equipment and ratings

[marc laycock]

whats the best equipment and how do the class ratings work for boots, for ariel work, I am waiting to go on my courses to become an arborist and i have to supply all my own gear, so your input would be great. thanks in advance

[felixthelogchopper]

Need to be a bit more specific, mate

[marc laycock]

Need to be a bit more specific, mate

Any advice on spikes and boots would be a good starting point i guess. cheers for the reply

[Le Sanglier]

My advice would be to go to someone like Honey Bros or similar, explain the situation and let them help, they have helped countless newbies, A&F in haslemere are no more apparently, it was there that I got kitted out when God was a boy.

[marc laycock]

COFRA WOODSMAN CLASS 1 CHAINSAW BOOT Anyone had a pair of hese boots and has feedback please

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Boots need to be water proof and comfy for you.

 

Everything else needs to be comfy for you.

 

Try to hold off as long as possible before buying so you can acquire more info.

 

Buy as little as possible at first incase you get anything that turns out not suit you.

[marc laycock]

cheers for that i intend to get as much info from you guys before i get anything

[marc laycock]

what would be good books to read in preparation for the courses

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I'd suggest The Highway Code if that's the course you're doing.

 

Otherwise, start the course and your tutors will give you a reading list and you'll have access to the college library anyway.

[Tom Mabbutt]

COFRA WOODSMAN CLASS 1 CHAINSAW BOOT Anyone had a pair of hese boots and has feedback please

 

I own the Cofra class 2 woodsman boots, they hold up pretty well to be fair, but can only handle a shower, working in rain for a hour or more and your feet are squelching all day. I won't be buying again, go for a gortex lined pair of boots, well worth the extra cash.

Edited August 21, 2011 by Tom Mabbutt
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