any suggestions on portaledges

bigshea13 · 16th January 2008, 06:16 PM

im thinkin about pickin up a portaledge of some sort. preferably an enclosed one, anyone ever use one, have one, or want to comment on them. i just want it for the occassional camping trip or just to mess around in on day trips. how much will they hold and how compact are they. what are the chances i can get my mutt{black lab} up in it with me, will his claws tear it? if the dogs out then so is the little woman. her claws are way worse

Ekka · 17th January 2008, 12:20 AM

There's another thread on it here.

portaledging trees

Therrin · 17th January 2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bigshea13

if the dogs out then so is the little woman. her claws are way worse

I'm not sure most portaledge companies have much empirical data on ...um... uh... use of portaledges while feeling frisky.

I'd sure sign up for the test trials though!!!

I'd be a good control for the long end of the spectrum, at 79".

79" tall, that is.

I've only ever used a single-point tie-in portaledge. I'd suggest it over the two-tie in point "boat style". Levels itself. I'll have to think about the claw issue. Hmmm.

George Hayduke · 11th February 2008, 11:26 PM

The Fish Econoledge will work nicely for you.

Therrin · 12th February 2008, 12:28 AM

.... perhaps you could tell us why?

How many attatchment points does it use? How does it work? Could you have provided a link? Why do you like it? Have you used one?

George Hayduke · 12th February 2008, 08:12 AM

Therrin,

do you know how to use Google? don't expect that I'm going to do homework for anyone.

There are plenty of PL reviews and comparisons from users available.

Several arbos have bought econo ledges and find that they are a good value.

Mine is a six strap PL...I'd rather have a four strap because it's quicker to level.

there are instructions for making a PL using pvc tubing on the web...ask Google. The plans have been around for years and I've read good reviews on its durability.

Therrin · 12th February 2008, 11:53 PM

George,

Quote:

Do you know how to use google?

Yeah, and thanks for the flippant answer. Do you know that 99.99% of everyone on here knows how to use a search engine? And that if everyone spent all their time googling everything, we wouldn't even NEED a forum?

If you're going to supply info, you should expect QUESTIONS about it, since its a FORUM, instead of being lazy and just saying "go google it".

George Hayduke · 14th February 2008, 12:40 AM

T,

not being flippant...there is SOOO much good info on Fish's site that I've learned from. Rather than transcribing all of that info it makes more sense to read it from the source.

Waiting for a four sentence reply is no way to learn about all of the PL's out there.

I really don't want to get into pissing matches with anyone...what is the purpose?

Therrin · 14th February 2008, 01:15 AM

No need for a pissing match

Didn't realise you were actually being SERIOUS asking me about google (thx, I use Yahoo though) =)

I think that alot of people google things anyway, and they ask your/my/other's opinions on here, thinking you may have something in your years of experience that aren't easily found on google <shrugs>

Or, that you could send them to a specific site or two, from a google search, that relate exactly to the topic instead of leaving people searching around.

I've only ever used portaledges on rock, never in trees. I mentioned to someone over here that you guy's use portaledges in trees and he was wondering what trees you use it in? ( I thought primarily Eucs), and why you'd need to be up in the tree that long? Sleepin up there? eh?
Work positioning platform? What's the deal?

16th January 2008, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 378	any suggestions on portaledges im thinkin about pickin up a portaledge of some sort. preferably an enclosed one, anyone ever use one, have one, or want to comment on them. i just want it for the occassional camping trip or just to mess around in on day trips. how much will they hold and how compact are they. what are the chances i can get my mutt{black lab} up in it with me, will his claws tear it? if the dogs out then so is the little woman. her claws are way worse

17th January 2008, 12:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,943	Re: any suggestions on portaledges There's another thread on it here. portaledging trees __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

11th February 2008, 11:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
George Hayduke Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 92	Re: any suggestions on portaledges The Fish Econoledge will work nicely for you.

12th February 2008, 12:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,273	Re: any suggestions on portaledges .... perhaps you could tell us why? How many attatchment points does it use? How does it work? Could you have provided a link? Why do you like it? Have you used one?

12th February 2008, 08:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
George Hayduke Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 92	Re: any suggestions on portaledges Therrin, do you know how to use Google? don't expect that I'm going to do homework for anyone. There are plenty of PL reviews and comparisons from users available. Several arbos have bought econo ledges and find that they are a good value. Mine is a six strap PL...I'd rather have a four strap because it's quicker to level. there are instructions for making a PL using pvc tubing on the web...ask Google. The plans have been around for years and I've read good reviews on its durability.

14th February 2008, 12:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
George Hayduke Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slickrock, USA Posts: 92	Re: any suggestions on portaledges T, not being flippant...there is SOOO much good info on Fish's site that I've learned from. Rather than transcribing all of that info it makes more sense to read it from the source. Waiting for a four sentence reply is no way to learn about all of the PL's out there. I really don't want to get into pissing matches with anyone...what is the purpose?

14th February 2008, 01:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,273	Re: any suggestions on portaledges No need for a pissing match Didn't realise you were actually being SERIOUS asking me about google (thx, I use Yahoo though) =) I think that alot of people google things anyway, and they ask your/my/other's opinions on here, thinking you may have something in your years of experience that aren't easily found on google <shrugs> Or, that you could send them to a specific site or two, from a google search, that relate exactly to the topic instead of leaving people searching around. I've only ever used portaledges on rock, never in trees. I mentioned to someone over here that you guy's use portaledges in trees and he was wondering what trees you use it in? ( I thought primarily Eucs), and why you'd need to be up in the tree that long? Sleepin up there? eh? Work positioning platform? What's the deal?

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