pence162no
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Everything posted by pence162no
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Thanks Justin.
I'll do that. Just need to sort out what I want, and when I need it, then I'll give you a call. I might even pop-up as you're not too far away.
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I'll think the shed in the background is 6'5". On that basis I reckon the tree in the foreground is just over twice the size of the shed, so I'll guess at 13'4"?
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Thanks Marc. I knew I must have been missing the point somewhere. So it can be used in the same way as a conventional cambium saver, or be tightened at the top of a stem. And presumably then, the length of cord from the saver to the pulley is also adjustable to allow the pulley freedom of movement when attached to a stem? (if that makes any sense?)
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I think the reason we get paid less than other trades is that if I wasn't doing this every day for work, I'd be doing it for fun. I can't imagine many sparks or plumbers could say the same... that's not to say I don't agree with you. Also, it's because sparks and plumbers don't have to pitch their quotes against unscrupulous pikies that'll murder a tree for a fraction of our costs.
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I'll try with just the pulley next time I know I'm going to have to retrieve my cambium saver. If it's significantly better, I might even join you...
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It goes through the large ring and the pulley. I realize there's going to be a little more friction than if it were just through a pulley, but is it worth £115? It may well be, as I said, I've never used one.
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Wouldn't it have just been sod's law if you'd have got your cambium saver stuck!
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I have never used rope guide, so may have completely missed the point here, but I attach a pulley to the small eye of my cambium saver with a mallion. The combination costs about £15. What am I missing that's worth an extra £115?
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Did you also notice the men installing the oak beams were using Silky Zubats to trim the ends off the pegs?
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I could, but he'd want retail prices for it, and there's a young lad working for us who's learning to climb and I think he'd like it.
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No it hasn't worn out at all. In fact I climb every day in it and it's still in really good nic. I'm going self employed though, and it belongs to the company I work for. I'm trying to decide if I want another one, or if I'm going to try something different?
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Boots and trousers £300 (min)
Harness £200
Rope £100
Spikes £200
Lid(s) £100
Caribiners/strops/throwline,
cambium saver/pulleys/silky/bags,
etc..... £200
It certainly doesn't take long to add up! I figured the lowering could wait till I need it.
M&J have been really good. I think they've asked me to do a couple of days a week, but there were a few crossed wires going on, so I'm not sure if that's what they ment. I'm seeing them both next week.
I don't mind driwing to the show if that helps?
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It's a nice thought, but you know MJ. I'd end up paying him more than they want for new kit! Besides, I like trying new stuff and fancy a change. I really like the Treemotion, but it's very pricey and when it's hot you sweat like bishop in a brothel. Also, hanging a saw from it is a nightmare. It hangs like a rude-boys jeans with any weight on the back. Other than those two little moans, very nice though.
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Why is that treesnake? I've heard some good things about it, and it was on my short-list.
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You're right Mick. A much more professional approach. I was thinking of the tree and hadn't given any consideration to the host.
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He looks like a big guy, so I'd have opened him up with an 084. I think once re-potted, the tree would have recovered well.
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Looks like a lot of fun. What were you doing to it?
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Is that the tree Austria 1, 2 or 3?
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Judging by that picture I'd say you need a bit more back support! Ha!
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I read a review that said the leg straps on them were particularly awkward to do up (Skylotec)?
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This is just out of curiosity. I've been using a Treemotion for about a year, and it's great, however I need a new harness now and just wondered which was the most popular and why you like them?
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134ft?
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Thanks!
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Hey! How did you get to a senior member?
I want to be a senior member too. :-(
Are you going to the Arb fair this year? If you are, let me know and maybe we could go together?
And thanks for all your help!
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Well, I think circumstance has made the decision for me. Thanks for all the replies. It's been a big help. Oh, and if anyone wants a climber....
