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    What model battery powered saw are yall raving about?

    Thanks, that was useful info, I just looked it up, it's the 542i with the clutch, basically the old 540 with the addition of a clutch. Winner! Thanks again.
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    What model battery powered saw are yall raving about?

    What model battery powered saw should I be looking at for mostly bucket use and occasional climbing. I prune a lot of mature willow oak and live oaks.
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    Looking to start a career in tree work

    Great story and still relevant.
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    Looking to start a career in tree work

    It sounds like you have a pretty good idea of what you are signing up for, but beware of unprofessional "tree companies". IMHO there is nothing wrong with cold calling a tree care company and letting them know that you're looking for a job, a lot of companies rely on word of mouth for...
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    Skinny rope on base anchor leg?

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    using a 24 strand for both single and double technique

    The Sherrilltree 2024 catalog lists Vortex as suitable for all types of tree climbing, both MRS and SRS, so if you like the rope, go ahead and wear it out. I have a 150' Vortex Cool that I've had a while. I too climb with the Haas and foot ascender but have always favored Fly as opposed to the...
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    New England rope Fly

    Thank you all for the input, after some deliberation, I went with one Lava Surge and one Tachyon Ash. I wanted two ropes the same but different lengths and different colors. As far as I can tell, these two ropes are exactly the same except for color and branding. I'll try them out.
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    New England rope Fly

    I need to replace my climb lines and have been happy using Fly by New England Rope but am not seeing it on Sherrill's site. Is this rope still available, has it changed names? If it's no longer available, has anyone found a close match. Thanks in advance for any information.
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    Addressing hitch binding with the Rope Wrench on descent

    I use a Swabish tied with 8mm x 28inch Bline Black on Fly. With a Rope Wrench, Hitch Climber pully cliped to a chest harness. This setup always ascends smoothly and descends without binding. I weigh about 160 plus gear. I like the Fly rope a lot.
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    Mulberry? Oak?

    Mulberry and Oak are both alternate bud arrangement, that looks opposite, it also doesnt look like a woody plant.
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    Ongoing self doubt/fear

    I have been doing tree work, climbing trees since 1983. At 64 years old, I am a better climber now than ever. Confidence comes from knowing what you are doing. That said, experience will teach you what to worry about, then take command of the situation. If you can't figure it out to the point...
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    Rope Wrench - Hitch/Rope compendium.

    I weigh 165lbs. I've been using a Rope Wrench with a basic tether on 11mm Fly with 8mm x 28 inch Bee Line Black, with a 4 over 1 Schwabisch. Never an issue with either a top anchor or a basal anchor.
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    Physics Question: Basal vs Canopy Anchor Forces

    There are less force vectors for the rope directly tied up high so there is more efficiency, less force wasted. Compared to the force wasted due to the downward force vector based on the angle of the pull line, it's probably a moot point.

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