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    What killed this Washingtonia Palm

    Mark Tournier 20 hrs Wondering what killed this Washingtonia Palm Tree? Location: These trees are located in Southern Louisiana. They are in the backyard that faces the North. The tree that is dead is on the Southern side of living tree. There is total of five Palms trees in this location that...
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    Treesqueeze as a flipline

    I am really liking the looks of this. I have been trying to come with a design like this for the past several years. This tool will save time if you use an adjustable friction saver, conserve energy with the option to sit back, save you from taking a ride on a gaff out, and be able to get down...
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    Removing Palms-Advice Needed

    I have two Washingtonia Palms that need removal. In the past I have always passed on these jobs because info I have heard from others I worked with also on other sites. Always heard they suck to fool with, however there is quite a market very close to home. So I was wondering what others...
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    Daily Stretching & Exercising

    Ok I was just reading the" optimal climbing weight thread" and didn't want to derail. So I thought I would start this thread even though their are similar threads going. Looking for videos, pics, tips on stretching before your climb. Also any daily excercise you may do that has helped you guys...
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    Bronze Birch Borer

    I found Bronze Birch Borer's climbing and what appeared to be depositing egg larvae on a large Water Oak (Quercus nigra). This happened yesterday while working on a removal. I saw an Emerald color on the body and first thing I thought was EAB. I did a loooong search of pics and info on the net...
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    Close call today!

    Was resetting my TIP so I tied my lanyard around a limb clipped in but didn't see my side D. When I leaned back and went to detach my biner on my bridge and heard a crack . I clipped into my Petzl caritool on accident. I broke my own rule because I was hot and tired. I was about 35' maybe. I...
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    Petzl right hand ascender for Croll or Basic

    I can,t seem to download pics on my ipad but I can e-mail or text a phot if your interested. This ascender is about a year old, looks new, and functions perfectly. I have receipt for this item which I purchased through Wesspur. I would like a Croll, Basic, DMM even trade. Thanks, Mark
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    Sharpening Oregon 91vxl help?

    Ok I purchased a few 91vxl chains for my Stihl ms192 tc. Every time I sharpen them the saw is jumping like I missed sharpening some of the teeth. I have used the Pferd sharpener which is set at 35 degrees. This chain states that it should be sharpened at 30 degrees. Is this my problem? Also...
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    Root prune and straighten or Remove and Replant?

    I have a client who has 3 Drake Elms which were left staked for three years 2007-2010. Two of the trees are about 7 years old and one about 4 years old. Last year Hurricane Isaac almost uprooted the biggest one and created significant leans on the other trees. The homeowner re-staked the trees...
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    Any Rope Wrench or Hitch Hiker users here?

    Curious what others prefer RW, HH, Uni, etc.., Who climbs Srt and why? What is your favorite device and why?
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    Progress capture for HC while ascending?

    Hey Guys, Apologies if this has been already covered. I was wondering what would make a good progress capture while ascending Drt on the HC set up? If there is a video, pics, etc.., Thanks in advance! Mark
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