Tipe tie rigging

💯 So lately been trying to figure out price point for the group. Im not trying to get rich my goal is to have the group pay for itself. That being said I like the dollar monthly cost. Now my question to my members are as follows. 1. What is the price point you feel the standard membership should be? 2. What if any thing should I charge per course? 3. Should there be one tier one price and courses are paid for individually? 4. Should I keep two tiers two price points? 5. Should I go with free entry then a paid tier that allows paid member courses and all the benefits 🤔

In rigging, a butt hitch is a simple yet essential technique used to tie off the "butt" (the fat, bottom end) of a log or branch. ​While a top-tie keeps the piece upright, the butt hitch is used to control the swing or to keep the piece from kicking out and smashing into the trunk (or the climber!) as it's lowered. ​🛠️ Why Use a Butt Hitch? - ​Total Control: It keeps the piece parallel to the trunk while it’s being lowered. No wild swinging. - ​Balanced Loads: On long, heavy limbs, you often use a "top-and-butt" rig. The top line takes the weight, and the butt hitch (connected to a tag line) guides the piece to the ground. - ​Safety: It prevents the log from "pivoting" unexpectedly. If you only tie the top, the bottom can kick back toward you like a lethal see-saw.

The best equipment in the world can't fix a bad crew. 🚫🚚 ​I see owners dropping $100k on a new lift but hesitating to invest time in training their ground guys. That is backward math. ​My strategy for growth has shifted entirely from "buying iron" to "building iron." ​If I can take a green groundie and guide them through a clear Ground-to-Air Promotion Checklist, I haven't just filled a position—I've created loyalty and safety. ​We don't just "hope" they learn. We verify. Here is a preview of the Phase 1 Standards we use before anyone leaves the ground: ​✅ The "Life-Line" Knots: Must tie a Running Bowline, Clove Hitch, and Sheet Bend blindfolded. ✅ Command & Response: 100% verbal confirmation on "Stand Clear," "Headache," and "All Clear" signals. ✅ Saw Discipline: Can demonstrate proper chain tensioning, filing, and the reactive forces of the bar before making a cut. ✅ The Drop Zone: proven ability to manage ropes and rig traffic control before the first branch falls. ​My challenge to other owners: Stop complaining that "nobody wants to work" and start asking if you've given them a clear ladder to climb. ​We share the full breakdown of these checklists in the Tree Jobs community. If you're tired of the revolving door, let's fix it. ​