Plasmech
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Well I've done the following:
1. Read The Tree Climber's Companion three times front to back
2. Hooked up with a hardcore pro from the west. Sadly, he just lost a friend to a snag.
3. Mastered tying, dressing, and setting every knot in the Climber's Companion with my eyes closed. Every night I do every knot five times in the dark after my wife goes to bed.
So....guess what boys, it's now time to go out and get myself killed, yee haw!
But, to kill myself, I need some gear first. This is what I am thinking:
1. Petzl Navajo sit saddle ($189). Or maybe just upgrade to the "fast" for an extra $20. I know Petzl well, used to rock climb.
2. Yale 5/8" x 10' wire-core flip line
3. Yale 5/16" Prusik cord
4. micro-pulley with "dog leash" latch
5. Petzl locking 'biners (own from rock days)
6. Buckingham spikes, use current Timberland boots with heel
7. Petzl helmet
My first project that my pro is going to help me with is a pine take-down. Spike up, limb, spike up, top, block down. No limb walking. Spiking attire only. Stihl MS192 TC will be my weapon untill she gets too thick. After that all I have is a heavy-ass farm boss..ugh.
Anyway, am I missing anything? Can I save money anywhere? Thanks!
1. Read The Tree Climber's Companion three times front to back
2. Hooked up with a hardcore pro from the west. Sadly, he just lost a friend to a snag.
3. Mastered tying, dressing, and setting every knot in the Climber's Companion with my eyes closed. Every night I do every knot five times in the dark after my wife goes to bed.
So....guess what boys, it's now time to go out and get myself killed, yee haw!
But, to kill myself, I need some gear first. This is what I am thinking:
1. Petzl Navajo sit saddle ($189). Or maybe just upgrade to the "fast" for an extra $20. I know Petzl well, used to rock climb.
2. Yale 5/8" x 10' wire-core flip line
3. Yale 5/16" Prusik cord
4. micro-pulley with "dog leash" latch
5. Petzl locking 'biners (own from rock days)
6. Buckingham spikes, use current Timberland boots with heel
7. Petzl helmet
My first project that my pro is going to help me with is a pine take-down. Spike up, limb, spike up, top, block down. No limb walking. Spiking attire only. Stihl MS192 TC will be my weapon untill she gets too thick. After that all I have is a heavy-ass farm boss..ugh.
Anyway, am I missing anything? Can I save money anywhere? Thanks!