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    Technique for climbing dead tree while TIP in another.

    Hi - nice thread, Does anyone have experience specifically with climbing dead Sassafras? I love the comments about using multiple techniques to break down dead tops before the climb even begins. The breakaway lanyard conundrum is real!
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    Subcontractor warnings

    This is a really great thread- I'm super hungry for all this info from guys who have been there, done that. I've just reached the point where I am considering dipping my toes into contract-climbing but am hesitant that I could be getting into a huge ordeal if the service that I will sub for...
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    Contract climbing - best practices for a beginner

    I'm creating this thread after searching the forum and reading what wisdom I could find about starting out as a contract climber. I've recently been approached by other tree services (not friends or even acquaintances) looking for climbing-help. I'm VERY hesitant but also interested in the...
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    What was your humble beginnings like?

    @colb you are legend - i hope it was downhill ride home??!?! @metaspencer nice to see you in the thread- I sub to your youtube channel and find inspiration in some of your 1-man solutions. You are kicking ass with the mini skid-steer + dump trailer combo. Its food for thought for small tree...
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    What was your humble beginnings like?

    I am still in the humble start-up phase- a little Honda civic packed with gear. It started by showing up as a groundie for $20/hr to my arborist friend's weekend jobs. Then I invested in a treemotion harness and learned to climb slowly- occasionally doing trims for family and friends. This...
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    Echo 2500T long term review

    reporting back with my only issues: sub-freezing temps have given me some battery sluggishness. I dont recall the exact details tbh- it was a one time issue. the steel "lanyard ring" just broke on me this june. I rack the saw directly to a shembinerXL. The shape of the ring is one of my...
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    Protos w/ Sena deal (possible glitch/website error?)

    Thanks for sharing the deal! I just came to the forum to ask about different models of SENA and what to buy- This deal just made my decision for me!
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    Echo 2500T long term review

    I'm chiming in to say I also adore my "lil baby." It always rides in the front seat with me! I read a lot before I bought it last year and was nervous it would be a $400 bust- but instead it has exceeded all my expectations and is my primary climbing saw. Two batteries get me through most work...
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    New HitchHikerXF

    Rico, Thanks for the pics of your setup - they are food for thought. I have been climbing with my hhxf almost exclusively and just ordered a second one. I have defaulted to the hhxf even when doing short MRS climbs. My question for the thread: Is anyone running two hhxf's simultaneously? If...
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    New HitchHikerXF

    I have not put the HHxf to work yet — but we did get to know each other a little bit; sharing a romantic sunset above the local graveyard. My early take from a slow rec climb: I loving the Catalan hitch (completely new to me) so far with 5 wraps on the provided "9mm RIT" and a newish...
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    Just stuck my thumb out and ordered an eyeless.
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    Methods for Tensioning a Highline?

    Hi treebing, What devices are you referring to?

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