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  1. Mallett

    Should I turn down tree trimming jobs during summer time?

    I live in New England, specifically NH. Is it really that bad to trim oaks and other species during the warm months? I’m worried I’ll lose work by telling customers I can’t start a project for up to 5-6 months. But on more importantly, I absolutely don’t want to leave behind a trail of diseased...
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    Tractor, skid steer, or excavator?

    I started a tree service two years ago and I’m finally at the point where I can afford some larger equipment. I’m in between getting a tractor, skid steer, mini skid steer, articulating loader or excavator… what would you say is the best bang for the buck if you could only have one? My budget...
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    How can I sell the design for a climbing gadget?

    Hello tree people. I have an idea for a tree climbing gadget that I’m interested in selling. Anyone have any experience with doing something like this? Basically I have no desire to manufacture, market, or sell my product. I have the design and I want to sell it to a company like DMM or Petzl in...
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    Climbing comp tips

    I have my first climbing competition coming up next month. Anyone have tips for a first timer? Anything helps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    ART Spiderjack in SRT?

    Ever since experimenting with different double rope redirects, I’ve been utilizing DRT more often on bigger trees. Brings me to my question: can I set a running bowline as my canopy anchor, ascend SRT on the spiderjack, and switch to DRT once I get to my TIP? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Treemotion Evo or Treemotion Pro?

    Anyone have experience with the Evo and the newer Treemotion Pro? I’m retiring my Sequoia pretty soon and although I absolutely love the climbing in it, I want to try something new. Which one do you think is better? Any other saddles I should consider? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Subcontracting Advice

    I’m looking for some advice & tips on being a subcontractor climber. So far I made an LLC and I’m about to get liability insurance. How much should I be insured for? Do I need any other qualifications to be legit? What should I charge my employer per hour, considering I made $45/hour on the...
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    KM iii max with Akimbo

    anyone know if the 7/16 KM iii max will work with the akimbo? I ordered an akimbo to replace my rope runner pro, & I just looked on rock exoticas website and it’s not one of the approved ropes. I’m hoping it’s not to skinny. I don’t want to spend another 2 hundo on a rope just to fit my new...
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    Preventing Long Term Injuries Climbing

    I’m 22 years old and although I haven’t had any injuries as a climber yet, I get really paranoid about what I could be doing to my body- and how I could be taking measures to prevent unnecessary wear and tear. Mainly I’m worried about 4 things: my knees, shoulders, back, and hands. My knees...
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    Tips on climbing srs with spikes

    When I use my foot & knee ascender during a removal, I feel like I might gaff into my rope. Any tips for this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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