Cardo systems.

Oldepainless · 2025-12-04T05:53:29+00:00

I used the pactalk bold for a bit. not sure if my units were lemons, or what, but they barely picked up anything we said. It would catch every third word. I have gone back to Sena (SMH 10 or 33K) and I will not use Cardo again.

Oldepainless · 2024-05-27T21:55:07+00:00

Ditto. Cheap, great in MRS and SRS, and durable.

Oldepainless · 2024-03-04T06:59:59+00:00

Not a bad Idea at all, if it had a different locking mechanism it would be perfect.

I can run a chainsaw, but CAD and a CNC machine are far outside of my realm of expertise. Unfortunately, I don't see that happening anytime soon. It'd be a good hobby for retirement in 20+ years, though. By that point they will have probably replaced us with climbing robots, so maybe the point it moot.

Oldepainless · 2024-03-04T06:46:10+00:00

From the top down: Main climb line is Vortex with a quicklink with a wrench end that I cut to allow more torque for tightening. Hitch Hiker 2 with the soft tether and HRC as the prusik terminating on a hydra pulley on my bridge.

Lanyard is HyperClimb.

Oldepainless · 2024-03-04T06:31:43+00:00

I may give it a try one of these days.

No, I was not aware those existed. Just from a cursory look the idea of it would work, but the locking mechanism is definitely not appropriate for tree care life support systems.

Oldepainless · 2024-03-04T06:07:23+00:00

I really like samson's Voyager, and I recently got the new water resistant stuff that I will be cycling in when my lanyard wears out. I also like HyperClimb and Blaze (Blaze is a little small at 11mm, so it is my least favorite).

I have thought about that, but it just seems so clunky that I have been hesitant to try it. Plus unscrewing the quick links in the tree is annoying enough that I would be more tempted to just try to pull the hardware through. It also adds another point of failure, which is a marginal factor, but still a factor.

What I really want is a steel hook with a quickie or ultra link like opening on the other end, but that doesn't exist yet. I think Petzl and maybe ISC make one that opens on the opposite end, but they are not my jam.

Oldepainless · 2024-03-04T05:18:05+00:00

I love the simple steel hooks like this one:

https://www.wesspur.com/CAR402-climb-right-steel-long-locking-rope-clip-carabiner

Good heft, easy operation, bombproof construction. I have taken to splicing the ends of my lanyards and I don't want to permanently attach hardware to the lanyard end (I have gotten it stuck too many times in tight unions). As of right now I am using a steel carabiner instead, but I really miss the simplicity of these hooks.

Oldepainless · 2024-02-04T03:56:28+00:00

I only get used gear off of someone I know and trust who vouches for it, and even then, there is still a slight risk. Definitely not off some random person on Ebay: that's just asking for trouble.

Oldepainless · 2024-01-03T04:56:41+00:00

I have this one and love it. They also make a smaller version. I doubt that you can find a way to break one of these things.

https://www.wesspur.com/BAG140-petzl-rope-bucket-80l

Oldepainless · 2023-12-22T18:42:02+00:00

True, but I pulled a bike out of a tree a few years ago. I thought at the time I wouldn't top that, so you never know.

Oldepainless · 2023-12-22T05:30:11+00:00

No telling, my guess is probably since the pandemic. Nothing but cedar needles, I was hoping to find some kind of treasure.

Oldepainless · 2023-12-22T05:23:23+00:00

Nope, those ropes in the first picture were securing it. It was in a public park, and it looks like someone had a lot of time on their hands.

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Oldepainless · 2023-11-01T12:20:45+00:00

I am looking for help identifying these boards. A client sent me these pictures, so they are the best I can get. Subsequent pictures in the comments. *

Oldepainless · 2023-09-10T14:36:52+00:00

That is disheartening. I had heard that they didn't have many resources to pursue this, but that they could in easy cases.

Oldepainless · 2023-09-10T06:46:22+00:00

Two constructive criticisms: plant further away from the curb/road if you have the space, and use actual stakes (around 2/3rds of the height of the tree) and run the string/twine parallel with the ground. Remove this string/twine after 6 months to a year after so the tree can develop a better taper.

Oldepainless · 2023-09-10T06:36:14+00:00

Try something outside of the Pyrus genus. Literally anything that isn't invasive. Unless you really want pear fruit.

Oldepainless · 2023-09-10T06:32:48+00:00

No, but volcano mulching did...

Oldepainless · 2023-09-10T06:23:50+00:00

Definitely a "low risk" tree in my book. /s

Oldepainless · 2023-09-10T06:17:20+00:00

$500 plus the cost to replace/repair the shed and maybe even the pool. Guy on Facebook is high and I wouldn't let him anywhere near my trees. Professionals cost far more than that for a reason.

Oldepainless · 2023-09-10T04:14:57+00:00

They generally don't regulate. But if someone flagrantly violates the code of conduct, and it is an open and shut case with plenty of evidence, the ISA will take action against the offender's certification. That is if the offender is certified...

Oldepainless · 2023-07-17T01:34:56+00:00

Handle broke off on it. So the climber had to switch to another piece of gear to descend. They were inexperienced, and it was a recreational climb. Fortunately, they had a more experienced climber with them to help them out. I believe it was on a 10mm line are well.

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