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    WC-ISA Comp. 2010

    Hey West Coast Gear heads! Just wondered who you think might pull off the WCISA title this year since Jared is not in the mix. I know that there is at least 5 or 6 guys knocking on the door! Who is going to put it together and pull it off! I have my 3 picks, what do you think? X-maniac
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    opinions on half hitching smooth bark limbs?

    Hey Guys, Just curious on your thoughts/ experiences with half hitches on smooth barked limbs. Have you ever seen a halfie slip off, and was it because there was no pretension. Others have mentioned that a marl or marline hitch bights better than a half hitch... To me if the limb has no...
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    Silky no more?

    Hey buzzers, So I recently heard through the graped-vine that Sherrill bought the distributions right for silky and my local saw shop can't get them anymore through their normal supplier. I am not sure if this is true but, If so, replacement blades will take longer to stock and cost more. And...
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    Using single line technique for more than ascent

    Hey guys, My initial post about the Rig vs. unicender was not specific enough. I am asking if anyone is actually working a trees crown on an SRT system, not just ascending. We currently only climb on an srt system anchored at the base of the tree. For limb walks, a hand ascender/ pulley...
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    UniCender vs. Petzl Rig

    Hey Mr. Dunlap, I know you of all people have used both of these devices way before they became available to the not so worthy such as myself. However, we have discussed many techniques/ systems in the past and I want to pick your brain a little bit on this uni-chingadera. We are religious...
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    petzl Rig

    Just curious if anyone else is experimenting with the Petzl Rig on SRT climbing/ spiderwebbing? I srt tree's religously and am looking for feedback on the "rig" before I throw down the greenbacks... I am into the cinch as of know, however the cinch has it's downfalls "literally" so to speak...
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    HD 2000 Hobb's Lowering Device

    HD 2000 Hobb\'s Lowering Device Selling a LD 2000 Hobb's racheting device with the anti-overlap bearings that has only been used a few times and never overloaded or mistreated. We don't do removals anymore and I need the extra space for gear. $1000.00 or best offer! If interested feel free...
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    Qualified Arborist in Costa Rica needs work

    To whoever may be interested, I am a young(32)Cert. tree worker, arborist, tree care specialist who has been in the industry for over 20 years now living in Costa Rica. I am looking for a chance to acquire at least 3 months of solid work in the US. I come fully equipped even with a hobbs...
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    Cat wrangler

    Hey you!!! Hey Tom, We could use a good cat wrangler here in C.R. Buddy!!! I miss you buddy!! Even though we never really got a chance to meet, you are like Robert or Ken to me!! How is the weather there my friend, I complain when it gets below 70 degrees here, thyats when the joints...
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    Looking for all my tree buddies

    Dear, tree buddies For all my buddies that i have not talked to for 2 years, I'm sorrry, and please forgive me. I am now in Costa Rica/Panama learning about the rainforests/ treee systems here. It's a lot different and crazy. You would not believe the things I have seen here! Let's talk...
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    How is everyone!

    To all my fellow climbers! Well, Its good to be back! I missed alot, and am looking forward to hearing about the new toys and techniques going on in our industry! Tom Dunlap how are things going my friend? Oxman, Ken Casey, Joe, are you guys still out there? Im here in Costa Rica with many...

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