Marc

Nope, but I see they take a good beating from a wire brush. Besides its just my opinion Steve doesn't mean I am right, if I am to part with my cash I want to do it with the product that I have the most confidence in. It's my opinion that SIP have taken great strides in producing good technical trousers at a reasonable cost for the working arb, although I cannot understand why they didn't use the same proven fabric of the Progress on the newer innovation trousers with the lighter protection.

Having looked at the Stein Kreigers, my money would still go SIPS way they really are making some good trousers now at good prices.

Rescues seem a pretty rare event, in most cases a self-rescue is carried out, unfortunately if a self rescue is not carried out then the situation is usually serious even fatal. How many of us here can honestly say they've been in a rescue situation? And if you can what were the details? I only know of 2 amongst those I work with daily in both incidents the climber rescued themselves as in emergency self descent. I used to tie a rescue anchor but got fed up with setting one up, I really should set-up an eye for the ground crew to attach a second system too like Ewan mentioned. For us an access line is just that access only hence the reason I no longer make a rescue tie as the time spent on it is only minutes and I ascend with a separate climbing system. I am surprised that you single line guys use a base tie regularly the doubling of the anchor point load, I'd also be surprised if you get top Tie from the ground, i prefer to go for something slightly lower that I know is safe then move my final anchor higher once in the tree and am able to access and choose the best point. I also feel the best rescue contingency is to have a separate access line installed and a second climber competent to use it, and not be working off the fastest method of accessing the tree, because if you need rescuing its a high chance a climbing rescue will need to be performed. This thread has certainly made me think again about introducing a back up to my base anchor a habit over the years I have sadly stopped using.

Why didn't you just straight fell it into the car park? Well done good job.

Still can't beat a Petzl Vertex and the most recent version is a winner, its simple and comfy. The Kask aka stein is comfy, Kask are better at making pro cycling helmets not industrial lids for daily use.

It's just the way it is and why the Arb scene disappoints me so much, there are people on Arbtalk happy to work for such low margins in a tough industry until this changes and I doubt it will getting the right money will be always be a challenge.

Then where would the challenge be? I think stick to your approach Kieran and good luck with the day.

I knackerd his topping strop snatching a Scots Pine with a MS660, I slipped putting the back cut in. I was tired and his 660 with 18" bar is err quick.

A twin ring is simple and cheap enough, you will appreciate it immediately as it will reduce the friction you feel, reduce wear on your rope and not potentially damage the trees cambium.

Had a look at them and it was enough to make me realise its still Shtien. SIP seem to of really upped their game i'll be getting a pair of those next. Stretch Air I have no confidence in after having a few duff pairs but the Gladiators are amazing. Husqvarna if I was on a budget would get my cash over Stein.

Traffiglove x-grip best glove i have ever tried, I use gloves all through colder months, not so much in summer. A personal preference but do feel the advantages of good gloves for climbing cannot be doubted.

Agreed but there appears to be some seepage which requires some further investigation, like has been said possibly pseudomonas or honey fungus or just mechanical damage. The increased vigour could be the result of previous pruning and not always a good thing from my poor understanding the tree could be diverting more energy to regrowth and or is stressed, possibly. I'd still go ahead and reduce sever the girdling root and sugest monitoring the wound.

I'd always look to starting from the ground to, weigh up chances of freeing it winching it whatever, harness on last option. Done 2 like this so far this year both occasions had to climb and carefully strip out the crown till I cold finally finish it on the ground, easy just go slow n take it easy. Wish I could help out.

How can we offer advice, or even formulate an opinion, I reckon we could of done that job in 2 days with the right team, but may of costed the same as you taking 3. It feels like you know you did a good job, and it took you a fair 3 days, put your foot down you want 3 days rate. Out of interest how many guys on the job?

Most comp climbers are on a knot, I would say its well suited to production climbing if you like it. Really good unbiased informed review, better than the I just bought it climbed on it 24hrs its bloody brilliant 5 stars.

Yes why not?

Snakebite aka Sterling HTP, I had a go on Globe some Liros dyneema and another no stretch line. Maybe it's a personal thing but I do not like these dyneema lines they are to harsh and unforgiving. Where as snakebite seems to hit a sweet spot for me very static feel with just enough cushion. Another thing to consider the dyneema lines as far as I'm aware are not CE rated or approved for anything but recreational climbing, not that I'd have an issue climbing on one just would not buy it for my own use.

Very nice work colwood.

You certainly have a fair point! Though Arb Nazi is utter nonsense, my initial reply came after comments of how awesome it would be to top a redwood and can we have pictures of said awesome feat. I then made a valid post backed up by pictorial evidence that topping out such trees could given their location be certain to bring about their premature end. It's all about appropriate management and this could be fell and replant or top, a wind blown is nature at work often these trees redevelop with one dominant leader, a man with a chainsaw is less often able to replicate this.

Thanks it's not my company though, I do believe its the guys you have working for you that make a company not the boss. We do have many good climbers that work here only they are nomadic and work for many right now we have a lot of intresting contracts and the climbers we rely on are booked elsewhere. So would be nice to increase the pool of climbers we can use and it makes life intresting working with others.

GreyFoxArb is me.

I've always found saving private Ryan a little to Hollywood it does have one of the greatest sequences with the beach landing. Not seen a mention of classics like Deer Hunter and Full Metal Jacket, one flew over the cuckoo's nest even The Shining. Lets not forget Forrest Gump the more you watch it the more you understand it. Brit movies as mentioned by Danroker, Dead mans shoes, also by Shane Meadows This is England. If you like these check out Tyranosaur One for the to watch with the other half and you may actually like Seven Pounds Foreign language The prophet, Jo Nesbos Headhunter, and Oldboy! Part of a trilogy As for TV surprised no one has mentioned Breaking Bad the best series on TV

What is this Instagram? is it the app where you put up countless selfies, you know who you are!

I should add only self-employed climbers on a casual basis.

Simple really we need climbers, ideally good climbers who will muck in on the ground as we do not employee dedicated ground staff. Based near Henley on Thames near Reading good rates of pay and relaxed work environment. Please PM me for further details