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  1. Phil

    Where do you start training a new climber?

    Its fascinating seeing all the new climbing devices coming to market. Its got me wondering where folks that train new climbers, either "on the job" or as part of an actual organized training program (school, weekend course etc.) start the skill set and knowledge development. More specifically...
  2. Phil

    Choking carabiner

    https://www.treestuff.com/the-choker/ Surprised I haven't heard more about this. Saw it on a YouTube video and went looking. Kinda looks like the Big Dan steel crab. Anyone have one?
  3. Phil

    For sale: CT removable FA, Notch swinger

    Title says it. Extra gear in the box I don't use. CT removable right foot ascender with attachment plate. Mild use. $80 shipped to lower 48 SOLD Notch Swinger nearly new. $65 shipped to lower 48 SOLD PayPal friends and family preferred. Could do Venmo or Zelle if you're feeling adventurous.
  4. Phil

    Identify this rope please

    Anyone know what rope this is? Was in some donated rope from Arbsession but its not labeled. I've checked their website and can't find it. Might have been from a limited color run.
  5. Phil

    Marlow vesper

    Would a class 1 double braid splice be fine for this line? https://arbsession.com/marlow-vesper-11-8mm.html Has anybody used this rope and have an opinion on it?
  6. Phil

    Bad Petzl, Good Bartlett Arborist Supply

    Abstract - Petzl pissed me off. Bartlett Arborist Supply made it right despite it not being their issue. I purchased the Petzl Newton FAST International fall arrest harness in Sept 2024. Cost $120 at the time...
  7. Phil

    IL 2025 TCC and my first time competing

    Well at the age of 41, and after having volunteered to setup and tree tech at quite a few TCCs, I was a first time competitor this past weekend in Illinois. I studied the rule book, watched videos of past competitors and events, didn't exactly practice any one specific thing, forced myself to...
  8. Phil

    What standard are tree climbing harnesses required to meet in the US

    While I was perusing the preview version of the proposed new z133 I came across the language regarding tree harness standards. I copied and pasted that text in the attached pic. I was reading another publication that mentioned that tree climbing harnesses must meet the ANSI 359.1 standard...
  9. Phil

    Kask face screen carrier breaking

    Anyone else having issues with the arms on the kask face screen carriers breaking quickly? Seems like these aren't lasting very long for us. red line on attached pic shows failure point. We do a lot of ground work and require full face screens. The petzl vertex screens were trash so we...
  10. Phil

    Battery ground saws

    Discussion on the larger battery ground saws that are out. We have the Stihl MSA 300C with 20" bar at work. I don't much care for all the button time outs when using it. Takes a special big battery to get full power. Looks cool though I got my hands on the Milwaukee dual battery saw and...
  11. Phil

    Selling some gear

    I have a few things I'm going to be selling. Prices include shipping to the lower 48, PayPal friends and family preferred but can work with other platforms like Venmo, Zelle, paper check in the mail. Tachyon Lava Surge with large splice eye. 150' new in bag - $180 $150 $115 SOLD All Gear Pro...
  12. Phil

    Anyone use Leonardi Friction Manager?

    https://www.leonarditreecare.com/products/hitch-wrap-tree-kit Anyone use one of these is any of its mounting variations? If so care to share comparative thoughts against other bollard devices on the market like portawrap or the stein products?
  13. Phil

    All Gear Pro Force splice?

    I have just over 100' of 1/2" All Gear Pro Force line. HMPE core inside a polyester cover. I emailed All Gear asking for eye splice instructions but have not heard back yet. Anyone have a set of instructions for this type of rope construction...
  14. Phil

    Petzl Grillon Question

    I recently acquired a Petzl Grillon. Second hand but looks to never be used. I wasn't super familiar with the device prior to buying it, but it was part of a bulk purchase, so now I have it. After doing some research, all the grillon devices I can find online have a swing arm to release the...
  15. Phil

    What rope is this?

    Anyone recognize this from the color or pattern?
  16. Phil

    Chap Pants - Solidur "Climb" and "SoFresh" $260 shipped for both

    For sale two pairs of chap pants: 1 - Solidur Climb - Size Small. Fit like a 30x30. Worn a few times. A little snug in the thigh for my liking as I do mostly ground work. Excellent condition. $220 shipped to lower 48...
  17. Phil

    Stihl 011AV

    Friend of my dad was cleaning out his garage and gifted us this really nice 011AV. Looked like it was used once and put away. Put fresh premix in it and it fired right up. Had to replace bar oil line and gasket on but this baby is about to wake up after a 40+ year nap. Sounds like a dirt...
  18. Phil

    Getting a tree to drift during fall by thinning the hinge.

    August Hunicke posted a new video to the YouTube. Pretty short video and he gave a pretty thorough educational style explanation why he was doing and making the choices he was. I usually agree with pretty much everything he says and just passively watch guys like him and Reg, enjoy the...
  19. Phil

    Placing outrigger from aerial lift on a raised curb for operation.

    Scenario: You are going to work off the passenger side of your aerial lift truck. You are close to a curb and when the outrigger is lowered, it rests on the outrigger pad which is placed on curb itself. The outrigger and pad are centered on the curb and the curb concrete is in good condition...
  20. Phil

    Use of RRP without EN 1891 A lines

    Is it generally allowed in comps to use the rope runner pro without en1891 type a specific lines? I use 11.7 double braids like blue moon and hyper climb, but the manual for RRP says to use en1891 A ropes.

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