In Desperate times...My Silky saves the day!

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There is a word you sometimes hear used in this industry.Often used in a sentence like,"will this stand up to the "ABUSE" it,s going to get?"....as an example. Or you might see someone throw a saw in anger (a bit like a child casting toys out of it,s pram) I am at  the complete other end of the spectrum.Look after kit.Yes they are used in harsh conditions sometimes but I like to keep my kit in the best condition.I am extremely proud to work with Trees and regard Arboriculture as one of the most Noble of Activities.I like order and everything has a place....which usually means a case,locker or bag.My 160T was in perfect condition after two years of almost daily use and that was partly down to how it was stowed.In an old army kit bag.In fact the one I used as a rope bag when I used tocy le around London in search of work.I didn't wanta Stihl branded bag for my new 161T but more a Stealthtype carry bag.Sitting in the coffee shop as luck would have it I saw one that looked perfect in the Mountaineering shop opposite.

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Big enough to hold my E-saw,lanyard,bar,chain,tool kit,oil and lid.Everything specifically for use with this saw.

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40 litre Mountain Equiptment bag.Very well made and half price......in Stealth black??

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Sip fleece liner? with a dry bag cover for Hi Viz top.

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Plenty of room.

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And it,s very own oil container.??

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Only the synth oil isn't black.I can live with that.? Look after your kit and it will look after you.

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A day to celebrate! I finally got into my Stihl base layer.I bought one size smaller a while back to motivate me to lose the final paunch.I will continue to train but now I am only going to maintain.These are so warm and yet breathable.They are tiny when you take them out of the little container they come in.I could hardly believe it was a Large.But in order for them to offer the warmth yet the ability to wick away sweat they need to be like a second skin. 

 

Edited January 31, 2020 by silky fox

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And my IPAF card arrived.I hope to gain a few more tickets this year.At last a picture that actually looks like me?

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Perfect likeness??

 

Edited January 31, 2020 by silky fox