Pete Mctree
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Treeworker sells the treeclimber dark gloves. Burn out too quick in the dry but there performance is unrivaled i find in the wet http://www.treeworker.co.uk/acatalog/Protective_Gloves_39.html
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Two catogories of climber piss me off. Those who are too stupid not to have and use ladders. And those too stupid to use nothing but ladders. To be insular and not use a full range of tools is truley unprofessional
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I would like to see any TO justify the retention of any dead tree- take pictures- fell and smile
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Pollard AND replant if the targets are critical. This hopefully will retain some of the ecology and perpetuate the tree cover. If the targets are minimal there is always the option to move the fence to exclude all and let it do it's thing
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Angels have wings, I climb- you play with your mewp
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Behind the lean- on the moving rootplate? Always just fell it?
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2ft gap between house and tree- go read the thread Dean
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Place a mewp by a tree rocking due to root faliure? No wonder you trashed yours:001_tongue: A hedge is minor damage in the sceme of things. Or maybe i'm just unrealistic, uncaring and callus?
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Priceless bit of kit- If I had to install my climb line first i'd never use them. Might as well just srt or footlock(bigger trees normally). I do like the ladders footing or just tied to the stem if working solo
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And as for there forum............... Spamtastic (and empty lol)
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I bet you guy's aint even seen there home page yet! http://www.nosakraw.com/
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Without seeing it, i could not guess the colour. A picture would be usefull. IF the damage is to the sheath ONLY, then why not just replace that? However the bridges are not expensive, so you do have options.
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Looked like storm work to me. Get it down- make it safe
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Is it just the sheath that is damaged, or is there wear on the webbing too?
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For those who don't know- that's a pic of my right arm. I lascerated the bracial artery, so after such a serious bleed i feel qualified to comment upon such incidents. 2 large wound dressings were applied, and I slowed the bleeding using a toniquet and brute force (until medical help arrived). So if a climber descends from a tree bleeding, and all you have to do is run towards him to locate a dressing- fantastic! Run towards the truck- er- no thanks. This thread raises valid points- but if you choose not to carry one, it may be your own life that is put in the balance. Sorry if i'm bleating on again, but this is IMPORTANT
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Logical place to keep one. I cannot think of a good reason why not to carry on there. Easy for the climber and/or rescuer
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please share!
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but your never invited
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Even less suprising that you beat me to replying:001_tongue:
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someone say drink?
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"I say- d'at boys got a woman's ass!" How did you find it Ed?
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All fascets of the industry have much to teach. I hope you enjoy it, although it will be hard work, but arb is in any sector
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Make sure you are adequatley hydrated before work, especially if you have had a drink or lots of coffee/tea. Trying to play catch-up is almost impossible. If you are thirsty it means you may have left it too late....................
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I seem to remember Tony failing miserably at the barpin bowling. saying that all i succeeded in doing (apart from watching) was get a stinking hangover
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Your point is more than valid, and thanks for posting it. The use of a pulley serves three functions for me- firstly in the absence of a natural crotch, secondly to protect and therefore maintain the structural integrity of the rope (most double braids have relativley poor heat resistance) and thirdly to ensure a predictable amount of friction so making the rigiing and running of loads more predictable therefore smoother and safer. I have used compound rigging systems when lifting , then subsequently lowering loads. The main issue i had was the exra rope in the system made it vey elastic thus difficult to manage. If there was a long fall height for the load this could be of massive benifit, as the load could be allowed to run, and i will have to have a look at it again and treat this as a positive. Some great food for thought - thanks
