A homeowner in Charlotte pointed out my rope angle on a big oak removal

I was setting a line on a 60-foot white oak last month, and the client, who used to work on ships, said my rope was running at a bad angle off the trunk. He explained it was creating too much friction and could wear through. I adjusted the rigging point, and the whole descent went way smoother with less bark damage. Anyone else get a useful tip from a client that wasn't in the tree business?

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craig.tessa3mo agoMost Upvoted

Ever think about asking clients what they do before you start? That guy's rigging knowledge from ships is a perfect example of skills that cross over. I had a rock climber once point out a way to set a friction saver that I still use. Some of the best tricks come from outside the industry.

adam_nguyen73mo ago

Spot the same thing happening everywhere once you start looking for it. My barber picked up his best thinning shear technique from a chef friend who butchers his own meat. Makes you wonder how much good stuff gets stuck in little boxes because we don't ask simple questions.

mary_patel592mo ago

Ngl that happens more than you'd think. Had a seamstress once notice my saddle straps were rubbing weird and she suggested a quick adjustment saved my back a lot of pain.