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I’m considering purchasing one of these two devices, primarily for their lifting abilities. The GRCS seems slightly more appealing due to the 2 speed range on the winch, and the fact that you can attach a drill to it.

That said, the Hobbs is significantly cheaper. $2600 vs $4k. If anyone has used both, I’d love to hear if the GRCS is worth the added cost. I would primarily be using it to lift branches where there is minimal clearance around, and in areas where crane access is not an option. I think the lifting capacity for the Hobbs is supposed to be around 1,000lbs, which would be plenty for me. Videos of people using the Hobbs to lift are almost non-existent, and I’m curious as to why this is.

As the title suggests, I’m considering purchasing a pair of chainsaw protective pants for climbing. I live in the US, where they are not required but it seems like it may be a good thing to have. On the ground, I’m pretty good about using chaps but admittedly, I don’t always use them. Especially just to make a few cuts. At least if I had those, I would always have some amount of protection. If you have a pair, do you actually wear them? Are they bearable on hot summer days? Any recommendations or insight would be very much appreciated.