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Okay I will keep an eye on it... granted it has been unusually dry and hot for us this time of year. Mostly upper 70's and low to mid 80's throughout September so I am sure that is a factor as well...only the last two weeks has the temperature started to drop and act like fall. Thank you both...

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Thank you, for the advice and the soil probe suggestion! Mulch ring around the tree, unfortunately I did not look/think to look at the root flare. The mulch is up to the bark, I remember that much just because of my landscaping background I always cringe when I see poor mulching jobs haha...

So I have been doing some research on soil testing this evening and I have a couple questions I have not been able to find an answer to. How deep do you guys try to get a soil sample from for trees? Does it vary depending on the tree size? I stumbled on to AMS soil sample kits and based off of...

So I'm in the market for a new set of spikes. I have been using a buckingham steel tree style gaff for about 3 years now, looking for more comfort. I have my eyes set on the gecko aluminum spikes with the European gaffs, I feel the extra angle will help with comfort as well as retain a longer...

Well I can't push off climbing without lineman boots any longer. I am looking for the best boot for the lowest price. I have three below in the links. The Red Dawgs I've heard poor reviews on, however, not on that specific model...I would appreciate any input on these boots if anyone has used...

Thanks guys, this has been really helpful!...Sure i can see it not being cut proof, my mistake on word choice. Great thanks again all! To TREEMANDAN...good call on Marines, My buddy enlisted this summer, and I plan on doing OCS training after I graduate college spring of '11. As for the...

Hi all, I am very new to climbing, I've just been going around doing some HW on everything looking at stuff to add to my equipment... So far my one question has to do with a 5/8" steel core flipline...what are the pros and cons of this kind of flipline, versus, just a regular 16-strand...