cs39 advice

[edwood]

hello

ive got my CS39 training and assessment booked in for mid march but im going to get quite allot of time in trees with a saw before then and i was wondering if any of you new what cuts i should be practising or have any tips on things to practise? i always anchor in from 2 points when cutting and usual do a step cut then clean it off at the bark collar or use the bark ridge, or if needs must do a felling cut, is their another type of cut ill have to use? and when should i use each of these cuts? andd is if theirs anything else that i need to know your help will be much appreciated!

[Dak]

In board & outboard step cuts both hand held and free fall, gob cuts, finishing cut.

 

Quick and easy assessment. Just make sure you don't cut one handed, strop in (keep your strop well away from cutting area). Take your time and be safe!

 

Good luck

[eddthesawman]

daks advice is sound on the cuts but don't presume its gonna be easy assessment i had to use 55m rope on my assessment on monster poplar had to remove big dog leg all this was spike work so don't forget them. don't forget a sling x

[Dak]

I guess it depends on venue and assessor, go prepared for anything and as edd said take your spikes and a sling.

[Littletree]

Hi there I had I really nice assor when I did mine , just take your time and enjoy . The only hard bit for me was doing the chogging down bit on the standing stem with no spikes but it all went well The end . They will let you have a couple attempts at a cut if it was not going well well so don't panic

They do want you to do well, a fail happens if it's becomes clear to them that you are just not getting anywhere and are not able to do it to the standard required within a reasonable anoint of time

 

39 was my faverate assessment 31was my worst

 

All the best littletree:thumbup: