When the choppers are hungry & bored...

[1066vik]

nutoknives
This is my first top handle saw; so I have no basis for comparison...but I like it a lot. Both Husqvarna and Echo have lighter and more powerful models that I wanted to consider; but the T435 (from what I found online) is a proven workhorse. The biggest factors in my decision, though, were availability and price - this was the only top handle my local equipment dealer had in stock, and I got it at a reduced price.

I'm trying to be safe...but, admittedly, I'm half-assing it. I've got gaffs with upgraded pads, and a safety harness. I'm using an adjustable "climbing" belt that is better suited to safety duty in a tree stand (it has no rigidity, and can't actually be used as a flip line). I'm almost ashamed to admit that I'm not using a safety tether, just in case. I've used ropes, but only for rigging and controlling branches I cut.
If (when) I tackle the one in the back yard, I'll definitely add some gear. (I could have paid somebody to take down the tree for what getting all the right gear would have cost, lol)

yes, but then you would have been paying for THEIR gear - this way you have more gear....

 

[nutoknives]

Stay Young
Stay Crazy

 

[hhmoore]

yes, but then you would have been paying for THEIR gear - this way you have more gear....

Right, and I'll add a little as I go... keeping in mind that I'm already too old for this sh-tuff, and should consider retiring from climbing.
Even with the new chainsaw, a couple new ropes, replacement straps for my gaffs, etc, I'm figuring I saved at least $1500 by doing this myself... and the one in the back won't be nearly as bad.

Stay Young
Stay Crazy

I passed 50 a few years back... but I still have my crazy, and I'm not afraid to use it.

 

[nutoknives]

Right, and I'll add a little as I go... keeping in mind that I'm already too old for this sh-tuff, and should consider retiring from climbing.
Even with the new chainsaw, a couple new ropes, replacement straps for my gaffs, etc, I'm figuring I saved at least $1500 by doing this myself... and the one in the back won't be nearly as bad.


I passed 50 a few years back... but I still have my crazy, and I'm not afraid to use it.

Double Nickles Here Brudda Hear you loud and clear, on the up side look like in my mid 60's, strength of my 30's wisdom of my 90's, Love of Life in my childhood Stay young stay stupid Stay what you want keep it your choice and Keep many sharp pointy things to play wid,
Stay U and as always
KEEP EM SHARP

 

[Bladite]

nutoknives
This is my first top handle saw; so I have no basis for comparison...but I like it a lot. Both Husqvarna and Echo have lighter and more powerful models that I wanted to consider; but the T435 (from what I found online) is a proven workhorse. The biggest factors in my decision, though, were availability and price - this was the only top handle my local equipment dealer had in stock, and I got it at a reduced price.

I'm trying to be safe...but, admittedly, I'm half-assing it. I've got gaffs with upgraded pads, and a safety harness. I'm using an adjustable "climbing" belt that is better suited to safety duty in a tree stand (it has no rigidity, and can't actually be used as a flip line). I'm almost ashamed to admit that I'm not using a safety tether, just in case. I've used ropes, but only for rigging and controlling branches I cut.
If (when) I tackle the one in the back yard, I'll definitely add some gear. (I could have paid somebody to take down the tree for what getting all the right gear would have cost, lol)

i have a bunch of the gear, but i'm a groundie mostly.

wear the helmet

it would be super cool if you did upgrade on the safety line stuff. falling will annoy you later