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Sometimes it sucks to be the biz owner. I don't know what brand they are, but we use the hard plastic ones. They work good but when the concrete is in question we also put down plywood. Eventually I want some alternamats. Mike

and my Dad's first climb...

Here's a pic from last weekends climbing event and KIDS CLIMB.

I rode pieces out once not more than a few months ago. I wouldn't say that it's ok to do, but in our particular instance I made the judgment call that I felt safer doing so. There were two medium sized pines in a tight back yard deader than a door nail. I strapped with one long strap and took...

This is the park where the event will be held. Very nice. Anyone interested?

True, I like the SouthCo chip/loader truck idea. My budget is limited. I rent a 12" chipper every now and then and chips are great and all, but I don't like the noise. One day I would love to have a 18"-20" beast of a chipper and a dedicated chip box truck. A BIG chip box truck...

The main problem is the truck is just old and tired. The prentice grapple unit is old and tired but really doesn't give any abnormal problems. Leaks hydro oil (typical) and every once in a while will bust a grapple hose (keep spares on truck.) I don't know the lift capacity but to give...

Your story is similar to mine except you seem to have more direction than I. Started climbing with no mentor or training at 16 years old. Used klein spikes, a lineman belt and a buck strap and I was invincible. Never took it serious until I found cool stuff on the internet like ArboristSite...

Ask them to scratch CHEAP all together! Courteous, Promp, Reliable, attention to detail, and well insured are good selling points. I know you know, but I just thought you should know!:clap: Mike

Here it is in use...

Loader For Sure!!! I bought a Dump trailor first, then a tractor, we would slice and dice and pack and, well crap that was terrible! We did stuff a lot in, but the wear on the saws and mostly me and my men was awful. I used to sub out so many loads to larger tree co's that I could have...

You should check this seminar out in North Florida. I don't know where you are located, but it will be held only about 30 minutes south of the GA/FLA border. Call me for more details. Did I mention it's free and CEU's are available? http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=54998 Mike...

Hello Arboristsite-ERs!!! My name is Mike Cross and I am putting out an invitation to any and all to come and participate in this seminar for Tree Climbing and Safety. Hosted By The Official Unofficial Tree Climbing Championship Training Team 5.25 CEU's will be available. This event...

The job or tree would determine the saw to be used. Crane work we usually start out with an MS-260 w/ 20" bar b/c you typically make bigger cuts. Switch to a larger saw as the wood gets bigger.