NetreeLady
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At $20k, guess you better start saving! :jawdrop:
Power rope ascenders
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arborworks1
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Yeah you guys need to come back to the real world. A production climber that actually climbs everyday(keyword) will be broken and burned out in ten years.
But if 2500 bucks could reduce the toil on your body, then why not.
You all that are #####in about spending that little bit of dough on the wraptor, why don't you just check on the prices of the closest comp.
Or just keep offending folks have made a huge effort to push the tree care industry forward.
But if 2500 bucks could reduce the toil on your body, then why not.
You all that are #####in about spending that little bit of dough on the wraptor, why don't you just check on the prices of the closest comp.
Or just keep offending folks have made a huge effort to push the tree care industry forward.
treevet
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push the industry forward or make a big profit? Nothing wrong with that but we're not lookin at a charity here.
You have given us advice above, how about a little advice to you? You and your girlfriend have sort of abrasive personalities. You may want to hire a salesman or PR man.
John Paul Sanborn
Above average climber
Umm, he's not the guy with the wraptor?
And the "girl" is Erik, aka NEtreeman's wife.
In defense of Ropetek, there is a huge product liability charge on stuff like this. If several parts are limited production items, the cost is very high from a fab shop. Until he can get any sort of large scale production on the item the per unit cost to him will be high.
The way my work is right now, I would shell out around 1500 for one. I'm in +60ft trees maybe once a week, but at 2400 I do not see it paying off for me.
treevet
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I would pay that much for one if it was safe and failproof (independent test maybe).
Marty B
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NetreeLady
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Ex-wife, actually, JP, but it's all good and I appreciate the backup.
I can't blame the guy for being abrasive when met with un-constructive criticism right off the bat.
I can't blame the guy for being abrasive when met with un-constructive criticism right off the bat.
Rickytree
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arborworks1
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Do some research before you start running you mouth about how expensive this thing is. The drill alone is 600 bucks before any mods are done.
Try getting a cnc shop to mill you a few pieces. Mega bucks. I would say there is very little getting rich going on. Its cool. You guys keep humping up those trees. Guess you don't like bucket trucks either!
Try getting a cnc shop to mill you a few pieces. Mega bucks. I would say there is very little getting rich going on. Its cool. You guys keep humping up those trees. Guess you don't like bucket trucks either!
Rickytree
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I'll stick with my GRCS and this huge electric drill. No hydro that's ok I got a small generator that weighs about 70 lbs and is a foot and a half cubed. No humpin but sometimes it's still goin from the night before!!
arborworks1
ArboristSite Operative
Ok but that is alot of stuff to lug to the tree.
Mikecutstrees
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If you like it buy it. Me personally, I enjoy the workout and quiet of climbing. I recently got a bucket and after a day of listening to the noise I sure miss my spikes and rope. But after a week of spikes and rope I sure like the bucket. Mike
Rickytree
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That's fair but don't do that everyday. Actually just for the real big climbs, over 90feet. Now the guys are calling me Pu#$y cuz I just called 90 footer a real big climb. Sorry meant 190.
Rickytree
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Mike, Man get a pair of plugs and make up your mind. Ya I feel for ya since you got a bucket.. Not! Cheers though for the new purchase. I'm jealous
Slvrmple72
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It is the Machismo of treework that draws "men" into it.
It is treework that separates those men from boys both in the physical and mental demands of the job. It also makes us a tough crowd to contend with. Sorry if I offended but the point is this on your gizmo...
Safety features? Failsafe? Keeping the rope clean? What about an interchangeable head for the climbing saw? Limited versatility vs price. I can put a pulley system up in a tree with a bigshot and have the ground guys hoist me up more quickly with a safety prussic (failsafe ). All the rope,pulleys, ground guys way < 2500 and more versatile!
In conclusion: cons > pros
Don't get discouraged though. Edison said it best “I have not failed 1,000 times. I have successfully discovered 1,000 ways to NOT make a light bulb.”
It is treework that separates those men from boys both in the physical and mental demands of the job. It also makes us a tough crowd to contend with. Sorry if I offended but the point is this on your gizmo...
Safety features? Failsafe? Keeping the rope clean? What about an interchangeable head for the climbing saw? Limited versatility vs price. I can put a pulley system up in a tree with a bigshot and have the ground guys hoist me up more quickly with a safety prussic (failsafe ). All the rope,pulleys, ground guys way < 2500 and more versatile!
In conclusion: cons > pros
Don't get discouraged though. Edison said it best “I have not failed 1,000 times. I have successfully discovered 1,000 ways to NOT make a light bulb.”
Rickytree
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I agree! and the 25 hun is alot of cake!
John Paul Sanborn
Above average climber
Not me, I'm fascinated by the science. I find a good number of the chest thumpers to be big-headed prima donas. They cannot think past what they thing they are so very good at. Tree care is not just about climbing and cutting, but so many of us perpetuate the model because we think it is cool.
I care for trees.
I care for trees.
I care for trees.
I care for trees.
And I get paid to climb in them
Hey Ricky, 60 ft can be a big climb, especially wen it is the fourth one and there are a few more to go. And you are 250# before the gear goes on. And 45 years old and doing it for many years. And....
Slvrmple72
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John, read my second sentence again, slowly. You are very right though I do it because I care for trees.
Whoa, I thought lowland gorillas didn't climb trees! Do you get nervous working the tips? I am lucky if I am pushing 210 all geared up! This laying around and on crutches might catch me up though!
Whoa, I thought lowland gorillas didn't climb trees! Do you get nervous working the tips? I am lucky if I am pushing 210 all geared up! This laying around and on crutches might catch me up though!
Marty B
ArboristSite Member
ropetek where are you !?!
These :monkey: don't speak for all of us! Get back in the saddle and let us know more about your product. Darn :monkey: Not you J.P.S.
These :monkey: don't speak for all of us! Get back in the saddle and let us know more about your product. Darn :monkey: Not you J.P.S.
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OTG BOSTON
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from what I understand it is backed up with an ascender.
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