- Location
- Tasmania, Australia
First I know of that. Handy having things in writing I guess sometimes...........
Falling a tree with big old long dead branches
- Thread starter Pete_in_Tassie
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RopeShield
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Air horn in a can is pretty fn loud.
Definitely worth a try at a few bucks and
may come in handy for a climber in remote location or
neighbouring yard who can't yell anymore.
Definitely worth a try at a few bucks and
may come in handy for a climber in remote location or
neighbouring yard who can't yell anymore.
boreality
New member
- Location
- boreal forest
The air horn is a good idea, they can be loud. When stuff's falling from above it's usually the safest place on the other side of the base. A simple alarm to run could be the wrong thing to do. As deadfall plinkos or spears down it would be good (if you trusted your watcher) to be told to stay put but get ready to do the sidestep or the dash and which direction.
+2 on the air horn can Ropeshield!
+3 on the faller keeping his eyes upward at the moment of truth Boreality!
When I'm felling any tree anywhere, my eyes are glued to the action above to confirm that the trees's moving in the direction I want, and to react instantly to falling debris heading my way regardless of any spotter's cues.
jomoco
+3 on the faller keeping his eyes upward at the moment of truth Boreality!
When I'm felling any tree anywhere, my eyes are glued to the action above to confirm that the trees's moving in the direction I want, and to react instantly to falling debris heading my way regardless of any spotter's cues.
jomoco
boreality
New member
- Location
- boreal forest
Your right that split second isn't long enough for communication. Shake the tree, cut nice and look up is the main defence.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt_1NC1bF94
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt_1NC1bF94
- Location
- Tonimbuk, Victoria, Australia
Agree with the above, set it up as safe as possible, don't rely on a last minute bale, mitigate to lesson the need to respond, be vigilant, know your stuff, know your ability, don't become complacent and if in doubt get someone who isn't.
I've never thought of a air horn, those sport type portable ones are as loud as hell, I'd probably mess myself.
I've never thought of a air horn, those sport type portable ones are as loud as hell, I'd probably mess myself.
Tony
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Lancaster, PA
That sounds like an intelligent recipe for success in many areas! Pictures please when the job is complete!
Tony
Tony
RopeShield
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
RopeShield
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
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Like that idea--very big tree but if I can get a line up high enough and through all the clutter I'll do that.
Pete
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RopeKnight flys fast and will slip and slide past most any obstacle , ATREAS will have a few.
Like that idea--very big tree but if I can get a line up high enough and through all the clutter I'll do that.
Pete
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RopeKnight flys fast and will slip and slide past most any obstacle , ATREAS will have a few.
