Recent content by canadianclimber

I try to do that as much as I can as well. Sometimes it just causes too much of a gap if i prune out. Although one pruning cut a couple inches off the ground would be ideal 😂

Just looking to see what other use to tie up Swedish aspens or similar trees. I tyically use hemp string/twine as it's hidden and will eventually break and not girdle the tree if forgotten about. Typically by then the limb is now growing in the right direction. I find the arbor tie (green/brown...

Hey, Curious on what people prefer to do when purchasing equipment in the 15k-30k ish range? Do you finance or save to buy out right? Any info or experience you want to pas along would be great.

The blackhole of contract climber rates. I've always told climbers asking about rates to try and align themselves with the other professional trades(electrician, plumber, tiler etc) in their area. These trades typically require X amount of work hours plus sometime spent at the trades school...

Thanks for the feedback.

Thinking about ordering the Akimbo 2. Looks like some stores are starting to get it. I'm typically not an early adopter of gizmos as there always seems to be a recall. Since this is the second generation, what are the odds of a recall? A little fortune telling but I though I'd look for some...

Hey, Just wondering if any of you use a payroll service? Even better if you use one based in Canada. Has it worked out well? Is the tech side of it easy?

Use to climb a ton. Still regularly hit up some simple ridge climbs in the 5-5.6 range. I like them I can move quickly and cover some ground. Usually it's only a few hard moves between scrambles. Started getting back to the climbing gym a bit this winter. I'd like to get back to climbing a bit...

Anyone use any apps or gadgets for tracking mileage on your vehicles? One of my vehicles is more mixed use versus just business and the accountant wants me to start tracking. Obviously pen and paper is simple but wanted to see if anyone is using sometime simple and basic. Thanks,

This is essentially what I did. I am sure it will be fine as I have already gotten other jobs from them after politely declining.

I'm not too concerned about the odd new client. In those cases I will put a crazy number or simple let them know I don't have time in my schedule for the work. It's more when and contractor or municipality that I work for keeps sending me jobs and it starts to be too much or I simple don't want...

Hey, Anyone have some good email script for declining work? I'm starting to come across more work that I just don't want anymore. Whether it be for staffing reasons, work load or it's just a tree that's I'm not into. I don't want to burn any bridges, so I'm looking for a good way to respond...

I will play with a shallower face cut. Good advice

Glad to hear a few other opinions.

Rough estimate of 25% slower. Makes sense about the longer cut. Never thought of that.