Barc Buster
Branched out member
- Location
- The land shaped like a hand
Mines a red one. Haven't seen any wear so far.
What would you like to see introduced or improved in arborist equipment?
- Thread starter Big_billings
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Mines a red one. Haven't seen any wear so far.
SomethingWitty
Arkansawyer
- Location
- LR
I don't give a damn what they have collecting funk between their legs at work, I just want someone who will fucking work.
I have a sneaking suspicion that most all the women who could work with me and hold their own are currently running whatever show they want.
I know most of the men are.
+1 about them working.
I'm ready for battery technology to advance a little farther. Especially in the bigger saws
Been using the electric Husky top handle for about a month. It's been the best thing to happen to me in a long time. I didn't realize how much I hate breathing exhaust all day.
I do have a Shembiner but it takes 2 hands to retrieve my saw. Can't seem to get it off the hook one handed.
Maybe some tinted safety glasses that won't fog over. If it rains all night I can't wear them til about noon.
A self propelled rake sure would make things easier.
I'm ready for battery technology to advance a little farther. Especially in the bigger saws
Been using the electric Husky top handle for about a month. It's been the best thing to happen to me in a long time. I didn't realize how much I hate breathing exhaust all day.
I do have a Shembiner but it takes 2 hands to retrieve my saw. Can't seem to get it off the hook one handed.
Maybe some tinted safety glasses that won't fog over. If it rains all night I can't wear them til about noon.
A self propelled rake sure would make things easier.
The fogging glasses used to get me bad too. I bought a Protos helmet with the integrated glasses that drop down or slide up to stow in the helmet. Takes about 1 second to drop them in place with 1 finger, then the same time and effort to stow them. I make my cut and put them back up til I need them again. I have them adjusted slightly farther away from my face, so they don’t fog up with sweat from my eyebrows. Love them.
Idk how long they’ve been around, I’ve had the helmet with glasses since October I think. Cool improvement.
Idk how long they’ve been around, I’ve had the helmet with glasses since October I think. Cool improvement.
southsoundtree
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Olympia, WA
Kong Paddle biner, taped open unless you want it closed, now available with a wire-gate. I keep mine open almost always.
https://www.kong.it/en/2-products/items/f1-carabiners/p69-paddle-wire-bent-gate
About $13.
theatertech87
Branched out member
- Location
- Rochester
How about a 3 hole rigging plate mattress with a petzl open ring for easy modification of saddles to have multiple bridge
RyTheTreeGuy
Branched out member
- Location
- Canada
I have the small red shembiner and if you want to make 1 hand retrieval easier you can file or cut the small keeper tab down. Makes racking and retrieval much easier....it is amazing what a 1/4” piece of aluminum can do to ruin your day
Treezybreez
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Lancaster, SC
A hand saw scabbard that is completely aluminum.
Reach
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Atglen, PA
I want to see a better way to clean up old dead trees that hit the ground and explode and scatter pencil sized debris over a four square mile area.
cerviarborist
Very stable member
- Location
- Florida, USA
"Crane technique. If do right, no can defense." -Mr. Miyagi.
Reach
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Atglen, PA
I love cranes, but unfortunately not very tree is crane accessible nor will every customer pay for one. So we rake. A lot. And use great big Stihl backpack blowers, but I want a power rake that won’t peel all the grass off too.
TCtreeswinger
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Taylor Hamel's uncle makes a rake that cleans it all, dethatches, and gives you a workout.Pair it with a large blower and youll never touch a leaf rake. Also has a push blade on back for pavement. 3' wide damn near i think he uses rider mower dethatcher tines. Think groundskeeper rake on steroids. Its a sweet rig ill take pics of mine if i remember
chiselbit
Been here a while
Dropzone mattress that protects the surface underneath and catches the falling wood, eliminating bounce, stows in a large suitcase.
theatertech87
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- Location
- Rochester
Sounds like you want one of those giant inflatable crash pads stunt doubles use for jumping off buildings
Chaplain242
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Aerial TIP (aka balloon/airship) that is branch puncture resistant...
chiselbit
Been here a while
Only smaller and more applicable to what we do
RyanCafferky
Been here a while
- Location
- Hood River, Oregon
I want a robot that picks up all the dog shit and puts it in a paper bag. There will also be a timed igniter that lights it on fire and rings the doorbell later that evening.
RyanCafferky
Been here a while
- Location
- Hood River, Oregon
I would like to see someone make a Ropeguide type friction saver with a one way pulley. Matt Cornell climbed on something like that at Jambo and I just remember it clicking as he ascended and then it locked and was silent when he descended. Love that concept.
One way blocks might even be a possibility. Best of both worlds. Easy to pull things (or the rope up) but gives friction for lowering.
One way blocks might even be a possibility. Best of both worlds. Easy to pull things (or the rope up) but gives friction for lowering.
climbstihl
Branched out member
- Location
- Germany
Doesn't the large ISC rig'n wrench use a one way pulley? I wonder if you could just take off the wrench...
