Grimpeur
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I asked about the screwgates when I did my IRATA L1 and the instructors seemed to think it was because the karabiners in rope access aren't so likely to come undone as they don't get constantly knocked on branches and stuff. Have found while working if you're doing a long drop they sometimes do work a bit loose though. Also they're a lot cheaper 3-4 quid each for steel ones and double up IE you will use your krabs on rigging points (no problems with screwgate there) and on your harness. I think really that is just because thats the way its always been, also for example shunt is not a suitable backup device according to Petzl and yet is the standard backup device in IRATA?? Just the way it is. Also they told us about LOLER checks in rope access just swap your gear with a mate and check each others, this is for the proper written LOLER checks, that is deemed OK in IRATA.
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Got a call "can you work tomorrow?" last night at 9pm, then had to go and meet the boss - 10pm by then. Still I'm not complaining, working with good blokes, home already and more work tomorrow, all good.
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Thanks for this word Elagueur, had a hard time explaining to my better halfs family in France what I do, that might help. I found this website Elagage des arbres par Olivier. Le métier de grimpeur élagueur, elagage. Les entreprises d'élagage. , quite interesting pictures, words are baffling me a bit.. I might have to get on the case and learn as sounds like she may have landed a job in France, I might be moving over too.
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Chainsaw Carving, Forest of Dean, 11th May.
Grimpeur replied to Tree Man Tom's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
Dean Heritage Centre - events - looks like they have some carving going on 23rd May weekend maybe not 11th but seemed like there'd usually be someone carving something there anytime. -
Chainsaw Carving, Forest of Dean, 11th May.
Grimpeur replied to Tree Man Tom's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
I was at my folks place there recently saw there were a lot of carvers working at Dean Heritage Centre, Soudley ponds, some nice carvings & right over the road from some massive Douglas Firs. Well worth a look even if thats not where your thing is. -
using same combo (8mm) yeah takes while to break in then gets too sticky after a while, does work nice sometimes
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Think I'm gonna do CBT this weekend, was a cycle courier for 11 years and this tree business means I've got a car test coming up, don't think I could face myself in the mirror if I can drive motors but not ride em
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I heard the Peltor Chipper muffs are better? Got some 2 quid ones from a hss hire shop that were much better than the husky ones but don't go with a lid too well, headband type.
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Trees/shrubs with Spring and Summer interest
Grimpeur replied to Bald Monkey's topic in General chat
tree of heaven looks mad when leaves first out & it seems to be the last one to burst -
done one, was wondering in the truck on way what a mono lift is??
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yeah why not
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Had the book for years & got tickets for Monday
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That's what I thought but having seen this as the leather was cut right through I think his foot would've been cut without the fluff. Maybe the fact it was the special fluff didn't matter much but just the fact there was something there between the saw and his foot seems to have helped.
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Was working with someone who got the white fluff to come out the side of his boot with a saw today. Fluff didn't clog saw but it didn't cut through to his foot either. Another lucky escape..
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A side strop is much better imo, I've worked with some who use just one end and no side strop, just cling on with arms or legs at changeovers, scary. Hope he's OK.
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Got an old skylotek without leg buckles, anyone know if its possible to replace the leg straps as its a real pain to get on and off (good harness though)?
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You might think this is funny but I just went to make breakfast and its only my chainsaw boots that saved my toes from a nasty scalding. Seems chainsaw gloves aren't completely fireproof too, lucky there was a tap nearby..
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Chingford rail innit
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the sun is out, just done my IRATA lev 1 so been indoors with no saw all week, got my 39 assessment tomorrow, does anyone want to meet up EC1 in the next hour or two?
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Fair enough, think the commute might of killed me anyway. Should have transport in a month or two so maybe then
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I'll be up for it if you can meet at train station, London based but its doable.. 6 months experience ground & some climbing, C&G lvl2 30/31/38 hopefully 39 after this Saturday.. Busy this week but free most of next at moment. Cheers, Josh
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Nice. In London Trees for Cities, Ground work (?) do NPTC courses directly, might be worth a try, and I think I've managed to get some funding through living in EC1 New Deal for Communities area.
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Went to work only to find out I wasn't meant to go til tommorow So went into this New Deal place which funds training cos I live in a depraved area, they'll pay for my CS39
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Up Red Oak on hill in Wimbledon, first one is London skyline looked better earlier, sunset was reflecting off the towers to the north luvly when i took the second photo but photo didn't do it justice
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