production companies

[Colin]

so i took a job with a local high production tree service and quit working for myself and other small high end prune out companies. wow what a change. we do a whole lot more removals and work a whole lot of hours. i've been there for the past couple of days and i really like it. any advice? gear storage? we use loader trucks so there are no chip boxes to throw my gear into. we work in the woods some and i have had to hike my gear all over the place. its kind of a burden packing two rope bags and a climbing bag and saw though the woods over the hills and far away. i used to use a dolly and some tie down straps but there is no room on the truck for a dolly; maybe lose the access line? the loaders don't show up until after we leave a job so putting my crap in one of those would be a problem. three guys one 72' bucket truck (utility stye no chip box) and the baddest bobcat i've ever seen (think small skidder).

 

[Jamin_Mayer]

Do they do quality work?

 

[Colin]

yeah or i wouldn't be working there. i did a real nice scarlet oak thursday that had never been pruned. it was small like 50' tall and was a whole lot of fun and turned out really nice to boot. i got hired for my certs and my ability to do quality prunes. so on to gear storage/movement any ideas?

 

[KentuckySawyer]

Jeff, listen to me very carefully...

You need this bag.

http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/half_dome.html


If you're in the market for a 2500cu inch bag I'll sell you my Crag Station for a good price.

http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/crag_station.html

 

[Gord]

A heavy duty duffel with a padded shoulder strap works best for me.

 

[John_Paul_Sanborn]

I use a game cart if I have to haul a lot of gear around. On some jobs I'll have five ropes several blocks, GRCS, Porty, tow or three saws...


This is a at the high end, going for $200. There are ones for ~$75, you just have to look for one that is rugged and collapses down easily. [image]http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hYXCuk2p2eqKUiEL4k_V6reX5UjlAd8J-TwXvZ4UoUk3INKu6qtOLkoEHOSgreK_qElY1c9qYVlDVXBNIvp69ZzDgr9R8psk5RlaF0pu83O4MQACtWS5LocuDxYiZPPd92rsiUsDZZy7trEpoL7w8LOP_xzy3CAjOatrIw[/image]

 

[Tom Dunlap]

I've picked up some nice roller duffle bags at the thrift store. For a few bucks I don't expect a long life. Getting rollers with large wheels is best if you're going off-road.

If you;re gentle I think that this folding dolley could work for you:

http://tinyurl.com/2wdcpa6

I bought one a couple of years ago and it works fine...for hauling groceries/boxes in from the driveway.

Beach Rollies have been a staple for a few years too.

 

[KentuckySawyer]

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If you;re gentle I think that this folding dolley could work for you:

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Doesn't sound like you've ever met Jeff.

 

[BostonBull]

Pretty basic, but ive had terrific luck with this bag. Its cheap, around $100, and waterproof, easy to grab with one hand and over the shoulder. I like it better than the tall round bags, because I can open it up, and see everything right there, no digging around, or taking things out to get to other items. Lots o' room too!

http://www.buckinghammfg.com/index.cfm?f...p;ParentCat=270

 

[altissimus]

.... I own a large expensive Pelican Case .... holds all climb and some rig gear .... wheels , handles , and box are lifetime replacement and lockable .... watertight , moisture purge valve .... I put the beat to it constantly ....

 

[Colin]

i've met tom, he's a stand up guy. also (ladies), i can be very gentle if the timing calls for it ;-).

 

[DanielSon]

Jeff,

what kind of bobcat do they have? what number? what type of grapple?

 

[Colin]

i'll find out monday. all i know is that it picked up 10' x 6' Quercus falcata trunk blocks like it wasn't chit and has 15000lbs winch on it. my eyes have been opened.

 

[BostonBull]

Sounds like a T300/T310. Awesome machines!

 

[DanielSon]

yeah, I wish I had the 310. I have the 300 at the moment.

I love my ryans grapple. It is the best grapple out there.

Here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylzN2agKEiA&feature=player_embedded

 

[Colin]

well i made some backpack straps for my north face bag out of two inch webbing and got rid of everything i don't need. i'm down one back pack which can fit my rope in it now and one rope bag for my access line and my climbing saw. now where does lunch go? those carts still look way better, but i am trying to get into shape for the tntcc.

 

[Crazy_Jimmy]

when is the Tenn comp Jeff?

 

[Colin]

its in october in chattanooga! it is going to be a really nice comp. chattanooga is so nice in the fall.