MARVOKA 2023-2025

[Norm]

Haven't been able to get out here since November. With that timespan plus the heavy storm this week, I was expecting a bit of a mess out there. While there was some stuff down, it wasn't too bad. I think I cut 7 things out today.

I left 1 small log that's on the ground on top of the phone booth climb. And the big one that's been there for years which is built up. I don't want to take everything out.

Otherwise the park is deadfall-free for now.

 

[GSTim]

Haven't been able to get out here since November. With that timespan plus the heavy storm this week, I was expecting a bit of a mess out there. While there was some stuff down, it wasn't too bad. I think I cut 7 things out today.

I left 1 small log that's on the ground on top of the phone booth climb. And the big one that's been there for years which is built up. I don't want to take everything out.

Otherwise the park is deadfall-free for now.

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@Patrick thanks you. I, on the other hand, curse you because now I don't have a valid excuse not to ride here the one time time I do every year and regret it for the rest of the year. 😁

 

[jdog]

@Patrick thanks you. I, on the other hand, curse you because now I don't have a valid excuse not to ride here the one time time I do every year and regret it for the rest of the year. 😁

Try it on an ebike. It's actually mega fun.

 

[Patrick]

RV is now clear from the south lot to cush.
Couple of the cutouts are tight - and I need to bring my hook in to move the two big logs off the trail.
I left the log-over ramp -

As far as I could move it.

 

[Patrick]

And we are back!

Probably won't get a lot done today - heading over to Cush with the big silky, going up the Z-climb and over the saddle.
Hiking out the eagle trail as far as my batteries will let me.

Maybe 10am.

I got a new toy - Ryobi hand loper - thing will take a finger off in a heartbeat.

 

[Robin]

Thanks! planning on riding from Cush tomorrow after school.

 

[JimN]

I got a new toy - Ryobi hand loper - thing will take a finger off in a heartbeat.

Please post up a quick review after you test it out. I'm always looking for new toys to buy, and that looks more packable than Amish loppers.

 

[Jeremy]

Awesome. Post up the conditions

 

[Patrick]

Please post up a quick review after you test it out. I'm always looking for new toys to buy, and that looks more packable than Amish loppers.

I used it on my pear trees yesterday - if the branch fits in the cutter, it is getting cut.
advertises 100 cuts per battery - I did at least 100 from 1/4" to 1"

 

[Patrick]

Please post up a quick review after you test it out. I'm always looking for new toys to buy, and that looks more packable than Amish loppers.

To pack it in the closed position, the battery has to be removed.
there is no blade cover - maybe 3d print something?

 

[jdog]

And we are back!

Probably won't get a lot done today - heading over to Cush with the big silky, going up the Z-climb and over the saddle.
Hiking out the eagle trail as far as my batteries will let me.

Maybe 10am.

I got a new toy - Ryobi hand loper - thing will take a finger off in a heartbeat.

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Please report on the effectiveness of this tool. Remember to cut back more than you need to

 

[Carson]

Patrick tomorrow.

 

[Patrick]

First - Ryobi tool review.
It has a hard time with larger, dead branches - the really hard ones.
Most of the branches that are alive, it handled easily - some needed convincing.
A couple of twisting motions, reposition, done.

One of the nice things here is not having to deal with the spread of the handles - of course that also means that reach is reduced.
I did get the pruning pole saw - but it would need the Bob trailer.

Next - Probably cleared a dozen or more trees. Mostly dead.
Quite a bit of blow-down - so tossed anything that was going to eat a derailleur off the side.

Covered about half of the Eagle Trail. I'll try to get back Thursday.

I am going to pay for a 4 hour TM hike. Should have pre-medicated with vitamin I.

TM Hike | Strava

38 m descent 8 trails | Strava

www.strava.com

 

[Carson]

Back that Denali into a spot next time like a boss. You've got the blackout kit, so try and play the part.

You pulled in head first like a soccer mom.

 

[Patrick]

Back that Denali into a spot next time like a boss. You've got the blackout kit, so try and play the part.

You pulled in head first like a soccer mom.

Front isn't done yet - also hard to get the equipment out of the back when it is in the woods!
But I'll know in the future!

 

[Patrick]

And i tweaked my hip(?) well the top of the quad into my groin area.
So whatever that is. Hurts when turning - so pushing off to Friday if possible.