My Third Removal

[skyhuck]

Just now, stihlmadasever said:

Maybe hes got a length of rope tied round his waist,i wouldnt put it past him 

Could be 

[Sambo]

On 06/02/2018 at 11:17, TIMON said:

Kit is washable, and sap and resin come out with warm water and soap flakes.
Climbing on “old crappy rope” isn’t the best idea but you probably know that already and in the event of a mishap would void any insurance you may (or may not) have.
Just saying, like....

Getting your rope through some sort of cambium saver as soon as possible in the job saves a lot of shite build up as it stands the rope off the tree. Also bung your textile equipment in the washing machine with some Beal rope wash or Teufelber Scrubba or suchlike - conifer sap comes out fairly well! Also sunflower oil takes it off your hardware a treat! Just wash in soapy water and dry well after!

Edited July 11, 2019 by Sambo

[MatthewHawley]

Hey bro, good on ya for completing the job and going home at the end of the day. Your skills will develop over time, but I would really consider watching a pro, who has many climbs under their belt. You will see a big difference. That’s not the topic of this discussion however. A coworker of mine uses the zillion and he LOVES it. That’s all I know. I personally use the ART positioner 2 and it’s the cats ass. Game changer for me. But let’s talk about for a second about the pay. Did you say your groundie  was paid $200 on a $300 job,while you were climbing? I’m not great at math, but I think that means you got $100. What the hell is that about!? Lol 

Edited September 24, 2019 by MatthewHawley
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[Cortex Tree Care]

Thanks 4 replies, yes I was on spikes, just left long stubs for more comfortable positioning - I cut them flush on the way down, just leaving a few for footrests. I'm gonna have to wash my gear, will try the soap flakes if I can't get rope soap soon.

I understand leaving some pegs. Laddering your way up there when you’re beginning gives you time to test out your spikes and your strategy. Branches are light as well so one or two gets caught up don’t worry about it. Attach your rigging line to top with a pole saw then throw a running on the top and get your ground to pull that jewel away from you. Which climbing device do you use?

[Haironyourchest]

3 hours ago, Cortex Tree Care said:

I understand leaving some pegs. Laddering your way up there when you’re beginning gives you time to test out your spikes and your strategy. Branches are light as well so one or two gets caught up don’t worry about it. Attach your rigging line to top with a pole saw then throw a running on the top and get your ground to pull that jewel away from you. Which climbing device do you use?

I'm on a yoyo or RADS system, like the rope access guys use. I've done about 8 or so since the origional post, different species, not a bother to me now, but I take my time. Still don't do enough climbing to toughen up to wearing the gaffs though, most likely never will, so I'm severly limited in long I can stay aloft on them. But I've made some custom inserts that I think will make them more comfortable.

[Cortex Tree Care]

I bought the Geckos after wearing out a pair of Buckinghams. The weight alone makes life in trees better but wearing any spikes for ten hours straight is enough to turn the legs to jello. RADs system is using a grigri, micro-pulley and a hand ascender, right?

[silky fox]

Buckinghams[emoji654]️Geckos? now that, as the say...is a game changer! [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

[Haironyourchest]

3 minutes ago, Cortex Tree Care said:

I bought the Geckos after wearing out a pair of Buckinghams. The weight alone makes life in trees better but wearing any spikes for ten hours straight is enough to turn the legs to jello. RADs system is using a grigri, micro-pulley and a hand ascender, right?

Yeah that's the one. It works for me but there are issues with it for sure. 

[Haironyourchest]

[Haironyourchest]

The metal wirey thing was digging through the pads and causing a hotspot on the side of my leg.