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Mark Chisholm

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Alright, it's time again for the ISA to put together the tradeshow demo schedule for the conference. This year (in TN) I was thinking that I'd like to ask for some help from the Buzz crew. Is there a topic that someone would like to see covered? I am just thinking that I might be too close to the work to have a good perspective on what someone might like to see. Thanks for any input.
 
I would like to see someone take an 020, hold it wide open and dump it on a pair of chaps someone is wearing.

The thrill factor would be killer!!

I think the OSHA PPE regs should be touched on a bit more. Not enough people are even aware they exist or the consequences should you be found in violation.

Rather than just model the PPE equip, maybe there should be discussion
 
How about dealing with some pruning techniques ,its seem that we are always talking about rigging for removal.Pruning a large spready tree can create some challanges as well.
 
For five minutes of fame I give my left leg for the chainsaw test. /forum/images/graemlins/cool.gif

This might be a little off beat...but could we get a moster truck race going for the show? /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Doc,

They have done this a few places. It's cool. Check the pic.

This is indoor, so running a gas saw won't happen.

Roachy, sounds cool, go on. What are you thinking?
 

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tips and tricks for pruning; advantages of fc and the rg. redirects and such.

Learning to prune / access branch ends WITHOUT the use of a polesaw. To me a pole saw is a crutch that to many climbers become dependant on,the ability to work without one is critical for developing high level climbing skills.

or what about tree access; srt advantages and disadvantges. Im game
 
How bout a little display of broken gear (pullies, carabiners, etc) with explanations of how they broke. It'd be like a little lesson that you could bring away with you.

love
nick
 
you mean those parts to the pulley that were wandering around the floor of your truck the whole time I was there!

How about gear that is not made FOR arborists, but that arborists CAN use and still be in compliance with ANSI? That's pretty vague, though.
 
Mark, is that George W. in the forground. I guess I have seen pictures of him using a Stihl! /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif

P.S. I hope its not someones dad or something. /forum/images/graemlins/blush.gif
 
My thinking exactly ,Tophopper.Being able to move gracefully threw a tree and still maintain a high production level ,lots of topics in there.
CRUTCH ,hey thats my line.
 
I rarely use a pole saw, maybe 10% of the time if that. It s funny cause when I call down for one after its been sent up to me I always say" now dont be tellin anybody" /forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
I've got a collection that I call "The Dead Climbing Gear" Very few of the pieces are from my kit though John :)

It would be good to show how to prune and work the tips. I've got an idea of how to build the display. Instead of the usual tree trunk in a stand I'd cut away the trunk and have the canopy in the stand. Then, build the stage in and around the main branches. This would allow easy access to the canopy. There could be pruning and cabling demos given without the awkwardness of having to climb. The tree could also be used to demo climbing techniques. The canopy could be divided into quadrants to illustrate different things. Topping, severe heading, gutting as well as the correct way to solve problems.
 
ISAO Annual Conference; speaker Ian Bruce (gentleman I greatly respect, he's also an icon in Ontario Arboriculture) got about 40% through a seminar that should have bumped the seminar to follow called 'Sociology of Arborists'. It was based mostly on Ian's extesive career, observations and opinions. Be neat to get other insights.
 
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