I have had this set up for some time. In addition to being easy to one hand rack and reduce movements to get the saw ready it places the saw against the hip while climbing so it aids in balance especially for limb walking as the saw does not swing about. Also the bar does not rub against your pants and pick holes in them. If you place the saw with the bar facing backwards, which is advisable to keep the pointy end out of the way while moving about, the exhaust sits against your leg and can melt a hole in your chainsaw pants. Most of the time this isn't an issue but if you like to leave your saw running for long periods or while constantly running it blocking down you must either let the saw hang or place it bar forward. There are also some climbing scenarios where a traditional hanging attachment point is preferred for moving in the canopy. Because of this I have found I prefer to have the lanyard tethered to its usual attachment point but in addition I've added a loop to the top handle so I can swap between the two points when necessary. My original loop was homemade, the reecoil lanyard company from Melbourne, Australia (pronounced Melbin 😁) have also produced a stand alone top handle loop which I can recommend. Hope this extra info helps
I climbed in the early 1970s when the arborist rope and hardware were not as advanced. I was actually the first one in the company I worked for to eschew the manilla rope and climb with a synthetic line. ... I made a ring for my saw attachment from a short length of 3 ply twisted poly rope. The ends were spliced together to make a strong, smooth ring. ... Saw rope was a short length of synthetic climbing line with both ends eye spliced to heavy metal snaps. One snapped to D ring on the climbing saddle, the other to the poly ring on the Stihl 020 AV. Not much shock resistance in that saw rope when dropping the saw. ... I moved on from climbing and worked for State of Alaska, DNR, Division of Forestry in Fairbanks. Wildland fire suppression in the boreal forest summers (lots of felling). Setting up timber sales in winter on snowshoes with snow machines. ... After Alaska fire season ended in the Fall, I was often dispatched as management through the Boise Interagency Fire Center (BIFC, now NIFC) to wildfires all over the western lower 48. A ton of OT on wildfire - a ton.
Awesome tip! I’m going to try that on my Recoil lanyard and T540xp. I’ve seen other guys carry it like that, but never took the time to see how they set it up. Thanks!!
What do you recommend...the normal version or the xl- version of the shembiner? For the ring is the smaller version enough. To hang the handle in, it seems better to have the xl version...
Saving time and energy on any movements you do ultimately help you either last the shift up the tree if your an older fart like me or do more work because of the saved energy from repetitive actions....its all about efficiencies....neat tip.
Great idea. When working on the ground and hauling brush I just want that hook thing that's on the belt so I can hang the saw like that and have it on me while I'm working
Kiwis will understand this. I looped a length of no8 wire, created a hook,(shembiner) sewn to my homemade matt Cornell rope and home tanned leather harness. Hooks top/side handle directly. Works well for me.😊
Ha! I was just wondering if I could pull that very setup off with some of my 2.5HT wire or whether I'd need to rummage around for some no. 8! Shot bro😂
You should never attach your chainsaw lanyard to a life support connection on your saddle. If you are making a cut and your chainsaw gets stuck in a large piece of wood that is being dropped you can be severely injured...
New climber here. What type of lanyard is that with the red ring on it? I haven't seen one like that yet but it looks like a good fit for the Shembiner.
No way brother. I don't need extra girth when I'm trying to fit my fat ass through tight crotches. I don't mind my saw dangling one bit. As for "extra movements", I'm not that worried about my split times when it comes to starting my saw.
My top handles rarely get clipped to my saddle. I run a dyneema sling wrapped around my shoulder like a satchel and have it connected to a 15lb (2:1 safety) tool tether on the saw, that way it's not stuck to me in the event it gets pinched up and yanked from my hands.
@@clo4473 I should probably change the word rarely to "often" because certain canopy's and work orders do feel better the traditional way of hanging it off the harness. People said suspenders sounded ridiculous too when they first started being offered, but that quickly changed as soon as they put them on. Don't be scared, try it sometime. It's actually really comfortable and easy to work.
I have had this set up for some time. In addition to being easy to one hand rack and reduce movements to get the saw ready it places the saw against the hip while climbing so it aids in balance especially for limb walking as the saw does not swing about. Also the bar does not rub against your pants and pick holes in them. If you place the saw with the bar facing backwards, which is advisable to keep the pointy end out of the way while moving about, the exhaust sits against your leg and can melt a hole in your chainsaw pants. Most of the time this isn't an issue but if you like to leave your saw running for long periods or while constantly running it blocking down you must either let the saw hang or place it bar forward. There are also some climbing scenarios where a traditional hanging attachment point is preferred for moving in the canopy.
Because of this I have found I prefer to have the lanyard tethered to its usual attachment point but in addition I've added a loop to the top handle so I can swap between the two points when necessary.
My original loop was homemade, the reecoil lanyard company from Melbourne, Australia (pronounced Melbin 😁) have also produced a stand alone top handle loop which I can recommend.
Hope this extra info helps
Sounds like a nice idea. I'll try it tomorrow with a dmm ring and some paracord in a cow hitch.
I climbed in the early 1970s when the arborist rope and hardware were not as advanced. I was actually the first one in the company I worked for to eschew the manilla rope and climb with a synthetic line. ... I made a ring for my saw attachment from a short length of 3 ply twisted poly rope. The ends were spliced together to make a strong, smooth ring. ... Saw rope was a short length of synthetic climbing line with both ends eye spliced to heavy metal snaps. One snapped to D ring on the climbing saddle, the other to the poly ring on the Stihl 020 AV. Not much shock resistance in that saw rope when dropping the saw. ... I moved on from climbing and worked for State of Alaska, DNR, Division of Forestry in Fairbanks. Wildland fire suppression in the boreal forest summers (lots of felling). Setting up timber sales in winter on snowshoes with snow machines. ... After Alaska fire season ended in the Fall, I was often dispatched as management through the Boise Interagency Fire Center (BIFC, now NIFC) to wildfires all over the western lower 48. A ton of OT on wildfire - a ton.
Going to be trying this new tip out. I can't stand when the saw feels like it's pulling you down due to hanging low. Thanks Bartlett!
Awesome tip! I’m going to try that on my Recoil lanyard and T540xp. I’ve seen other guys carry it like that, but never took the time to see how they set it up. Thanks!!
I do a very similar technique with the big boss lanyard. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the video! 😉👍 Where can I buy the Melbourne lanyard setup?
What do you recommend...the normal version or the xl- version of the shembiner? For the ring is the smaller version enough. To hang the handle in, it seems better to have the xl version...
Saving time and energy on any movements you do ultimately help you either last the shift up the tree if your an older fart like me or do more work because of the saved energy from repetitive actions....its all about efficiencies....neat tip.
Very nice set up, smooth and efficient! Thanks for sharing, God bless.
Great idea. When working on the ground and hauling brush I just want that hook thing that's on the belt so I can hang the saw like that and have it on me while I'm working
Can you add a link to the equipment to incorporate this please?
Kiwis will understand this. I looped a length of no8 wire, created a hook,(shembiner) sewn to my homemade matt Cornell rope and home tanned leather harness. Hooks top/side handle directly. Works well for me.😊
Ha! I was just wondering if I could pull that very setup off with some of my 2.5HT wire or whether I'd need to rummage around for some no. 8! Shot bro😂
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
You should never attach your chainsaw lanyard to a life support connection on your saddle. If you are making a cut and your chainsaw gets stuck in a large piece of wood that is being dropped you can be severely injured...
I use a break away lanyard for that reason. A little piece of mind, just in case.
I use a small carabiner that will break if the load is to heavy
New climber here. What type of lanyard is that with the red ring on it? I haven't seen one like that yet but it looks like a good fit for the Shembiner.
Its by thefelburger. Be safe climbing!
I can now look awesomely kewl.... Well I think I do✌️✌️😁😁
What belt is this? Thanks
Great idea. Thanks
whats the model of the chainsaw land yard
sweet cant wait to try this!
great idea - thanks
Thanks for sharing this 👍🏻
What is the name of the hanger mounted on your harness?
Shambeener.
I like it but it just looks bulky on the ✋ hand
Very nice 👌😎
Thanks ✌️
This technique is crazy ✌️
Gonna try it tomorrow for the first time 🪓🦥
Thanks heaps for sharing
Amazing!
fastest chainsaw in the west! ;)
Smart not Hard . Exhibit A
Wow!
No way brother. I don't need extra girth when I'm trying to fit my fat ass through tight crotches. I don't mind my saw dangling one bit. As for "extra movements", I'm not that worried about my split times when it comes to starting my saw.
My top handles rarely get clipped to my saddle. I run a dyneema sling wrapped around my shoulder like a satchel and have it connected to a 15lb (2:1 safety) tool tether on the saw, that way it's not stuck to me in the event it gets pinched up and yanked from my hands.
Huh? That sounds ridiculous
@@clo4473 I should probably change the word rarely to "often" because certain canopy's and work orders do feel better the traditional way of hanging it off the harness. People said suspenders sounded ridiculous too when they first started being offered, but that quickly changed as soon as they put them on. Don't be scared, try it sometime. It's actually really comfortable and easy to work.
Cool as fuck🤙
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