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Pretty sure the rope will melt or burn off before it conducts through a long length of rope to the op

I think the next best step will be Lac Balsam on the phloem and xylem and 1st few rings of wood. This allows dead wood to react with air and the live wood to retain moisture for healing tissue to form

Cordage Institute says elect. Conductivity resistance;nylon - poor Polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene kevlar and spectra are all good. Sourced this in On Rope by Bruce Smith and Allen Padgette

Fwiw the only research supporting the use of treating wounds with Lac Balsam is by the manufacturer. That I am aware of. Anything change?

Pretty sure Dyneema doesn't conduct. I was told this by EUSA employee. Has to be dry like others have said.

Air is what stimulates the biochemical reactions/chemical barrier to occur so the tree is protected from insects and pathogens. The tar or black stuff is known to promote infection due to it being impermeable.

Sweeter than cadi and velcro pads. I will never wear a non swiveling pad again. The swivel pad works. Standing on iron all day is still a pain but a good logger boot helps. I'm also a convert to tree climbing spur length. No more pole length spur for me. Back to the iron. Durable, comfy...

Saw scabbard. I like mine plenty use it all the time in the tree especially when there are chances of rope snags

Stainless piano hinge and self tapping pan head screws or rivets. I have two done like this and the one is going on 15 yrs. The hinge is holding up and the plastic is one layer thick in places.

Might you have tensioned the uppers to tight for the blistering to occur? Shouldn't happen? Here check this thread out http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/looking-into-climbing-working-boots.271511/ http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/looking-into-climbing-working-boots.271511/

Lay down and fold tarp and build on a crib with limbs and logs and fill with mulch. clean up is a breeze and no extras. I take great pride in spearing lawns with tops its much easier to fluff up a small divot than it is longish divot. Potato fork and 4 tine gdn fork make quick work of lawn...

I have two seasons in these http://www.arbortecforestwear.com/chainsaw-boots-scafell-green-30000.html Aside from a few spot in the rubber wearing, on rare occassion one of the lace hooks bending out but easily bending back in, leather cuff at the top wearing and cracking but not uncomfortabley...

I've seen them jump +- 10' onto roofs, gonna have to screw down sheet metal or heavy wire mesh or bigger critter are next. Bats can sure foul up things in a house to. I'm just waiting for freezing rain.

From where I sit it looks aesthetically bit to thick on top keep laterals attached to your permanent branches at the 2/3's mark or only clean up the base 1/3 of each and every limb. looks better and helps to make the decisions and working the remainder of the tree easier space your laterals on...

Have the organizer send out request for questions looking for answers. So you have focus for the general interests and you can prepare a handout for the most commonly requested info

throw on an old bar and chain, You can use the chain backwards if you like, not sure if it works better but it seems to. You can pick away or feel into a sinus for rocks. Recently used the saw like this to do root pruning and cut sod for tree beds. Sucks using it when muddy. <iframe width="420"...

I have for the last year or so started using a 2nd climbing system. I like the backup for my backup even though it can be pain at times. Angels hard at work;)

Arbclimber 5 will be out shortly.http://www.arbclimber.com/ The article I ahve written "Staying Alive" is the best we could do with the information availble. thanks to all those who have contributed to this knowledge. Here is a sample. OPENING “It is better to be careful 100 times than to get...

For example hung up failed leader with many things factors to consider. I will talk out loud to myself so that my brain hears what it is thinking. Creates an audible feedback loop so the mind can walk thru the steps and see any potential dangers, look for options, make a safe plan, commit to...

“It is better to be careful 100 times than to get killed once." (Mark Twain) What do you all do to keep accident free?