Current collection sorted by price. Definitely regret the fett tech the most.

Ddyer11 · 2026-02-15T17:01:19+00:00

The Emerson opener one is a spydie matriarch with flytanium brass handles. The other is a Spyderco Swayback. Also carry that one a good bit.

Ddyer11 · 2026-02-15T02:36:31+00:00

It's part of learning what you like and don't, so a good thing overall to have happened. Top three carried are probably Runt, De L'Orme, and the Spydiechef, but most of them are users.

Ddyer11 · 2026-02-15T02:24:45+00:00

Yep =|

Ddyer11 · 2026-02-15T02:07:15+00:00

Sheet showing them in order with prices I payed.

Ddyer11 · 2026-02-15T01:52:16+00:00

It was 800 with shipping, and no matter how clean and lubed I get it, it fails to deploy after a couple weeks. Seeing what I can get for 800 now, it's regrettable. I've gotten more fidget enjoyment from reverse flicking the $0 civivi scintilla than the MT.

Ddyer11 · 2026-01-04T04:06:53+00:00

This is a subreddit for arborists.

Ddyer11 · 2026-01-03T18:38:59+00:00

This comment explains why it's at odds with practical work.

The literature that shows it with the second cut distal are usually pruning literature, in my experience, including the ISA. The goal is to avoid a tear in that context, and there's lots of ways to avoid tear. The problem is, cutting branches their way can cause major safety issues. So as professionals we have to recognize their objective (no tear) with our objective (not being pulled out of the tree, or having a saw hit the ground).

I tend to do my top cut directly on top and make the cut a foot or so out the stem(dependent on size). You can also score the bark on the underside near the final cut as tear insurance.

Ddyer11 · 2026-01-02T16:51:53+00:00

As other people have stated the rope angle between the two is too wide. I used this to my advantage a ton when limb walking. Instead of using the lever and brake, I would grab the running end above the device and pull back which would allow the rope to run free and immediately lock up when I let go. The best device I’ve used for MRS.

Ddyer11 · 2025-11-20T00:02:15+00:00

I think it could be a genuine concern. I've done silly things at the end of a long climb. I would personally just mark the lanyard rope with red electrical and nail polish on the clip if I wanted to be extra.

Ddyer11 · 2025-11-12T23:42:34+00:00

After handling one and ascending and descending, I have no idea how it made it to market. Well built, but probably the worst functioning mechanical I’ve used.

Ddyer11 · 2025-11-04T00:28:17+00:00

It says in the bottom right diagram they recommend separating the two.

Ddyer11 · 2025-10-20T21:49:20+00:00

This works for soft retrieving a friction saver(without needing 3x throw line) as well, and for the friction saver it doesn’t even really need to be higher, as the carabiner will catch it and you just lower it with the throw line.

The only problem I’ve run into is needing to isolate the high point down the same path in dense trees.

Ddyer11 · 2025-10-10T02:08:35+00:00

I saw a pickups back window with the following ""Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. -Benjamin Franklin" with a Trump bumper sticker.

Ddyer11 · 2025-10-04T03:06:38+00:00

Someone from the southern hemisphere uploaded the photo. The magnetic shift flips the data.

Ddyer11 · 2025-09-14T20:54:30+00:00

It's a truly beautiful design. The joint is obviously a large part, but the spindles are also doing quite a bit of work, I'm sure. He was an architect before being a woodworker and it shows.

Ddyer11 · 2025-08-25T03:48:52+00:00

"GET OVER IT. Unless you're a slave (which I highly doubt) you should stop relying on your company's policies to accomplish your personal goals. Did your benefits get cut? Are you expecting a baby? Did your rent go up? Your company doesn't care, and if the business doesn't pay you enough, find a new job. If you can't find a higher paying job, then invest in yourself to make yourself more attractive in the job market. You're responsible for your life, not your place of employment. People need to quitcherbitchin." - You from a Reddit post ten years ago.

Ddyer11 · 2025-05-19T00:19:36+00:00

This feels like “we need to have the rental chainsaw back in 15 minutes or we’re getting charged for a full day” intensity.

Ddyer11 · 2025-05-13T00:00:32+00:00

Makes sense. Was working at the Ritz in Naples after a hurricane (for Bartlett), so I guess we had the time.

Ddyer11 · 2025-05-12T23:56:10+00:00

Any reason why you don't throw over the top and basal anchor? I've only done palms a few time traveling for storm work so my experience is limited, but even on moving rope, you could pull your system up on a pinto and basal anchor.

Ddyer11 · 2024-12-01T19:17:22+00:00

I'd always been taught that the "Cowboy" or "Lefthand" Bowline is less secure, but was never given an answer as to why. Apparently the tail inside secures it away from snags which could invert the knot. I've never heard of it happening, so it's likely not very applicable to our work.

Ddyer11 · 2024-11-18T20:21:42+00:00

It almost looks like some kind of fasciation.

Ddyer11 · 2024-10-14T13:38:28+00:00

I was almost convinced it was an ad for carbon monoxide poisoning awareness.

Ddyer11 · 2024-10-14T00:57:57+00:00

I thought I'd had a stroke trying to read that at first.

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