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Tree climbing for work or play

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  1. DexterDay

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    Plenty of room for your Tipi on the property. Also room for tents and such. But no way you are getting a camper back there unless it's less than 15'-20'? Chris could answer this better as he has had several trailers back there with equipment on them.

    It's pretty sketchy when you first pull in. I wouldn't take our long trailer back there (18' long).
     
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    Do you think 11mm would work on 11mm for how you did it? If so it would make good use out of a split tail.
     
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    I don't see why you couldn't use 11mm to make an eye to eye. Might be a little bulky, but should probably work.
     
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    So J. Dirt why you getting rid of the Cadillac pads? If Scott doesn't want them I might be interested.
     
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    I'm thinking he might be a Ford guy lol. Sorry couldn't resist, and I like Ford.
     
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    Lol I probably had that coming!:D
     
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  7. J. Dirt

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    Yep ford guy alright..... this was last night it was my daily helping of Fix Or Repair Daily :rofl: :lol: 12D0151A-C653-43D3-8136-53EAD84D1327.jpeg
     
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    Lol hopefully your back up and running.
     
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    Yep changed a seized caliper and pads on both sides. Worst part was the hour delay driving to the parts store and back which was thankfully still open at 7pm B9AD2E5B-C91F-4540-9249-A37F948CE076.jpeg
     
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    I do tree work 2 to 4 days a week pretty much year round. Climbing setup is:

    Petzl sequoia saddle
    13mm Hi-Vee or Samson RWB
    30" beeline eye to eye
    Micro pulley
    Couple biners
    Silky Zubat

    I tie a distel knot with the beeline and use the micro pulley as a slack tender. It works well IMO.
     
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    Got a sampler pack of 6 different hitch cords in the mail today. Different sizes, materials and brands. Just got to wait for this weather to pass maybe by Sunday it will be moved out and above 0F. So which one will it be is the big question? 99610609-1B0F-42D9-9292-DC617BF0831A.jpeg
     
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    Looks like you got plenty of choices lol. Hopefully the weather will start to cooperate.
     
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    Hmm I see some ocean there, Teufelberger
    Sirius, new style 5/16th Yale beeline, and some 8mm and 10mm Yale veritas. My money is on the beeline or veritas.:thumbs: heard the ocean has problems with over heating.
     
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    Hmm... what do we have here?
     
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    Ooooooo got me a care package today too! :cool: 449F2A4F-515E-46D0-B699-57123AD51DB5.jpeg
     
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    Whats that one going to be for? :sherlock:
     
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    Nice stuff you guys got today.
     
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    Any break in the weather yet Joe?
     
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    Around and below 0 today plus wind. Supposed to hit 20 tomorrow, even make 50 by mid week which means wind and rain and working OT. Still fun to look at the gear even though I can’t get to use it:nerd:
     
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    Lol at least it will be warming back up. I have a big redwood to look at soon. I'm looking forward to that. Just getting rid of some dead wood.
     
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