Steve Bullman

i'll go anywhere Joe, would ideally want a couple of tests to make it worthwhile though, either in the same area or on route. Could do it this Friday though if you can swing it

You could probably do as much with an arb trolley at a fraction of the cost, or even just a wheelbarrow. Never seen the point in these things

What else would anyone have to go on realistically? Short of surveying the entire country

Yeah get a manicure FFS

Love your signature mate

Such a shame your missus won't let you stop for beers Thursday night Mark

Does the job Mark

only 2

Al, sorry....was just talking to gary about Picus also

i'll stop by providing Gary's picus test doesn't overrun. Ping me your number mate

Speak to @justinkingwell

Where abouts are you?

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I dunno mate, that was as clear as you're get in laymans terms ?

i'd agree with this. It could be a factor but typically summer limb drop would see the branch snapping rather than peeling off.

I love the fact they don’t have to clip in and ring the bell with a pruning saw like the isa comps

Well....just so happens I’m going to be there on Friday morning for a few hours

Wasn't it you that posted a video of an incident a while back?

I think you could apply that to anywhere in the country

I’ve experimented with different back cuts over the years, never really noticed much difference to be honest. My felling experience is limited compared to that of a forester though admittidly. I was always taught to cut in at an angle from the top though and that is my default technique

Agreed, thats not enough for 10 years experience

isn't the very definition of professional, someone who carries out trade for a living rather than a hobby?

Lets face it, no ones going to advertise themselves as 'sub stand arborists with limited experience and qualifications'

Awesome mate. Is it an unnerving experience?