US Arb guy New to UK Arb: I Need a UK Glossary!

[xdarkknight]

So I've been working in an Arb job as a glorified groundie for a little while now and in the Natural Area Management & Maintenance realm for a lot longer, so I should know at least a little of the jargon, right? well, not so much.

What are Sallopettes (sp)? When people say they can "graft with the best of em!" do they literally mean they "Graft" in the purest sense of the word?

The converse of that is: When using a chainsaw on the ground, I wear "chainsaw chaps". What are they called in the UK?

 

There are way too many more to recall them all and put them on here! SOOO, Please stick in your 2cents worth! I'm looking forward to a few responses!

[Graham]

So I've been working in an Arb job as a glorified groundie for a little while now and in the Natural Area Management & Maintenance realm for a lot longer, so I should know at least a little of the jargon, right? well, not so much.

What are Sallopettes (sp)? When people say they can "graft with the best of em!" do they literally mean they "Graft" in the purest sense of the word?

The converse of that is: When using a chainsaw on the ground, I wear "chainsaw chaps". What are they called in the UK?

 

There are way too many more to recall them all and put them on here! SOOO, Please stick in your 2cents worth! I'm looking forward to a few responses!

 

 

Sallopettes = bib and brace, graft = work hard, chaps = leggings or thoroughly decent blokes

[Rupe]

You'll struggle to find any chainsaw chaps here, its all trousers (pants) for proffessionals, maybe some DIY places sell chaps for homowners.

 

Graft is hard work, and sallopettes are for skiing in the 80's!

 

As for a general glossary of terms! You have no chance! I don't understand what anyone says most of the time so you have no hope.

[Frank]

Problem your gonna find is that we all use different terms depending on what part of the country we are from. Regional dialect can vary from as little as 10 miles apart.

 

Good luck our kid. Hopes thou gets on reeeet good like. Am sure you will be dragging brash and chogging down stems with best of them in nah time at all lad. Haha.

[Frank]

Apples and pears = stairs

nelson mandella = Stella Artois

skyrocket = pocket

guns = biceps

[Yve_Clark]

Welcome

 

Closest thing to chainsaw chaps in the UK are chainsaw leggings, like these ones:

 

SIP Traditional Chainsaw Leggings type A

 

but as Rupe says, it's mainly chainsaw protective trousers that professionals use in the UK. Trousers come in two types; Type A and Type C. Type A gives front protection only and Type C gives all round protection, depending on the type of work you are doing.

 

If you need any assistance with what's what in the world of chainsaw protective clothing, feel free to give us a ring

[ScottF]

"Battlecruiser"= boozer (public house)

 

"Jar"= pint of beer

 

"cream crackered"= knackered, tired, exhausted

 

Most of the terminology you're going to need for a stay in the UK can be found here:

 

Profanisaurus Index

 

Best of luck

[Frank]

If a yound English girl tells you she is "up the duff" then all I can say is RUN. Haha

[ad15]

Sallopettes are for gay skiers..

 

as for chaps... stihl do some, my dad has a pair... yeeehaaaa

[Mike Hill]

Saddle/Harness

topper/Climbing saw

Truck/Van,Wagon

Gas/Petrol

Climbing Irons/Spikes,Spurs

Buddy/Mate

Gas Station/Garage