Looks like it would be handy for very small diameter pines that are really tall, and located in a tight drop zone.
I see what yur sayin, maybe more appropriate in the 101 section.I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I feel this sort of promotional material - basically advertising under the thin veil of some marginally interesting/possibly slightly educational for new guys type posting doesn't really belong in the commercial tree care and climbing forum. There's been similar inroads made in the F&L forum by treestuff also, which has been received with mixed feelings. A precedent is being set.
I certainly appreciate treestuff's sponsorship, and I spend my $ with sponsors wherever I can. Not just as a way of showing my appreciation, but I feel that people who sponsor this site often go the extra mile with customer service, and generally have a good understanding of the products they're selling and understand the industry also.
I think there's a line somewhere though, but I can't say where it is. My personal feeling is that this sort of post really belongs in the treestuff forum, or possibly in the tree videos forum. If you do allow this sort of posting to be done, regularly, where does it stop? advertising in between each post as some sites have? Compulsory 'watch advertisement before posting' stuff like youtube has? There are some sponsors who post in regular threads as a response to people, offering help... and that sort of thing I find really encouraging to see. I've received some helpful information from one of the sponsors here (was it global equipment? the heavy equipment seller) which is certainly welcome. This sort of post is a bit of a different thing though. I'd be interested in hearing what the general consensus is.
Shaun
most of the threads at arboristsite are about people calling eachother names.
Them's fighting words!
I've always respected and admired the effort you put into the industry, your work ethic, and the contributions you make online (mostly at other forums!). I hear what you're saying too, and this place would be a better place if more guys like you posted more often here. People do need a to lay off some steam though too, and I guess this place kind of reflects how it's like to work in the industry. It isn't always the most supportive work environment, and you've got to go through a lot of punishment and suffering to get a little nugget of info ;-)
Shaun
True, it takes a thick skin to be a tree worker!
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