Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

taffupatree

Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    442

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Everything posted by taffupatree

  1. taffupatree
    I do the self talk thing sometimes. Gives the boys on the ground a giggle. Never afraid to ask their opinion either. They can often see something diffrently and offer another opinion/option. Use the old analogy of think twice cut once too.
  2. taffupatree
    Have the 2013 arborist trousers. Very comfy and no problems with the zips/stitching yet. Like all type c's they are rather warm.
  3. taffupatree
    We use old climbing ropes as pulling lines. Just have to make sure they are identified as such.
  4. taffupatree
    Is a must really when using the SJ. Will help prolong the life of the device as well as being better for you. Not sure what cambium/friction saver you use?
  5. taffupatree
    Make sure you are not just pulling on the black lever. Need to use the brake lever as well. Will be a lot smoother if you do. Can fully release the mechanism but use the brake to control descent. You will get used to it the more you use it.
  6. taffupatree
    Can't beat the one handed self tending....until the cam wears that is lol
  7. taffupatree
    Would appeal to the likes of LA crews who have to jump through H&S hoops....Reducing the risks of sprains/strains from smashing in wedges etc. Ours is going mad on vibration levels at the mo. Practically banned us from the 3120!
  8. taffupatree
    Classic. Get numpty's like this all the time. Last one shunted the chipper. No damage to the chipper but broke his light cluster.
  9. taffupatree
    Would love to have a chance at a job that is full time and permanant and if you were closer Dean I would have been giving you a shout before now. Went for a job recently at a renouned firm in these parts. Got offered the job but pay levels were shocking. Grass cutters are on more money than what they were offering climbers.
  10. taffupatree
    Saw this posted before. Think the guy had to have 3 ops to sort the damage. Was a compound fracture of the leg and a broken knee.
  11. taffupatree
    Deffinatly make sure you do risk assessments etc. Plan the work with everybody to make sure yoi have all the bases covered. Maybe set a rescue line in the tree just in case. As to cutting big pops..make sure you have everything set before you start cutting. They go fast and break off as soon as you touch them with a saw.
  12. taffupatree
    Hiah dude. Look on the nptc website for the assessment guidance notes so you know what the thr assessor is looking for in the way of questions. Need to get the answers stuck in your head,, plenty of revision needed. It going to be a 5 day course?
  13. taffupatree
    Yeah. Honeybros can get you pretty much what you want from them. Need to ring up and enquire. Think they have the boots in quite regularly and had them at the arbshow etc
  14. taffupatree
    Very bad idea. I have had two of these in the past and both were a nightmare to heal. This wasn't even working in the arb industry. Even going to sleep on them is painful. Will be a constant battle with infection and swelling. Even the tunnels I have had for nearly 15 years get sore sometimes.
  15. taffupatree
    Cheers guys. Think it will be a few years before they are ready for running the 660. The oldest has been up trees already( he is 6) New ones name is gruffudd(griffith) Had an interview for a new job today aswell so may be a new chapter starting in my life
  16. taffupatree
    Thought I would share the news with the "mistress" Second baby boy born at 3 this morning! Feel like all is right with the world!
  17. taffupatree
    Arborwear ascender trousers are brill. Not cheap though. Always a sharp intake of breath when they catch on something.
  18. taffupatree
    Remember those days well. Takes a while to get used to. Have you watched the vids on youtube? Is right about getting the most from the SJ. Have to feed the rope into the device not pull to one side as you do with HC etc. Still get hairy moments with it though.
  19. taffupatree
    Honeybros have those for sale. Was wondering the other day about them. Not sure if the class 3 protection would make them hotter/stiffer?
  20. taffupatree
    Hi, am wondering if there are any assessors available short notice...Have job site and rigging kit. Just need an assessor. Thanks.
  21. taffupatree
    I have one, tends to stay in the van though when climbing. Gets way to hot and sweaty. Very nice when on the ground. Like others have said is made from pretty tough material and lasts quite a while. Collar is very nice on it too,lovely and soft lol.
  22. taffupatree
    May be wrong but isn't it written in afag guidelines that type a's can be worn as long as it is justified on RA?
  23. taffupatree
    Out boards on big timber will snatch the saw a lot of the time. In boards will do it sometimes too..... If it is big and you are free falling, get the cuts to match top and bottom or even sink cut them. Can always get out further and take them smaller.
  24. taffupatree
    Am the same Pete. Having to struggle through. Are you wearing cotton tshirts? find the tech fabrics can help. Plenty of breaks helps, can make jobs longer but sickness through heat stroke etc will also do this. If it is possible rotating climbers over a couple of days so you can wear type a, have an easier day is an idea.
  25. taffupatree
    sounds like you used an outboard step cut?

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

Articles

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.