Nick Harrison

we've just started messing about with splicing, reckon we'll have a go at putting something together as you've done, cheers for the info

I hear what you're saying about having the system under your control, i.e. the canopy anchor option. Where I work tho I've got the luxury of working with the same guys day in day out. when I previously worked for myself I soon realised that some ground crews were more switched on than others and can understand your point totally. I've used canopy anchors too in the past but in those instances you've obviously got to be totally sure of the limb you're climbing off, not always easy when it's a high canopy. a busy work site below and/or lots of ropes in use for rigging make a canopy anchor a good option too. The setup on a basal anchor doesn't differ for us whether we take a RW up or not, we always use a figure eight with a hitch knot as back up. Been looking a the HAAS system lately online, how have you found it, a worthwhile option?

Nicely put together vid, great to see that you don't need money just some enthusiasm to take part in an unforgettable experience, nice one

Hi, we talked about the option of either working off the SRT or taking my own climbing rope up but I opted for the former as I anticipated it being a very fairly swift job (simple up and down) with very little need to manoeuvre within the canopy once up there. On the way up there one of the guys shouted up if I wanted the RW sent up but I opted for the lowering option, partly due to it would have meant an extra item to haul up plus I like the idea of using different options from time to time. I've only used the RW very occasionally, probably about a dozen times. From my limited experience, it's great in it's ideal environment, but in a simple straight up and down I suspect it's just an extra piece of kit to install as opposed to being belayed out of a tree by your groundsman, it's probably a personal thing? Your second question about the use of krab V's pulley was something David and I talked about later. From the ground the limb looked a lot smaller which prompted the idea of using the krabs initially, in hindsight once up there, it could be argued that a small swing cheek pulley would have been a more suitable option? Ultimately, as climbers, we usually spec these small jobs from the ground and then set off with a certain idea of how we're gonna tackle a job in our heads. Once up there, face to face with the task, it's goes without saying that you need to reassess and change tack if necessary. For me the krab was gonna get the job done and that's what I had in my hand at the time. David would probably stick with the small pulley option (that was his suggestion), and he's probably, maybe, perhaps, ultimately right, but then the option of the krab worked fine for that particular job (in my opinion ) cheers

Here's a couple of my own pics, not the same as in the flesh but worth sharing ☺ Sent from my SM-N9005 using Arbtalk mobile app

for me i've found the flat toppped DMM fat boy with a beale pinch and a bit of old black hose does the job. in tight/congested work positions tho it will still creep round the krab which is why i'd consider switching to a different friction setup in those situations, such as a hitch climber and knot. i reckon the sj is great but, like most things, it has it's limitations.

we're hiring a tracked crane from these guys very soon to tackle a heavily leaning mature oak tree. They look like a very handy piece of kit. Can't remember the spec of the one we've got coming in but am certainly looking forward to working with it.

He's quite a natural clambering up and around a tree, and despite feeling nervous at some points he didn't need much encouragement to push on and get the job done. am sure he'll be an asset to a team once he gets all the necessary tickets

can't remember when the rules changed on when certification was needed to buy a top handle from a dealer, depending on when you bought your saws it could be that suppliers weren't required to see the relevant ticket then?

Good point varty. ..supposing it wasn't a legal requirement, it would presumably be a moral issue, how guilty (if at all) would someone feel if the buyer did seriously hurt themselves through improper use....tricky one I think Sent from my SM-N9005 using Arbtalk mobile app

Would be good to know the exact legalities of a potentially dodgy situation. If mr smith, who you sold your saw to, seriously hurts himself or someone else, when would the HSE or a solicitor step in and ask questions as to where the chainsaw, that requires a certain level of qualification to purchase, come from and end up in the hands of someone unqualified to use that type of saw? presumably our details as the primary purchaser are linked via the serial number of the saw, which would mean we'd be easily traceable. as far as I know there are no restrictions on selling rear handled saws, anyone can stroll into b&q and buy one, but I wonder where the goal posts sit with equipment that requires proof of a particular competence in order to purchase?

am sure this question has been asked before but couldn't find anything via searching....i'm looking to possibly selling my 200t on ebay, where do I stand liability wise selling it to someone without seeing their nptc ticket? from the amount of these saws for sale on ebay it would be appear people are selling them freely.

Here's a couple of close up shots, might not be great quality tho...

if this is what you suspect would it have been likely that coprinus fb's were nearby or do they appear at separate times?

any ideas? Been thru all my books but can't seem to find it

saw this and thought it'd be a good'un to share [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgW55lZEu_8]The Sky ? || Dub Fx X GoPro Footage - YouTube[/ame]

that be me....really thought it was gonna go for a bit more than that, cheers to btggaz for the heads up on that one, result

i'd say you're on the money there

we try to do ours every week at work. it's pretty rapid using a proforma I got from the AA health and safety pack. having an orderly list of stuff with all the relevant serial numbers all neatly typed out makes it a fairly easy and quick process to go through. every so often I also use this time to undo any knots I may have in my systems, be them stopper knots, fishermans or hitchs just so I can check the cord/rope that is kind of hidden within the knot itself, could be seen as a OTT but it makes me feel abit safer/happier.

nice compilation, very jealous!

Cheers, looks like I need to give em a call

About a month ago I signed up for the annual subscription for the Arb climber mag. I can view the on line version for the latest edition (4), but still have not received the hard copy? Before I start chasing them thought I'd check on here in case anyone else had got hold of issue number 4 yet?

Hi Dan just feeding into your question about the integrity of the tree from today's job, it's a good question you raise about the potential risk of entering into a tree that has had a recent substantial failure, we had a good look around the tree when it first failed (a few days ago) and again this morning when we turned up to do the work. As the climber we all know how important it is to assess these situations before you put yourself into the firing line of potential risk, apart from visually inspecting the tree before ascent I also had a look as i went up the SRT line for any external signs of something amiss, . If i'd felt any worries or concerns i'd certainly have got back down and we'd have reassessed the job. Prior to deciding how to tackle the failed limb, the whole team discussed the varying options on how best to get it onto the ground without causing unnecessary risk to us and secondly not damaging the main stem of the tree whilst releasing the failed limb to the ground. The risk factors of jobs like this can change dramatically whilst the work is being carried out, something i/we are very aware of, hence we don't rush these types of situations and are always communicating to one another each step of the way. We also discussed positioning of the SRT basal anchor in relation to any potential risk from the falling limb(s), once i'd ascended into the tree i switched to my DDRT and disconnected from the SRT line. Again, it's a really good question you raise so thanks for the feedback..

Good move, am sure you'll get loads out of the course, guys a sound chap too, enjoy and good luck Sent using Arbtalk Mobile App