Uncle C, bring your root slayer.

[namnhi]

I think this can be collected under the darkness as it is in a local park - Barker Reservoir.
The base got to be about 3 feet in diameter. The height no more than 25 feet. There are 3 in the same pond. @Cajunrider @Srt8madness are you in?

 

[namnhi]

 

[Cajunrider]

That is doable. I will bring my UHMW tow rope. We can dig around it and use my truck to pull it out.

 

[pandacular]

Wow, this is a very striking tree. The rise evokes rising mountains and crashing seas.

 

[vp999]

Let’s be more realistic here, who are u guys fooling

 

[Cajunrider]

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Let’s be more realistic here, who are u guys fooling

I ain’t fooling nobody. That tree is within my range.

 

[vp999]

I ain’t fooling nobody. That tree is within my range.

More power to yah...That taper is to die for.

 

[Paradox]

The base on that big one is amazing

 

[Cajunrider]

More power to yah...That taper is to die for.

Taking it down is not super hard. Making a successful getaway is.

 

[Srt8madness]

Holy taper!

 

[Srt8madness]

I'm definitely in for hijinx

 

[vp999]

I am ready !!!! Finally get to put my Navy SEAL training into some good use. Let’s go at 1300.

 

[FreshAirSunshine]

@Cajunrider I’m sure you’ve posted it elsewhere so sorry for the repeat.. what root slayer do you use? Considering picking up one now that I’m starting collecting.

 

[namnhi]

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I am ready !!!! Finally get to put my Navy SEAL training into some good use. Let’s go at 1300.

The water is only about knee deep but the dark color suit works well at 1300.

 

[vp999]

The water is only about knee deep but the dark color suit works well at 1300.

I’m short lol

 

[Cajunrider]

@Cajunrider I’m sure you’ve posted it elsewhere so sorry for the repeat.. what root slayer do you use? Considering picking up one now that I’m starting collecting.

Order at Home Depot
Best price any where

 

[Maros]

Order at Home Depot
Best price any where
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Since you use it extensively probably, do you consider it very useful? Is it speeding the collection time considerably?

 

[Cajunrider]

Since you use it extensively probably, do you consider it very useful? Is it speeding the collection time considerably?

Here are the things I found that make it my go to shovel for collecting trees:
1. The blade is more than 16” long, allowing me to dig 11” away from the trunk. I can keep a lot of surface roots near the trunk yet still get the tap root by angling in. It is the #1 advantage for me.
2. The blade is thick and the handle is stout. Plus the long handle help me pop the tree out if the ground.
3. The serrated sides and V notch tip are efficient at cutting roots, earning it the name root slayers.

So far I used it as the only shovel for collecting more than 100 trees in the past year plus digging trenches to bury cable and water pipes. No complain whatsoever. A monthly tip sharpening is all I did.

 

[Maros]

Here are the things I found that make it my go to shovel for collecting trees:
1. The blade is more than 16” long, allowing me to dig 11” away from the trunk. I can keep a lot of surface roots near the trunk yet still get the tap root by angling in. It is the #1 advantage for me.
2. The blade is thick and the handle is stout. Plus the long handle help me pop the tree out if the ground.
3. The serrated sides and V notch tip are efficient at cutting roots, earning it the name root slayers.

So far I used it as the only shovel for collecting more than 100 trees in the past year plus digging trenches to bury cable and water pipes. No complain whatsoever. A monthly tip sharpening is all I did.

That's a comprehensive review. I was thinking about purchasing one for some time so I may give it a try finally. Thanks

 

[jradics]

@Cajunrider I’m sure you’ve posted it elsewhere so sorry for the repeat.. what root slayer do you use? Considering picking up one now that I’m starting collecting.

I like the root slayer with the round handle on top. best shovel I've ever had.