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Windy and wet here, meant to be clearing up Yew I reduced in a church yard yesterday. That's going to have to wait till tomorrow, as just getting over cough virus that's going about.

It’s £75 extra with the AA for commercial cover. They aren’t particularly great at pointing this out.

Morning all, Chucking it down here. Helping another local firm with the mewp today. Getting a couple of ivy clad dying things down below the adjacent BT cable so they can fell them. Think we’re going to start mid morning when hopefully the heaviest rain has eased.

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Morning troops . Hooning it down ( in a yellow rain warning area ) . 7c . Its " falling down mud " here 😃

Morning, think we’re in for a rough 1 today, but it’s a cool location so you just get the big clothes on and enjoy it. Dropping mog off at fabricators first then heading up to site. Dogo had the best day yesterday, wouldn’t get back in the jeep at 3pm to head home, he’s having a day off today.

I've come out of forum retirement to post my thoughts on the Reflex. I have only recently acquired it but have had some climbs on it already. My background: approx 15 years climbing. The last 10 has been mostly on a hitch climber and rope wrench; with a bit of doubled rope but mostly SRS. In the past I have tried: BDB, ZZ, all iterations of the RR and the akimbo 1 (none of them permanently, just borrowed). I wasn't in a hurry to get a mechanical, but my interest grew recently seeing devices that were designed for use of both techniques. The price also attracted me to the reflex. The throttle drew me in but ultimately just seemed too expensive to justify. My initial thoughts: - Quite big and heavy, and feels a bit odd when you pick it up because a lot of the weight is in the stainless steel links, which flop around until installed. - Took a minute to get it installed right but not too bad once you've done it before. Probably similar to RR in that regard but not as streamlined as the akimbo. - Doesnt seem to run up the rope/self feed as well as other devices, possibly due to the weight.. But I didn't notice the weight as such once it's on the rope. It will likely self feed with enough rope weight but it's not like the zigzag in that regard. - Seems to descend great both MRS and SRS. Tried SRS 3 to 1 and that worked well (I think it's approved for that config). I think if you plan on doing any real amount of MRS a friction saver will be a must. - Did some climbing in the wet and it was quite jerky to get going, I'm assuming this is similar problem for other devices too. I think the addition of a wrench in this situation would be the only real reason to use one. However if you hold your tail at your hip like belaying, that seemed to be a work around. - Oddly the packaging was very basic, I could feel the device through the postage bag it arrived in at. Felt very basic. The real issue which I've only just been made aware of, is that the device is only rated to 12kn. I don't know how it can be life support with a 12kn rating, a friend was not allowed to use his at a recent climbing comp. He also told me in the manual it states that it's a class C device. I'm not sure what that means in real terms, it's designed to be used in conjunction with another climbing system? Two rope systems are not a mandatory requirement where I am in NZ. I just feel it's a bit strange that no one has mentioned that in any of the videos I've watched.

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Good Morning Been blowing and raining all night. Setting off early as it'll be madness out there. Hope you all manage to keep warm, dry and safe.

Good morning Arbtalkers 😉 Wet and windy out..

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I think as a tool for mostly domestic stumps using the Avant I can’t see it working well. I have gone a bit cold on the idea if I’m honest.

Morning all. In the yard this morning to keep the new mog company while it's getting its first service, be going out to do some chipping once ready. Weather looks poor here but not as bad as some of you will suffer! Have a good one folks.

I will massage tomorrow evening pete. Something seems to be under the well being for such a seasoned vet; A fella is only as good mental heath allows

Soon after 02:00. Tom catching flight from Heathrow to JFK, then onwards to Atlanta. Collecting car from Mike Finnegan's rod shop then driving to Northern Florida to start the racing. I got a meeting with Ufkes after finishing the night in the car.... Be good, be safe! Par, Can, Ride..

aberdeenshire here and need webbed feet! its getting ridiculous and forecast just keeps showing rain. managing to dodge worst of it as always have mountian of indoors work get behind on but just yukk haix boots are a godsend keeping feet dry as thats one of my biggest pet hates

I had cause to use the Rac last year you had to do it online you could not talk to anyone on the phone I had no idea how long they were going to be. no contact for 3 hours till the mechanic rang me to say he would be with me in about 20 miniutes

Bit late to the party folks, sorry. From the few pages I've looked at, it seems chainsaws can cause serious alcohol problems. 😁 Right, if these have been suggested before, sorry. No actual pictures, links only, apologies again. Petrol station/supermarket red. So easy to drink that even She Who Must Be Obeyed loves it: Jam Shed Shiraz Another great offering from the brewery which made Pale Ale fashionable( I saw his first barrels being delivered many, many years ago ) : Very dangerously drinkable. Now we're getting serious. Imperial Stout. First one is excellent, second one is something else altogether. 1): I love Atom beers 2); Now we're talking.