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  1. Pete Mctree
    Presence of a rescue kit onsite is manditory at all times when work at height is being undertaken (as is somebody suitably trained to effect a rescue). Be it a dedicated kit or that of a 2nd climber. The pole rescue scenario has implications on the contents of the kit perhaps? Spikes-for sure, but is a false crotch, suitable for the diameter of the stem now a required? Ropes and friction devices etc for assisted rescues? I could not find any guidance on the content, so some direction would be appreciated
  2. Pete Mctree
    Get your hand in your pocket and get it bought. Good reference material
  3. Pete Mctree
    2 different 11.1mm double braids and a 12.5mm 16strand for a variation. All used but servicable cordage
  4. Pete Mctree
    Messing around today. Promised myself i'd film this ages ago but never got around to it. Bit serious, but at least you get to see me bite the dust [ame] [/ame]
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    Why is the TO protecting the trees? If they are under good managment I see no point. I would personally always object to a TPO on trees in my ownership. The implications on time, effort and finances(if applications are done by a contractor as such). However on a professional basis I would rase an objection on behalf of the client, on there criteria, stating such and charge a fee appropriate to the time and effort. Does the forestry commision have any interest in the woodland? i.e. are the involved with managment plans, felling liscenses etc.
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    Your actually doubling your loading at your high point. I'm not a fan of the system as you could actually induce branch faliure through it's use
  7. Pete Mctree
    I'll 2nd those attachments and deffo the machines themselves. Monday morning, looking at 5 hours dragging; No hangover, no bad back and always there. The way forward in this industry IMO
  8. Pete Mctree
    I have used winches on trees with complex crowns when working on bankings. There is an inherant level of risk, however good saw work, reading of the opening(or closing) of cuts, methodical and calculated aproach can reduce it massivley.
  9. Pete Mctree
    copy the link, it should imbed itself
  10. Pete Mctree
    a crushed splice or a reduce bending ratio would surley cut the strength of the split tail severley? yes? Knots would exagerate this as they cut the breaking strain massivle (40%ish?)
  11. Pete Mctree
    post away, it would not detract from the topic for me
  12. Pete Mctree
    Does a 16mm pulley only allow the use of a 16mm split tail/loopie etc?
  13. Pete Mctree
    T shirt made me feel all queer with it on:scared1: Was a good day, loads of work and plenty of laughs
  14. Pete Mctree
    http://www.chainsawcollectors.se/phpbb3/index.php
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    Using both ends of the line has it's negatives too. Firstly the length of line required to hit the ground in an emergency would be long (over 4 times the height of the tree:ohmy:). It's not that you can't unclip one end of the line, but it would take time to reroute it. Secondly the "loop" it forms in the middle of the line has to be guarded, as if a branch or limb were to catch it, it will hurt. Personally I prefer a 2nd rope if the tree's form dictates it's use, non of the above disadvantages. However it is well worth learning.
  16. Pete Mctree
    I'm just dissapointed they don't do one in pink.
  17. Pete Mctree
    Is that a snide comment because you don't have the full set
  18. Pete Mctree
    Some pics from monday. Working on a development site, alongside Matt (Buzz) in the 360, who was running the extraction for Ed's company. Waste will be chipped for biomass
  19. Pete Mctree
    Had Peter helping me out today killing some trees. Not many pics as he kept me too buisy. Great day for treework:001_cool:
  20. Pete Mctree
    Working with Peter today, so we decided to do a quick compare and contrast between the 4 different cubes we had. Left to right ; new falimier, old model, sherrill and stein. My opinions are that the stein and the sherrill are identical apart from the fabric of the stein appears to be more substantial. Tho older faltimier is better consructed than the newer. The fabric on the base of the newer is stretchy and will not be as durable. Overall the Stein is the best value of the above if it proves durable. The older origonal cube however appears to be better constructed but at a price.
  21. Pete Mctree
    Are pictures available? It's hard to help in such a case over the internet. But if you have any issues about the rope or any other kit, then retire it until you can get someone to inspect it for you, or in this case get the knife out
  22. Pete Mctree
    I'd personally apply common sense. I the replacement placed pressure upon the cam when unloaded, preventing freefall in emergency why not?
  23. Pete Mctree
    More than your ribs seem to be a little sensitive this evening Mr Collins. p.s. can you please go on a diet if you aim to honour your threat of sitting on me whilst drinking all my beer:sad:
  24. Pete Mctree
    He just looks and acts both of the above:001_tongue:
  25. Pete Mctree
    Nice work Roger. Big crappy tree for sure

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