WeeDee
-
Posts
961 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Classifieds
Tip Site Directory
Blogs
Articles
News
Arborist Reviews
Arbtalk Knot Guide
Gallery
Store
Freelancers directory
Everything posted by WeeDee
-
Instant vasectomy!
-
Give Rob a ring at TreeWorker (to the right of this page).
-
Having trouble finding a system that works for me
WeeDee replied to YoGi_93's topic in Climbers talk
It could make ALL the the difference, and you seem motivated enough to be seeking a good set-up. Try reducing the number of wraps and possibly increasing the braids and see what happens. Even a twist in one of the hitch rope's legs can make a difference. Remember the 'grip' of the hitch is always a compromise between secure locking under any circumstance (but accompanying resistance) and easy self-tending (which might miss an immediate grip). The 10mm/13mm combination should be fine if the hitch is fiddled with. Give it a try with the gear you've got before spending money on new stuff. -
Having trouble finding a system that works for me
WeeDee replied to YoGi_93's topic in Climbers talk
How much tinkering have you done with the VT? I mean, how many variations of wraps and braids have you tried? My experience is that (depending upon the wraps/braids) a VT's range can go from 'never moving' to 'trouser soup', even on a thick rope. -
Nicely done.
-
You have to give him that for sure.
-
Why the need , anymore? Drew now tells us he has a manservant to do his 'stitching' for him! Oh, the decadence of life down under!
-
How short, John? That whole piece looks less than 650mm. ?
-
I wear the leg loop of my Sequoia loose but have the back straps set so that when I sit into the harness, the leg loops are already in the right place.
-
Well there you go - if you live, you learn! I've never come across them before.
-
Are you talking about trousers with bib and braces, or are you actually talking about waders?
-
You've got this problem sorted, Steve. Thanks!
-
I don't have a wand, but I agree. With the release being used quite often, why didn't the designers see such a modification - possibly a quick release lever on a stock that could be vise-clamped?
-
Tommy, are talking about the quick-release bolt? I've seen Nick Araya using a wand set in the same way - it looks like a handy improvement.
-
I've been to both and found that many of the adjustment techniques were similar. The chiro took xrays before any treatment began - thus he had a baseline understanding of the situation. The physio saw a broader picture and gave me exercises that involved stance and posture. I think both were useful, and I feel there's a greater difference in a GOOD and BAD practitioner - regardless of their field of expertise. Hope you get sorted soon. Dee
-
When I click the Arbtalk address from 'my favourites', the homepage loads and then immediately changes to 'internet page not found'. I then click on the same Arbtalk address from 'my favourites' and the home page comes up successfully this time. It happens this way everytime lately. I hope this helps.
-
No, it's not just you. I'm on summertime still too. I'm also getting the 'page not found' message, Steve. Once I retry loading the page I then get straight on. Good luck with the fixes, Steve.
-
Compared to what?
-
That looks VERY well finished. Nicely done, Onelab!
-
I've made up a 5:1 pulley system, and wanted a neat start to the rope (it sits in under the double block on a becket - between four strands of rope). Without a splice, the knot would be close to the lengths of 'moving' rope. With a splice, everything's neater. The LSK was chosen because I had a bit of it lying around, and this system is kept assembled and ready to use.
-
Maybe this is what you mean, Ben.
-
Hi Drew, thought I'd seek some advice if you've got a few moments. I'm starting to splice with 6mm Globe and wanted to know if it's a normal doublebraid splice that you use - or something more exotic? It's smaller, and differently constructed, than I normally work on and I'm reluctant to waste unneccessary effort (and money) on avoidable mistakes.
Many thanks, Dee.
-
C'mon Andy. You know it's either Stihl or Husqvarna! Everything is!
-
It's great that you've made it over, Ted. I hope everything goes well at the show. Dee
