Steve Bullman
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Try giving Timberwolf a call, i'm sure they will be able to tell you exactly where you can find it.
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Bit of an annoying one today. Taking down a large Spruce, chogging off pretty big lumps onto a brash pile. Anyway it turns out there was a disused manhole buried about 5" beneath a few years worth of composted needles which one of the chogs must have cracked. Didn't know anything about it till one of the groundies fell through it
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If you're on a mac I believe automater can do this Edit: ignore that, I see you are on microsoft sorry
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Been very lazy with taking photos at work for too long now. Thought I'd start with this one...decent size spruce takedown from this morning
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New to climbing any equipment recommendations?
Steve Bullman replied to zebedeeclimber's topic in Climbers talk
Yep you probably wouldnt be disappointed with it. Always a good idea to try one on though if you can before buying. -
You can hit the tops hard but not the sides. Laurel you can cut down to bare 2 ft stumps and grow a new hedge again if required.
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New to climbing any equipment recommendations?
Steve Bullman replied to zebedeeclimber's topic in Climbers talk
The srt version has an extra attachment point in the centre -
New to climbing any equipment recommendations?
Steve Bullman replied to zebedeeclimber's topic in Climbers talk
Just be aware the wear factor and inspect the rope regular -
Got to be a choice between Leylandii and Laurel. I'd go for Laurel personally as you have the option of hitting it back hard if you ever wanted to.
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New to climbing any equipment recommendations?
Steve Bullman replied to zebedeeclimber's topic in Climbers talk
I have owned the petzl sequoia and tree motion, currently climbing on the tree motion. They are both nice harnesses. Tree motion probably the more comfortable of the 2, but slightly too bulky for my liking -
Wasn't mine, but I do recall the owner telling me once it did indeed get so hot that the tires melted
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One of these always helps
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I think once you find out the rigorous testing processes, and the cost of these, coupled with how small a market you are targeting, you might realize the price you are hoping to sell these at is quite unrealistic.
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so slightly more than an egg cup full. So I stand by my original question, whats wrong with using petrol(for non-retarded folk)
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New to climbing any equipment recommendations?
Steve Bullman replied to zebedeeclimber's topic in Climbers talk
Yes you can post pics. To be fair I climbed on beal topgun 10.5mm with a petzl shunt for a couple years. Its not out of the question but not recommended. arborist rope has an outer core of polyester which is less abrasive to heat than the nylon sheaths of rock climbing rope, which really comes into play when using friction hitches. -
this is very true
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New to climbing any equipment recommendations?
Steve Bullman replied to zebedeeclimber's topic in Climbers talk
Hi, and welcome to the forum. Sounds like you are doing a lot wrong here, dynamic rock climbing rope for starters, which isn't designed to cope with the heat that friction hitches generate. Not sure exactly your set up, but a picture would help? Seems like the fig 8 is unneeded really and is more a throwback from your rock climbing experience? Regarding harnesses, theres loads out there and really your budget would be a good start in determining what would be best for you. -
Do you all remember the story a few years ago about the guy who was dismantling a conifer? They lit a fire at the base of the tree, he was dropping stuff straight onto the fire to burn. All clever stuff, till the tree caught on fire and he died.
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too expensive to put a match to
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i think all these things can be controlled with a little old common sense, but maybe thats just me. Is this a firestarting for dummies thread?
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can someone please tell me why they are saying outright no petrol?
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fair comment Its the fastest way though however good you are at starting fires.
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tyres i agree, but i never mentioned tyres. A cup full of Petrol isn't going to change the world.
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i'll add, the best cooking is to be done the following day. On sites where you are having multiple fires, the previous days fire is perfect. Kick off the ashes from the top, scoop out of hole from the hot embers and bury a nice gammon joint wrapped well in foil, cover it up and leave for 3-4 hours. By lunchtime you will have the best ever gammon joint to enjoy. Jar of home made chutney goes perfect with it
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Some good advice on here, some not so good. All those saying don't use petrol, why? Petrol is perfect for getting an intial flame going. Sure its possible without, but on most jobs time is of an essence. Get a small pile of dry wood for a start, and as said start small, don't be in a hurry to start throwing the big stuff on. With a bit of experience you'll know when you have a good enough heart in the fire to start loading it up. People mentioned used engine oil, thats a good tip but requires you specifically take a can of used engine oil with you. Personally I throw on a bit of chain oil as soon as theres a decent flame. Burns hotter than petrol but you must have that flame going. Most important thing though, make sure you have some meat to cook at lunchtime...this in itself is an art. Personally I like to take some steak, wrap it well in foil, kick some of the fire to the side to reveal some nice glowing embers to cook on. This is the best aspect of having a fire on site.
