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

[Knotorious]

Check out this 3/4" dynamic rigging line by Samson called Aurora Dynasorb! Not sure how practical this type of rigging line is. It has a core made of Nylon and a cover made of Polyester. It claims to be 2-3x more durable than a normal, static rigging line. The TreeStuff website doesn't really say how much it stretches (unless I'm missing something), but I imagine that it can't be all that much. But it does refer to it as being "dynamic" versus "semi-static," so I'm a little confused. It's definitely a pretty rope, though.

Here's the page for it: Samson Dynasorb Aurora 3/4" Rigging Line - https://www.treestuff.com/samson-dynasorb-aurora-3-4-rigging-line/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=4%2F15%20AMA%20Mark%20Chisholm%20%2801HV9CEJ7VKCKB3ZDRG02VE1MA%29&KID=01HTRHNG0P4GBH15CAMP417FDQ&utm_klaviyo_id=01HTRHNG0P4GBH15CAMP417FDQ&_kx=NVPeXrGXFK3kdNYoM4n0LQM-8weffOXuwBJQBUpSf6PjJY8-xsuMmbTqLi3WqqbG.VppAkL

 

[lxskllr]

Elongation: 2.10% at 10%

Samson Dynasorb II Rigging Line 1/2in

Shop the Samson Dynasorb II Rigging Line from the arborist experts at SHERRILLtree. Free shipping on orders over $99!

sherrilltree.com

 

[Burnham]

That's certainly not in the dynamic range, for traditional values. Semi-static...it's on the low end, but accurate in my view.

Colorful, it surely is...but pretty? Maybe a little less so . Seen plenty of ropes that are worse looking.

 

[Mick!]

I remember the only choice in climbing rope was three ply or multi-plat, any colour you want, as long as it’s white.

Rigging rope choices were thick, or thicker.

 

[Knotorious]

That's certainly not in the dynamic range, for traditional values. Semi-static...it's on the low end, but accurate in my view.

Colorful, it surely is...but pretty? Maybe a little less so . Seen plenty of ropes that are worse looking.

Yeah, I take that back. Colorful is the more apt observation. I've seen much prettier ropes. I'm also probably not gaining any points by using "pretty" on a forum loaded with burly men lol

 

[Kaveman]

Yeah, I take that back. Colorful is the more apt observation. I've seen much prettier ropes. I'm also probably not gaining any points by using "pretty" on a forum loaded with burly men lol

Phuk you, Tachyon is PRETTY!

 

[lumberjack]

Guess I’m upgrading my 10 year old excavator… for size reference it’s a 24” bucket on the old, 36” bucket on the new.

Now my mini excavator is bigger than @BIGTWIG ‘s, but his smallest excavator is bigger than my mini 😂😂

 

[SeanKroll]

Congratulations, Carl!

 

[cory]

Beefy

 

[lxskllr]

Got a large scratch n dent portawrap from arbsession for $93 shipped(qualifies as a deal I think). I wanted one to keep in the truck, and I kinda wanted a large one. The one I have is a medium. I bought it cause it was specced for ⅝" rope, and I figured I didn't have any business rigging bigger than that. I didn't consider bollard diameter though. Having a larger diameter will be good on occasion.

 

[SeanKroll]

Looks giant by those slabs (used to seeing big slabs).

 

[Tree09]

2" pipe i would guess?

 

[treebilly]

My new knife came in the mail today. Came with a leather key fob and two American flag pins. Seems to be a fine little pig sticker.

 

[lxskllr]

That's a good looking knife. Nice scales, and I like the way the steel looks.

 

[Tree09]

Nice little skinner there!

 

[lxskllr]

I just got this from the thriftshop for $7. Brand new...



I guess it's the old style cause it doesn't look like the two I already have. I'll have to check online and see if I can score some accessories cheap since it's now obsolete.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Nice score!
Took me a while to get used to the chin strap, adjustment and suspension on mine, after wearing a Kask for so long. But I wanted the better ventilation and lighter weight it offered.

 

[lxskllr]

Yea, I really like my older two. The first one I bought right after the redesign, and it /just/ fits. If I don't put it on just right, the straps rub my ears. The second I got just cause I wanted green, and it fits much better. Dunno if it's variance in manufacturing, or they adjusted the design.

Despite my criticism, I have some interest in the Protos, but I have to see/hold it in person before I bought one. Otherwise, I don't see any helmets I want to get over the Vertex.

 

[cory]

That is an amazing score

How often do you go to the thrift shop

 

[lxskllr]

I used to go almost every week, especially when my daughter was little. I've gotten out of that. There really isn't much I need, and don't really need to be accumulating more stuff. My yearly average now is probably once a month. Twice a month if you include the tool consignment shop. I almost didn't go today, but I figured I was already right there, so I might as well look. Never know what you'll find. I posted that brand new Li-ion jumpbox I got for $10. Probably my favorite score was a Whitney point blanket. It's heavy wool blanket I paid about $20 for, and it's worth about $200. That's my winter blanket :^)

 

[Dave Shepard]

Nice score!

I have the Protos. It's kind of in a class by itself. I wore my old Stihl forestry helmet once since I got it. Never again.

 

[lxskllr]

What do you think of the air circulation in the Protos? I was toying with the idea of a Kask, but a couple people here said they stink, and are hot. I can get around stink with cleaning, but hot's a huge nope. I like the Petzl cause it's suspension based(no foam), and has huge vent holes. It really does make a difference.

 

[Dave Shepard]

I wore it every day last summer. I didn't notice any issues with heat. It does have a sliding vent on the top. I think when it's really hot, you are just going to be miserable all over anyway.

 

[Knotorious]

@lxskllr, that's truly and incredible find and an unbelievable price! Lucky you! =-D

I have a Petzl Vertex that's probably 6 years old at this point and it has vents on both sides of the helmet that you can open and close as desired. It's pretty cool, except one of the vents is kind of finicky and likes to open randomly sometimes. Whatever. It's a great helmet.

I love the adjustability behind my head at the base of my skull. It allows me to really lock it around my head, which has been extremely helpful now that I frequently have a heavy GoPro weighing down the very front of my helmet. But it doesn't budge at all.

I've had no problems with it and I've had no reason to retire it yet. The padding inside can be washed by hand with diluted soapy water, and then rinsed, and air dried. I've only had to wash it once since I got it. It doesn't ever really get stinky. I'll definitely buy another one someday.

 

[lxskllr]

I ordered a visor for it from TreeStuff for $46 shipped. Sticker price was $38, but I don't really need anything to get me to $100 free shipping. That's still cheaper than the new Vertex stuff, and I figured I should buy now while they're still available. Getting greedy and waiting for a better deal could leave me with nothing at all when they're completely OOS.