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  1. treebilly

    One Man Band- climbing and rigging, groundwork, business mgmt.

    A strong focus is required for all climbers, but especially the solo climber. Constant vigilance and situational awareness!! Wish they sold this in stores. No matter how much I preach this to the guys at work, it just doesn't sink in.
  2. treebilly

    One Man Band- climbing and rigging, groundwork, business mgmt.

    I've only seen a ramrod once around here. It was used for fence installation so I didn't really see it work
  3. treebilly

    One Man Band- climbing and rigging, groundwork, business mgmt.

    Yeah that is a complaint I had. Well actually it was because they don't put them on here. The dealer sees them as a safety issue so he doesn't have them on the rental machines and you have to order the plate seperate and install it yourself if you buy one. I also have a Vermeer dealer a half...
  4. treebilly

    One Man Band- climbing and rigging, groundwork, business mgmt.

    I think I watched his walk around video of the 532dx last night. I need to look into the newer models to compare. One of my best friends is the service manager for our local bobcat dealer so his take on the mt series machines will be looked at also. Like I said it'll be this winter till I'm...
  5. treebilly

    One Man Band- climbing and rigging, groundwork, business mgmt.

    Sean I know you've probably already said this but what boxer do you have. My interest in a mini has me thinking I'll get one and a dump trailer this winter. Gotta pay my chipper off first.
  6. treebilly

    One Man Band- climbing and rigging, groundwork, business mgmt.

    Mini for sure. It's gonna be bought next year if I don't end up buying a stump grinder. The guy who I sub stumps to is 74 so I can't count on him forever. Wraptor someday. Our trees top out around 100' around here and I'm still young enough to climb with out much wear on me
  7. treebilly

    One Man Band- climbing and rigging, groundwork, business mgmt.

    This thread has had me thinking more about going solo. That and the lack of enthusiasm my ground men have had lately. I stripped down a 70' spruce today, and made it a point to not one hand the saw and flip the limbs to face the same way. Three groundies were busy talking instead of chipping. It...
  8. treebilly

    One Man Band- climbing and rigging, groundwork, business mgmt.

    I did a 2 hour solo tonight. Smallish walnut removal with full clean up. The HO is an 87 year old good old boy. I asked him to keep an eye on me so he sat in his chair sipping on whiskey. He thanked me for the show and told me all that work made him tired. I don't like doing solo as it seems to...
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