Ian150482

Dont think there is a problem with climbing with both ends of your rope. Think there is a time and place for it, and its good for getting to places which can be challanging, as it gives a bit more support, but it can also be a pain in the backside.

What i do, do is make sure i dont have a loop hanging in the air, so just use a longer rope.

Have a 192t, starts fine, and revs fine, but under load, it looses power and the chain comes to a stop, this is cutting small stuff and not putting pressure on it.

I thought it could of been compression, but its at the shop and he tells me its not compression.

I'm not very good with chainsaw problems so any advice welcome.

Made me laugh.

Nice work, some good pics.

The only thing i didn't like with it, is its either on or off.

Dont do it, your insurance wont cover you.

well unless you are using a wirecore that im unfamilar with, even though you might cut the v.t, the eye on the flipline still isnt to fit through the krab/pulley....so you're still going to be stuck

Thats a good point Steve. I'll have to use a different Hitch or just buy a soft link.

Grab it by the balls Jen, and get it organised. Lol.

Good job and good photos there Peter.

I've had hi flex for a while, but they tend to rip easy. I have strech airs now, and think I made the right choice. Fabric is a lot stronger and more resistant. But like Andy said, its personal choice really.

its for lugging up the dolmar:001_tongue:

Antwood how does the makita fair for this work?

At a guess i would say to much bounce in them.

the big downfall is the clearance, and if your attempting to follow havester / forwarder tracks, ruts will be a big issue for it. You can get lift kits for them, but its only 60mm max, and i think you can get body spacers but it all adds up. And you cant get very big tyres on them. I have 205's on mine. Im going for a shogun and getting shot of my shelander.

Off road they will do at least 80% of what a defender will do. They have a lower ground clearance and reduced ramp over and entry and exit angles compared to a defender. Watch out for oil leaks it is a land rover.

No chance will a freelander follow a defender mate. Apart from on a road.

Dont do it mate, you'll regret it. Ive had numerous problems with mine. Mostly the 4wd system it uses which is completly s***.

The vcu is prone to break which is alot of cash to repair. Mine went on mine and i didnt realise it, until it ripped the ird off.

And ground clearance is crap too.

Anyone want to buy a freelander? lol

When the work your doing actually benefits the tree, that’s why I’m a "utility arborist"

Lmao. Nice one.

Only advice i can give you is when your out on a limb, strop on and use the strop to come back on as far as you can, and keep your main line tenisioned, and keep your weight low.

Try organising a climbing get together and watch and learn how other do it.

Not sure if I agree with this, but my belief is that you can call yourself a tree surgeon after passing small tree felling, and that the minimum qualification to call yourself an arborist was cs39.

 

Rob

Dont agree with that really, 39 only allows you to use a saw in a tree, what about 40 which is pruning 41 which is dismantling.

Without those you cant prune, nor should you be dismantling a tree.

I wouldnt call myself a tree surgeon and ive been doing this for many years, and im sure others i know would say the same who have alot more experience than myself.

Yes ive heard that before, having 2 seperate anchor points has its advantages, but i find it a pain in the arse, imo.

It will help you with your branch walking using two separte anchors though if your struggling.

Just keep practising,it will make you a better climber. I try to climb as much as i can even when im not working.

You've just opened a can of worms with that.

What do you mean when you say 'using two prussik or one'?

Get a little pulley, so you can use it as fairlead. Try a blakes too.

I think you get what you pay for, if your spending alot of time in chainsaw boots its worth paying for a descent, comfortable pair, imo.

Nice one mate

Me, me, me me !!

Count me in, couldnt make it last year.