moss
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- Carlisle, Massachusetts, U.S.
That sounds cool.
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That sounds cool.
moss
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- Carlisle, Massachusetts, U.S.
ctree
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When I get it done I will post a pic. Thanks gents.
John_KAYS
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Eastern PA
I just recently did a video on my updated harness set up:
Crimsonking
Been here a while
John, how often do you use your hook? That's probably the smartest setup I've seen incorporating it.
John_KAYS
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Eastern PA
A lot. I most often end up using it as a quick extra positioning tool that I can just slap onto a nearby branch. But I do use it for traversing quite a bit! It comes in handy while cable bracing, also when accessing a nearby tree, and to continue the list of uses: freeing up hangers while in the tree, grabbing a rope that is out of reach (I have even used it to free a tangled rigging line 15' away), pull an SRT redirect out that was crossing through the canopy (so I didn't have to climb back up to reach it myself), I've used it for going out on a limb walk and returning, etc, etc. I love the hook.
- Location
- Sydney
I find myself going for the bandaids more than anything a cut from a silky just keeps bleeding. Use the tweasers for removing ticks as soon as I notice them. The knife is good for splinters. And good to have in case of performing aerial rescue it's safer than a handsaw to cut a climbers line or friction hitch with if necessary. The hydralite (electrolyte powder) is great on hot days if I feel cramps coming on and I'm doing an all day removal I'll get a bottle of water sent up and drop that in it.
To be honest the design of the pouch is awkward to open with one hand. There's a better one on the market by silverbull designed for one hand opening.
In my personal kit bag on the ground I've got more first aid Inc. Combat tourniquet and Israeli bandages. Can't always rely on my employer to be on site with their first aid kit. So I prefer to carry my own
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SingleJack
Participating member
- Location
- W MD
Minor Cut Kit --
I've carried a large Cederroth Bloodstopper for years. Thank God, I've never needed it (touch wood). But, I have had some small cuts and such. So, for the past year or so, I've carried this Minor Cut Kit. However, recently I got a small cut on the cheek from a branch. With the heat and sweat I couldn't find the leak - wasted two bandaids. Now I just added a mini rescue mirror for when I need it to find a face cut or get speck out of my eye or signal a groundie or whatever.
I've carried a large Cederroth Bloodstopper for years. Thank God, I've never needed it (touch wood). But, I have had some small cuts and such. So, for the past year or so, I've carried this Minor Cut Kit. However, recently I got a small cut on the cheek from a branch. With the heat and sweat I couldn't find the leak - wasted two bandaids. Now I just added a mini rescue mirror for when I need it to find a face cut or get speck out of my eye or signal a groundie or whatever.
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FreeFallin
Branched out member
- Location
- Wisconsin
I would like to thank everyone on this thread for saving me from dismemberment and eventual death from blood loss today, by suggesting Band-aids in the tree. Doing some cleanup in a very old burr oak so I have some room to play. First time using a Silky in a tree...ya, they are sharp.
JeffGu
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- Location
- Osceola, Nebraska
See, you should have listened to the 3-year-old...
FreeFallin
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- Location
- Wisconsin
Update: The next day my knee locked up and started swelling, turns out that little tap from the Silky went through my work pants, the skin, punctured the bursae layer on my knee, and got infected. 
The Dr. put me on horse pills for 2 weeks to prevent staff, and the knee is great now.
The real bad news is my wife implemented a temporary Silky ban, suggested a training regiment of walking and gum chewing for a while, and limited my tool usage to one of our old butter knives...
The Dr. put me on horse pills for 2 weeks to prevent staff, and the knee is great now.
The real bad news is my wife implemented a temporary Silky ban, suggested a training regiment of walking and gum chewing for a while, and limited my tool usage to one of our old butter knives...
evo
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- My Island, WA
Smart womanUpdate: The next day my knee locked up and started swelling, turns out that little tap from the Silky went through my work pants, the skin, punctured the bursae layer on my knee, and got infected.
The Dr. put me on horse pills for 2 weeks to prevent staff, and the knee is great now.
The real bad news is my wife implemented a temporary Silky ban, suggested a training regiment of walking and gum chewing for a while, and limited my tool usage to one of our old butter knives...
Tree-Taylor
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- Location
- Canada
Update: The next day my knee locked up and started swelling, turns out that little tap from the Silky went through my work pants, the skin, punctured the bursae layer on my knee, and got infected.
The Dr. put me on horse pills for 2 weeks to prevent staff, and the knee is great now.
The real bad news is my wife implemented a temporary Silky ban, suggested a training regiment of walking and gum chewing for a while, and limited my tool usage to one of our old butter knives...
Do you have saw pants? A lot of climbers think of them as optional but they're pretty much mandatory around these parts. They offer chainsaw and zubat protection plus all the padding helps when you're muscling your way through a tree (especially when using your knees).
Worthaug
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- North Cakilaki
Clogger Zeros FTW!!!
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FreeFallin
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- Location
- Wisconsin
I do, and they would have saved me. I haven't climbed with them because I am keeping my chainsaw on the ground for now, but I need to start wearing them any way.
Zeros are on my wish list, mine are cheaper and bulkier for now until I can justify the expense - https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=34&item=3487
Z'sTrees
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- Location
- Hartsel CO
Picked up a new saddle this week, spent yesterday in it craning out white pines. Got her pretty much dialed in.
Coming from an onyx:
- the back pad is a huge improvement, and was my primary motive for getting a new saddle. Had the 562xpw, my crane bag with 120' of rope, logger tape etc, with no sagging or discomfort. Could easily stand in spurs for 20-30 min at a time waiting on the ball to come back where with the onyx I would have to sit down in my climbline.
- the adjustable bridge and the way the leg buckles are oriented inside the thigh makes putting on this saddle so easy, not stepping thru anything! (I think the newer style onyx has the same leg buckle setup, mine doesn't)
- I didn't think I would like the gear storage layout amd considered going custom but after using it for a day it's a really intuitive and easy to manage setup.
- the patches on the leg pads were a bit loud for my taste so I ripped them off, sorry August.
- the small side d's are gonna take some getting used to but I think i'll like them.
- there is no sewn keeper on the belt for the extra length, like the onyx has, just a plastic clip which on my onyx didn't last long. I fed the tail thru the slot in the side d.
- the ends on the back adjustment straps on the leg pads were not doubled over and stitched, came right out in my gear bag, so I put a quick and stitch to them.
- I am not sure if I'm gonna keep the plastic buckles that hold the legs in place, if I do they seem fragile and I was thinking metolius style aluminum buckles.
Overall it's a fantastic work saddle so far and I look forward to spraying some more sawdust on her.
Don't mind the tan cordage, just there to hold the belt up for pics.
Coming from an onyx:
- the back pad is a huge improvement, and was my primary motive for getting a new saddle. Had the 562xpw, my crane bag with 120' of rope, logger tape etc, with no sagging or discomfort. Could easily stand in spurs for 20-30 min at a time waiting on the ball to come back where with the onyx I would have to sit down in my climbline.
- the adjustable bridge and the way the leg buckles are oriented inside the thigh makes putting on this saddle so easy, not stepping thru anything! (I think the newer style onyx has the same leg buckle setup, mine doesn't)
- I didn't think I would like the gear storage layout amd considered going custom but after using it for a day it's a really intuitive and easy to manage setup.
- the patches on the leg pads were a bit loud for my taste so I ripped them off, sorry August.
- the small side d's are gonna take some getting used to but I think i'll like them.
- there is no sewn keeper on the belt for the extra length, like the onyx has, just a plastic clip which on my onyx didn't last long. I fed the tail thru the slot in the side d.
- the ends on the back adjustment straps on the leg pads were not doubled over and stitched, came right out in my gear bag, so I put a quick and stitch to them.
- I am not sure if I'm gonna keep the plastic buckles that hold the legs in place, if I do they seem fragile and I was thinking metolius style aluminum buckles.
Overall it's a fantastic work saddle so far and I look forward to spraying some more sawdust on her.
Don't mind the tan cordage, just there to hold the belt up for pics.
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Santiago Casanova
Branched out member
- Location
- Sink Hole
Buckingham deluxe master with kernmaster bridge and rock exotica swivel. This a very rugged saddle.
Santiago Casanova
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- Sink Hole
I picked this up on eBay new for 75 dollars. I like leg loops but the batten seat is really nice if you're hanging in it for a while.
