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    Rope Runner Spring Set Screw

    Howdy folks, My blue RR spring set screw is backing out to the point that I don't feel super comfortable having it out in the field. I got it at Treestuff.com, emailed them about the replacement kit, and got a kit in the mail minus the dang allen wrench. Curious if anyone out there has one to...
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    Black Diamond Ascender Recall

    http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Climbing-Ascenders/#.Vz8kKLSRoCg.facebook Recall Summary Name of product: Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing Hazard: The Index Ascenders’ rivet holding the toothed cam can release, allowing the Ascender to slide on the rope or...
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    TM Second bridge

    Hey Folks, I am sprucing up my Tree motion with a new bridge today and am interested in putting a second bridge on just for peace of mind. I am curious if folks have done anything inventive in that department or wouldn't mind posting pics of their bridge set ups? Trying to get an idea of the...
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    Calling Atlanta, GA Buzzers

    Hey Folks, My dad lives in Marietta, GA and has two large silver maple trees that just experienced some potentially severe root damage due to the beloved excavator pruning technique from a water main installation. He's concerned about the trees declining and interested in doing a tree risk...
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    Stump Grinder Accident

    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/12/11/inkster-man-caught-in-stump-grinder-critically-injured/ NKSTER (WWJ) – An Inkster man was critically injured Thursday when his leg got caught in a stump grinder. Fire officials said the horrific accident happened as the man in his 30s was working alone...
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    Decision Fatigue

    I found this super cool article that addresses the psychology of why we tend to make poor decisions late in the day. It's a bit long winded, but has some really awesome information about how scarcity of time and money(things we all feel the pinch of in this business), affect the decisions we...
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    partially removed white pine vs. nature

    Hello all, I scheduled the removal of a multi stemmed white pine about 20 feet from the northern side of the house. The home owner requested to be present during the removal. We rescheduled multiple times and finally got started. I limbed up one stem that sits away from the house leaving a...
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    8mm armor prus on Braided safety blue

    Been running 8mm armorprus on NER safety blue for close to a year. Michocaun hitch with 6 wraps on an i2i ran smooth as silk. Decided to save a buck and bought a few feet of cordage. All of a sudden 6 is slipping, tried 7, but it feels tight, binds up and now is slipping from time to time...
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    NEC TCC?

    Hey Folks, New to the buzz. Been work climbing for about a year and decided to throw my hat into the NEC TCC 'cause I figure doing it is the best way to get started. Wondering if anyone out there competes and if they have any training tips they might be willing to throw my way? Thanks!
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    Girdling roots

    This is a last ditch effort, but figured I'd give it a go: I have a friend who planted a two 7' red maples in Northern Vermont; one 17 years ago and one 15 years ago. The 17 is a healthy tree, the 15 is 7' with a dead top and 2 as healthy as you'd expect "major" branches. Started an root...

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