show ya saddle!

Done it · 9th February 2008, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quercus

doesn't matter, they'll remember it for years to come...

Throw gear= kick in nuts...
Throw machinery= kick in nuts (again)...
Throw winch from GRCS = slap on the head and kick in the nuts...

Do you have any trouble keeping staff??

bigshea13 · 9th February 2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done it

Do you have any trouble keeping staff??

staff or stiff?

quercus · 10th February 2008, 07:42 AM

No haven't got problems with it. They just have to put their way of handling things aside and do it like I ask them too... Everything has it's place... and that's not so very difficult to get that right huh?

Therrin · 10th February 2008, 03:17 PM

Not especially difficult Q, no...

I know that often at the end of a long hard dirty day, it's not uncommon for all the equipment to get somewhat unceremoniously dumped in the truck... make sure it's all in... get it all home and sort it out in the morning.

Or even later that evening, just get HOME and do it... instead of lingering around at the job site.

TrevMcRev · 12th February 2008, 02:57 AM

Hey ace, your old mans harness looks very modern and luxurious compared to one an old customer gave me. I'll get pics.

treekiwi · 1st April 2008, 09:39 PM

Hey guys, heres a few pics of my settup, simple but effective...

Therrin · 2nd April 2008, 02:00 AM

Ahhh, I dread finding myself typing the words "hey guy's here's my ------ " when uploading pictures now.

Good on ya for posting the pics for everyone to see though!

Aerial · 14th April 2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quercus

... Everything has it's place... and that's not so very difficult to get that right huh?

Giving everything it's place may be the only thing i have got right so far. Here's a shot of my kit, packed up:

The hardcase the SRL is in has an O ring seal, got it for $20 surplus. The rope bags I picked up at a yard sale for $5. The big one has a matching small case that slides into a slot in front. I use that for my throwline kit.

The Black bag with my belt and saddle is for Oxygen bottles and a respirator. Got it for $3 at a Goodwill Store.

Aerial

newguy18 · 14th April 2008, 10:40 AM

Heres my setup,the top pic is a 45' lanyard i spliced.The second one is my nut busting saddle[much better with the back pad=)].The third is my climb line[big thanks to treevet].
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...IMG_0020-1.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...7/IMG_0024.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...IMG_0025-1.jpg

JohN Dee · 14th April 2008, 03:57 PM

Jebus christ Bill, what could you possibly want a 45' flipline for?

vl2007 · 14th April 2008, 04:27 PM

Got to this thread late, but here's my base saddle.

newguy18 · 14th April 2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

Jebus christ Bill, what could you possibly want a 45' flipline for?

I put it togther for when i climb a redwood with Jerry b.,I'm not gonna climb a little one ya know.

JohN Dee · 14th April 2008, 04:48 PM

You're gunna spike it, Bill?

Heya vl2007, are those the kevlar gloves or the normal ones? I buy the normal ones for $2 a pair but can't seem to make them last longer then a week through out climbing...

newguy18 · 14th April 2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

You're gunna spike it, Bill?

Well john let me put it this way,I'll climb it however Jerry says is the best way to climb it since he's been doing it for 30 some years.Basically i won't know until climb day but however i climb it i'll take my camera with me and get some good shots.

vl2007 · 14th April 2008, 04:55 PM

I'm lucky to get two weeks out them myself, but man, the climb is so... much easyer with them. Thought about using the kavlar.

JohN Dee · 14th April 2008, 05:05 PM

Lol, Bill. You are free to climb it how ever you want, but if it's a live tree and it is going to be a live tree if and after you climb it with spikes, don't go talking about all the good tree work you do or the bad that others do.

On the other hand, if it's coming down, by all means spike it

You know 30 years of XP, doesn't mean he knows best.

JohN Dee · 14th April 2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vl2007

I'm lucky to get two weeks out them myself, but man, the climb is so... much easyer with them. Thought about using the kavlar.

Yeah I agree, the climb is great with them. Only thing with the kevlar that concerns me, is, are they going last me atleast a minimum of a month? Going from $2 a pair to $18 a pair takes away alot of the nice consumable part of the gloves.

10th February 2008, 07:42 AM	#53 (permalink)
quercus Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 414	Re: show ya saddle! No haven't got problems with it. They just have to put their way of handling things aside and do it like I ask them too... Everything has it's place... and that's not so very difficult to get that right huh?

10th February 2008, 03:17 PM	#54 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: show ya saddle! Not especially difficult Q, no... I know that often at the end of a long hard dirty day, it's not uncommon for all the equipment to get somewhat unceremoniously dumped in the truck... make sure it's all in... get it all home and sort it out in the morning. Or even later that evening, just get HOME and do it... instead of lingering around at the job site. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

12th February 2008, 02:57 AM	#55 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 670	Re: show ya saddle! Hey ace, your old mans harness looks very modern and luxurious compared to one an old customer gave me. I'll get pics. __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

2nd April 2008, 02:00 AM	#57 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,112	Re: show ya saddle! Ahhh, I dread finding myself typing the words "hey guy's here's my ------ " when uploading pictures now. Good on ya for posting the pics for everyone to see though! __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

14th April 2008, 10:40 AM	#59 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,185	Re: show ya saddle! Heres my setup,the top pic is a 45' lanyard i spliced.The second one is my nut busting saddle[much better with the back pad=)].The third is my climb line[big thanks to treevet]. http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...IMG_0020-1.jpg http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...7/IMG_0024.jpg http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...IMG_0025-1.jpg __________________ 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

14th April 2008, 03:57 PM	#60 (permalink)
JohN Dee Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 679	Re: show ya saddle! Jebus christ Bill, what could you possibly want a 45' flipline for? __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

14th April 2008, 04:55 PM	#65 (permalink)
vl2007 Cruisin' Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 84	Re: show ya saddle! I'm lucky to get two weeks out them myself, but man, the climb is so... much easyer with them. Thought about using the kavlar.

14th April 2008, 05:05 PM	#66 (permalink)
JohN Dee Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 679	Re: show ya saddle! Lol, Bill. You are free to climb it how ever you want, but if it's a live tree and it is going to be a live tree if and after you climb it with spikes, don't go talking about all the good tree work you do or the bad that others do. On the other hand, if it's coming down, by all means spike it You know 30 years of XP, doesn't mean he knows best. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue