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

[flushcut]

Pretty sure I got some 12’s. Might be 10’s though. They’re in a bundle in my buddy’s barn.

Same barn with the basswood poles? What is the exact address of this barn?

 

[Jonny]

I’ve always buy 6’ fiberglass middle poles and have a male fitting on the pruner head, the pole saw head, and the pole saw head that doesn’t have a blade.

The Jameson fiberglass are pretty durable.

 

[SeanKroll]

Pole hook attachments are useful.

 

[PCTREE]

I literally dont own a pole saw

 

[CurSedVoyce]

 

[BIGTWIG]

I literally dont own a pole saw

#Legend

 

[cory]

I literally dont own a pole saw

#notpossible

 

[SeanKroll]

I own a manual pole saw... saw it somewhere, many years ago.

 

[PCTREE]

By choice, had one years ago when I used to trim trees but I only do removals now so dont have a use for one

 

[Mesquite]

I have thought about trying some samsons amsteel for throwline. The smallest i have seen is 7/64 and at .18 cents per foot its cheaper than dynaglide and 1 more mm in width which shouldnt be bad unless it comes with a huge weight penalties.

I think i got some chineesi-uhmwpe from enma kites, it was cheap and worked for what i used it for and that stuff was a million times better sliding through bark compaired to polyester or nylon it wasnt even funny thr difference. I assume that the real deal shiz would be great. Also this site has great prices on samson products from stable braid to tenex, i dont know amsteel prices but .18 cents seem pretty good to me but of course that is the smallest stuff around and strong for 2.8mm ish

Samson Amsteel-Blue 12 Strand Dyneema Rope - SRE Outdoors

Explore our collection of Samson Amsteel-Blue synthetic rope at SRE Outdoors. Most sizes and colors options are in stock and ready to ship.

sregear.com

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Trade offs. Heavier thicker line does not fly as far. usually requires heavier weight to lower through tree as it creates more resistance. Heavier weights also does not fly as high. Zing It 2.2mm line is 32.00 per 180.
The amsteel is $32.40 for the same 180 foot hank. You are not saving anything. Buy the Zing it.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Dynaglide 1.8mm Throw Line - 150'

A good arborist throw line is built from high-strength fibers for high, tangle-free throws. Use with a throw line cube and arborist throw bag for best results.

wesspur.com

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Dave swore by the Dyna Glide and I hated it. As much as I also dislike the Pink or Red Zing it I sometimes get from the saw shop. Yellow is better. Red just loves making knots mid line. Hateful. Not that they all don't do that from time to time. Just seems more frequent.

 

[lxskllr]

Why don't you like dynaglide? It's all I've used aside from some bottom barrel poly line I found(my first throwline). I've been pretty happy with it, though it seem more inclined to tangle as it ages.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Mine loved to tangle out of the bag even after I stretched it. Relieving the spool memory. Also, too thick for my large bark platelet trees. Snag like a mofo. Feels great in the hand. Curve arches down from there. I will say it holds up well. But jeezus the time trap it regularly becomes.

 

[lxskllr]

I'll get a spool of zingit next time I make an order. See how it compares.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

As stated, I prefer the 2.2 for my species here, where as some might prefer the 1.75 mm for smoother bark trees. 2.2 also tangles less for me than the 1.75.

 

[SeanKroll]

I'm in the Yellow camp, too.

Had dynaglide once.

 

[SeanKroll]

Anyone use a telescopic ladder? Roof access and such? Looks pretty compact. Saw a telescopic ladder in San Francisco a long time ago and have always been interested.

netuera Aluminum Telescopic Extension Ladder Collapsible Ladder, One-Button Retraction Extension Ladder,Multi-Use, 330 lbs Capacity,10.5FT / 3.2M 12.5FT / 3.8M 14.5FT / 4.4M - - Amazon.com

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Heavy as fug. I just carry my 12 or 14' Orchard Ladder. Extension ladder for the high roof. Often the HO has one anyway.

 

[SkwerI]

A buddy of mine has a 16' orchard ladder. Yes, they are expensive as hell. But they are awesome. As an example, we have been working on a golf course elevating trees along the fairways. Absolutely no access for any lift but the orchard ladder allows him to elevate the trees without having to climb. Huge time saver, and we are making killer money on the job.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Been lucky, I found a couple used here locally for fiddy each

 

[lxskllr]

I can see the appeal of a telescoping ladder. If it isn't needed often, it doesn't take up as much physical space as normal ladders. It's also the answer to "How can I make a ladder scarier?" :^D

 

[SeanKroll]

Roger on the weight. Good point on the HO having one for roof access.

I have a 10' orchard ladder on my truck. My 16' is a terrible beast to deal with, until it's wonderful.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

How my 14' is. Nobody likes it, until it shines as needed. Needs it's own rack somewhere on something