Pete Mctree

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

OK 100ft race- not once though but 30 times in one working day. Looser pays for the wraptor I will take home

And the rope coil below him as he descends........

the wraptor is truley amazing- I have done a couple of 1000ft on one plus that vid makes me smile every time i see it

Please be carefull Rich, the top of the knot is so so close to the hitch.

Like the double fishermans it can clash with the top of the hitch, releasing it when you weight the system. i did it within a week of owning one and slid a few feet nearly soiling my pants in the process:blushing:

as long as it's did not does. Gotta have a dumb arsed death-wish otherwise.

hopefully not a bowline look at the instructions

No idea to be honest. A term I have used for as long as I can remember for a clean stem. My brain does have a unique way of describing the world sometimes

stem/trunk

they are limiting- great in the crown but useless on a spar.

you could always have an adjustable ring set-up; 4th item down New Treeimagineers Products - Treeworker.co.uk

how do you tackle this within the framework of LOLER?

from a professional your attitude suprises me. No rescuer even though you are an employee of your own company & prepared to take the risk over a couple of £100 of certs. rebel is noble, but without a cause??

euc dismantling crane!!!!