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SUMMARY:Suspension Clinic — Bounce House x NWTA - 10/5
DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to get your suspension dialed in with a session alongside a Bounce House suspension tech at Rocky Point. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nregister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDo you ever struggle with setting up your suspension correctly? Do you ever drop into a new line wondering if your suspension is giving you the best performance possible?Get rid of those worries and snag a hands-on session with a suspension technician from Bounce House!This free clinic will give you the chance to grab an hour-long session with a suspension expert. Bounce House will focus on a technique called bracketing. You will establish baselines at both extremes of your settings. Take notes\, and then adjust based on your findings. The goal is to settle on the perfect settings while gaining knowledge around the feeling of the extreme ends of your settings. Giving you the knowledge you need to make informed adjustments when riding different terrain types and trail styles. \n\n\n\nDateOctober 5th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm \n\n\n\nLocationRocky PointBounce House will set up at the road crossing on The BusThis will give riders the ability to do laps on The Bus\, Axolotl\, and Pillow Talk.GPS coordinates : 45.685320 -122.896045Please ride in and be ready at the location above 10 minutes before the event.*Be ready to pedal! \n\n\n\n4 Hour Session Details:Check-in & overview — 12:00 – 12:30Lap\, take notes\, and adjust settings — 12:30 – 4:00 \n\n\n\nSign-upGrab a ticket and show up!Please be ready to go 10 minutes before your start time. \n\n\n\nConsiderationsThis clinic will focus on bracketing your settings to help you figure out what works best for your riding style. Come prepared ready to take notes!Questions?Please reach out to charliek@nw-trail.org with any questions.
URL:https://nw-trail.org/event/suspension-clinic-bounce-house-x-nwta-10-5/
CATEGORIES:Clinic,NWTA Events,Public Outreach,Rocky Point,Skills Clinic
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SUMMARY:Saw Certification Course - 10/7-9
DESCRIPTION:USFS-sanctioned Chainsaw- bucking only – Certification Course (3 days) \n\n\n\n\nregister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLOCATION \n\n\n\nZigzag Saw Training Center \n\n\n\n70303 US-26 Rhododendron\, OR 97049 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nABOUT THIS EVENT \n\n\n\nSaw Instructors: Vito P. – Josh D. – Gabe S. \n\n\n\nMax Size of Crew: 12 \n\n\n\nHike Distance: < 3 miles \n\n\n\nElevation Gain: (in ft) < 500 ft. \n\n\n\nHike Intensity: Low to Moderate \n\n\n\nWork Intensity: Low to Moderate \n\n\n\nWork Type: Sawyer Certification \n\n\n\nFirst Day: 6-8 hrs of classroom and 1-2 hrs hands-on instruction \n\n\n\nSecond Day: 2 hrs review and 4-6 hrs field evaluation \n\n\n\nThird Day: 6-8 hrs field evaluations and review of results \n\n\n\nLand Manager: Mt Hood National Forest \n\n\n\nDistrict: Zigzag and Clackamas \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis TKO Saw School training event is for volunteers\, professionals\, and agency staff who are looking to receive an initial chainsaw certification or recertification. TKO encourages students with little to no experience\, to begin with an initial crosscut saw certification class before moving to the chainsaw. \n\n\n\n* **The ticket price for volunteers is optional. For those with the means to pay the volunteer ticket price\, you’ll be paying forward other volunteers access to training sessions such as these. *** \n\n\n\nInitial Chainsaw Bucking Certification (3 days): You must be at least 18 years old to attend. Every saw operator must be certified to ensure safe and quality work. This session is for those who do not have a USFS saw certification card or those who are pursuing advancement in their current certification. Look in the TKO event calendar for a one day recertification event if you already have a USFS saw certification and are looking to recertify. \n\n\n\nThe course will cover key safety procedures and best practices for clearing trails effectively in challenging and potentially hazardous situations. Day one is a 7-8 hr classroom (PowerPoint and video instruction) with possible field instruction depending on the weather conditions. Day two is a 1-2 hr review followed by 4-6 hrs of field practice. Day three will be 6-8 hrs of field evaluations. Candidates typically receive an “A” level certification. Candidates who demonstrate extensive skill and leadership with considerable hands-on saw experience may receive “B” level certification. We will be utilizing the new USFS Saw Training curriculum “Developing Thinking Sawyers”. \n\n\n\n**A current First Aid and CPR certification is required to attend the field portions of this event and for saw certifications to be valid.** TKO staff\, volunteers\, professionals\, and USFS staff cannot use crosscut saws or chainsaws unless they hold a recognized and valid sawyer certification\, First Aid\, and CPR card. You can enter your current or expired First Aid/CPR certification by clicking on this link. First Aid/CPR Record. \n\n\n\nNote: Please bring work gloves\, safety glasses\, hard hats\, hearing protection\, and chainsaw chaps. Some of these PPE items can be provided by TKO staff if needed. \n\n\n\nTKO does have chainsaws that can be used by students if you do not own a saw. \n\n\n\nPlease contact vito.perrone@trailkeepersoforegon.org if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nPotential cancellation: We will not work in the field if the weather is not safe for our team. \n\n\n\nDirections: Directions will be provided to participants as we get closer to the scheduled event dates. \n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\n\nFood for all three days of the event.\n\n\n\nPlenty of water for all three days of the event.\n\n\n\nSnacks\n\n\n\nGloves\, Safety Glasses\, Hard Hat\, Hearing Protection\, Chainsaw Chaps\, Saw Fuel\, Bar Oil\, etc.\n\n\n\nHand Sanitizer\n\n\n\n\nWhat to wear: \n\n\n\n\nBoots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Boots must cover your ankles. No tennis shoes allowed.)\n\n\n\nWork gloves\n\n\n\nA long-sleeved shirt is a requirement\n\n\n\nLong pants are required\n\n\n\nHearing protection is a requirement\n\n\n\nChainsaw chaps are required\n\n\n\nFace Mask (optional for indoor class\, optional for outdoors)\n\n\n\nRain gear as appropriate for the weather\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? \n\n\n\nPlease contact Vito Perrone at vito.perrone@trailkeepersoforegon.org. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information: \n\n\n\nCheck out the TK-U Saw School page for more info. \n\n\n\nFree online crosscut course from the University of Montana. \n\n\n\nSaws That Sing. A guide to using crosscut saw. \n\n\n\nOne moving part: The Forest Service Ax Manual
URL:https://nw-trail.org/event/saw-certification-course-10-7-9/
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