The Official Work Pictures Thread
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SkwerI
Treehouser
Wish I could have had one when I was 30. I might still be climbing (maybe). Last week I had a hard time squatting down and standing back up for my DOT physical. Knees sounded like bags of gravel.
Chris E
I'm Not Slash
Dead euc, no rigging. I was keen to drop the tree whole but client wanted it pieced out to spare his turf. Still felled the main stem with top from the base.
Mick!
TreeHouser
Looked hot Chris.
rico11764
Thin skinned
Not really a yard. Near the tree they have a large outdoor cooking/eating area. They also park vehicles near the tree. The owner wants to build near the tree in the near future, so it might become a removal (fun one). I'm trying to talk him out of it. Its a beautiful tree that has earned the right to be there.
rico11764
Thin skinned
The 2 most important, and personal pieces of gear to me are my flip-line and my gaffs. Over the years I have climbed in just about every gaff you can imagine. I have to say that the DMM Gecko's are probably my favorites. Super comfy and light as a feather. The wide offset stir-up sits in the arch of your foot just right. The gaff length and shape are spot on. Leg pads are spot on as well. A really thoughtful, well designed spur. I still love the Bashlins or Buckingham permanent 3.5" with some opsal/caddy pads, but the DMM's are my go to spurs for now. Highly recommended.
Mick!
TreeHouser
I just got some carbon fibre distels.
This morning I was pulling them out of the truck and nearly threw them back over my head!
I wasn't expect the lightness.
This morning I was pulling them out of the truck and nearly threw them back over my head!
I wasn't expect the lightness.
rico11764
Thin skinned
The DMM's feel very different than the Carbon's or standard Geckos. The off-set stir-up really makes a big difference.
rico11764
Thin skinned
I keep seeing great older photo's of some badd-ass wearing what looks like a Weaver saddle and suspenders. Me thinks it is our fearless leader. Anybody confirm this?
squisher
THE CALM ONE!!!!
Does he often have a smoke dangling from his mouth? If so I'd bet dollars to donuts it's the Masterblaster.
MasterBlaster
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rico11764
Thin skinned
Your'e a beast brother! Rocking Bashlins with Opsal/caddy pads too? Heaven help me, but I think I might be looking at my future? hehe
MasterBlaster
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I hope not! I'm all broke down in my old age now...
rico11764
Thin skinned
Love your work pics. They have always stood out to me. Sorry to hear your busted up. If you don't mind me asking, what age did you stop climbing?
biggun
Monkey for Hire
A couple more shots from the last couple of days.
Rich
Rich
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Erik, it's been three years since I last wore my gear.
I don't miss working in the weather one bit!
We have pretty terrible weather in Louisiana....
I don't miss working in the weather one bit!
We have pretty terrible weather in Louisiana....
rico11764
Thin skinned
Louisiana. Nice. My mother grew up there. Went to LSU and the whole bit!
Rich thats some beautiful work!
Rich thats some beautiful work!
Limbrat
TreeHouser
Showing off those guns Rich! Great pics.
My partner with about the biggest camphor I've ever worked on and it had more hardware in it than Home Depot. Several generations of young'uns had built and rebuilt tree houses in it and I managed to mangle three chains total, two just trying to get the stump cut.
My partner with about the biggest camphor I've ever worked on and it had more hardware in it than Home Depot. Several generations of young'uns had built and rebuilt tree houses in it and I managed to mangle three chains total, two just trying to get the stump cut.
Thanks for the feedback and I agree 100%.
Chris E
I'm Not Slash
Nasty stump Ray, looks like you had some shade there at least.
Limbrat
TreeHouser
Yep, could've been worse Chris. 88 today but 80% humidity still makes it pretty hot even in the shade for a middle aged guy
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Jed
TreeHouser
Ray: Uhhh... Yeah... Any shot of wood that's as black as that has a ton of hardware. Cheers, friend.
Eric: Craziness... absolute craziness... Can't wait to watch your newer vids that you've just got up. Thanks, friend.
Sam: Stop it man... You're making me want to go work for a small company again. They are SO much better.
U.K. Rich: I still love yer latest pines in case you didn't get the memo. Cool new shots.
Eric: Craziness... absolute craziness... Can't wait to watch your newer vids that you've just got up. Thanks, friend.
Sam: Stop it man... You're making me want to go work for a small company again. They are SO much better.
U.K. Rich: I still love yer latest pines in case you didn't get the memo. Cool new shots.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
I bet that but cut cleared your sinuses....
Hell yeah Rich.
those shots really put em into perspective,Hella pine there! Nice work 👊💪
Did your gear come out a bit pitched up er what?
Damn Ray,that weather sounds nasty. Quite the stump cut on that piece!
Exactly what Stephen said hahaha
Always a drag when you gotta burn your way through a cut...
those shots really put em into perspective,Hella pine there! Nice work 👊💪
Did your gear come out a bit pitched up er what?
Damn Ray,that weather sounds nasty. Quite the stump cut on that piece!
Exactly what Stephen said hahaha
Always a drag when you gotta burn your way through a cut...
