I got a scare 2 weeks ago

newguy18 · 9th December 2007, 06:17 AM

I only carry 3 tie ins while taking down these huge oaks.On most of the pines cheeries cypress and cedars I can usaually get by with the climb line a saftey with a wrap and a leg lock.

D Mc · 9th December 2007, 08:56 AM

Therrin, I would like to thank you for the few moments of jocularity that the vision of your color-coded carabiners provided in my mind's eye. Now that you have explained it makes perfect sense (but is a lot less funny).

On a more serious note, on the separation of climbing vs rigging gear. For me, I have learned that I prefer to have a tactile difference so all my carabiners for rigging and carabiners for climbing are of different shapes. It seems to help me keep things straight.

D Mc

newguy18 · 9th December 2007, 11:40 AM

Geez maybe I shuld rename the thread how do you sort and inspect your gear.

D Mc · 9th December 2007, 12:53 PM

Sorry, threads, like DNA , tend to degrade over time.

D Mc

newguy18 · 9th December 2007, 01:09 PM

Its no big deal I just posted it so that maybe someone would benifit from on of my closecalls and to remind us how important the second tie in is.

Therrin · 9th December 2007, 09:13 PM

Think of it as a dual-use thread

Oh, and D Mc, I actually got a laugh with you at the mental picture you provided. I could almost see myself with biners taped orange, red, yellow, purple, green and such... it *was* pretty funny.

Was gonna mention how my speedlining went, but decided that in order to keep this from becoming a triple-use thread, I'll go find the speedlining thread.

newguy18 · 9th December 2007, 09:16 PM

Heck go ahead and post it here everytime someone mentions that incident I laugh about it.It wasn't a big deal I just posted it to show newbies who are just starting out how important that second tie in is.

quercus · 15th December 2007, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggs

I think everyone has to have a bad experience with a ladder to realise that climbing is the way to go.

We actually don't have a ladder... Not because we're cheap, but working on ladders is a big no-no in my business... What can't be done with a pole-saw must be climbed, when climbing isn't possible or safe we use a crane or aerial platform.

9th December 2007, 06:17 AM	#51 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,632	Re: I got a scare 2 weeks ago I only carry 3 tie ins while taking down these huge oaks.On most of the pines cheeries cypress and cedars I can usaually get by with the climb line a saftey with a wrap and a leg lock. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

9th December 2007, 08:56 AM	#52 (permalink)
D Mc Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 72	Re: I got a scare 2 weeks ago Therrin, I would like to thank you for the few moments of jocularity that the vision of your color-coded carabiners provided in my mind's eye. Now that you have explained it makes perfect sense (but is a lot less funny). On a more serious note, on the separation of climbing vs rigging gear. For me, I have learned that I prefer to have a tactile difference so all my carabiners for rigging and carabiners for climbing are of different shapes. It seems to help me keep things straight. D Mc

9th December 2007, 11:40 AM	#53 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,632	Re: I got a scare 2 weeks ago Geez maybe I shuld rename the thread how do you sort and inspect your gear. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

9th December 2007, 12:53 PM	#54 (permalink)
D Mc Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 72	Re: I got a scare 2 weeks ago Sorry, threads, like DNA , tend to degrade over time. D Mc

9th December 2007, 01:09 PM	#55 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,632	Re: I got a scare 2 weeks ago Its no big deal I just posted it so that maybe someone would benifit from on of my closecalls and to remind us how important the second tie in is. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

9th December 2007, 09:13 PM	#56 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,255	Re: I got a scare 2 weeks ago Think of it as a dual-use thread Oh, and D Mc, I actually got a laugh with you at the mental picture you provided. I could almost see myself with biners taped orange, red, yellow, purple, green and such... it was pretty funny. Was gonna mention how my speedlining went, but decided that in order to keep this from becoming a triple-use thread, I'll go find the speedlining thread. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

9th December 2007, 09:16 PM	#57 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,632	Re: I got a scare 2 weeks ago Heck go ahead and post it here everytime someone mentions that incident I laugh about it.It wasn't a big deal I just posted it to show newbies who are just starting out how important that second tie in is. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

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