Peter
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Pole rescue is probably the second worst scenario i can think of. I for one have no intention of ever needing to be rescued off a pole, which is why I always have a means of getting to the ground set up and ready to go. If you are ready, even with broken bones or dislocation you should be able to get down quickly. Adrenaline and determination will overcome initial shock and pain. However, if you have to set something up before you can descend, then you will be hampered by your injuries and probably stuck waiting for a rescue. Possibly for some time, depending who is on the ground, what kit they have, and whether they are trained and prepared. I for one am not prepared to chance it!
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Cool as!
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I'm on a VT, mostly because it sounds cool. It is very sensitive to minor adjustments. The number of wraps and braids makes a big difference, as does the type and diameter of cord. Fine tuning is done on the length of the tails, too long and there is too much sit back and not enough grab. Too short and it sticks. I tend to set mine up so it self tends and never sticks, but i have to set it by hand, i dont rely on it grabbing on its own. This can backfire occasionally.
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Started off with glasses and good intentions, took them off after 10 minutes, just too humid. Never wear a visor.
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http://www.505uk.com/index.php?category=Gloves&group=Latex&Submit=select_group First glove on the page.
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I did my share of log rolling. I rolled one log up to the end of the drive, and sat on it drinking tea and watching them work.
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That did come up! The grab truck with front mounted crane was a bit useless, every chunk of log on the drive had to be rolled to one side, as he couldnt grab anything behind or in front of the truck.
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Pieeeeeeeeeeeeeee.......
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Not too sure on all the fungi, deffo merip, and I think there was some Ustulina in there too. There may have been others. Dave and his groundie didnt really have time for drinking tea, myself and the photographer had a few brews though! All the timber went out in two loads in a 26 tonne grab truck. Chip stayed on site. All the photos are courtesy of my father in law.
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Still more...
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More..
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Some piccies from a dismantle I did last week for Dave Riding
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My choice of biner would be a locksafe revolver, no pulley required.
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Nice work. What was the tirfor in the third pic set up for?
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They dont like pole pruner heads
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Still easier than double handling chip, and you only take one machine into the woods.
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Leave the poor tree alone to die in peace! If you really wanted to "save" it then a repollard would give it the best chance of long term survival.
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Crunch it up with the grapple and squash it down. You can pack brash pretty tight on a forwarder.
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Shhh Dean, you'll start a new fad diet, the tapeworm diet. Eat as much as you like, and the worms take the hit!
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I used to drive a 3 litre turbo cabstar, and that was an awesome little truck. Pulled a tracked chipper fully loaded no problem. Bit skittery when empty, great for donuts on wet grass. Downside is the tiny cab.
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Yup, mine looks quite similar to that. Except much bigger, obviously.
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As many as the customer makes. Dont smoke though.
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I felled a beech this week, had at least two decay fungi at work. There was a large area of discolouration in the wood, and the very centre of the stem was badly decayed. There will be pics to follow.
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Got any pictures of the decay caused by ustulina?
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Another day at the beach, life doesnt get any better!
