DrewB

Dont bother as they are a bit crap mate

and its only $900nz. is that good?

yep, sure is

the chopper pilots they use here for tree work are seriously good at their job, no messing. really quick and god can they fly!

the clove hitch seems a neat idea with even less gear, cheers paolo. i understand the pros and cons of the m system and this time the pros outweighed the cons for me. like i said differnt tech for different tree/situations. cheers for the input

legends.

just saw this on http://www.trademe.co.nz and was wondering if its really a good deal. ive got lots of wood available to mill (ie trees weve felled and left)and so was considering getting into it to make a bit of extra coin. i know nothing about and so am after some advice. and i dont know how to post the link so ive just copy and pasted sorry 105cc motor suit Fixed stand sawmill No bids | No reserve | Closes: Thu, 7 Aug Starting bid: $ Auto-bid These are normally worth around $2000, but I can sell these to you at the cost of a second hand one.. these are entirely suitable for a fixed mill motor. OSH has determined that they are not to be fitted with a bar and chain and used as a normal chainsaw because they do not have a saftey bar and brake. they do make a marvelous fixed mill motor... LAST ONE UNTIL NEW SHIPMEBT (12 WEEKS AWAY) GETS HERE **features** * premium quality 2-cycle engine * high-torque engine * ignition system type breaker controller magneto * externally-adjustable, all position diaphragm carb with integral fuel pump * fully adjustable, automatic chain oiling pump plus manual pump. * aluminum alloy front handle bar * 3-shoe centrifugal clutch * spur-type sprocket * easy access air filter * chrome-plated cylinder * magnesium alloy case * decompression valve * fuel capacity 1.2 (2.5us)pt * mix regular grade gasoline and branded 2- cycle engine oil * *ix ratio 1:40 with stihl two cycle engine oil 1: 25 other branded cycle oils. **manufacturers specifications** * model cs105 * displacement: 105.7cm * bore 58mm * stroke 40mm * dry weight, less attachment: 12kg * 7 tooth 0.404" sprocket * maximum engine speed with cutting attachment 8000rpm operating range: 6,000-10,000rpm (10,000 rpm = no load etc) net weight(powerhead only): 10.7kg/pc **accessories** * tool kit weight approx 11kg (without chain and bar). comes with 36 inch bar and chain for milling operation. these are a gift, and not part of the sale. a truely excellent machine yours comes still wrapped and boxed. I unloaded the one I am keeping to have a play and then photograph it..... hell of a toy.

or even just use a standard cambium saver and clip a krab in the middle and run your climbing line through that as well. (making sure the krab is in between two branches). Back to the m redi though, ive used it a few times and when it has been used ive loved it. always check that the TIPs will be strong enough and always use ropeguide/cambium savers and the friction isnt too bad. used it on a big fallen but still hanging poplar the other day where i didnt want any loops hanging down( so couldnt use end of climbing line), didnt want 2 lines to fuss about either. had 2 strong trees either side of the hanger and so used the m to tie into both and i could just hover above the poplar as i was working and slowly work my way down it. different techniques for different trees, its all good.

gutted bro!

ive posted this pic before and i know its throwing the m-redi talk off a little but it can be a good solution if your wary of your main TIP.you could tie in to as many anchor points as you want and its theoretically still retrievable. could also chuck in an energy absorber in case a TIP failed.(the revolver would work well here too)

cheers lee, count me in too:001_cool:

this is the one i made up. inserted a type of solid bungee cord into the splice after the core had been taken out to hold itself open for retrieval. nice to climb on but a pain in the arse to retrieve. i always get problems with the alu ring on the webbing rope guide getting stuck in tight crotches and thought this would be the answer. at the moment, its not:mad1:

pm ropey, he will tell you how to get it if no one else can

in total agreement.

a poplar to remove on monday.more storm damage.

yeah in taka bro, residential apartments. near one of many boat ramps..............

cheers, i wont do it then.

would there be any problems/issues with using some left over cobra to make up a loopie sling or whoopie sling? to be used for light lowering, nothing major. lots of work in cbd area so everything has to be lowered due to cars, buildings,people etc...

Nz is in the grip of a bit of a stormy patch at the moment andthese are just a few of the jobs weve had.alas, no camera on the good ones!!!!!!!!! the pic of the pohut which looks healthy-the stems had a massive crack between them that was opening to about half a foot in the gusts, the letterbox was rising about 1 foot as the root plate was uplifting every gust! about 120kmh winds. it was going to be climbed to take out the sail effect but was deemed way to dodgy to climb, EPV arrived and that was also deemed to dangerous to operate, inthe end the police closed the road and told residents to leave there houses. wa nearly pulled over by digger but gas mains were running underneath. the other tree fell over as we were looking at the bigger one. the night one was 3am this morning.what a crap time to do a callout:mad1:

some heritage pohuts we deadwooded the other day. not the best photos sorry but cool trees.

cocoon- use mine as a floating anchor point from footlocking access, used as ropeguide (made a semi soft eye by splicing an eye with type of bungee cord inserted instead of the core), attached to spliced eye of rope and set in tree so climber can be lowered down to ground by the groundie. (climbers line through the cocoon), and its nice and shiny and thats the most important thing. I had the swivel on my harness and it seemed to twist the rope more for me but some of my friends love climbing on theres. a cocoon with a swivel built into it would be a winner imo

its a good way to set up cobra systems as you can go back and forth between ends to get the tension correct

nice one:001_cool:

when your ascending into the crown, why not get your groundie to pull the slack through your pulley whilst you just haul yourself up the rope? its what i do sometimes

i beg to differ mb.................. but what hitch really works that well in the wet anyway? and i thought it was summer in the uk? whats with all the rain?