gaffs

booty · 21st October 2010, 03:14 AM

just wondering if any one has any experience in palms i'm using tree gaffs and the holes look alot deeper than all the other holes i'm looking at i wonder if i should of went with pole gaffs instead .phoenix az.

Eric Frei · 21st October 2010, 08:13 AM

Depending on the palm but I usually use short gaffs.

booty · 22nd October 2010, 02:11 PM

there huge mexican fan palms erick .the smaller spikes probbly will be alot easyer to come down with ha ? I just dont feel like spending more money on rope and more gear for rappeling down yet i dont want to dammage the trees as much as possable any advice will help thx.

Eric Frei · 23rd October 2010, 09:10 AM

You might need longs if you have to stab through the criss/cross husks though?

I have both longs and shorts and switch accordingly, those palms can have a lot of debris left attached to the trunk.

TrevMcRev · 28th October 2010, 05:13 PM

You can buy just the gaffs alone and swap them out. Should cost under $100.

irishjoy · 29th October 2010, 11:23 AM

Gaffs typically are not supposed to be used while pruning but palm trees are not your usual dicot. There life flow is deep inside so gaff gouges usually do not cause disease or insects to enter. Monocots can be gaffed but it is cosmetic and lasts for years so discuss with tree owner FIRST! Carson

booty · 29th October 2010, 06:05 PM

thanks irishjoy thats the most help ive recieved. It looks like we'll be going with the short gaffs, i'm new at this and any help is greatly welcome

21st October 2010, 03:14 AM	#1
booty Sappling Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: arizona Posts: 8	gaffs just wondering if any one has any experience in palms i'm using tree gaffs and the holes look alot deeper than all the other holes i'm looking at i wonder if i should of went with pole gaffs instead .phoenix az.

21st October 2010, 08:13 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,991	Re: gaffs Depending on the palm but I usually use short gaffs. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

22nd October 2010, 02:11 PM	#3
booty Sappling Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: arizona Posts: 8	Re: gaffs there huge mexican fan palms erick .the smaller spikes probbly will be alot easyer to come down with ha ? I just dont feel like spending more money on rope and more gear for rappeling down yet i dont want to dammage the trees as much as possable any advice will help thx.

23rd October 2010, 09:10 AM	#4
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,991	Re: gaffs You might need longs if you have to stab through the criss/cross husks though? I have both longs and shorts and switch accordingly, those palms can have a lot of debris left attached to the trunk. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

28th October 2010, 05:13 PM	#5
TrevMcRev Mature Tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 1,594	Re: gaffs You can buy just the gaffs alone and swap them out. Should cost under $100.

29th October 2010, 11:23 AM	#6
irishjoy Sappling Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 9	Re: gaffs Gaffs typically are not supposed to be used while pruning but palm trees are not your usual dicot. There life flow is deep inside so gaff gouges usually do not cause disease or insects to enter. Monocots can be gaffed but it is cosmetic and lasts for years so discuss with tree owner FIRST! Carson

29th October 2010, 06:05 PM	#7
booty Sappling Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: arizona Posts: 8	Re: gaffs thanks irishjoy thats the most help ive recieved. It looks like we'll be going with the short gaffs, i'm new at this and any help is greatly welcome

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