Great thread! I wish my 1390 was outfitted with the adjustable chute. My current chip truck has a kind of low roof chip box. So I can either buy the adj. chute kit from Bandit for $2600 or mod the chip box. I'll probably do the latter since it has the added benefit of more chip capacity.
Something that helped me with this same condition was prolozone therapy. Ozone injections near effected area that stimulate blood flow and healing. This and REST, definitely not squeezing tennis balls all day. I also notice a big difference (helpful) with wearing the elastic brace around elbow...
I'm pretty sure that Madsen's will build saws too, you have to call them. No personal experience with any ported saws though, I just run them stock.
https://www.madsens1.com/
https://www.midwaydodge.com/used-Chicago-2015-Ford-F+550+Chassis-XL-1FD0X5HT6FEA90351
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They look like used utility line clearance trucks. I bought one this summer and it has been working out ok.
Just here to say that I agree that the site is garbage and I wrote to them as well to express my frustrations. I certainly want to see the CEU report so I can make sure that everything is accounted for.
I like the ISA but don't really like the direction it has gone. It seems like it's too easy...
ISC Squirrel with Arbsession short tether? Looks like a cool combo. Forgive me if this is an obvious/known pairing. I'm no longer the climbing nerd I once (barely) was.
100% Agree. I bought one for the rare times that my wife helps me rig a few branches. Way better than even thinking about having her run a ground based friction device. They are just so cool, great idea.
I've gotten to the point that I don't accept t-shirt swag from events anymore, unless they're like exceptionally cool, because they've just become another source of landfill fodder. No one wants your corporate 5k fun run commemorative t-shirt at the thrift store. The amount of clothing garbage...
I'm very interested in gaining this cert. At risk of sounding like a fanboy or stan, any chance an arborist can get to learn from Ed Gilman directly, they should jump on it.
I wish we were friends, Steve! I have boatloads of respect for you through this forum and so do many others, obviously. Cheers to you on all you've accomplished, your humility and your candor. Best wishes on the next leg of your journey.
I've always wanted to do some locking heavy steel mesh doors above the normal swing away door for this reason. And for the occasional backpack blower and 880/3120
I'm a huge fan of the Black Diamond big wall haul bags (sizes vary). Yes, it's just one giant tube with a small inner pocket, but the material is ridiculously strong and thick and they hold a lot of stuff. No zippers to break. I organize internally with smaller mesh ditty bags. They can be...
The only thing I'd add that hasn't been said is regarding the racking or anchor point of the saw. Where is yours? At your side? I always found that to be way off balance and really pulled at my saddle. I rack big saws at the rear and center of the saddle and this seems to help things feel, well...