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  1. Kris Anderson

    Help to Id this tree.

    I have seen this tree before but can't remember what it is. Sorry my client only sent me these two pics. It's not a native tree to where I am in British Columbia lower interior. Any help would be great thanks.
  2. Kris Anderson

    Vermeer bc1200xl good or bad?

    Going to look at a used Vermeer 2012 bc1200xl chipper. I've used a bc1000xl and a newer 1800 xl just wondering if anyone has used the chipper in question or heard of any complaints and problems with them. What should I look out for? Cheers
  3. Kris Anderson

    Any good places to find chippers in Canada?

    Hi, long story short, I'm turning my weekend warrior business into full time. I had a good thing going with a local rental company for chipper rental, they just got bought out by a big corporate company so I've decided to purchase a chipper. Just looking for ideas where to look, I've checked out...
  4. Kris Anderson

    Art positioner on a wire core flip line?

    Not digging the petzl micrograb on the flip line. Just used to prussics . Does anyone use a Art positioner on there flip line or can you? It looks like the way to go
  5. Kris Anderson

    Re-hosing a boom truck

    So my boss wants me to take on the job of installing new hoses on one of our bucket trucks. From the bucket controls to turret at least, the old ones are starting to blister and one has already exploded all over a clients driveway. I feel like I could take on the task but my question is, do you...
  6. Kris Anderson

    trying to go srt

    I want to convert to srt. main reason is to reduce carpel tunnel symptoms. Love it for spar work and gaining access to prune bushy conifers but i find myself reverting to dbrt everytime i do a tree with a wide speading canopy. It just seems more productive especially if I'm advancing my tip as...
  7. Kris Anderson

    who carries a knife into the tree?

    Was just wondering? If so what knife and how or have you had to use it?
  8. Kris Anderson

    first block/pulley purchase

    Hey buzzers, I need an all round block,pulley or ring. Dont know what to get. I need something that can work from 11mm -14mm rope. Its mainly for light to medium rigging. Do i go abr ring, pinto , or omni? Which size or any other options?
  9. Kris Anderson

    should i stay or go?

    I moved from Australia to canada . I did utility arboriculture in Australia for 2 years. Bucket work no climbing experience. Since then i have wanted to climb, i do rec climbs and private jobs and worked for a landscape company climbing. My goal was to get on as a training climber with a real...
  10. Kris Anderson

    .Seriously considering a husky...

    So just got a brand new stihl 362 c . I loved the power and weight of it, it was gonna be my block down saw for removals. Anyway it's a week and a half old and it's seen the dealer twice. First it would idle with the chain running then it would stall. Rang the dealer and what do you know , they...
  11. Kris Anderson

    Seriously considering a husky...

    So just got a brand new stihl 362 c . I loved the power and weight of it, it was gonna be my block down saw for removals. Anyway it's a week and a half old and it's seen the dealer twice. First it would idle with the chain running then it would stall. Rang the dealer and what do you know , they...
  12. Kris Anderson

    Share ya big trees

    I cant help but be a big fan of big trees, they are just majestic. I just moved to Canada and was blown away when i visited Cathedral grove on Vancouver island, wow.( wish i had my harness) Next stop the Redwoods in California. Just thought i would show you guys some trees from my previous neck...
  13. Kris Anderson

    Who's a self taught climber?

    Hi new to the Buzz. Just wondering who has taught them selves out there? I have been a utility arborist for 2 years working from a bucket. I have always been interested in climbing but never worked with a company that would teach me to climb. I fell into tree work late at 32 but love it and i...

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