This week's job with another tree company. It was fun to work with a new to me crew and see other methods and processes. I could get used to contract climbing.
What I learned doing it is to not take too much on the first 4 cuts that make the cant. You can always go back and cut more. it is quite fun to see the octagon take its shape. I am thinking of building a rotisserie type jig so I can make these shapes repeatedly.
Last climb to clear the view. Nice and crisp 50 degree morning. Client likes the new view so much that he wants more clearing on the sides. It will be a good October 2022.
Road, power lines and lean made for a focused afternoon. I thoughy Sunday would see less traffic. It was quite the opposite, everyone with a shitty exhaust was out driving their shitty four cylinder.
@SeanKroll Solo-ing is going well and improves after each job. It has its place and takes some specific clients. If there is no rush for stuff being cleaned out, I favor solo. If I feel it is more of an in and out, I try to add crew members.
@cory many clients would rather pay for removal of the...
Worked as a team with a trusted and reliable aspiring climber. The collaboration is opening many more jobs. I am looking forward to sharing the climbing part. I am envisioning a team of 2 capable climbers and a motivated ground person for rigging. This would allow us to not getting burned out...
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