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Its too late for us, all the manhole covers on our alley have gone

I once fancied the idea of going to do a year of tree work in spain when I was free and single but perhaps learning the language wouldn't be the only struggle!

We've been using Beal Regate for making friction hitches. It seems pretty durable and performs well but I'm wondering if there is anything better all round?? The reason I ask is because I'm going to propose the idea of buying a whole reel of the stuff as it always comes in useful, not only for making prussik loops etc but also for footlocking loops and for connecting the wire core flipline to the harness so it can be separated in emergency

cheers bob

Good stuff Arbocop, our Zurich inspector is not experienced in the use of our gear so I've got a pretty good argument for my bosses to pay for my LOLER inspector course. What is the ACOP by the way?

Are there tree wardens around the area? Since tree wardens are voluntary the council could at least provide some training on inspecting trees for safety so the council can be better informed.

I've been clearing up windblown stuff all day today in various locations and each tree has failed in the same way as in this tragic accident.

 

 

A pantin is an aid, it is not to be used for life support- however if submitted why not.

I see your point. I suppose one man might use the micro pulley as a slack tender and another uses it for rescue making it a life support

Are pantins and ascenders any different from pulleys in that they are climbing aids. A pulley used as a slack tender is no more to support a person than a pantin?

You could stick petzl pantin, ascenders, shunt on the list too

No problem. A list like this is useful for me since I'm going on the LOLER inspectors course this year. Any more to add anyone?

I've been in and out of arb since starting it at college but I'm in it to stay now. So 9 years overall

To add to your list

Climbing:

Harness

Ropes

Friction Cords

Karabiners

Pulleys

Rigging:

Ropes

Pulleys

Steel carabiners

webbing slings, whoopie sling

Lowering device

Tirfor winch and cable

There'd definitely be a niche for that. I've heard of teams going out to teach the necessary skills to local people in disaster hit regions. You are quite right about Burma but I still find it quite amazing how far we are from achieving design akin to that found in the natural world.

Has anyone else noticed while watching the news reports about the earthquake in china, that surrounding all the rubble of once robust buildings are trees and still standing apparently unharmed?

This is testament to the resilience of trees through harsh conditions and how their design has stood the test of time. It also makes insignificant those concerns from western home-owners about their trees suddenly toppling onto their conservatory in my opinion. Perhaps we can use this as a point of argument in retaining valuable trees.

Back on this subject for a moment - currently our gear is inspected by someone from Zurich insurance and he admits that he has little idea of what some of the arb equipment is and what it is used for so I am presuming he has not done a 'thorough examination or arb equipment course'. From this I deduce that the person is not a 'competent person', though he may well be for checking such as a tail-lift on a van. Am I correct? If so how do we stand in terms of law?

Not yet but cheers skyhuck. Will give you a shout when I'm getting low on brass!

cheers Tim

Indeed it does Pete. Just did an image search on it

Pretty wierd isn't it. They look prehistoric and probably are. All the leaves/needles point skyward so I think I'll name it the skyhuck tree

Didn't think of that probably because I've not often seen grafts on beech. Saw it in Tatton park - that place has some really good specimens.

This may be another silly question but have any mature trees ever failed at the graft point?

This small (about 2m tall) tree has been pruned by my girlfriend's mum and she has been cutting the tips back every year which I think has resulted in it being really dense. My advice to her was to do some crown thinning to get a better structure but I've never really worked on anything so small. Whats the best way to prune small ornamental trees like this?

Any idea on what may be the cause of the wound? I was thinking it may be something like a tie that was left on too long in the tree's early years.

Saw this tree all over Malta and haven't lifted an ID book to see what it might be.

Papillion - beats the film which takes some doing and the follow up - Banco, which is also really entertaining. Those are my favorite books.

There's one I read a long time ago called the 'Himalayan Shuffle' about two lads that run the length of the mountian range.

The secret life of Trees is well written and good too.

Anyone ever tried squirrel in it?