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Was thinking of physio actually. I don't mind paying that once or twice but don't want it to mount up. Knee specialist is the way forward though for long term health and fitness. Need to change my doctor because I don't understand a word he's saying and I don't think he understands me either!

I'm taking Ibuprofen at the moment but will get a doctors appointment ASAP (very difficult nowadays) and ask for an Xray. In the meantime I'll start stretching more before and after work. Cheers all for the advice

The brand and diameter of the friction cord makes a difference. Try it out different ones and you might find one that works better with your climbing rope. I like to tie the 'knut' with 10mm beal regate, it flies up. Wetness makes a difference too

I'll get onto that for a start. Cheers

'· some experience of processing Local Authority protected tree applications (e.g. Tree Preservation Orders, trees in Conservation Areas).'

Thats the tricky bit if you haven't come from a background in planning or been an assistant tree officer.

Got very uncomfortable pain in the knees when I climbed a mountain in Norway and I've had it in the Lake District too. Its just come about again this week as we are climbing in and out of a river(dyke) and yanking limbs out etc. Is this a common complaint in arb? I reckon spiking doesn't help but then there are people who have spiked for decades without problems.

I don't think they have a steel plate in the sole which is what I prefer about the haix. It makes standing is spikes a bit more comfortable.

No prob. I should have started mine years ago but its never too late.

Also keep a bit of record of what you learn from it. This comes in handy in the future especially when you are going for interviews. Create some kind of professional development record

Found some pretty interesting downloads on this link. Don't know if they've been posted before but what the hey..

http://www.treeworks.co.uk/publications.php

Being inexperienced is stressful then it eases as confidence is gained. In my opinion an inexperienced person will be more likely to get stressed when roping down large sections for example; whereas a more experienced climber will be relaxed because he/she is familiar with the sensation of lowering big stuff and being shook around a little.

Just back from Norway today. Had a great trip and stayed in cabins with mountain and fjord views. Walked up mountains, knackered me knees, what more could you ask for!

Gaffer wouldn't let us use a home made splice anyway but would have liked to go on that course. Going to keep the snap hook and at some stage make up a lanyard. What diameter and type of rope is compatible with the grillon - I know to look at the manual but haven't got it right now!

If it's the cs41 its a very informative and helpful course I hear. There's more to just knowing how to dismantle a tree - there are constant improvements and refinements in safety and technique.

What about good things to buy when out there? My girlfriend wants some of them knitted socks but that's not important! I know they do some really good outdoor clothes and work gear.. any recommendations?

Got a new bit of rope for the petzl grillon provided to me today but it doesn't come with a snap hook, just an eye splice for a carabiner. I prefer a snap hook for my flipline but I'd need to put it on with a mallion rapide or something. Anyone got around this another way?

Sorry I missed out. Couldn't make it in the end and for once the weather has held - drat!

Dean, my mate isn't coming in the landy this time its just me in my car. Is there somewhere to put my wheels without getting stuck?

Sounds like a sensible plan.

Think I'll make one of those with some rubber bands

I double wrap on skinny and lanky trees. It feels far more secure and in the event of spike slippage its going to stop you rather than going for a groin burning ride down.

That's something I hadn't considered bob. I'll kidnap it and bring it to the gettogether

Really! Great skills displayed from what I saw of it

Around summer solstice and the extreme north of the country I think.

haha. want a pro version for the rev counter but they're a bit expensive and play are out of stock at the mo. Self relieving jokes aside, what other exercises are good to alleviate wrist pain?