I’m a sucker for a bargain

[Jonny]

I want a thread where I can share remarkably fine prices on gear for sale. This will mostly be climbing, rigging, logging, and felling gear.

I’m a frugal consumer and I like sharing deals with y’all, and I love it when some of y’all do the same.
I’d rather just share with the Elders. I’ll update every now and then if something looks sweet, and if y’all run across anything juicy while browsing, please share

Nothing earth shattering for starters, but here’s a CMI block for 80$.

CMI 3/4" 2-Ton Zinc Plated Steel Block

Shop for CMI's 2 Ton Zinc Plated Steel Block, that works with ropes up to 3/4 inches, from the experts at SHERRILLtree. Free shipping on orders over $99!

sherrilltree.com

 

[vharrison]

Great idea Jonny!

 

[lxskllr]

Thanks Jonny! Been kinda wanting a block for awhile, but it was hard to justify the cost for an 'I might need this some time' purchase. That price hits below that threshold. Got that and some loop runners to get free shipping.

 

[SkwerI]

I used a CMI block just like that from my earliest days climbing. I shipped it to Bermy several years back when all her gear was stolen and I think she is still using it.

 

[Bermy]

He sure did!!!
And it's still part of my kit ❤️☺️

 

[Tree09]

I'm still running one too, simple and effective. Thing will probably outlive me.

 

[cory]

Ditto.

Bombproof.

Hella rope saver.

 

[pantheraba]

I have one just like that also. We broke it in at Katrina and have used it ever since.

 

[Jonny]

Surplus, Wholesale, and Closeout Rope and Hardware - R&W Rope

Rope, hardware, gear and supplies for sailing, climbing, arborists, crafting, design, and architecture. Paracord, hardware, outdoor gear, for sale!

rwrope.com

This place has been pretty good to me. Check it out if you need short climb lines or lanyards. There’s Poison Ivy and other colors of Yale 11.7mm 24 strands, Safety Blue Hi-Vee, and different diameters of HTP. Fine prices.

 

[treesmith]

I'm digging that portable aluminum lift there, Gary!

 

[pantheraba]

It is all in how you word it....

 

[lxskllr]

On the subject of rope... I got my first climblines as ends in the ½" 50# box from here...

Rope Box - Miscellaneous Sections | CMC PRO

Box of rope with various lengths, option of 1/2" or miscellaneous diameters. Includes CMC G11, CMC Lifeline, CMC Static Pro, KMIII.

www.cmcpro.com

Looks like it's $101 shipped in the US, or about $2/pound for the rope. Their assorted selection probably isn't as good for tree use. I suspect a lot of it is polypro.

These are the lengths I got, all static...

KM3 96'
KM3 189'
StaticPro 98'
CMCLifeline 161'

YMMV of course for what comes in any particular order, but my box rocked. Any single one of those lines was worth the total cost, much less all of them.

 

[Jonny]

Notch Razor Sharp Saw Blades

The Notch Razor Sharp blades are the result of rigorous testing and development based on arborist feedback. Each blade is manufactured using a modern, state-of-the-art numeric controlled grin

sherrilltree.com

Haven’t tried them, so not sure of quality, but here’s Notch impulse hardened pole saw blades for 9$ each

 

[gf beranek]

The price is right. That's for sure.

 

[Mellow]

Notch is the Harbor Freight of tree gear.

 

[gf beranek]

That puts the quality of the blades at sure issue.

 

[lxskllr]

Are they? I haven't quite figured out what they are. The stuff ranges from discount to ultra premium. Only stuff I have from them is some loop runners and a micropulley, but it seems decent.

 

[gf beranek]

The old Ibuki blades would last a year. And with both hands pulling those blades could zing through a 3 in hardwood limb nearly as fast as small chainsaw.

 

[lxskllr]

I love my Silkys. Fantastic saws. I'm gonna research the Notch blades a bit. I could use a polesaw blade. I'd like to build my own polesaw, but it isn't something I need enough to spend a lot of money on. A blade that's decent, but not necessarily top shelf would be perfect.

edit:
BTW, if anyone's interested, TreeStuff has the same blades at a fixed $15 price. If one wanted to buy one of the longer ones, it would be cheaper from TreeStuff.

 

[Bodean]

There is a Harbor Freight store here in town, looking forward to checking it out.

 

[lxskllr]

Gotta be careful with them. Some of the stuff's pretty good, other stuff not so much. I /hear/ their PittsburghPro tool line is pretty good, and on par with hardware store prosumer stuff. I haven't had the need. I bought most of my tools years ago. Battery jump boxes are very good, and their work gloves are a good value.

 

[Tree09]

Notch made the rrp....

 

[PCTREE]

Why anybody would even consider supporting Sherrill is beyond me. They are the worst company by far for suppressing inovation in our industry

 

[SkwerI]

The last time I bought polesaw blades I bought a dozen Fred Marvin from Bailey's. I quit Sherrill well over a decade ago and only bought from Treestuff a couple times before realizing they were owned by Sherrill as well. Still have a couple Fred Marvin blades unused and they hold up well.

 

[BeerGeek]

With Notch, it can be hit or miss. I love their port-a-wrap (still have my first one, on it's 4th year of service, and works just as good as day one). My JetStep, Pro Large Bag and throw weights have also been good to go. I've had some of their rigging rope (1/2 & 9/16", Atlantic Braids rebrands) and throwline, neither really impressed nor lasted as long as Samson equivalents. Their throwline cube was also a POS, from the other tree guys I've talked with who used it.