Got me a GRCS

[okietreedude]

Just got me a GRCS. I bought it off ebay froma guy in GA. There was a link on Treebuzz about it and I watched that sucker for a week. Bid on it in the last seconds and won.

Its used and a little tattered but for $950+57 for shipping, I dont think you can beat that.

Its unit #238.

Ive got a couple jobs already lined out to use it on. Now if the weather would freakin cooperate (its currently snowing w/ a 25mph wind.)

Heres a couple pics:

[sotc]

looks like its in better shape than mine! :thumbup:

[MasterBlaster]

Congrats!

[NickfromWI]

I think you'll enjoy using that thing. Do you have a good ground operator to work with you on it?

What rope are you gonna be using with it?

love
nick

[okietreedude]

Ive got a guy that has been w/ me about 8 months. We do a lot of natural crotch stuff and I do have a portawrap that we've used a few times.

He's seen a grcs in action when we borrowed one back in december.

I dont think the learning curve will be too steep.

as for rope, 1/2" xtc and 5/8" DE.

[Frans]

Congrats on the purchase!

Keep us informed on your experiences with it!

[No_Bivy]

my unit # is 108.........and still kicken. You love it:D

[gf beranek]

Alright!

[arborworks1]

congrats on the grcs. A great score. :lol:

Always keep your eyes peeled, You will find all sorts of uses for it.

[NickfromWI]

Yeah, you got a hell of a deal on that thing. You made a thousand bucks profit before you even used it!

love
nick

[Frans]

does it have a handle?

[okietreedude]

Frans - yes it does. its out of the pic.

Arbor - Im already thinking to next deer season...what a way to lift that critter up for skinnin'.

[treesandsurf]

Congrats on the GRCS! I've been fortunate enough to use one at the arboretum (they have one of two on the islands I know of). It seems like we haul that thing up on every single job, because no matter what it comes in handy. Although a PITA to haul up wet muddy slopes, it's well worth the time it saves over a regular port-a-wrap. Have fun and be safe!

jp:D

[Frans]

you have mentioned it being a PITA to haul around before in other threads and web forums....

Cannot be more of a hassle than the hobbs... You must have some specific job where you were required to haul the thing personally orrr something.....

[lumberjack]

Mark has one, and (I think) Wesely has another, and the arboretum has one.


Congrats again, David! I remember when I first got mine in, happy times :)

[lumberjack]

Frans I'd immage his has to hump it into the arboretum's various sensitive areas.

Some parts of that place are a PITA to walk around in the rain wthout an extra 30-80lbs. Plus Jon is more regular sized than my oger self, I feel his pain.

[NickfromWI]

Carl carries his GRCS in his back pocket.

If I got a GRCS, I would also get something like this (http://www.wheeleez.com/beachcartfolding-mini.php)

http://www.wheeleez.com/images/BCFvsBCF-M-set-up-300px.jpg

...or at least built some mega-cushioned shoulder straps for it.

love
nick

[lumberjack]

It sure turns some otherwise comfortable pants into some ungodly tight nut huggers, but the chicks dig it.... right?

[treesandsurf]

you have mentioned it being a PITA to haul around before in other threads and web forums....

Cannot be more of a hassle than the hobbs... You must have some specific job where you were required to haul the thing personally orrr something.....

There's jobs in certain areas of the arboretum that require a good amount of hiking, and when it's raining it becomes a mess to carry a heavy load. When I know we've got a tree to do that is a ways from the main roads or even trails, I'll contemplate not hauling the GRCS... but lately I've been taking it every time because, like I said it's been an invaluable tool. The working conditions at the arboretum do differ however than the residential environment.

jp:D

[treesandsurf]

Now if Carl would apply for the arborist position, I might not have to worry at all about carrying the GRCS. :)

jp:D

[Paul B]

is that a GRCS in your pocket or..... :D

[Koa Man]

Mark has one, and (I think) Wesley [I corrected your spelling of my name] has another, and the arboretum has one.


Congrats again, David! I remember when I first got mine in, happy times :)

Yes I have one. Carl, which Mark are you speaking of? We always carry ours in the chip truck, but seldom use it. When it is needed, however, it is invaluable. We also carry a chainsaw winch which we use even less, but when we need it, it saves huge amounts of labor.

[rumination]

Carl is probably referring to Mark Leon of Sunshine Landscape/Tree Care, aka The Tree Nazi.

Jon, I knowyour pain about lugging the GRCS around. Just getting up the trails into some of the steep valleys or ridges (or just about anywhere) is difficult enough, but when you've got a tree off the trail, on a steep slope, in thick brush, which rain dumping down, and you're trying to pull your self up what seems like vertical mud...even without the GRCS it's tough! But once you've got the thing setup it's usually worth it. I wouldn't know though, I always made Dougie carry it. (what else are you going to do with a hungover intern ;))

[lumberjack]

Ha working in the rain lacks appeal, and that's life in the arboretum eh?

Yep Leon, Mark Leon.

[Burnham]

Sounds like working conditions at the arboretum have a lot in common with my own...you fellas that drive up to a residential lot and consider it a long haul to carry tools, equipment, and climbing gear 200 feet to a big back yard with no access get no sympathy from us :D.

Think in terms of multiple miles on some jobs, in my case :whine:.

[MasterBlaster]

I'd have a dirt bike!

[GASoline71]

Sounds like working conditions at the arboretum have a lot in common with my own...you fellas that drive up to a residential lot and consider it a long haul to carry tools, equipment, and climbing gear 200 feet to a big back yard with no access get no sympathy from us :D.

Think in terms of multiple miles on some jobs, in my case :whine:.

Burnham... you should employ your dog for the FS like you do when on camping trips in the back country. :)

He might even be able to collect a paycheck! ;)

Gary

[Burnham]

I'd have a dirt bike!

Hahahahahahaha...that'd be good for a laugh...you have no idea how quickly you'd either have to abandon a bike out there, or die trying to retreive it :lol:.

I'm talking steep brushy country crisscrossed with big, downed old trees, without trails...no way, man :).


Burnham... you should employ your dog for the FS like you do when on camping trips in the back country. :)

He might even be able to collect a paycheck! ;)

Gary

Heck, even a dog carrying a pack has trouble getting around out there in some places off trail.

[MasterBlaster]

:lol:

Oh well, it seemed like a good idea at the time.

[Burnham]

When I have a good wide trail, or an old cat track or closed road, this is the way to get a load of gear out into the backwoods:

[GASoline71]

Considering the "sloping surface" we have on the left coast Burnham... you prolly don't use it that much do you?

Gary

[Burnham]

Off and on, Gary. While plenty of my work is "off road/trail", so to speak, plenty of it is near a road, or accessed by a trail. Even if you can't get all the way there with the toter, it can be a real labor saver if you have need for a fairly extensive amount of gear on a particular job.

I might use it 3 times one year and 30 the next...all depends on what comes up and where it is.

[sotc]

yeah but burnham, you dont have to haul the whole tree out those 200' in little pieces;) that can add a mile on in a day!

[Burnham]

True enough, Willie...we all have our crosses to bear ;).