paddyvero

Thursdays task. Largeish fir, at the top of a 45° slope and hard up against the deck. Zipped it all down into the only flat spot and then winched up the bank to the chipper. 

9 hours ago, DrewB said:

can you not just advance the bae tie using a webbing sling as you go, once at the top just tie a canopy anchor and get the ground staff to tie the base anchor? when you traverse just take the tail with you and retrieve the canopy anchor as normal if you are re anchoring. or just use the tail of your rope as a temporary anchor in the new tree. or take another rope. so many options

I do use a webbing sling and a crab to advance. Its just not ideal. Personally I dont want to have to bring a tail with me when traversing. And I really dont want more rope up there with me. 

Current system works, but there is room for improvement.

This is my biggest issue with SRT. I will usually have the base tie undone and then Ddrt to my final TIP. Fine sometimes, but often I want to keep the base tie so I dont have to return to my TIP, for instance traversing into another tree. Its a pain to move up the tree redirecting the line over another limb each time. A sling and crab is an ok compromise. 

This is made worse by the trees I am usually working, tall skinny conifers, where a really high tie in, base tied cant be trusted. 

Open to suggestions?

9 hours ago, Treerover said:

 

Blimey I’m surprised that it feels similar to a Tree Motion. (I’m assuming you’ve gone from the TM to the MB ?)
It doesn’t look like the Monkey has the lower attachment points like the Tree Motion has , or has my boz eyed squint missed summink ?

Leg loops look a bit hot . How do you find them ?

 

Yeh it has the riggings paws if you like the lower d style, I dont. Agree with grey git on the rest. 

Im in western Canada, so spend the vast majority of time just on a flip line/ side dees. Its a better saddle than the tm for this, which I was in for 6 yrs. Maybe not as good a pruning/ swinging about saddle?

I got one recently. Nice harness, very comfortable and easy to adjust. Very similar in feel to a tree motion, not much difference weight wise, less gear storage options. You have to buy direct from monkeybeaver.com now. They will send to the UK I believe.

Nicely done. We get alot of similar work up here. Always a worry that the top will snap off. 

Doesnt matter where the friction is. Before the wrench existed it was common to put a f8 below the hitch. Hitchhiker also puts friction below the hitch. 

7 hours ago, RC0 said:

What a memory you have. But no, that ones still stood up.

Only for obscure trees I saw on the internet.

Nicely done as always. Is that the tree you posted about looking at a couple of years back? Biggie for sure. 

1 hour ago, tree-fancier123 said:

it doesnt look great where the rope passes near the gate - not generally sharp edges, but still a risk

if you've forgotten your wrench, maybe you still have a figure 8 descender in your bag, better than nothing

You can just move the tail over to the other side of the crab. Better than a f8 as no twist too. Reduces the load plenty to make the hitch work correctly. 

As Steve said, similar to the system Kevin Bingham was using before the wrench but no extra hardware required. 

Sneaky way to descend SRT when you forget your wrench. No good for going up of course. Thoughts?

So long story short, I emmigrated to Canada, shipped my saws with Parcelforce, they have seized them in their Coventry depot as they are "dangerous" due to a slight smell of petrol and wont allow another courier to collect. They have given me until friday to collect them, but as I now live in Canada thats not going to happen. Hoping to find someone who will collect and return via courier to my parents in the north east. Obviously I will reimburse for time and cost to do this. 

Anyone inertested?

On 2018-03-15 at 14:36, swinny said:

I used to have a tree motion... great harness after 5-6 years got a tm light.... horrible harness!

 

Recently changed to a tree austria. Love it. Though bot as much range of movement on the bridge etc as the Tm.... tree austria is miles more comfy to me

Are you in the Tree Austria 3.2? I. Leaning towards that over my current old TM.

Todays willow dismantle. It had lost a large limb due to snow load and was in poor shape otherwise so down it came. Perfect day for it!

22 hours ago, Mike Hill said:

Has Erik come out of the closet yet?

 

Chortle!

Best bet for emmigration as you already have your 2 year work visa, is to get over here, find a decent employer and then start the PR process asap through express entry. Its different for everyone as it takes alot of factors into account, but an easy enough system to understand. Good luck.

On Thursday, February 01, 2018 at 20:33, Rupe said:

What the shoulder harness for the battery belt? How well does that work? Sounds like a good idea. 

 

Photos?

 

I just removed the plastic clips and use 3 small snaps to attach it to the TM. I was using it all the time, but lately just when blocking down for a long time. I found the shoulder straps limited my reach and movement too much. Think they are £15 ish? I bought mine in Canada though.

I use a stihl battery belt harness as a chest harness on my TM. 

Interesting, so the webbing from waist pad to bridge rings slides on the back pad? Never seen one in the flesh.

Is the bridge twisting issue due to the leg straps not sliding in the lower d's like a tree motion or the edelrid tree magic (wish they were still available)?

I should add, we are really looking for someone who already has a work visa in place, or is a Canadian resident or citizen. 

We are looking for an experienced groundworker, or less experienced climber to join our small crew, based in Whistler BC.

Tickets advantageous,  but experience and a good work ethic a must. 

Wide range of work undertaken, but mostly felling and dismantling conifers. 

Competitive rates of pay. 

PM for more info.

Thanks Paddy 

I suppose I could abandon my perfectly serviceable truck, although that seems excessive as its only a wheel bearing, however it's full of bikes and work kit as I've been visiting family in the alps. Anyway, I've figured out the parts needed with the help of milners.

Hi guys, looking for advice. I have a Mazda b2500 4x4, 2004. I've been on holiday in France, and the passenger side wheel bearing has completely failed near Dijon, last friday! The recovery garage still hasn't ordered parts, and are quoting 2 weeks delivery time. So, to anyone who has the Mazda or Ranger variants or has worked on them, is the bearing a large sealed type, or a 2 piece deal? As I get 2 options when trying to order. Also is there anything else likely to have been damaged? I am no longer near the truck as I had to drive to my sisters house in the Alps. I'm supposed to be emmigrating to BC on wednesday! Thanks Paddy.