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Is there any noticeable difference between the two colours?

i live over in Sweden, not sure how much that would cost in postage. THe main thing im intersted in is the various types of redirects and the forces they have on anchor points - thats my biggest concern with SRT in general is an increase loading of the anchor point as well as the risks of lateral loading when using redirects.

any one bought this? is it any good? I'm intersted in buying it but im concerned that it may just cover most of the stuff i have already learnt through forums and youtube regarding SRT in trees, and its not a cheap book, though i appreciate the work that has gone into it.

Thanks for the reply! good to hear they aren't gash! Going to be using them as mainly access lines for canopy research in the jungle this summer - plan is to use it with a rope wrench - probably use an 8mm cord for the hitch as it will be 11mm.

Hello! Was wondering if anyone has any experience with BEAL semistatic ropes? I know they are mainly industrial access but it may be what i end up having to use (11mm) for some SRT climbing.

Im just starting to get in to the SRT thing after my first dismal attempts a few years ago. I like the Rope Wrench as i can quickly switch back to DRT and back - first ascent on SRT - switch to DRT to advance the anchor and then once ive got my top anchor make a choice between the two depending on the job. IS there a rope that works well for both? - right now im using Yalke Poison Ivy - i like the rope but it does feel a bit bouncy when on the SRT.

as for the wire strop cambium issue - the wire core strops are coated in plastic and we will remove them when the expedition finished at the end of august - i know tropical trees grow quickly but...

the problem is a real one - see it's for setting up a canopy access system for volunteers and scientists in the amazon jungle later this year. The aim is to have multiple access systems set up. including a system that allows people with very weak upper body strength to rather severe mobility issues to be able to pull themselves up into a tree using a 5 to 1 system and some specially designed kit. Due to the climate it's best we try to minimize the strain put on the arborist putting up and checking the systems by being able to leave at least one if not more access lines in place as the same tree will need to be repeatedly accessed for the collection of data for the science projects. In putting together the standard operting procedures and risk assessment for this we were lucky to have access to the risk assessments from existing companies with experience of tropcial canopy access - they included the use of wire core strops to allow the system to be left in place and prevent animals from chewing the rope on the top side of the anchor. The organization I'll be working with has thought this is a good idea and thus we too shall also use the wire core strops for the anchors We will, of course, be inspecting all systems before bringing up the scientists and volunteers. I hope this answers any questions as to why we'll be using the wire core lines as anchor points.

Hello! I'm relatively new to SRT so forgive me if this is basic stuff. This is for using a base anchor that is rigged for rescue. I was wondering if having a system set up where there is a top anchor which is a wire strop around the tree or limb and connected together with a karabiner - is it fine to just have the access line go through the karabiner or does it need to go over a pulley or shear reduction block? The reason for the wire strop is - the system will be left out overnight in an area with a large amount of wildlife activity and risk assessment says we need to do this to prevent the rope getting chewed by animals. Thanks for any info.

Hello - I have to V1 of the rope wrench with the removable pin. IS it worth forking out the cash to upgrade to a version 2? in what ways are they different and perform differently?

Hello. does anyone have experience of the QTRA course? what kind of level is it at - Ive done tree risk assessments as part of other qualifications, but some u up coming potential contracts are looking favorably on those who have a completed a specific course dedicated to tree risk assessment.

Hello! looking at getting a catapult for an upcoming project. Only ever used a big shot a handful of times. Are there any differences and preferences between a big shot and the Stein Teckichu except the latter sounds like a pokemon? Thanks in advance for any replies.

thats who i usually buy off - looked into it a bit more and it turns out European manufactures make the right size any more - its all lumped in with size 12 - If i can ship them from the US though it looks a bit more promising but thats a hassle and extra expense- I use to have 46.5 i tried the 47s but they are too big really and 46s are too tight ...

Looking into getting some new boots - usual places i buy gear from now no longer appear to sell uk 11.5's - 11's never fit and 12's are often too loose, use to wearing Haix PP's - if any one knows of a place that im likely to find a pair in the right size id be grateful to hear of it.

just found this vid -[ame= ] [/ame] got to say it looks a bit awkward on the limb walks but the descent from the tree looks fine.

Using the hitch hiker defeats my object of - using SRT to access the tree and do stuff on the way up and then switch straight over to DRT with out the need for a different system. Can you explain what you mean by it not being a straight pull when using the Lockjack for srt?? I can see how the LJ could be difficult to release when using it in SRT... by tether you mean like i would have from my hitchclimber to the wrope wrench - i.e to the top shackle of the LJ.? (all hypothetical as me pantin has been stolen by the van mice)

Cool thanks! Still cant find my pantin Ill be stuck on line clearance for the next few weeks so no urgency there for it - but would be cool to get some practice in with it.

I've been using the Tech extremes since they first came out. Really nice for climbing in. THe extra padding on the knee is good - the zip at the back of the knee though can rub, and it also breaks after about 6 months which is annoying in winter - same with the pocket zips - if you use them a fair bit the break within 12months. As for climbing in type A - The only risk is if you catch you leg on the edge of the protective area - it has been known to pull the saw round and will bite into the back of your leg. i cant remeber if the tech extremes have it but i know some type A's have added protection around the back of the calf because of this. I hate getting to hot so hence i wear type A's - could never go back to working in type C's apart from when its winter here in Sweden.

i used the husky one - its weird but kind of nice. It starts up with no hassle, and its very quite. Its like vutting with a silky but quicker and with out the tennis elbow. Crap when stuff gets big though. I had to dead wood a mature oak using one taking off 10" diameter stuff with it was a bit of a chore.

Hello! I bought a rope wrench but never really got on with it...but after a few days of long hauls watching another guy stroll up using a HAASystem i'm tempted to give it another go... I have recently changed to a lockjack - got to say i quite like it. I have seen various posts and threads about using the LJ for SRT with the RW. The drop test vid kind of convinces me that it wont be massively dangerous to climb on. Some people have mentioned it doesnt work well - how so? i can imagine that descending could be be an issue... but with the RW connectd to the top shackle on the LJ it should provide enough friction for it not be a case of all or nothing?? Can you footlock on SRT on do you need to use a pantin?? (i have one but the location of it is unknown presumed lost or liberated) any feed back or tips much appreciated.

Good reference to the Principles of Tree Hazard assessment and management. Had to blow the dust off the cover to check it out. Shall be useful to both show him during our next disccusion and it is also weighty enough to beat him about the head next time he decides to pluck leaves of the neighbors bushes instead of getting the gear out the van. 'Whats this?' ' Icouldntgive xxxxxx' 'Never heard of that - i thought it looked like thuja? As for an asset...i wish...cheeky runt has already told me of his grand plans to bugger off to Oz once he has got his qualifications sorted - but then i dont blame him for wanting to travel whilst he can. - He does however have potential - i wouldn't waste my time on him if he didn't. But i digress - I often find with newly qualified and student types they quote texts like scripture, or say things like 'my tutor said so'. It doesn't take them long to realise the real world cant always function like a text book.

'd like some feed back from others out there regarding a conversation im having with a co worker on a job. Its a mature chestnut. After convincing the customer not to have a very large limb removed, they want the downward growth from it lifiting from a building and i plan to do some weight reduction via thinning / selective pruning on the limb that is a main concern. Also there the tree is to be dead wooded and crown cleaned They want the tree pruning as soon as possible. The buds are just starting to burst on it. Now - My view is - Its not the best time to prune the tree as the tree is investing its energy into flowers and leaf production. - however since the volume of what is coming off is very low i don't feel it will stress the tree too much - most of the downward growth is very small diameter. Despite the age of the tree its in very good shape. An Apprentice type (who is keen on his text books) - says i should tell them to not prune it until next winter - in a way he is right - but then i will likely loose the job. - he his making quite bit of noise about this and waiving books and quotes about so i would like to put this out to the general arb community. I think he fails to appreciate i don't work in a botanical garden on a salary.... So what do you think of the situation?? Go ahead with the job? Or delay the work till autumn (or at least after mid summer which is my actual preferred option in this scenario but customer doesn't like it). Have struck a suitable balance? saved the tree from having a huge limb taken off but meaning it must suffer lighter pruning damage at a time of year that is not best to carry it out??

I would have bought a zig zag - but too many recalls for me to trust it now. Heard it will shred ropes as well.

any bit of rope thats strong enough and something to run it through, even add a pulley to it to make it smoother - on my old cambium saver i cut the ring off and attached a mailon with a micro pulley on it. Sling will work fine, even a bit of prussik cord will be strong enough- If you run it through a krab and then a micro pulley you should be able to retrieve it unless its a tight fork in which the knots may get stuck.

Sweden is like my tree motion - i love it and hate it in varying degrees depending on what kind of day i have had! Tried the spider jack - cant get on with the thumb on the wood block thing, feels very wrong. A mate had one and got jolted hard and dislocated his thumb. I found i could get a lot of fine control out of my mates lockjack - although he was using a 13m rope and a well worn cam - i understand from new they can be a bit grabby. I bought the extra padded back as soon as it came out - it was a useless harness until it had that on it would almost slip out of the thing when getting right on the tips of stuff - i think its meant for for fat people - given the amount of excess on the waist strap. Not on instagram, my phone just about manages to send text messages let alone take decent photos. I float about on FB a bit if you are on there.