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  1. Flying~Squirrel

    Rock Exotica Down Rigger - SOLD

    Dibs!
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    Best practices for using a lift near exposed roots or patios

    I would be driving to my second job by the time you had the mats unloaded.
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    Ramsey vs Dynamic winch for Bandit 12xp

    It is very slow. But it's faster than me. I personally haven't run into a heat issue yet, but I'm definitely constantly aware that I'm probably approaching a use ceiling / failure point at some point. Strain on the truck frame, battery, alternator, parking brake, controller, winch motor.... So...
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    Ramsey vs Dynamic winch for Bandit 12xp

    I have one in the bumper of my truck that I've been using pretty heavily for the last 6 months. It's a bit slower than a hydraulic, but it pulls extremely hard - much harder than any gas capstan I've used. It'll surely have a shorter lifespan than a hydraulic unit, but for 250 bucks? Pretty hard...
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    Can trees be too big to cable?

    This is very interesting, never heard of it. Any idea where I can find more info?
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    Ramsey vs Dynamic winch for Bandit 12xp

    Has anyone ever slapped an electric winch like a Harbor Freight Badlands to a chipper?
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    Hedge trimmer recommendations

    Maybe I'm just inept, but the search bar produces virtually zero relevant results and many pages of irrelevant results. Google searches such as "treebuzz hedge trimmers shears" doesn't bring up anything good, either. Not saying the info is not out there, just that the old internet is being...
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    Hedge trimmer recommendations

    I need to buy a pair a set of hedge trimmers for some upcoming jobs. I don't plan on doing a lot of hedge work, but not none either, and if I'm going to do it I want it to be as comfortable as is reasonable, but I'm not made of money. No strong preference of battery or ICE. I've used: - Cheap...
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    Hiring in VERMONT | $20-$50/HR

    What company is this?
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    Who is the tree expert?

    Anyone have a picture of the tree?
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    Euro tracked chippers.

    What's the weight of your trailer set up like that?
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    DownRigger, Rigging Wrench (or Scarab, or....)??

    I've been using a homemade rigging wrench a bit lately made from a pinto rig, regular rope wrench and soft shackle. With 1/2" stable braid it requires a pretty large piece to run smoothly. Bigger than most tops I would want to negative rig, but nice for large branches and small logs. Takes quite...
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    A solo negative rigging workflow

    Does a Morgan block produce enough friction that you could be anywhere near mbs when running it by hand? I haven't used one very much, but my assumption is that the hand is the weak point in the system.
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    Throw line/ throw weight thread

    How big of a log were you rigging when you broke it?
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    Helene

    A familiar name from tree focus, right? I'll hit him up.
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    Helene

    If a recently unemployed arborist wanted to drive down there with gear and try to help out, who should he contact to be of most use? Not looking to profit, just someone with a lot of free time suddenly and willing to volunteer.
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    Rate my base anchor

    I'd at least ask one of the groundies to sit in that chair. Not like there's any work for them to do while you're up there cosplaying Spiderman.
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    Show off them splices

    I picked up a cheap old sunfish on a whim a couple weeks ago. She was in sorry shape but the hull is tight and I've been replacing the parts as I need to. Today I made these main sheet hangers, to keep the line from drooping on tacks and snagging my hat.
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    Chainsaw and handsaw left/right

    Handsaw on the left leg, handle forward. Chainsaw usually on the forward left gear loop, hanging from the top handle on a recoil lanyard. Positioning lanyards on the right side. I have the same gear loop for my chainsaw in the same place on the right hip, so I frequently temporarily rack the saw...
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    Climbing in open air /dead space

    To modify this, since the OP appears to be a new climber: Understand your system. If you've got a rope with a bunch if nicks, an 8 year old hand me down harness with the original bridge, and you're only kind of sure that you tied a bowline, maybe don't climb in free air? If you understand the...

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