2008 East of England Cutters and Climbers

[Steve Bullman]

i dont know about the chainsaw comps but the climbing event has novice sections

[Amelanchier]

...might just have to try for the bar and chain and cross cut bits then, is much experiance in this kind of event required or can a novice have a go?

 

Only pre-requisites are CS31 and CS38 for cutting and climbing respectively (insurance purposes!)

 

There are three categories in both cutting and climbing. Novice Intermediate and Open/Pro.

 

Your designation in a category depends on your honesty when asked about your experience!

 

The chainsaw bit involves the bar and chain change and a simulated fell. Basically we drill holes in 4m pine logs, cram pegs into them and stick the whole 'tree' in the ground with a forwarder. You then start your saw, fell it on a target, sned the pegs off and cut a disc of the end. Then a chap with a set of calipers measures all your cuts and awards points.

 

Oh and its all timed, so maybe that modded saw might come in handy...

[Steve Bullman]

im entering novice

[Amelanchier]

You'll still be last:hahaha:

[Steve Bullman]

thats actually more than likely

[Charlieh]

Oh and its all timed, so maybe that modded saw might come in handy...

 

need to start weight training then as its bloody heavy!

[Amelanchier]

bump:)

[Amelanchier]

Bumpetty bump...

[DrewB]

I might be home in the uk at the time of the comp and was wondering if i would be able to climb? none of my gear will be loler checked but its all pretty damn new-will i just have to show date of purchase? or could i just beg and borrow on the day? would i have to show my nptc card as ive got no idea where it is these days?

[Steve Bullman]

i was offered the chance to climb on the day drew, sure it wouldnt be a problem, tony will let you know though. where abouts are you visiting?

are you going to capel?