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I have had the LD1 Aprpro system for many years- cheaper than the GRCS- game changing bit of gear and I have used it lots for dismantles and lifting. It has a Harken 36 (same as the first GRCS?)- not as powerful as the current version. We broke the winch (pushed beyond its limit) - I was amazed at how straightforward it was to get parts and rebuild it (lots of Harken parts suppliers in UK ports) The LD1/2 also has a spinlock clutch brake- I like it but some will find a faff. I would not want to be without a system for lifting limbs- once set up it saves alot of time, effort and can be safer in terms of work positioning. Mines not for sale but we'll worth considering the Arbpros if you can find one second hand or want an alternative.

Here's my effort. Worked better than I expected it to. I'll get the real thing when I replace my TM EVO but this set up cost me about a tenner. Ideal really.

Haix Protector Timber Chainsaw Boots - Radmore & Tucker WWW.RADMORETUCKER.CO.UK Upper Material Velour leather, hydrophobized, breathable, 2.8 – 3.0 mm thick Cut Protection Class 1 cut... I'm very happy with these. Very light and streamlined design for climbing. Most others are way too bulky for me. Not sure about durability as have not had for long.

Hi Have a Oleo Mac dealer in my town-southwest garden machinery. I picked up the GS371 35 CC saw for small felling, snedding etc. It is fantastic quality little saw and I'm very happy with its performance. I have a 550xp, 560xp and numerous other bigger saws but find I always reach for the GS if possible as starts on first pull and is light, nimble and powerful for its size. As I understand it the GSHs are Chinese but the GS models are Italian made? I will absolutely buy the bigger 411 or 451 soon as well for thinning and slightly bigger trees. Very impressed.

Just received mine. Nice bit of kit. Not used yet other then a brief set up hanging from a beam in the garage. I feel the adjustable friction point will be an improvement.

Well worth it for me. I wouldn't have anything else.

I have the 120 version and the old treestuff version from years ago as well. I use them all the all the time for small to medium size rigging jobs. Highly recommend.

I use the tree austria shoulder straps on my tree motion for precisely that reason. Also great for SRWP. Highly recommend.

I've used mine last two days. Really impressed with it. Smooth and predictable. I always struggled to get that with friction hitches. Feels good to finally have a fully CE marked SRT work positioning device at last.

I have had the LD1 for a few years now. It is brilliant although the working load limit is less than the other two. Saves so much effort and time and I really like the spinlock clutch feature as I work with different groundsmen with varying levels of experience. It's nice to know the load can be locked off while taking wraps off or lifting. The LD2 is available now which has a massive WLL and still has the spinlock clutch. Highly recommend.

On my third trango cinch now. Great for single line useage. Am I right in saying that the positioner can't be weighted eintirely with climbers weight and used in a single leg? I've never used one but read this on a review a while back. I use Mammut dyna safe 11mm rope with the Cinch. Can't fault it at all.

I Have these boots. Really like em. Very comfy in every way. I had air streams and couldn't see what all the fuss was about as I found them really uncomfortable. I'm size 11 with quite wide feet and 46's fit well.

Chose the LD1 mostly because of the price. Knowing what I know now I'd be inclined to have spent extra for the LD2 as it is the updated model. Having said that my LD1 has been well capable of everything I've thrown at it so don't really need the bigger one. The LD2 is the next best thing to a crane....awesome lifting power.

for anyone who's not seen one.....