flying~Squirrel

    La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Leather, Size 9.5 / 42.5

    Not yet
  9. Flying~Squirrel

    La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Leather, Size 9.5 / 42.5

    Pmed
  10. Flying~Squirrel

    La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Leather, Size 9.5 / 42.5

    Fantastic climbing / work boots, worn for one day of work, in very good condition. There's one tiny hole in the back of the thumb grab / gaiter area. These are EU 42.5 or US 9.5, but I would recommend them to someone who is normally a 9 as they're a bit tight on me which is why I am selling...
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    Boot Insoles

    I've been using an old pair of ski boot insoles in my work boots for years. Sidas, I believe. Heat molded. They're really falling apart now and my current ski boot set up is pretty dialed so I'll follow this thread to see what other options are out there.
  12. Flying~Squirrel

    Friction saver ring prussik?

    I'm working on making an adjustable friction saver, and I'm looking for options for splicing a prussik loop with a small ring around it. The easiest way for me to do this would of course be to tie a knot, followed by making two eye splices through the same ring. The downside to two eyes is that...
  13. Flying~Squirrel

    Boom Lubricant

    I've tried a few different products but the most important thing is that you do it every day.
  14. Flying~Squirrel

    Today....

    A co-worker took this photo of me earlier this week. We pruned and cabled 7 such sugar maples on the property over 3 days. All focused on hazard mitigation and tree preservation. I used less than a tank of saw fuel during the whole project.
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    Cold calling for a job

    I've done it twice cross country. I started by emailing every single worthwhile company in the area with a brief intro, and a resume and cover letter. Professionalism is a rare enough thing and is highly valuable to certain companies, and usually these are companies that are worth working at, so...
  16. Flying~Squirrel

    Chainsaw pants + gear

    I'm interested in the pants
  17. Flying~Squirrel

    Climbing snow covered trees

    I pruned a large willow covered in ice last week. I found it necessary to change my last redirect more often than I usually would, and I found my captain hook with a rope wrench indispensable. Still a huge pain in the ass, but I was able to get everywhere I wanted without damaging the bark. If...
  18. Flying~Squirrel

    New Tribe Onyx Saddle discussion in light of the newest saddle releases

    Well I like that idea. Never seen it before.
  19. Flying~Squirrel

    Is it worth spending big bucks on Chainsaw Pants?

    Well, I ordered the dogwoods yesterday, and today the Kiyari pants came out. Unbelievable timing. I might order both and promise myself I'll return the one I don't like.
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    Is it worth spending big bucks on Chainsaw Pants?

    How is the cut of the dogwoods around the ankles? I don't like having extra baggy material flopping around my boots, which is why I always opt for my Breathflex Pros over my Zeros.

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