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    Sycamore and Elm climbing.

    I’ve run across a bunch of very large native Elms (Slippery/American) and Sycamore. What do I need to know about climbing them? I’m thinking mostly recreational but, I would like to know in case I get work involving them. Both have a very nice wide spreading canopy. I did some scouting today and...
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    Alabama training

    I was invited to play with 4 Alabama state champions and International competitors. It was a blast. I was honored and learned some stuff.
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    Cottonwood climbing

    Eastern Cottonwood about 100 footer. I really don’t like working or climbing these but, I’m trying to toughen up. I got to 70’ in a union and called it good. I went up and down 2 1/2 times. I was using my new Vertec and Squir 2 rope. Yeah I know I’m playing with the dark side but, I’m also...
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    Throw bag-line accuracy issues

    IDK what’s going wrong but, suddenly I can’t hit anything. I’ve always considered myself “pretty good “ at getting a throw bag in the tree 1-3 throws. I have a bad shoulder that limits my accuracy to about 60ft. Yesterday, I was practicing at an open crotch at about 40+ feet. I threw numerous...
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    Yanmar earns its keep!

    Yanmar SA325 25hp. 29ft dead ash. Just because it could. I wouldn’t recommend it but I was just testing. Balanced on flat ground not torque it side to side. I also lifted these but, the 350lbs ballast not enough. The 1200lbs FEL is awesome. I don’t usually lift this much weight but, was playing...
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    Solo Night Climb and oak climb with a friend

    I enjoy climbing as a hobby since it’s what got me climbing. In general any climb that challenges me is fun. I got to go with @Mss3y Mike a few weeks ago. We found a forest oak and he climbed around. I just hung out in the canopy and watched him. I did a night climb tonight in the dark start to...
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    Baby chipper won’t chip!…Fixed!

    Yeah I know it’s really not a real chipper. Drum style. I figured since y’all understand the operation that maybe you can figure this out. I have called Northern Tool store and corporate support with the Powerhorse Or PrincessAuto Powerfist 5” chipper. They don’t have and I can’t find a repair...
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    Shingle/Laurel oak. What’s this?

    HO says needs a few dead limbs removed. Which it does but, looks like top down dying. I’m not great with bugs and crud. This looks like it has small galls, some very small beetles, a few tiny caterpillars and probably a fungus. It’s got a lot going on and I’m not sure if treatment is possible...
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    ISA certified. It’s official IDK what I’m doing!

    I have been notified and received my ISA Certified Tree Climber credentials. Only took 8 months to get through the process. So I can say officially that IDK what I’m doing! Thanks for the help here on treebuzz. Craig
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    SRS rope and hitch

    I want to buy a static rope but have questions. I’m still running RW and hitch cords. I currently use Samson hyper-climb and tango/silver ivy. I’m also playing with Pelican Arborist Viper. I haven’t tried or purchased a mechanical yet. I briefly tried a hitch on a KM3 and it was slippery. Is...
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    Entry level arb boots

    I know it’s a personal choice with boots. I rarely use gaffs because most of my work is pruning. I have my wolverines for spikes or ground work. I’m probably on my 6th pair. Anyway I’m going to need new work/rec climbing boots. I’m currently using Merrill hiking boots. I’m wondering what an...
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    2nd Stihl saw for climbing

    I primarily use a 194T and sometimes the Echo 2500 when I only have a few to prune. We have 3 Stihl dealers close by so it’s easy to get parts if I need them quickly. I’ve been thinking of getting a bigger Stihl for in tree use for larger branches and removals. I’ve had to haul up the MS 460...
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    Pipe in ground at Ash trees

    I visited Cheekwood Gardens today. They have many Ash trees seemingly unaffected by the EAB. All of them have this pipe sticking out of the ground with some sort of cap. My guess is the put insecticide in it. What can you tell me about this method?
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    Five Dead Ash Lift Vs Climbing

    I’ve been passing up bigger jobs where I thought I should have done it. The latest…Trying to figure out when it’s time for a lift or bucket. I’m working for a client that has probably 25 dead Ash. I’ve already dropped 4-5. I have some in range of targets ie. house, trees and driveway. Here’s my...
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    Pole saw heads or combos

    I have favorite 15-20 year old power lever combo pruner with saw blade on it. I broke the pruning blade and the saw teeth are getting short from sharpening. I haven’t found a replacement blade for it. Anyway do you prefer the changeable head or the combo type and why? Was looking at Jameson and...
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    Southern Chapter TCC Nashville TN

    First time volunteering. Looking forward to it. Craig
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    Bolting or cable splitting tree

    I looked at this Sugar Maple today and I think it’s a goner. What y’all think. The homeowner wants to know if it can be saved by bolting or cabling. It’s a single trunk that Ys at about 6-7 ft. It’s split down to about 1.5ft. It was hit by the tornado a year ago. Has a full green canopy but a...
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    Ohio TCC 2025

    Anyone going and is there anyplace to camp on site or close by?
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    Cleaning pine sap from gear

    I don’t climb too many conifers and sappy trees. After about days in white pines my stuff is really dirty. I had to pull with both hands to get my friction cord to release getting down. Everything has sap, chainsaw pants, saddle you name it. I’m not happy but, how can I get this stuff clean.
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    Dump trailer and Powerhorse Chipper

    @Merle Nelson linked me to a video that Reg had a small chipper on the back of his truck. I took that idea and came up with my version. The 5” chipper/shredder is from Northern Tool. The chipper works great and creates small chips/shreds. We chipped about 3.5 yards in no time. Chip photo during...

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