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  1. Bermy

    Look out for that rope!

    Yes! Indeed, pulling and falling are things I do a LOT less that in tree stuff, so yes, you could say I operate from a position of much less knowledge and experience, and dare I add ignorance?! These stories are invaluable, as are you logger guys interpretions, insights and experiences. It...
  2. Bermy

    Look out for that rope!

    Different application, I have a friend who was doing his able seaman's ticket, and saw a guy cut in half by a broken cable slingshotting back...years later you can still see the horror on his face when he mentions it.
  3. Bermy

    Look out for that rope!

    A Bight is right. He really wasn't in a bight, just too close to a line gone slack that popped back up Otherwise known as the 'triangle of death' (actually more for when there is a redirect pulley and the pulley lets go, slingshotting across the danger area) Glad to hear he is doing ok now...
  4. Bermy

    Look out for that rope!

    Hoooolyyyy...wow. Thanks for that story, I just read it to my hubby/work partner...most excellent reminder to spend that time on safety set up regardelss of who's watching. I've been working on some farms out here where I can tell some of the guys maybe think I look a bit precious with all our...
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