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    ISA application

    For the sake of the trees you may be working with in the future, I would hope that you have some knowledge of general botany and plant health care.
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    Tree depth help

    As far as planting depth is concerned, you generally want the depth of your hole to be roughly 1-2 inches shallower than your root ball is tall. This will account for any soil settling; ideally the top of your root ball should be flush or slightly higher than the native soil. A few things can...
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    Potentially Aspiring Arborist

    I highly suggest you pick up a copy of Arboriculture: integrated management of trees, shrubs and vines 4th edition by Richard Harris, James Clark and Nelda Matheny. I would also pick up a text on introductory botany, plant pathology and a general biology textbook for a better understanding of...
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    Potentially Aspiring Arborist

    Why does everyone think you need a bachelor's degree to get into a specific field? It's rather depressing.
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    Friction saver for rec: leather or conduit or rings vs cost

    I have been using Dan House rope sleeves for rec climbing, they seem to work pretty well and aren't expensive. I like the sleeves better than the rings because the sleeves kind of take the shape of the tie in point and you don't have such a sharp bend in your rope like you get from the ringed...
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    Saddle Sizing

    I recently upgraded from a Weaver wide back to a Buckingham Rebellion and am wondering if I purchased the correct size. I really don't know how the leg straps should fit, should they be snug or loose? I'm assuming they will tighten up when I am hanging on a rope? I've been trying to find...
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    Help a newb

    Hey, did you buy the entry level rope kit from Wesspur? That looks very familiar. I bought it and upgraded my rope to 16 strand Hawkeye and bought a Buckingham Rebellion saddle from Treestuff, it's so much better than what that kit came with.
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