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  1. Dan Curtis
    Exactly what I do
  2. Dan Curtis
    Very nice Mr Humphries, I like it, I like it a lot.
  3. Dan Curtis
    Have you tried putting the front strap inside the shank? So it only goes around your boot? I know someone who swears by wearing them like that, reckons it's much more comfortable. I never got on with it when I tried, but might be worth a try
  4. Dan Curtis
    I do some days mate, but then I go home and have elevenses, then lunch, walk the dog in the afternoon, maybe a nap. Can't beat smashing a little job out by 10am:sneaky2:
  5. Dan Curtis
    Bump. Can anyone shed any light on this?
  6. Dan Curtis
    Keep your hands on your flipline, not the tree. If you slip, cinch your line tight and it'll catch you. This might help too;
  7. Dan Curtis
    Been running a 36" Sugi for about 15 months now. As bigger bars go, it's easily the best I've used. Nice and rigid so you don't get any nose sag on horizontal cuts. They are very hard, so dressing can be a bit difficult, little and often is best. Had a 20" since the new batch came in, so far very pleased. 28" Husky bar has about had it now, hmmmm, what to get next...............
  8. Dan Curtis
    "Do you think you used enough dynamite there Butch?" and "I ain't got time to bleed"
  9. Dan Curtis
    I saw this the other day, though myself and a few others don't feel it is as clear as it could be. Is the fault with the end user checking annually or with the manufacturer not doing proper batch testing? I've not replaced/removed mine since they were new, and they were torqued as per instructions on fitting. Mine are standard connecto's fitted to a different harness, colleagues have the same, as well as a treecore harness. During the course of extensive checking of the bolts on the hardware products “Conecto”, “Conecto Small” and “Conecto Swivel” by EDELRID, it was ascertained that: many of the bolts were not inspected yearly, some of the bolts were damaged (the only way to detect if the bolt is damaged is by checking the torque), some of the bolts had been replaced by users with bolts that did not have the required strength class.
  10. Dan Curtis
    Certain death:001_tongue: They're not designed nor tested for srt use. The lockjack and spiderjack need the additional attachment to allow smooth function. Having said that, I've tried the LJ,SJ, ZZ1 and just a hitch on srt on their own and they all function to a certain extent, though I'd strongly advise not trying to use them! If you want a compact, single device SRT system, get a Hitchiker or a Unicender mate, you can even get a uni over there without everyone thinking you're some kind of voodoo death-defying nutjob:001_smile:
  11. Dan Curtis
    Good point mate. The yosemite is my favoured loop. If I ever clip into a pre tied yosemite, I'll give the tail a quick tug to check which loop cinches. If the one you're clipped into moves, you've got it wrong!
  12. Dan Curtis
    Just been given a framed copy of this by the guy who took it. I can assure you it's not a pseudo pose lunge, I was merely enjoying the sunset:001_tt2:
  13. Dan Curtis
    So is mine but usually not this way round. My bodge repair held up, the original metal fixing broke!
  14. Dan Curtis

    Close one!

    Dan Curtis posted a topic in The Lounge

    Due to the wind I decided to drive while I took the dog for a walk, can't decide whether that was a good or bad choice I think there's definetly some kind of tree based deity watching over me!
  15. Dan Curtis
    Maybe, depends when you're going. Ben has a good tree his way.....
  16. Dan Curtis
    If he has a hiab, why not just lift the whole tree down? :confused1:Or is he carving it?
  17. Dan Curtis
    Done that, not from a dorsal point though!
  18. Dan Curtis
    Was it a sectional fell?
  19. Dan Curtis
    Under the thumb already Ian?
  20. Dan Curtis
    I didn't used to like them but I left them on after a sequoia job. I love them now, wouldn't go back to short ones. Gives you more of a chance to toe in if you're on a leaner or thin pole
  21. Dan Curtis
    Cheers Tony, and everyone for the comments. Quite surprised, there are some brilliant shots on here. To be that accurate with the date I'd say you must have one yourself?
  22. Dan Curtis
    Me too. Edelrid connect-o's work a treat when you want to replace the rings. Mine is loler'd like it too
  23. Dan Curtis
    Another jacking today. My jack decided it needed an oil change and drained itself into the back of my truck this morning, so we used a 2t Toyota jack instead. This was over three sheds, a bungalow and a conservatory. It had a good side weight - hence the placement of the jack. Inches to spare either side, you can't see the pipework and pumps for the carp pond hidden in the long grass.
  24. Dan Curtis
    It was supposed to be climbed but I was fairly persuasive to take a wire fence down. Saved us hours on the job and meant we could fit another one in What size Jack is that rich? Seems to lift nicely. I try to use as short a handle as possible to minimise the chance of blowing a seal
  25. Dan Curtis
    And there we were talking about jacks. Used mine today to stand this upright, pulled it the rest of the way with a tele

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