CS38 Questions/Gearing up

[Jonesie]

  Jim.Lidgett said:

I hope Justin's reading this for when I ring him to spend some more money. My brain hurts

 

Yea been reading just give us a ring when you need anything and I'm sure me or one of the guys & girl can help you out.

[tree monkey]

When i did my cs38 at craven college the kit was supplied i just took my PPE they have all the kit including saws for their courses.

[ecolojim]

ok so ive got everything on the list sussed out except the second strop/flipline... what can anyone recommend me?

 

3m/5m?

steelcore/not?

rope grab/prusik?

 

just to reiterate, I currently have a petzl grillon

[treejumper]

This will start a debate

My choice would be

5m, not, prusik.

[ecolojim]

debate is good IMO when conducted properly, how else can we learn from one another. And ive got more learning to do than most

[treejumper]

  Jim.Lidgett said:

debate is good IMO when conducted properly, how else can we learn from one another. And ive got more learning to do than most

 

Debate is good Jim!

In my opinion to get through you test you dont need a wirecore flipline - but you will need one in the future. (Your assessor may ask about their use though)

Its as with all things - 'you pays your money, you takes your choice'

[tree monkey]

I have a 3m steel core with prussik and it works fine:)

[sonic]

:wave:

  tree monkey said:

I have a 3m steel core with prussik and it works fine:)

 

needs it

[ecolojim]

hmm. i thought id try and address both probability with a 5m wirecore, and then proceeded to fall off my seat when I saw the price of them. 3m reasonable, 5m ridiculous... unless someone can put me right?

[DrewB]

i wouldnt go for the wire core one first as you wont be using a saw in the air for a while and a rope lanyard will be easier to use in the tree (except on stems) for general climbing. also a heap cheaper. a little french prussick on it with a pulley will do the job as a lanyard adjuster.