Unorthodox techniques

[Andy R]

errr why?!

 

 

sorry, was just interested as to what happened...found your album in profile..cheers.

[josharb87]

sorry, was just interested as to what happened...found your album in profile..cheers.

 

thats alright mate, cedar had lost a big limb, i went to clear and tidy the rip, 1x box lorry of chip, 2x box lorry of cord!

 

back to the thread!

 

FREE CLIMB to the top!!!!

[Peter]

 

FREE CLIMB to the top!!!!

 

Surely not!

 

Although, on a dismantle, why not set a line with a throw line, and free spike to the top with a groundy belaying you? Completely safe and shed loads of fun, eespecially if you plan to compete in some poleclimbing events!

[Albedo]

About 13 or 14 years ago Mr Ed used to subby to the guy I started in tree work with. I was a groundy then. He did all those things (posted in this thread) and some, he was an awesome climber, and absolutely fearless. Literally no fear gene in his DNA.

 

Getting a bit chubby tho last time I saw Ya mate. Tee Hee!

[josharb87]

Surely not!

 

Although, on a dismantle, why not set a line with a throw line, and free spike to the top with a groundy belaying you? Completely safe and shed loads of fun, eespecially if you plan to compete in some poleclimbing events!

 

howd you know my plans?! some trees are like ladders-a 6yr old wouldnt hesitate free climbing!

[John Hancock]

Not really unorthodox but here goes...

 

Try leaving the 0200 on the deck and take the Silky up instead. I've done a fair few reductions on Norway maples with a Silky and its quite liberating! I also ditched the chainsaw boots for Scarpa Pro Ascents (when using the Silky) - much more grip, much lighter and without the 0200 strapped to your side, much more manoeuvrable.

[Albedo]

I do that a lot John, specially on brittle trees, where silky goes thru real quick.

 

I read somewhere that it also has the advantage of making you think a bit more before you cut when you have to use the old elbow grease. Your'e less likely to over thin, or lop something off that you later think you shouldn't have done. I think its a habit that should be encouraged in arb, generally.

[Rupe]

Mr Ed did in fact invent trees

[Steve Bullman]

i heard that rumour also

[Albedo]

Yes he did, thats true. I can vouch for that. They quake in their boots at the very whisper of his name. However we digress. and I am about to incur his wrath!!