ben lightfoot

I'll be on the poles for three days but nice to have a walk round near the end of the day. Don't know many of you but will be camping near by so may drunkenly meet some of you 👍 🍻

I'd be interested to see how many employed people are allowed to use it in the work place and how many go against the rules and use it at their discretion?

I used to get really angry, either fear anger or trying to be quick anger? Now I've chilled out a bit with a few token swear words. I've never been mega fast but I'm at a point of not having anything to prove, I know what I can do and we'll get done what gets done (usually the right amount). On srt more now too, which can be a relief for the joints but also enjoy the job for having to think slightly differently.

Purchased mine in august and had to take it back as it wasn't idling properly especially after cutting through a limb. Waited 8 weeks and not found out what the problem is so gave me a new saw and mine has gone back to japan apparently. It wasn't abused and not worked too hard as have a ms150 so a bit disappointed, will see how this one fares

Do the guys get to have a go or is it purely observing the demonstrations?

Good video, really good to meet you at the show too and get a demo of this setup there, looks like a great bit of kit and an investment that could change how one could carry out rigging especially having no experience of winch assisted rigging. Nice and simple, like it

6th place went to a 50 yr old who is knocking out 10/11 second climbs and George who's 82 still manages a sub 30. I understand what you mean though, problem with the public is they have to learn to spike and then normally just get pulled up the tree by belayers when they gaff out and it's a tiring enough job keeping up with the fast guys over three days

The competition is pretty big at APF so need to enter the comp but if at other shows they sometimes let people have a go. Best thing to do if you want to have a go then enter.

Try Clive based in reading just up the road http://www.winson-woodcraft.co.uk

I purchased mine from forest and arb and they are ordering in some 12" Oregon bars if that helps. I'm pleased with mine but don't ever run 14s on my toppers so will convert I expect

Always wanted to meet pat as chatted in the chat room a while back now, be nice to meet the rest of you guys too btw. I will be at APF for three days so hopefully will get the chance to.

Try giving foremost tree surgeons a call as they have a good size yard near North Waltham or I think laverstoke park take chip but don't have contact details sorry

Been out on the mountain bike today putting through its paces up afan, I'm not used to those types of hills. 14 miles with 450m elevation will know about it in the morning, also realise I need a bike upgrade.....any excuse hey

Selling my 90 if anyone is interested http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111428220969?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 gutted to get rid but need something different for motorway miles

Found this on petzl twitter

http://www.petzl.com/files/all/all/communication-zigzag/ZIGZAG-information-230714-EN.pdf?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=petzl-page&utm_campaign=zigzag-update-jul&utm_content=en

Sorry bob only just read the thread, Yorkshire is run by different people to the husqvarna sponsored events. I know it's a bit late but best contact the organisers to find out how to enter. I didn't make it as Kent was closer and couldn't really enter both. Good to see you at woodfest phil and glad you enjoyed it, we are a pretty friendly and relaxed bunch. Hope to see you at APF

Just a couple from a couple years back, nothing close up though

I'm climbing next weekend jomoco so will take some snaps then

Can't work out how to post a link direct to Facebook page but this is a site with the link if that makes sense http://poleclimb.com/?page_id=46

Also Lisa Richards has posted up entry forms onto the arbtalk Facebook page too

C'mon guys give it a crack

Only a couple of weeks before the season kicks off and going to be a good calendar filled year.

Three counties 13-15th june

Highland show 20-22 June

Woodfest 27-29 June

Yorkshire show 8-10 July

Kent county show 11-13 July

Apf 18-20 sept

Check out the Facebook page for entry forms etc.

Give it a try its a real good crack with great people and fun relaxed atmosphere, hope to see you there

Just a thought Clive, would it be worth having something to cover the front window when in transport incase you get a stone flick up and go through a pane? Looks sweet though

I have only entered the one isa comp up in Bedfordshire a few years back and had a good time despite getting my throw line stuck and having to go up at the end of the day to get it down and de-rig the tree. Was great to meet people and seeing plenty of techniques and realising the aerial rescue was harder than I thought, key thing is to have a good plan. Throughout the year I tend to prefer entering the pole climbing as it's a bit more relaxed and it's not just one shot and that's it, especially with three climbs a day. I know the two aren't really comparable but we tend to get quite a good turnout 20+ at some shows. I have had busy weekends on the past couple isa shows which was annoying as the highclere one was just up the road but would have entered if I could go with some mates. I think I would really be up for volunteering though if there is ever a need for such help.

Yeah it is a bit, but not sure why we had three times the number of entries for the poles than 3atc at last woodfest?