.... or 1 in a million. The other 999,999 can't pull their pants up or put their phones down. Or already know everything and are often triggered or offended and can't understand why you have it so easy. Is the work force "dumbing down"? I just think, honestly, people don't like or even want to...
Paper ceiling is real...4 years of banked info regurgitated onto a test vs. a life-long , continually learning career always seems to win out. (there are many exceptions to this statement) this is my experience
I remember standing for long periods at the controls of a boom truck... I would get some discomfort not moving, particularly on cold days...I complained one day about my feet being cold.. i was told to get warmer socks..
Every thing we do can be cause for discomfort... Avant is a great machine...
The left leg hang out is real... My former co-worker always had it hanging out... 6'+...
I find the rigid (lack of) suspension can beat you up after a while, depending on terrain.. Lower back.
That being said.... What the Avant, or any mini articulated load can do, vs not having it... I accept...
I've known you for 20 yrs, but we have never met. (maybe crossed paths?) I joined this forum a few months after you did. Folks like you, any many others, are the reason TreeBuzz is still around and I still learn something every time I check in.
...wow, Thanks for sharing. This world needs real...
@27RMTON with all of your well executed and documented work that you have shared. I have full faith that if you believe this would work, it will. Respect.
years ago followed up with a side job bid (minimal deadwood mainly/ some roof clearance)
when I got there the tree was gone... Older woman said someone else knocked on her door and told her that her tree had bugs so she removed it.... she got scammed... that hustle has been around...
"bugs" oh...
we run the 528, also have a ryan's power rotation grapple... the pusher bar makes it a tad tight for chipper feeding, but have adapted. it has enough power to really swing and turn pieces.
haiku!.... great form, usually from a perspective of observation.
17th century master Basho.....
here's one inspired by a recent hike that kicked my ass..
Old, worn out, fragile
bench in woods out of nowhere
best fucking seat ever