O.C.G.D. Thread, part two

[PCTREE]

Maybe just carry a rope and a figure of 8 when you use it

 

[lumberjack]

Maybe just carry a rope and a figure of 8 when you use it

Yep, I next to never go up in a lift without the means to repel to the ground.

 

[Burnham]

Rappel.

 

[Dave Shepard]

I've been planning a bail out bag. Keep it with the fall arrest and toss it in the basket. I have to make it work, first.

 

[Dave Shepard]

I am not sure what to say: congrats or what the hell were you thinking. A little conflicted here.

Don't feel bad, I'm a little conflicted, too.

 

[Jonny]

That CMI block is adorable!
Had no idea they were so small.

 

[flushcut]

I really like the 1/2" blocks. I have been using the ISC 1/2"ers but lately I have been noticing that if they are not set exactly right the spring pin can be pushed open under load. I have not seen them open but the fact the pin is pushed thru to the unlock position has me concerned so that is why I bought the CMI's with the screw pin. I feel that they are a tad more robust and secure.
I noticed the ISC issue when taking down a silver maple and using two blocks. One set high and the other on the spar catching the load and it was the second block that had the issue.

 

[Jonny]

I’ve yet to own anything from CMI that wasn’t incredibly well made and at a decent price. I doubt you’ll regret them blocks.

 

[flushcut]

Most all my other blocks are CMI and the lill 1/2"ers were my first ISC blocks. I'll still use them for other things and such but not neg rigging with two block setups. I have pounded the ISC's tho and have served me well.

 

[Jonny]

The ISC 1/2” block is the green one? Is it around the same size or is it bigger than that CMI one?

 

[flushcut]

Yes the green one. Both are 1/2" capacity but the ISC is a smidge wider in the cheek plates. I'll grab a pic tomorrow of them side by side.

 

[BIGTWIG]

Yeah, sorta like finding fence and a fence post with s brand new forestry mulcher

Earlier this year I wrapped an entire hog panel up in my Fecon head that was buried under a brush pile.

 

[treesmith]

hanks Wesspur! 150 5/8" stable braid, 150 1/2" tree master , 100 1/2" tennex, 2. 1/2" cmi minis, and two xl rope bags.

At what point do you transition to a larger block? Or what’s the max weight you’ll rig out on those small blocks?

 

[flushcut]

Most of our trees I can brush out to the main trunk with the 1/2'ers. 5-600 is my cut off for neg rigging with them. I have taken heavier but in a static lifting situation. Often I can rig out the tree to the trunk and flop the stem without going to bigger blocks.

 

[treesmith]

I have one of the little green ones. May try one of those.

I would like to see a pic of them together for comparison.

 

[flushcut]

I am sure you can see the ISC's have a better bend radius.

 

[treesmith]

I’d prefer a better release on the ISC. That knob is terribly oversized in relation to the size of the block. Even with the smaller sheave in the CMI, it beats a regular R-n-R friction saver. After running several 300#-400# limbs rather quickly, I’ve seen some scorching on the line when just using the rings.

 

[kevin bingham]

love that little ISC block

 

[Dave Shepard]

The man lift known as The Strander was delivered today. Pushed on the trailer by a backhoe. Pulled off the trailer by a backhoe. It savagely attacked the backhoe and nearly launched me into LEO. Everyone likes a challenge, right?

 

[cory]

Given the nickname, it does looks a bit sinister as it sits harmlessly on the trailer, just waiting to lull you into a false sense of security and get you aloft where it can pull out its bag of dirty tricks.

#fearthestrander

 

[stig]

Stephen King could have made a follow up to "Christine", called " The Strander"

 

[flushcut]

That's some funny stuff right there!

 

[pantheraba]

I like headlights...use them a lot. I have two by Fenix. This was my first Fenix...it is a great basic light that I can recharge in the truck or via computer via USB:

Fenix HL60R USB Rechargeable Headlamp - DISCONTINUED

The Fenix HL60R Headlamp is one of the best rechargable headlamps. It delivers a max of 950 lumens, beam distance of up to 381ft, and is USB rechargable.

www.fenixlighting.com

And this is one I got recently...I needed a much brighter light to help with shining beavers at night (I know some of you guys can deal with beavers in the dark without a light... I need to see the beaver to properly target it)

Fenix HM65R Rechargeable Headlamp

The Fenix HM65R headlamp features both an independently controlled spotlight and a floodlight for a combined max 1400 lumens of neutral white light. Buy Now

www.fenixlighting.com

But Petzl has now blown my mind...their new HL, coming out in April 2021 is $800!!!

PETZL DUO RL HEADLAMP AVAILABLE APRIL 2021 - Rock N Rescue

Designed for technical rescue and tactical operations, the DUO RL rechargeable headlamp provides 3000-lumenbrightness. With its REACTIVE LIGHTING® technology, a sensor analyzes the ambient light and automatically adjusts brightness to user requirements. Manual operation is minimized and burn...

www.rocknrescue.com

Just needed to vent.

 

[Jonny]

Hell yea, headlamps are amazing for so many tasks. I get a few explosion proof ones every year through work, Pelican and Streamlight. They’re nice for working under a car and sharpening chains if it’s kinda dim in the area, though I definitely suggest mounting a nice light somewhere above the vise too.

 

[treebilly]

I have a few cheap ones and they get used a lot this time of year. I start and end in the dark so one can see the usefulness.