Peter
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Test drove an amorak the other day, nice drive but I don't think it's a heavy duty tow tug by any means. Great for high mileage motorway cruising though. New ford ranger is supposed to be the mutts for towing, but it's not out yet.
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That mewp is the most complicated bit of machinery I've seen in a long time. Just tracking it off the trailer needed a 20 minute tutorial.
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It is hard to explain, but it works. As David says, try it!
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I'm sure if you all chip in for a plane ticket it could be arranged!
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Treeworker.
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Really good news mate. I can wholeheartedly recommend Nods workshop to anyone interested in splicing, whether you've already done a bit or a complete novice. Even if you don't want to do lots of splicing, it will give you a good understanding of what is inside the splices you trust your life too.
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Not ideal. If you can splice 3 strand you will pick up splicing hollow braid easily enough. Tenex is what whoopie slings are made from.
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I have a little poem too, only mine is factually correct and a lot easier to remember. Wood burns, Water doesn't.
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Why not use tenex/yalex for the dead eyes? Much stronger than DB, cheap and really quick to splice, so you wont be too bothered about replacing it regularly.
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Yes, on ski-lifts, and children wearing cycle helmets on play equipment have been strangled. Not in tree work as far as I am aware?
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Who is this NPTC you all speak of?
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Just you mate, I am loving it.
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Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides.
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No worries then bro!
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Thats a Nick pet hate though, I think he has frapping related OCD. I wouldnt try splicing either the Beal or the Fly, tie a bowline in each and give em back!
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Are there any NZ regs for PPE?
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Even if it was in Europe it wasn't work, so legislation relating to working practices doesn't apply anyway.
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No...
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There aren't many 8 mm cords strong enough to use as a single tail hitch cord. Possibly that black liros doublebraid?
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Have you done a few back to back runs on AP and a comparable line to see what the time advantage actually is?
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Probably 3/8s inch? Or have they finally gone metric? 10 mm liros was being used 5 or 6 years ago in the footlock event in the Uk. Hate to think what 30m plus of AP would set you back over here though!
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Was he using AP for his footlock strop or as the footlock line?
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As far as I am aware there are no specific laws governing this, just common courtesy. I would be interested if anyone can point to specific legislation that says otherwise.
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Dead eye slings are cheaper, I have one on my portawrap since you only have to tie it once per tree, and I prefer them for attaching the block too.
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I didnt think we were talking about using the mewp as an anchor point and climbing from there? Using the mewp to access the crown, tying into the tree as per usual, is ok. Actually, according to the IPAF course, using a mewp as a man lift is out of the question, as is dropping anything from the basket while aloft. I discussed these issues with the trainer, and he said that industry specific practices could overrule IPAF rules, as long as they were properly risk assessed. (Basically, do what you like but don't blame us if you come a cropper)
