The right tool for the job makes a differance

[KentuckySawyer]

A stout dolly with some big tires is a great back saver for $50. Even better, a ball cart. Just wish I had a lift gate.

 

[Treeman14]

Bigshot !!!

I don't think anyone mentioned the Bigshot. This has got to be the most cost effective tool I have EVER bought. Its just incredible how much time and energy can be saved by setting your lines from the ground. I'd recommend the Bigshot as one of those must-have tools.

 

[Tree Machine]

Amen on the Bigshot. Log arches are a regular employee on my jobsites, always willing to do the heavy lifting.

 

[hobby climber]

Throw bags are probably one of the most widely used items in this business. I can't think of anyone around my area that doesn't use them. It has a number of uses and helps get the work done quicker. So for the guys that are new to climbing, this is one item that you WILL need. HC

 

[Tom Dunlap]

What about the Internet?

 

[tinman44]

i may be getting a 12' brush bandit in the next couple of weeks that should stop my "sorry we have no way to clean it up" and actually get those jobs i bid on

 

[ROLLACOSTA]

how about life before chippers

 

[hobby climber]

Good point Rolla, for the new guy starting out, a chipper is one he!! of an investment. A good tailer to haul away wood & brush would be the wiser choice with many advantages. Low overhead like maintenance and insurance to name a few. HC

 

[Tree Machine]

Slings

An advanced sling design would be nice. Loop runners are adequate in a mediocre way, but they don't make your spine tingle. Quickdraws are closer to a super sling in approach, but way, way too short, and I doubt a biner on each end is necessary. There are certain dog leashes out there, but the sewn stitching is inferior for our purposes and lack a captive biner in one end. Some leashes are double-thickness flat webbing instead of tube, and that's getting closer

An awesome, super strong, versatile sling for redirects and light rigging is an everyday tool that definitely makes a difference. Unfortunately, I don't think it exists yet.

 

[Tree Machine]

I could also appreciate a <b>small</b>, autolock stainless steel biner, or even if it were made of regular steel. Something small, that would fit nicely in the palm of your hand. That might be out there already, I just haven't seen it.

 

[ozy365]

New guy question: Porta WrapIII better than lawn bombing limbs? I'm assuming something to assist with limb lowering is a relatively early priority.

 

[Lumberjack]

Get a porty, its invauable. Get the large steel or aluminum. I got steel. Trying to get a GRCS.

 

[ozy365]

Thanks for the input, Lumberjack. I hear that the aluminum ones start to wear grooves with use...Urban Legend?

Anybody freezing icicles to put in the porta wraps to keep them (and ropes) cooler?

 

[TimberMcPherson]

After 5 years without a chipper, life has got alot better now I have one. Its made my life easier and my jobs alot more productive.

 

[KentuckySawyer]

I could see the aluminum port-o-wraps groving, since aluminum figure eights will. But I've also seen ropes fuse/melt to the steel port-o-wraps. Thats the trade off I guess.

 

[MasterBlaster]

But I've also seen ropes fuse/melt to the steel port-o-wraps.

WoW!

 

[Jim1NZ]

climbing - ART rope guide!!!