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Tree climbing for work or play

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  1. Barcroftb

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    No doubt let's see them glamour shots!
     
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    Lol first I have to order some shiny stuff to play with.
     
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    No pressure I was getting after Joe. The big tease!:whistle:
     
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    No worries lol. I would like to see his new toy as well.
     
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    Me three:rofl: :lol:
     
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    I wonder if you can use the hitch climber with the zigzag?
     
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    I hope you figure it out!...the first time
     
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    Oh I think your going to have to wait til the weekend to see it! :cool::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Well I may or may not have some more action shots this weekend as well!:sherlock:
     
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    I'e seen where those Petzl Zigzags developed cracks, I'll stick with a knot myself....call me old-fashioned....

    If you do own one, keep a close eye on the links where they're pinned together..

    I'd just be nervous shock-loading one of those things...just my personal .02 cents.
     
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    How's it going Scotty? Are you using a hitch climber or no?
     
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    Scott this is an updated version. The links are thicker. Even so I intend to use a friction knot back up.:yes:
     
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    I'm good buddy,

    I don't use a mechanical hitch climber. I trust the rope. Most takedowns I do I just spike the tree, using the VT knot either with srt or drt when needed.
     
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    Got a new to me Echo cs330 today. 20171214_152718.jpg
     
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    Pretty sweet, I love the camo pattern! Just don't let it sit amongst the brush and leaves in between cuts or you might now find it! I know tie a bright orange ribbon on the back. :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Lol yep the lanyard is bright orange. A few mods and I think it will be a strong saw.
     
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    Do I see a future muffler mod coming on? What all mods do you have in mind?
     
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    Muffler mod for sure, and maybe widen the intake and exhaust ports. It's already a big improvement over my old Poulan top handle lol.
     
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    I have an stihl 020t and a 200t. The 020t isn't running right now and needs some work. I think that I am going to rebuild it and do a few mods to it, of course with the help of my good buddy Scotty Overkill. After that's up and running I'll turn my attention to the 200t. It runs ok but not like it should.
     
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