Climbing comp @ F.R.Jones show

[Steve Bullman]

thanks! im looking forward to norfolk too. had broken ribs so couldnt enter this year but plan to next year

[ArbjobsNick]

Glad to see so much interest in the event, Paul and I put a new climbing event together for this years AA Arb Show and we are bringing the same format to Justin's Arb and Forestry Show in Kent. It has some simularities with the ISA work climb event difficult to run anytree climbing event without some cross over. We are only having two categories Novice and Expert at this location mainly due to time constaints over the two days. Everyone will start form the top of the tree so it doesn't matter how fast or slow you are getting up there. Climbers will then climb around the canopy carrying out a number of tasks tossing a log, walking a limb, lanyarding in and out at each station. It should be like falling off a log for most of you guys. Speed is not actually everything in this event safe climbing tecneque and successfull acomplishment of the tasks will get you points and possibly a win. If you havent got your own kit don't worry we can lend you some new stuff to climb in. If you are entering please make sure your kit is up to scratch as we will be checking it before you have a go so please dont bring your 15 year old harness, blue three strand polyprop climbing rope or two way Krabs or we will be sending you over to see Justin for some new kit : )

 

For entry forms rules and more info please have a look at the website. Arboricultural Association Arborist Tree Challenge

[Mark J]

Can you just have a shot on the day?

[Jonesie]

Hi you can enter on the day as long as there is space, there will be some goody bags for those that enter online as I only have a certain amount to spare.

 

I'm not sure if the prizes have been mentioned in both classes there will be:

 

1st prize £150.00 vouchers

2nd prize £100.00 vouchers

3rd prize £50.00 vouchers

 

All to be redeemed at F.R.Jones and Son.

 

Get yourself booked in and have a bit of fun.

[Mark J]

Is there a link somewhere where I can enter online or do you have to download the form and post it? I had a look on the competition site - Arboricultural Association Arborist Tree Challenge - but could only find the download form bit.

 

Cheers

 

Mark

[Jonesie]

I'll check with Nick and let you know.

[Dave D]

might be tempted to have a play on the day, i'll see how the mood takes me.

[Jonesie]

Good man Dave it's all a bit of fun so it will be great to join in.

[Nick Waring]

Yeah, i think ill have a go. ill sort out the form 2moz.

[Stuart Witt]

I think i might go on Saturday i fly in to Heathrow at 09:00hrs it takes 1hr from there but so i could get there for 10:30hrs.

 

Can you just turn up and enter or do you have to be there by a certain time to register.