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  1. MatthewMMeckley

    Weird bucks

    I’ve come across a few bucks that I don’t even know what to do. Hope Mr. B sees this and can help out. Been watching the limbing and bucking videos every night this week because I’m in a new strip that is so short and filled with trees that arent marked and it’s steep. Think of a w for the...
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    Cutting bushel is hard!

    Mad respect to anyone on here who has cut bushel on the coast. Holy cow I’m smoked and I only cut 5,000 boards. I took it slow being the first day, I know I’ll get faster just trying to figure the reds and nasty ground out. Who knew the coast was steep 😂 hour and something hike in with ropes and...
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    Helicopter logging insight…

    I’m logging helicopter ground now, today was my first day and man it was slow. I’m embarrassed and curious if any one has any advice with board foot weights. I have a photo from the scribnar bios but I had to keep pulling it out and measuring the dbh of the butt. I’m not good with math and numbers..
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    Norwegian reeve

    Did a job a few weeks ago in North Lake Tahoe. I believe a white fir that they decided to build around. I didn’t take many photos of the setup just small video clips. I was awarded the job and assembled a top notch team. Myself, Lawrence Schultz, and my partner Katelyn Johnson. We calculated...
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    Selling personal work rig “Crummy”

    Just bought a new work truck and I think it’s time to sell the dodge. It’s a 2010 dodge slt 2500. It’s diesel and a 6 speed. Has an awesome utility bed. I upgraded the turbo in June and put a new clutch in September. Tires have some good life in them. It’s deleted… but it’s one bad ass rig. I...
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    Putting on a training seminar November 20th

    Hey guys, I’m not sure if slot of you would care but I’m putting on a seminar November 20th. The seminar will be about climbing, rigging, felling, utility, and working with hazard burnt trees.I will be doing some in class training but mostly live demos. It’s an all day event with breakfast lunch...
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    Been awhile since I’ve posted. Maybe 6 years.

    Glad I remembered this page, this forum was pretty educational for me and help shape my career. Now just about 10 years in I’ve worked for some of the greats, I’ve also worked and lived in different countries to pursue my passion. Thanks guys! Here’s some photos from what I’ve been up to. Not...
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    Finally got my Tree Motion

    Sooooo my Tree Motion came in.... I think i set it up to where it is comfortable. My OCD is terrible so it kind of has been a nightmare. Do any of you have this saddle? Give me some tips feedback on adjustments and maybe a picture of how you have yours setup. Please and thank you!!
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    Vermeer mini skidsteer

    Soo with this season starting in a whirlwind we have found ourselves in the market for one of these or a vermeer stump grinder. In my mind I feel that the mini loader will be more of an asset than just a stumpgrinder. Do any of you use the stumpgrinder attachment and how does it compare to just...
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    Chainsaw lanyard

    So since I have statted climbing I have always used a wes spur bungee with snap. I recetly switched to the stein bungee and a petzl non locking biner to hold the saw. What is a setup you guys use?
  11. MatthewMMeckley

    Man I swear the gym is best for a climber and ground men.

    I know you guys might laugh at this but it really does help. Pullups,squats,deadlifts and shoulder workout will help drastically with conditioning and staying healthy for work.
  12. MatthewMMeckley

    Friction saver for climbing.

    I am venturing into using this as I have been reading and researching. Ive never even seen one used till I started seeing videos on youtube and joining this site. What are tips and tricks to setting it and retrieving it. I have also seen people use it on a spar and climb off of it. I would be...
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    Is the tree motion saddle really that good?

    I have had my first saddle since I started climbing in 2012. Everything I see is thst the tree motion saddle is where its at. I feel like iI would make the adjustments and it wouldnt feel good. What is your input on this?
  14. MatthewMMeckley

    Asthma.. Do any of you guys have asthma and have home rememdys to help?

    Im a climber with Asthma and somedays its really bad. How do you guys cope or deal with it. I hate always using my inhaler. I always finish the job and still work. Just wondering what you guys do or have any ways of dealing with it??
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