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    ash defoliation mystery

    I currently went up to visit my dad, who lives on the very northern range of EAB infestation in Wisconsin. He has 8 large ash trees (green and white), which we just treated with Mallet this spring(holding off on the Arbormectin until infestation gets that far north). Anyways, as I pulled in...
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    2 pairs of brand new Arborwear Ascender pants (W36xL32)

    I have 2 pairs of brand new Ascender pants that were for a climber that is no longer with us, and I can no longer return them. They are black, 1 is still in the sealed packaging, and 1 is out because I tried them on, but they are huge on me. I would be willing to trade both for a pair of new...
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    Scuba clips for lanyard management

    Has anyone used one of these scuba clips to manage their lanyard? I tried out the ones they have at treestuff, but I found they are too hard to snap into in the tree and this seems pretty promising. I will include a link to where you can purchase them, and I can't take credit for the idea, I...
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    Trango Cinch for trade/sale

    I have a Trango Cinch that I traded for a while back, but have never used in a tree. It's got some wear from testing it out on the ground and being in the gear bag, but its basically brand new, I Just prefer a hitch on my lanyard. I am willing to trade for anything interesting...
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    Climbing an ancient Wisconsin bur oak

    Hello, I am starting to climb recreationally after 2 years of not being in a tree due to an accident. I went out last week when we had some double digit temperatures to climb a bur oak I had found this summer and test out some new gear. It was a tough tree to access because the lower 3/4 of...
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    Adjustable friction saver forces

    Hello, I was going through some gear that I don't use much and trying to put together some useful climbing tools. I had this adjustable friction saver, but the large ring was on the prussic, which essentially made this friction saver useless because the ring/prussic would get hung up in the...
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    I climbed a 210' douglasfir this weekend *DELETED*

    I climbed a 210\' douglasfir this weekend *DELETED* Post deleted by mattwisconsin
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    New Tribe Work saddle size M

    I'm selling a New Tribe work saddle, Size M, in forest green(not the usual new tribe olive green). It's been climbed in no more than 20 times, all recreational except 2 pruning jobs. I love the saddle, but I am interested in getting the Yellow Jacket. I can take pictures if necessary. Make...
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    Humboldt Redwoods state park

    Hey guys, Not sure where to post this exactly, but I am flying out to Humboldt Redwoods state park saturday and camping for a week. Anyone have any recommendation of specific trails or trees to look at? I know for sure I want to check out the Dyerville giant and a few other groves, but I'd...
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    Yellow Kask

    I have a yellow kask helmet (old style) that I wore once (with a winter hat on) this winter. I prefer trading for ___ ? Make any reasonable offer! I could use the following especially: Adjustable friction saver? SRT gear Any climbing equipment really Thanks Matt
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    Coming back from shoulder surgery

    Hey guys, I just had shoulder surgery in early May and have been doing PHC since then until I can get back on the tree crew. I was wondering if anyone else has been in the same situation and how it worked out with you as far as any reinjuries or comfort climbing, etc. The surgery was rotator...
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    luminescent wood?

    Hey, I have a mystery to be solved: I was on the shore of Lake Michigan late at night and stumbled upon a piece of wood. I noticed that it was a lot brighter than other pieces in the moon light and picked it up. To my surprise, the wood was emitting green light! I had no idea what to think...
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    Grillon for GriGri/Cinch

    Hey, I have a Grillon that was lightly used (a few times) and I'm looking to get a Gri Gri (Or similar descending device, such as a Trango Cinch). I got the Grillon for a lanyard adjuster, but right now I could really use a Gri Gri or Cinch for spar work/SRT instead. I'm willing to throw in...
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    Planting from seed

    This week at school, I acquired 7 seeds from a European x Japanese larch hybrid and really want all 7 to grow, but I have never planted from seed so far. My teacher told me to keep them in a baggie full of soil in the refrigerator until spring, but I was hoping I could pick up some tips from...
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    kayaking

    Hey, Any other buzzers out there paddle? This will be my first year (when the ice finally melts) and was wondering how it affects you as an arborist. Do you work your climbing muscles? Will I be a world class kayaker from my extensive pole sawing? :D Also what do you paddle? Just picked up...
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    Counterfeit Petzl gear

    Petzl has recently discovered chinese counterfeit versions of some of their gear. It's kind of scary because they are hard to identify. Check it out. Matt http://petzl.com/en/outdoor/news-1/2011/...;utm_content=en
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    2 hitchcilmbers

    I have 2 red hitchclimbers I would like to sell or [hopefully] trade off. One was only used about 3-4 times and it is rated at 30kn The other is very well used and it shows, this one is rated at 24kn I would prefer to trade, let me know what you have. I need handled ascenders, but im open to...
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    box elder bugs

    Hey, I live near a creek and my yard has a good amount of maples and ash (lots of box elders near the creek) and the yard is infested with box elder bugs. Some are even getting into the house and there are days when they will almost cover the entire garage door. Have any of you found a...
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    Kask foam breaking out

    This morning when I got to work, I was getting my equipment together and noticed the hard foam in my Kask was a little loose and when I [Gently] touched one of the smaller parts that forms a hole where the vent is, it just crumbled out.. I mean crumbled like it was rotten wood. The other side...
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    Wisconsin rec. climbers?

    Anyone from WI do any rec climbing or know of any climbing groups? I'd love to do more group climbs because most of the people I work with just work climb. Thanks! Go Packers!!

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