YO YO YO new gear! TMZ MTV MEWP spiderlift YO YO!!

[Viking]

thats my homage to Riggs, I love the way he writes.

This is our new spiderlift, just got done with the italian trainer dood. Its sweet. I don't have any field ariel lift experience since today, and it was wierd. Gonna take a few jobs to get totally comfy with the rig. Watcha boys think!?

 

[boreality]

I think wicked, deadly, awesome.

 

[tomthetreeman]

At least someone likes the way Riggs writes.

 

[treecareinc]

You should bring to Ohio Comp... Then I can check it out live! Looks awesome! Let us know how you like it.

 

[UrbanTC]

Why would you bring a lift to a climbing comp, Eric? Bring yourself and some climbing gear!!!! Awesome lift though...

 

[treecareinc]

Uhh... because he is in Columbus and... I will be in Columbus then...

 

[TimberJack]

They use bucket trucks at alot of comps for accessing the tip of the work climb tree why not use a spider lift.

 

[cashmoneytreeboy]

dont forget how to climb/

 

[tomthetreeman]

Lifts are indispenable at comps for setup, filming, breakdown, hanging banners, and to attract casual passers-by. Even the best climber can't go and set or move a flag or bell as fast as a bucket. Comps tend to operate on small budgets and volunteerism where time is a huge issue, at least this is my experience. Running a comp without access to a bucket or lift will always be option #2 IMO.

-Tom

 

[Viking]

Cashmoney this is no joke! The guy we bought it from told me sat morning that his tree company runs two spiders a 65 and a 90. He said after a year most of his guys are chubby with pot bellies, no BS!

 

[cashmoneytreeboy]

thats Rad ,, it took me five years to a pot Belly

 

[Happyclimbing]

What ever you do with it, just keep it away from the power-lines... They are not insulated and not meant for line clearance. I know of a company in my area that was using one for line-clearance... I wouldn't do it unless things have changed and they are now insulated. Good luck. Is it used or new? I have heard that they are quite pricey.

 

[classictruckman]

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He said after a year most of his guys are chubby with pot bellies, no BS!

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Happened to me and ours is only 42'!!!

 

[Viking]

Happy, uninsulated, brand new from italy. We dont done line work, and hardly work within' lines.

 

[brendonv]

Pretty sweet.

What brand? Not much side reach at a reasonable height from the looks of it. They sure beat climbing day in and day out though! I run a Tuepen 75' where I help part time. Sure makes ya lazy.

 

[Riggs]

Nice rig Viking , Tomthetreeman , that wasn't nice , I'll let you slide , cause your Tom the tree man .

I only know two people who have them , they say they are slow , but very cool .

 

[Jamin_Mayer]

Did you get a bi-powered unit? I think the spiderlifts are a great idea for urban places. I've often thought of getting one.

Post pics when you can!