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Another vote for Yale Double Esterlon

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Something to keep you awake!

Terrible loss, RIP

I'm thinking maybe an arbtalk meet up at Deans yard:sneaky2:

scumbags!

In my view, the MultiSaver has a big problem: The size of the rings (smaller than conventional cambium saver rings) means that you cannot take down from the ground if you are climbing on 12+ mm rope. A spliced eye simply won't pass through the large ring. Or?

Didn't realise that as not using 13mm anymore

Learn to swing (ooo err) can mean that you dont have to do so much walking.

You don't always have to go on top () can you crawl underneath or use a branch below to get to the tips of the one you want to work on, and then theres the cat option.

To prove i don't just like metal

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I could understand how they sell it as "accessory line" and you tie the knots in it yourself, But I can't understand how it can be sold ready spliced? ie, in friction cord lengths? I thought that shops can't sell something that isn't CE marked? Or am I missing something?

I think its fine as long as its not used for work........

I've got a good combo of AP and bluemoon then, for reccy use of course:001_rolleyes:

In all honesty mate i think all ring to ring cambium saver are the same.

One of the few martial arts i've actually wanted to try....never got round to it though

Due to shoulder complaints (quite possibly from cutin n chuckin) I'm not climbing at the moment so its been very interesting to watch from the deck. This thread has made me watch other climbers closely and i now agree with you Dean. The amount of "nonsense" cuts done with one hand is shoking, and down right dangerous at times.

One handing will ALWAYS happen with in the industry even though it goes against what we have been taught. The stupid thing is i've had first hand accounts from people who once passing cs39 were told by instructors "its fine to cut with one hand now". I think if instructors had their way then there would quite possibly be such training. But the powers that be will never allow it.

Yo dude its Dan! finally found your way here i see:thumbup: hopefully someone can help you out.

Its very relative to the job and travel involved. I've been out at 5 home by 2, 6 till 8 etc etc....

I'd say generally its yard for 7-8, leave yard 4-5. Travel is a major factor of what we all do so earlies and lates are common place. Enjoy!

Just stipping the ivy will present a big change for the customer, more light and just a better looking tree. Then if they still want more light, smaller tree etc, just a quick reduction or thin.

live ivy stripping can be quite nice.

Push it against your leg to disengage, then tap it against your leg to engage it again

Thats terrible you shouldn't be doing that.........

Saw this on the tree tools blog. I bought one when they first came out and just couldn't get a revolver in the stitched eye, as i had many of the same ideas and more.

Ended up getting Nod to make me something similar.

Personally i'd go for this if i didn't have a rope guide.

http://www.honeybros.com/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=prodshow&ref=Sirius_Multisaver%09

about the same price as most savers and you can adjust it to your prefered size.

I've seen it happen before was a decent size limb too, no obvious defects either.

What about logging up??

 

I have a log burning pool heater, last year I was cutting up dead Elm logs one handed, in my trunks and flip flops, is that OK???

As long as you weren't wearing speedos then i see no issue

When i cut myself the chain was hardly turning. 2 cutters bit into my wrist. I was wearing gloves so the second cutter threw the saw away from my wrist. It was a bit of a mess but no major damage. I emphasise the chain was hardly moving. If it had been going any faster there would have been major damage. if you think you can switch off your saw faster than it can kick you are wrong my friend.

I agree man, its just one of thoose things that in my head works:blushing:

I dont think one handing is as bad as the blaise attitude that it can create

I cut and chuck alot. Its mainly down to the fact it was what i saw happening whilst learning the job and i've done it ever since. I go through periods of trying not to but i end up doing it again. Iv'e got in the habbit of keeping my thumb on the off switch so (in my mind) if kick back happens i'll turn the saw off much like a chain break action.

Its when i find myself crossing my arms that i kick myself as that really is stupid!

Cutting and chucking is quicker when there isn't any good drop zone fact.

What i do wish was that the physical effects of cut n chuck was made know to thoose on NPTC courses, i know many with tendon, joint, muscle problems due to it including me.

so do i think its a good thing, not realy, but i feel its an evil that will always be.... time is money.

I'm far from a seasoned climber and so have bottled it, certainly when i was still getting up to speed.

But i've got massive respect to your honesty

Would you have done it if you weren't the boss and this was just another day as an on the books climber?

Having cut myself twice with a hedgecutter (funny story)i'd say you'd actually need saw trousers to stop them as went straight through jeans. But its ok it wasn't that bad.

its a cheaper addiction than crack:biggrin:

I wish i was getting some:001_tongue:

....no wait im actually serious