Rich Rule

I have to laugh at that. The auto breaking system disabled itself in the savage weather... sleet or rain. I would bet good money you are more than likely to require that type of service in those weather conditions. mine is literally 2 months old. I'll keep an eye on the underside.

Where are you from mate to require a visa?

Thought you had a bird Paul? does she know you send other women Yew hearts?

The whole pace is a dump... tip it anywhere. i am from Darlo, so I am allowed to say stuff like that.

Or just use the eye in the woopie pass the block and a bit of the rope , both legs. Adjust to size and pass the block back through. personally I use dead eye and cow or timber... or in reality is use whatever was on the block from the last job.

Well the job has been done... I think the guy who did it deserved a bit more than 150 knicker. What say you Vespa? Easy isn't it?

Skipping. A well rounded exercise with many benefits. Calves being one of them.

Yes Paddy. might I add though, it is a well built harness, pretty comfy with a few customisable options like the 3 bridges. as for my comments on the twisting of the bridge, it still works and does what it says on the tin. I would just need some time to get used to it and adapt.

Not sure, but the bridge system twists independent of the back pad. i didn't give it long enough to be fair. I will try again at some point. I also have a couple of tree motions so I tend to use them.

I found the twisting of the bridge a bit tricky to get used to. I tend to use the limits of the bridge when in awkward positions. I get into the same positions in a Simarghu and then got to lean into the harness and the bridge twists leaving me off balance. It is a bit hard to put into words.

It is Hi Vis. I use it for tree work. I live and work in Norway. It can rain pretty hard here, hence the choice. I fancied being visible and dry whilst at work.

I don't really lift or use the gym. However, I do try and train 3-5 times a week when family and work life permits. I have joined a new gym here in Oslo. Membership covers all classes. It is a Martial Arts training facility. There is also a weights room, crossfit studio and plenty of other stuff. Ideally I do an advanced Muay Thai class on Mondays and Wednesdays with sparring on Fridays. Classes are 1 and a half hours long. I make the effort to take my 10 years old to the MuayThai classes for juniors on Tuesday and Thursdays and after that is finished there is a Brazilian Jui Jitsu class on for an hour and a half. I started the BJJ in October/November last year and have to say I am loving it. I am hungry for it, in the way I was when I started training MT many years ago. The combination of the above feels right for me. Along with tree work, I believe the cardio of the MT and BJJ, with a bit of flexibility thrown in is one of the best combinations for me. I may hit the weights but i need to be stimulated mentally and they unfortunately don't do it for me in that way. I think the training for me is a mental thing. I definitely get grouchy when I haven't been. As for the eating, I probably eat too little but what I do eat is usually, protein based and greens. Salad everyday for lunch unless it is proper cold and sometimes I make a batch of broth or similar. The salad with some form of meat or fish and an evening meal when I get in. I don't eat that many carbs these days but try not to have too much bread or spuds. I have very little dairy.

^^^ This. I saw a video from an Aussie guy demonstrating what you say a couple of years ago. When it happens it clearly puts all the weight on the weakest looking part of the zz. It isn't good for a hitch when that happens so I doubt it is doing muchgood to the zz.

Took me a while... LOL

I have it the new Hilux Pete. Not sure of the cost as it was in the deal for the vehicle from the dealer. As for durability, I will have to answer that in a while. Only got the truck 2 days ago. Not much help really was I? Edit: It looks nice though.

Not sure why Big J but a lot of the photo bucket pictures say you need to upgrade your subscription... ?

I still don't understand what this V cut is? the Instagram video was just a balanced lateral. isnt called a V cut as the slings are in a V shape, albeit and upside down V.? edit: cancel that last post. I get it now. what I don't get is the gratuitous gum chewing with the mouth open? What is all that about???

If they have a crane use it. if the work is there you will soon rattle through it.

Have you sent an email?

Sometimes, the leg of you trousers might hinder the line of the rope into the ascender. A bit of weight usually does the job. I some times tie a closed bag on the end or clip my chainsaw to the line off the floor of course and when you get a bit higher just pull it up.

Fair enough, humans have quite a lot to answer for I agree. Just 'cos I have long hair, doesn't mean I am a hippy, I am a realist. I eat meat because I like it. Animals are bred for slaughter. That might be wrong some people's eyes but I am a realist and it is the way of the majority of the world. Birds in a battery farm scenario are poor creatures and don't deserve those conditions. What about the rescued hens that are then ripped to shreds when a homeowners coup is ravaged by a fox? I have shot foxes as pest control for farmers up North. I also shoot for the pot and later be to eat edible which I have killed. Not foxes might I add. Most country side folk I know and have encountered are not really that fond of foxes and I have to admit I agree with them. (They also have a liking for Nissan Navara ABS sensors, 3 times the little buggers chewed through mine. Costing a fair penny from Nissan to get repaired)

I honestly don't understand all this love for foxes. They are a wild animal and will revert to their wild ways. We used to have loads of city or 'crack' foxes in London. They were bold as brass and would stand in the middle of the road as you were driving towards them. I once watched a cub being fed a barbequed sausage by hand in our garden. At first it looked like a nice scene then I reverted back to reality and in my mind remembered the devastation a fox will leave if they get in a chicken coup. flea ridden, mangey, bloody animals.

I saw on the book of faces, that Paul had successfully completed his last years resolution of whole year without alcohol, eating right and going to the gym.

Nice Rupe. How are you getting on in general with the SRT positioning? I found at first, i was just using it for access and doing the odd bit on the way up. Once up top a quick changeover to what I was going see to and crack on. One day About 3 years ago I ordered a BDB and decided (even though it can be used doubled rope style) that I was just gonna ditch the hitch and climb single line. It took a while and was frustrating at first but the more you climb the more it became second nature. Now when I get up a big tree and it is a DDRt climb I am as lost as I was when I started SRT. Apart from small fruit trees, 95% of climbs are SRT these days. I wouldn't say it is quicker, apart from the ascent of course. I will say though that I have more energy left at the end of the day.

Don't use a zig zag. i use mechanical SRT devices. Or a hitch with RW. I have always steered clear of the zig zag.