Steve Bullman

i'll be there, staying at the travelodge

nope, im useless at jommer tree

Smart looking truck mate. The 60mph speed limit didn’t put you off?

Picus Test this morning on a large cedar which shed a large stem years ago. should have also been doing the sequoia beside it but the hammer broke ?

Anyone seen this? Can't quite get my head round the design really. Unique 'Kidney' aperture: allows for a wide variety of Karabiner connector shapes and will allow rotation of any Karabiner allows for multiple Karabiner connections at one time allows for a Karabiner to 'centre' itself depending on where the load is applied- and allows Karabiners to 'self centre' during climbing manoeuvers, which is helpful with DdRT climbing when climbing up to a 'large limb' allows for a perfect spot to anchor a 'Sternal' anchoring device (Karabiner, hook, Chest Ascender, etc.) for use in SRT climbing on ascent with a Rope Wrench. This connector in the 'Kidney' aperture will self align to the most efficient spot and can be removed and attached easily allow the efficient use of the Pulley as a 'trolley' and allows for self alignment of an anchoring Karabiner in the 'Kidney' aperture when used in this configuration. The Phlotich can be used effectively for 'Double Crotching' or setting up efficient mechanical advantage systems due to the multiple attachment points and the ability for multiple Karabiners anchored in the 'Kidney' aperture.

What sort of money for the tracks? I suspect you could claw some of it back hiring them out too?

@STIHL GB whats the max recommended guide bar length please?

I’d go for the 550 personally, if it truly cuts like a 661 then it’s basically replaced the 461 and 661 at the same time

mmmmmmm 461 RRP £869 + vat 661 RRP £1001 + vat I'm going to hazard a guess at £1039 + vat

well according to the video above thats not entirely accurate, or the laser wasn't one of the 2.

Well i bought this one to try. Doesn't look promising so far

Thanks Darrin, have you used it and verified it?

Nice. They do seem to love their rigging over there

Does anyone know if there is a decent clinometer app available for measuring trees? I've searched the app store and theres various ones but with no reviews. Ideally looking to find someone who has used one and verified the results for accuracy against other methods. Thanks

Welcome

It’s a real test of your faith in your gear being suspended 100ft from the ground with nothing beneath you

I've had a couple of companies flat out refuse it before. Others have no problem with it at all. Can't see how it can possibly be more dangerous than lifting a 4ton stoggle mind

Yep they look familar as spike wounds to me, they heal in an almost diamond shape

Powerful cordless KombiEngine with high torque, low vibration and low weight of only 3.2kgs for the powerhead and shaft - 800 grams lighter than the KM 94 RC-E. Three power levels for energy-efficient and low-noise work in all applications. Battery connection via a plug on the machine head – power provided through connecting cable with an AP battery or AR backpack batteries to maintain machine balance. Compatible with current KombiTools for use with loop handle (except FSB-KM).

And sorry.....i don't think there was an older model either, this is a brand new addition. https://www.stihl.co.uk/STIHL-Products/KombiSystem-and-MultiSystem/Cordless-Li-Ion-KombiEngines/280961-83213/KMA-130-R-tool-only.aspx

They are interchangeable with the new model that has either come out or is coming out. Not 100% sure about the older model. Perhaps Carmen @STIHL GB can confirm please

I don’t remember the black ones, how long ago was that?

The Stihl spouts are definetly the best of the current bunch

I love Stihl twisty fuel caps? these things never last long. Shame as they had the opportunity to improve on the previous ones which were possibly even worse

Looks like a bible! Lucky find somewhere?