Pete Mctree

1/2 inch or smaller diameter line?

If you cut with a husky i recon 3 strand or multiplatt will suit you. Same level of advancement

Kicking a little bit higher than that perhaps!

A quote from the proposal for the NPTC revision documents; "NPTC Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw and Related Operations Consultation on proposed changes February 2009 All of the chainsaw units have been reviewed by a select group of chainsaw operators. This group was comprised of employers/contractors, trainers and assessors from arboricultural and forestry backgrounds. As with earlier revisions, Chainsaw units previously achieved will continue to be valid after the revised Chainsaw Certificate of Competence units are released, provided regular refresher training has been undertaken." So on the day this new legislation is implimented (as no one will have undertaken refresher training) NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON within our industry will have a current NPTC ticket. Therefore EL insurance will be void ( which is a legal requirement to trade) as proof of competance is required, meaning the entire industry will have to either work illegally or stop trading that instant. What the hell is going on here?

There was the one who's user name was something like "Peter" that managed to end up 8 or 9 miles away driving in the wrong direction

Usind the center TIP of your harness as opposed to the side D's was always recomended to me on species likely to split/barberschair. Especially freegrained trees such as alder and willow. On your avatar, it does appear that your low position in relation to the rigging block would make it very easy to be struck by the peice, as opposed to if you stepped up onto the stem nearer the block. Just an observation

Hi-flex, stretch air and sips are all good trousers, however they all fit slightly differently. Try a pair of each on and make an informed decision

Normal. I find the ok. I guess you can put me in the visor hating club

Thanks for that Kev. I find the definitive answer very elusive on ocasions. I guess my further reading for the next couple of weeks aint gonna be my usual Mills & Boon

I don't quite understand what you are asking here, but I will try. Firstly; all kit supplied should have a COC - which refers to which relevant standards it conforms or markings to the same effect.(although not all rigging kit seems too) Secondly; kit supplied new should be fit for use from purchase (unless it is stated otherwise) Hope that helps, however until I find the relevant facts to give you the definitive answer i'm not offering this as the complete answer (my head is in the books as i type)

Ropes,krabs and harnesses are used in work positioning, therefore are PPE as protection from a fall from height. You are correct that rigging kit needs checking on an anual basis.

You need to do some homework. 4.2hp as opposed to 4.6hp

ouch. At least they don't bite like a 200t.

Having a cube or similar makes a big difference with regards to the tangling of the line also. Smaller containers seem to encourage it.

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The Information is from AFAG. So do they think that 40/41 are optional?

From AFAG 16 In-house, college or specialist training needs to provide an equivalent standard of training to any recognised training and certification that is available, but not mandatory. This means that detailed records need to be kept to show who provided the training (including their level of competence), what the training consisted of, its duration and how it was carried out. Post-course assessment of competence and a system of quality assurance will also be needed. Fine in theory, but I would hate to have to defend inhouse training and certification to the gent in the wig when the poo has hit the fan. http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/afag805.pdf here is the full document

Well I aint parking my tent near you until you get your NPTC in genda ident:scared1: Richard was a real gent. He got his wife to make me some sarnies and the lovley pea and ham soup. No need to snaffle. Others might learn a lesson from this.............

Arborist rope is semi static. Climbing on static line would be really nasty if you had even a small fall.

It it happening at Deans? If so who is organising it? I have spoken with him and we will help out sorting the basic things, however a decision need to be made sooner rather than later. Deans is about 10 mins from junc 24 of the M62 (huddersfield) for those who have not been before

I always base my reductions on percentage removal of canopy, not height or size.

Wait til i've finished my beauty therapy diploma. I have your standards to upkeep:001_cool:

So if you own a freelander you are ; gay, a hairdresser, have exclusive parking outside the blue oyster club and a townie. How's your burgandy freelander running Mr Bullman?

you mean pain aversion:scared1: