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  1. Flying~Squirrel

    Hedge trimmer recommendations

    I need to buy a pair a set of hedge trimmers for some upcoming jobs. I don't plan on doing a lot of hedge work, but not none either, and if I'm going to do it I want it to be as comfortable as is reasonable, but I'm not made of money. No strong preference of battery or ICE. I've used: - Cheap...
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    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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    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...
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    rope-master.com

    has anyone, especially in the US, had experience ordering from this company? Some of their products are priced too good to be true, but others online are saying they had good luck buying rock and ice equipment there. Hoping for some input from those I trust more.
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    PHC in the PNW

    I’m looking to start dipping my company’s toes into the PHC world In order to give homeowners more options. From the research I’ve done, it seems that many of companies making and selling PHC products are based on the east coast of the US, and have far more resources devoted to east coast...
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    Glazed ropes

    We're sitting here in the shop doing a routine gear inspection, and there is some debate about rope glazing and how it effects the condition of the rope. We have a couple brand new ropes that got brought out for a big negative rigging scenario and they became really glazed after running just a...
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    Tall trees vs. wide trees

    When comparing tall vertical conifers or broad spreading deciduous trees, where are you more comfortable? What do you prefer? What gets you excited when you look at the job sheet in the morning?
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    Logs bounce.

    I got really lucky that this one bounced right instead of left, or else it would have been inside their living room. Still, I learned a serious lesson about keeping the drop zone clear. It's worth the extra time it takes. The damaged bark on the longest log is where the problem log hit the...
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    FS: SAKA - Brand new (SOLD)

    Brand new still in the bag, asking 130 shipped. Already sold.
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    Can you use the OG Rope Runner for MRS?

    I'm currently shopping for a mechanical climbing system primarily for SRT, but once in a while on crane jobs I need to use MRT and would like my mechanical to be able to switch back and forth. The OG Rope Runner looks like it ticks most of the boxes for me but it's not explicitly described as...
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    Wtb right foot ascender

    Title says it all. Name your price.
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    Speed line came untied at the ground

    I was recently working a young cottonwood in a backyard, growing over a newly built retaining wall. The tree was about 70', 18" dbh, and at the far edge of my comfort zone. I was speedlining everything but the wood, with the bottom of the speedline tied off to the skid steer. I zipped down 8...
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    I just got a splicing kit, now what?

    I just received a Samson basic splicing kit for my birthday and I'm very excited about taking the dive into this weird little rabbit hole. There's a lot of interesting info on this forum, but I'm hoping some of you can share your thoughts on good places to start as a beginner, or a broad...
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    What do you use for a base anchor?

    I've always just used a few trunk wraps with and AB and quickie to make a base anchor, but lately I've been accessing some taller, wider trees having moved out west and I don't want to give up 30ft of climb line on my anchor. I bought a short piece of rope to use as an anchor, and I'd love to...
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    Black guide bars?

    Please humor my vanity, but I'm in the market for a 16" guide bar for my Echo 355t, and I really want one that's mostly black. Cause it looks cooler. Does anyone know of any brands that make a high quality, mostly black or dark gray bar?
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    Two lanyard technique for removals?

    Lately I've been using a different technique for conifer removals and I'd like to hear your opinions about whether you think it's safe or smart. I use a Treemotion with a Rope Wrench and a double ended rope lanyard. In the past when spiking up, I would use only one side of my lanyard as a flip...

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