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4D saddle bridge
I would like to talk about my harness setup, it’s a weaver leather 4d wide back I think, I’ll post model tomorrow.. it’s an upgrade from the antique I was using but it’s not like my old floating Dee. It pulls real hard on my hips.. I need help maybe trying to find a way to bridge it.. do you use a spreader snap hook or rope bridge? I haven’t found a comfortable technique for a rope bridge while using a double Blakes..I’m ready to get out of the treee before I’m half way up it. Are those my only two options? I’ve used a couple carabiners on each side then tie in but it’s very clunky
1 like • 28d
@Samuel Hambley I saw it but damn I hate to blow another 400 on a saddle that makes me hate climbing. I’m a 32 waist wich calls for a small weaver, I had a large weaver floating Dee that was way more comfortable then my medium 4d dang it sucks on my hips.. I hate pretzel and idk why. I just want a saddle that I’m not ready to get out the tree in it doesn’t have to be the best
0 likes • 28d
It was the best ace hardware had and I’m impatient.. I didn’t know what a 4 d was until I bought it .. idk why the sell the worst of the best brands
Understanding dynamic loading
In tree work, dynamic loads are forces that are not constant or static. They are created by movement and are significantly greater than the weight of the object itself. Understanding and managing dynamic loads is crucial for safety during tree removal, pruning, and rigging operations. How Dynamic Loads Are Created Dynamic loads in tree work are typically created when a cut limb or section of trunk is allowed to free-fall for any distance before being caught by a rigging system. * Shock Loading: This is the most common cause of a dynamic load. When a piece of wood falls a certain distance before the rope goes taut, it generates an impact or "shock" load on the system. The force of this impact can be many times the weight of the piece itself. * Swinging/Pendulum Effect: When a load swings back and forth after being caught, it creates dynamic forces on the anchor point and the rigging line. The swinging motion can multiply the forces acting on the system. * Wind and Movement: Even a standing tree is subject to dynamic loads from wind, which causes it to sway and bend. Arborists must consider these inherent forces when evaluating a tree's structural integrity. Estimating and Calculating Dynamic Loads While precise calculation is complex, a simple rule of thumb and a basic formula can help arborists understand the forces at play. * Dynamic Load Formula: A simplified formula for a "negative" or free-falling load is: F = W \times \frac{H}{D} Where: * F = Peak dynamic force * W = Weight of the log/branch * H = Distance the load falls before the rope catches it * D = Distance the rope stretches or the system decelerates the load * The "H Factor": The most critical takeaway from this formula is the importance of the fall distance (H). A piece of wood weighing 100 lbs that free-falls for 5 ft can generate the same force as a much heavier piece that only falls for 1 ft. This is why arborists try to limit free-fall distance as much as possible. Managing Dynamic Loads with Equipment
0 likes • Sep 2
I definitely loved reading this.. I use my figure 8 for a lot of lowering when I’m by myself or sometimes with a helper on the ground I run my ropes.. I’m definitely in a learning stage.. I would love to get a porta wrap or learn into grcs and positive rigging
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0 likes • Aug 28
I will be getting my first porta wrap soon..I’ve been using a Crosby shackle.. not sure which Whoopi’s sling to get with it. Recommend ropes to rig, top sling ring and bottom Whoopi’s.. recommendations? Wraps? I guess I’ll have to experiment before I get on the job with it(that means I gotta cut a tree for free)
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Stay safe out there boys n gals
0 likes • Aug 28
@Samuel Hambley that’s a great idea.. but the way things have been lately.. I’ve been trying to secure 100%.. I don’t wanna turn anything down. But when I get a little more official. I like that 50-60 thing. I just can’t afford to turn money away, espically with less than 100$ in my pocket. I like helping people too.. you got a limb over your child’s bedroom that doesn’t look good, you can give any price you want but people who can’t afford it just can’t afford it.. my heart is so hard to walk away from people in need. My good karma hasn’t been catching up lately but it will eventually. I’m glad to be apart of a group
0 likes • Aug 28
That not only challenges my skills, but helps me grow into a better business man.. I’ve heard time and time again you can’t have a good heart and run business. This is an industry you can’t fake it till you make it in, I’m both and struggling so they were right 😂😂😂 I’m learning and growing
Love the views
Share some of the views you seen.
Love the views
0 likes • Aug 27
I don’t have any pics that are that high being more than around 70ft but I’ll always appreciate a water view on a foggy and cloudy morning with a lil bit of rain
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William Elliott
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@william-elliott-5672
Just here to learn the most I can.. can’t afford a school yet 😂

Active 28d ago
Joined Aug 18, 2025