SPLICING WORKSHOPS during the summer & autumn

[nod]

Dear Arbtalkers

 

I'm sure many of you are aware that for some years I have offered rope splicing workshops for those who are sufficiently interested to spend a day getting sore hands in the time honoured tradition. Apart from a couple of private workshops I have not offered this training for over a year due, in part, to the need to create a degree of clarity with the whole issue of hand splicing of arb ropes. The muddied waters became muddier for a while & are now clearing somewhat.

 

Hand splices seem only to be such a big deal here in the UK; no particular reason that I can see, well one or two, maybe! Certification has been proven throughout Europe using the same techniques & measurements but our view has been to question the testing methodology & its pertinence to our use of rope. On this basis a new standard & competancy training has emerged, homogenising all manufacturers rope into construction type. Good news for the way ahead I believe?

 

What I'd like to do now is to begin regular workshops for anybody interested in splice training, from 16 strand, double braids & hollow braids. We are beginning a European tour in September starting in Poland then into Scandinavia, the aim being to offer & promote the European Arborist Rope Splicing Standard. The concept is about to be peer reviewed so that we can fine tune the finished program before the workshops begin.

 

Please email me at [email protected] if you'd like to receive information on up coming workshops, timings, locations & costs.

 

Best wishes

Nod @ Treeworker

[Peter]

Really good news mate.

 

I can wholeheartedly recommend Nods workshop to anyone interested in splicing, whether you've already done a bit or a complete novice.

 

Even if you don't want to do lots of splicing, it will give you a good understanding of what is inside the splices you trust your life too.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Hooray! email sent.

[CraigD]

Any chance of a workshop in New Zealand ?

[Peter]

I'm sure if you all chip in for a plane ticket it could be arranged!

[Rich Rule]

Great stuff Nod. I'll drop you and email.

[High Scale]

Really good news mate.

 

I can wholeheartedly recommend Nods workshop to anyone interested in splicing, whether you've already done a bit or a complete novice.

 

Even if you don't want to do lots of splicing, it will give you a good understanding of what is inside the splices you trust your life too.

 

Like.

[nod]

It's been a time coming but finally I have booked the venue ready for a week of hand splicing workshops in north Buckinghamshire week beginning 27th January 2014.

 

Please email me at [email protected] & I'll forward details & booking form.

 

Cheers

Nod

[David Humphries]

Howdee Rob,

 

Great to hear, I'll be in touch

 

David

 

 

 

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[Craig Johnson]

well done nod