I got Sony Vegas Pro over the holidays and thought I'd put up a job we did from October. Editing video is a lot harder, and time consuming then I could ever have imagined.
I'm looking for a rope distributor that sells Donaghys 12mm NRG static line. I bought some from Treestuff about a year ago, but they don't seem to be selling it as of lately. It's been my favorite rope to use with the Rope Runner and I can't find a company selling it outside of Australia. I was...
I'm looking for clarification about descending the dummy on a single rope. If you use a descender like the Kong Robot and have it backed up with a 6 finger prussic is there any reason this should not be allowed?
The descender is "for purpose" and it is backed up with a prussic. Rock climbers...
Small Harness\' For Production Climbers
I have a co-worker who has a size 28" waist and she can't find a harness that fits her proper. She's tried multiple harness' from the Cougar, Puma and Sequoia and they have all been too big and have crept up to the point that it has become uncomfortable...
I know that the RIG would be the ideal mechanical basal anchor but I don't own one and I have a Grillion lying around collecting dust.
I can't find a reason why this wouldn't be an acceptable anchor device and I've found a video by Petzl using it as an adjustable anchor.
Grillion
I'm just...
I've been working for other companies in this industry for 10+ years, and have been lucky enough to travel around Canada preforming a service I love. I feel that I'm at the point in my career and skill level that I want to make a go at contract climbing.
I'm new into the business aspect of the...
Have you ever wondered how they make the carabiners we use everyday? Well I have. I stumbled upon this video while looking for some details on DMMs Ultra O, and found it interesting. It's a tour off DMMs factory and a how they make their biners.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKxHWx2v7d4
Hello Vancouver buzzers
I have a question about Vancouver rec climbing laws, and whether anyone can recommend places in and around the area to do a weekend rec climb.
I've recently moved to Vancouver and have been doing some exploring of the parks and been asking around about the tree climbing...
Interesting video done by the people at DMM. It's not really directed at the arboriculture community, but it started me questioning the use of dyneema slings in a dynamic rigging situation. It would be great to hear some feedback.
DMM
And you will need Quicktime to view this video.
I have a question about summer limb drop and if anyone has experienced it while in a tree. Today i was doing hazard reduction pruning in a Gary Oak which had a wide spread and a low TIP. I had removed all of the deadwood from the canopy and had one final limb walk left on the lowest limb that...
Hello. I'm an ISA certified arborist with 9 years experience looking to work as a climber in Vancouver city or on Vancouver Island.
I recently moved to Vancouver and am having a hard time finding a reliable company for work.
If anyone can suggest a reputable tree care company that is or will be...