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    Rigging Blocks

    I use the same as 165 plus cmi's for lighter stuff redirects ect tufflexloops are great splice my oun dbl braid dead eye sligs 1/2 in. to 3/4 in
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    Favorite lowering method

    we tip tie raise and lower butt first mechanical advantege is unde used IMO
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    Favorite lowering method

    DWT Dbl whip Tkl as much as any thing usually w/ tag line if a three man crew use more rope needs less strength i love it
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    Petzl Microcender

    I'll sleep much better knowing so;)
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    Petzl Microcender

    They send the bolt w/ the Microcender for a reason. I wouldn't dare use mine w/o it . The 2 minutes you save could cost you your life. I too use different length fliplines, both w and w/o wire cores. It can be a drag, but it's time well spent. I also use it asan opportunity to inspect the...
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    Response to tree huggers?

    Hi Forrest. You don't Know me, but.... I'm one who wants to help you. (I think all here are willingto help if you can read between the lines and personalities) I'm a Certified Arborist and have been climbing for 12 years. (just a bit of background) I learn more by listening and by reading old...
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    Splicing?

    When I first started splicing I was afraid to trust my life (or my ground crews) on them. To give me confidence I've tested them by splicing an eye on a short length of rope and tying a bowline to the other end,anchoring to a tree on the back of my property and slowly maxing out the rope. I've...
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    Splicing?

    What do you mean by mixed results? Are you turning out splices that fail or just look a little rough?
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    Age limits on climbing

    I'm a second generation climber. My dad is 59 as of last month he still climb regularly. ( More than he wants to.)
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    stump grinders

    He said stump grinders 165
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    50' laurel oak, 70' spread.........

    Do you have an hourly rate? You need to figure what you need to make per man- work- hour in order to make an acceptable profit. That hourly rate will change Depending on tghe job description, degree of difficulty, potential risk factors etc. Then just when you figure out what you need...
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