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Only short sleeves at present - been certified and tested for 25 washes

The F2 Xtrem helmet not only reaches but exceeds all expectations. Used and trusted around the world by Fire Rescue, Mountain Rescue plus many other Emergency Services It offers great protection in extreme situations. The F2 is made from lightweight thermoplastic material and has air vents as standard for increased comfort. The reflective stickers offer increased visibility. The F2 has a fully adjustable high comfort retention system which is patented giving increased comfort during prolonged work situations. This helmet is fully certified to EN12492 as recommended by AFAG401 for tree climbing operations. Available in four colours White, Black, Blue, and Orange F2XTREM Helmet £120.00 31snr Ear Defenders £22.00 Face Visor £18.00 Complete Helmet SRP £160.00 (subject to VAT rules regarding PPE) Now available from most retailers fitted with a high comfort fully adjustable 3-point chin-strap Patented high comfort retention system

Now available in RED the STEIN PHANTOM Chainsaw Boot. Manufactured using the highest grade of PERWANGER Leather, this premium silicone impregnated rough-out leather has been manufactured in the Southern Tyrol region of Italy since 1780. PERWANGERS special process makes their product extremely water repellent whilst still remaining breathable. This leather is the most durable available and is made from the corium, the strongest part of the leather. To help protect the leather we have fitted a full Rubber Rand around the boot which is specially adhered to the leather alleviating any stitching. The Phantom boot is also fitted with WINDTEX which is a heat-regulating membrane which is windproof, waterproof and breathable. SRP £210.00 Now Available From STEIN Retailers

STEIN has introduced a range of affordable full stretch climbing work shirts. The Hi-Viz versions have been fully CE Marked and certified by SATRA in the UK to EN471 Class 2 (Orange is GO/RT certified also). Many types of hi-viz shirts claim to conform to the standards but have never been certified to the standards, STEIN has gone the full distance to give you a fully CE certified product (supplied with CE Certificate). These full stretch climbing shirts have a smart new design with a stretchable patterned reflective stripe which is angled across the body. Hi-Viz Yellow & Orange £18.00 + vat Grey £15.00 + vat Now Available from STEIN Retailers

The Muffs and Visor on the F2EXTREM are the same style as the MSA HPE (chippers muffs) which you are probably already use to. You can buy the helmet on its own or with attachments.

If you are looking for a top end quality helmet this will be well worth looking at also. These are already certified to EN12492 and are tried and tested around the world. These will be available in retailers from Janary 2013.

The NEW compact RC2001 fixed bollard system combines the strength of the already proven RC2000 lowering device with the static fixing of the larger RC3001 device. The STEIN fixed bollard systems have all proven very popular with the international Arborist community. With a 2000kg WLL this compact bollard will be hard to beat. Supplied as standard with rubber preservation mounts allowing the RC2001 to be fitted where work requires tree conservation. On site one person can quickly fit the RC2001 in under 4-minutes. The new bollard offers a brilliant weight to strength ratio, weighing in at under 6.0kg making it light enough to carry one handed. The bollard drum has been calculated to work in conjunction with ropes of up to 16mm in diameter. Full specification available on the website: Fletcher Stewart [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4A_1Ecj-hY&hd=1]STEIN RC2001 Launch - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVhYQJXyzj4&hd=1]STEIN RC2001 Mounting - YouTube[/ame]

The NEW compact RC2001 fixed bollard system combines the strength of the already proven RC2000 lowering device with the static fixing of the larger RC3001 device. The STEIN fixed bollard systems have all proven very popular with the international Arborist community. With a 2000kg WLL this compact bollard will be hard to beat. Supplied as standard with rubber preservation mounts allowing the RC2001 to be fitted where work requires tree conservation. On site one person can quickly fit the RC2001 in under 4-minutes. The new bollard offers a brilliant weight to strength ratio, weighing in at under 6.0kg making it light enough to carry one handed. The bollard drum has been calculated to work in conjunction with ropes of up to 16mm in diameter. Full specification available on the website: Fletcher Stewart Available to order now from Retailers [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4A_1Ecj-hY&hd=1]STEIN RC2001 Launch - YouTube[/ame] [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVhYQJXyzj4&hd=1]STEIN RC2001 Mounting - YouTube[/ame]

Barrettltd, I am sorry you have experienced a problem but hope you are happy with your replacement arranged through Justin. I am sure despite this miss-hap you found the product useful and beneficial? When the mini-reach was originaly tested it took over 20kg of load to pull the ring apart and over 45kg to pull the mini-reach apart. To put this weight in to perspective a Stihl MS880 weighs 10kg. The mini-reach is supplied with the following Product Warning attached: “Do not operate or carry this device near electrical power lines as it conducts electricity. Contact with power lines may result in injury or death. Never use in weather where there is a risk of lighting strikes. Never apply extreme pressure to the mini-reach as this can cause the device to flex and ultimately break. For best performance keep the device lubricated with a lubrication spray. Not for use as PPE” The mini-reach could be supplied from new with a full size karabiner but this would add an extra £8 - £10 on to the price of the product (current market price £12.50+vat). Remember for heavier rigging jobs we also have the Outreach priced at £48.00. Please read review: http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/rigging-hardware/24856-review-outreach-tool.html

Saw this on another forum which shows under circumstances even traditional 3-way action karabiners can be rolled opened: Carabiner rolled open

Remember there are differences between what is allowed in the Height Safety industry regarding equipment and the Arborist industry. many people in the Height Safety industry use Srew-Gate which is perfectly acceptable and generally MEWPS are deemed and seen as Height Safety. MEWPS operators will use full body harnesses with a restraint Lanyard which is attached to the bucket so both screw-gate and 3-way are acceptable for this application. Where we in the Arborist industry use light-weight aluminium karabiners many height safety companies will use heavy steel karabiners which we see as for rigging purposes. ISC can offer a complete range of karabiners for this application Fletcher Stewart MEWPS Harness: Fletcher Stewart Restraint Lanyard: Fletcher Stewart All these are available from good retailers

We are pleased to announce that STEIN will be the main prize sponsor for the 3ATC Climbing competition at the forth coming Arb Show in Cirencester with a prize fund of goods worth over £2200.00. The main event is sponsored by Arbjobs.com. This event which has grown massively in popularity over the years has been designed to cater for all levels of climbers and not just the elite, with equal top prizes for each of the categories. The entry fee for the event is only £10.00 but look what you get and can win for a tenner!!! All entries received and paid for before Monday 11th June will receive a free entry ticket to the show worth £8.00. All climbers who pre-book their place in advance of the show will also receive a STEIN goodie bag worth nearly £60.00 after they have competed in the event. For further information and to download an entry form visit Arboricultural Association Arborist Tree Challenge Competition Prize List: NOVICE CLIMBERS: 1st STEIN VEGA TREE CLIMBING HARNESS (worth £274.80 inc vat) 2nd STEIN X CLIMBER STEALTH (Special edition) CLIMBING ALLOYS (worth £262.80 inc vat) 3rd STEIN THROW LINE KIT (worth £204.00 inc vat) EXPERT CLIMBERS: 1st STEIN VEGA TREE CLIMBING HARNESS (worth £274.80 inc vat) 2nd STEIN X CLIMBER STEALTH (Special edition) CLIMBING ALLOYS (worth £262.80 inc vat) 3rd STEIN THROW LINE KIT (worth £204.00 inc vat) PREMIER CLIMBERS: 1st STEIN VEGA TREE CLIMBING HARNESS (worth £274.80 inc vat) 2nd STEIN X CLIMBER STEALTH (Special edition) CLIMBING ALLOYS (worth £262.80 inc vat) 3rd STEIN THROW LINE KIT (worth £204.00 inc vat)

We are pleased to announce that STEIN will be the main prize sponsor for the 3ATC Climbing competition at the forth coming Arb Show in Cirencester with a prize fund of goods worth over £2200.00. The main event is sponsored by Arbjobs.com. This event which has grown massively in popularity over the years has been designed to cater for all levels of climbers and not just the elite, with equal top prizes for each of the categories. The entry fee for the event is only £10.00 but look what you get and can win for a tenner!!! All entries received and paid for before Monday 11th June will receive a free entry ticket to the show worth £8.00. All climbers who pre-book their place in advance of the show will also receive a STEIN goodie bag worth nearly £60.00 after they have competed in the event. For further information and to download an entry form visit www.3atc.com Competition Prize List: NOVICE CLIMBERS: 1st STEIN VEGA TREE CLIMBING HARNESS (worth £274.80 inc vat) 2nd STEIN X CLIMBER STEALTH (Special edition) CLIMBING ALLOYS (worth £262.80 inc vat) 3rd STEIN THROW LINE KIT (worth £204.00 inc vat) EXPERT CLIMBERS: 1st STEIN VEGA TREE CLIMBING HARNESS (worth £274.80 inc vat) 2nd STEIN X CLIMBER STEALTH (Special edition) CLIMBING ALLOYS (worth £262.80 inc vat) 3rd STEIN THROW LINE KIT (worth £204.00 inc vat) PREMIER CLIMBERS: 1st STEIN VEGA TREE CLIMBING HARNESS (worth £274.80 inc vat) 2nd STEIN X CLIMBER STEALTH (Special edition) CLIMBING ALLOYS (worth £262.80 inc vat) 3rd STEIN THROW LINE KIT (worth £204.00 inc vat)

This short video will help explain and show the "U-CREATE" Gear Loop System. More videos will be loaded soon. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99FTxPAZ2iI]stein vega harness - YouTube[/ame]

This short video will help explain and show the "U-CREATE" Gear Loop System. More videos will be loaded soon. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99FTxPAZ2iI]stein vega harness - YouTube[/ame]

link to said thread http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/general-chat/37231-why-spikes-so-expensive-5.html

The New STEIN PHANTOM Chainsaw Boot is manufactured using the highest grade of PERWANGER Leather. This premium silicone impregnated rough-out leather has been manufactured in the Southern Tyrol region of Italy since 1780. PERWANGERS special process makes their product extremely water repellent whilst still remaining breathable. This leather is the most durable available and is made from the corium, the strongest part of the leather. STEIN has also introduced WINDTEX into the PHANTOM which is a heat-regulating membrane which is windproof, waterproof and breathable. Through constant product development the STEIN PHANTOM is 15% lighter and more flexible than the orginal Stein QUEST but retains all the same features PHANTOM Standard Features: Class 1 (20m/s) Chainsaw Protection Waterproof Windtex Lining Heavy Duty Vibram Sole Steel Toecap Rubber Rand Protection Roller Bearing Eyelets Produced from Perwanger Leather One-piece leather upper Available in sizes 41 to 47 PHANTOM Safety Standards: EN ISO 17249:04 - Chainsaw Protective A1:07 - Antistatic Footwear WRU - Water Resistant Leather Upper HRO - Heat resistant outsole E - Energy absorbing heel region Available to order from all good retailers from Monday - RRP £205.00 For more information and to locate a retailer near you visit our website www.fletcherstewart.co.uk

The New STEIN SHADOW Chainsaw Boot is one of the most highly spec’d safety boots currently available on the market. It is manufactured using ANFIBIO leather which is a full-grain calf leather and one of the highest grades of leather available. This leather is used for high-end hiking and climbing boots, it is the smoothest and supplest of leather cuts and greatly superior to split leather and other commonly used leathers. ANFIBIO leather is naturally water-resistant but to help increase these properties STEIN has introduced WINDTEX a heat-regulating membrane which is windproof, waterproof and breathable. STEIN SHADOW Standard Features: Class 2 (24m/s) Chainsaw Protection Waterproof Windtex Lining Quality Benzinfest Sole Steel Toecap Steel Midsole Rubberised Toecap Protection Roller Bearing Eyelets Produced from Anfibio Leather* One-piece leather upper Available in sizes 41 to 47 STEIN SHADOW Safety Standards: EN ISO 20345:04 - Safety Footwear EN ISO 17249:04 - Chainsaw Protective A1:07 - Antistatic Footwear S3 - Protective Mid-Sole CI - Insulated against cold HI - Insulated against heat WR - Water Resistant Leather HRO - Heat resistant outsole SRC - Highest level anti-slip rating Available to order from all good retailers from Monday - RRP £185.00 For mor information and to locate a retailer near you visit our website www.fletcherstewart.co.uk

Available from all good retailers from 1st May 2012 onwards Click here for further information

New Skylotec Kolibri "click" harness now released - On show at Capel Manor this weekend. Through end-user feedback the Skylotec Kolibri has received a makeover for 2012. Now known as the Kolibri “click” the harness has kept all the characteristics of the existing harness but with some added features. •Quick-Release leg loops utilising the same quality buckle as used on the waist band •Reduced length gear-loops to elevate any snagging whilst climbing. 2 upper loops and 4 lower loops •A chainsaw lanyard attachment point has been added to the centre of the back support. •Karabiner attachment loops located on both sides of the harness •An elasticated webbing First-aid kit attachment point on the back Available from all good retailers from 1st May onwards

Thank you for the feed back Ian, you have proved that these are not just a communication system but a valid TIME SAVING peice of kit. 30-60 minuites saving on a job times across a year i guess they will pay for themselves in no-time. Alot of the retailers now have these kits availble in their showrooms for demonstration, to find a local retailer visit our website www.fletcherstewart.co.uk

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this idea is nothing new, we had a sample of a product sent to us over 5-years ago made by a German Company. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4LaCb67-XA]Laser fox - YouTube[/ame]

just as a reference this is part of the user instructions for the Pinchlock.