Pete Mctree

Best wishes. Thanks for the brave post and reminder to us all not to neglect or little brains.

Nice, I enjoyed that. Thanks for taking the time & effort to both film and document it to share.

FAIL. Tree ONLY just reached vertical before breaking off the hinge. Rigging using shackle instead of pulleys also risked the premature breaking of the rigging line - gives a poor bend radius, rough surface which to draw the rope and excessive friction. Lucky guy. He is not going to get away with that very often

Walking with Bear last weekend:thumbup:

Thanks for that, it makes a big difference. Unless your left-handed you will never understand the inconvenience.

I know that game. Get's some great looks at the bus stop

Interesting. Do you produce a left-handed scabbard for the curved blade saws? (They look like they can fit in one way only) As this has always dictated my choice of saw

Hahahaha, your going to have fun. Bear is 1/2 malamute and makes for "interesting" training times:001_cool:

Bear is 6 1/2 months now & at over 6 stone not looking like he is going to excel at being a lap dog:001_tt2:

Great cutting Pete. Who did it for you?

I see the logic, but I don't like it. It could promote splitting as it loads back to front. The same step could be created with a tall face cut and a high back cut.

Are they bearings or simple plastic bushes?

I think you will find that spikes are now included in the inspection. There faliure could be critical, therefore there inclusion

Dogs are looking trim for the off season Dean.Swimming will get them fit for the winter in no time I bet

Bear - he's nearly 6 months now & only weighs about 5 stone.

peanut butter works. oils break down the sap. then cool wash with soap flakes or other suitable rope cleaner

I have watched this thread with interest and I feel I must voice my opinion. Firstly I must make my position clear. I am an employee & a LOLER inspector, plus self employed as a contract climber. I climb upon my own splices, splices by others and factory splices on cordage imported by influential equipment suppliers here in the UK. Firstly as a LOLER inspector. I am aware of the implications of the PPE regs, but as a splicer, understanding the construction and proportions of the common splices, I hope I can save someones life without condoning there actions. As an employee I see the frustration of the adherence to factory splices only. Especially when I am in contact with those who can splice in a competent manor in my opinion. I guess the importers want us to purchase a new line when we damage a rope, requiring the spliced eye to be removed? finally as a self employed climber, I climb with confidence on my own and others splices. I have tested my own (tied in-between an LDV and a huge stem with as much force the vehicle could muster ) and as a result have become a convert to the splicing world. My point? Well, like Bob, I find myself between a rock an a hard place. I advocate the use, education of the correct (recommended) construction and creation of non-factory splices. I would like to see the possibility of certification of them, or at least the inspection by those competent. However inspecting kit I have to record the "non compliance". Something must change. The splicing of cordage is a naturally desired skill within the industry and those who educate others and partake should be applauded and supported. HOWEVER this requires regulation. There are individuals persuing this, but should not the powers that be define the criteria? Sorry no definitive answers, but more food for thought I hope.........

bet you **** yerself at 30 though:lol:

But not climbing higher than about 20ft though:001_tt2: Always get the dog to chase you up there:thumbup1: Will see if I can make it nearer the time.

Sip's or stretch-air type A by choice. Working for the LA now and unfortunately they do not apply common sense when applying any legislation, only draconian head up the arse politics, hence now wearing overpriced, uncomfortable and dangerous type C duvet's. Stretch-airs of course.

Climbed in one briefly. Well made and extremely comfortable. Good harness

no chance - Bob's biscuit fund in the office has taken all our budget up:blushing:

Every second in the tree is one closer to death. Use the adrenaline, hit the floor THEN in safety sort yourself out.

like this? [ame] [/ame]

As i get older,i observe more damage to climbers during the repetition of ascent. I say get the climber up the tree and let him use his energy working. Just my opinion