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  1. Dan Curtis
    Thanks for watching the demo John:thumbup: the lockjack was set up with a 1m tether beneath it to allow adjustable use, so you can either have it set long to pull from below so it automatically tends, or short so you have the lj right in front of you. The tether was that length so that you can stand on the bottom with your pantin whilst hanging clear of the stem and still be able to adjust the length. The system will work with a spiderjack or any other system you wish to add it to. It is essentially an alternative version of an adjustable bridge. I hope this makes sense, I'm still en route home from the show and starting to feel the effects of the last few days of camping! I can sort out some pictures of the setup of you would like some
  2. Dan Curtis
    Shiny shiny treeworker bollard Good to see you Paul and everyone wise I've met over the last couple of days:thumbup:
  3. Dan Curtis
    So it was extra force that did it, not just the attachment point giving way under normal use?
  4. Dan Curtis
    Doh! Forgot that part!
  5. Dan Curtis
    Thinking again about cutting out at idle and on brake application, have you checked the clutch springs? If it cuts right out rather than dying off this could be the issue
  6. Dan Curtis
    I ran mine in on 2/. (20ish tanks) then switched to aspen. I haven't made any adjustments to the carb, I've even had it tached and it's running at manufacturers recommendations, so can't advise on re tuning, but I think mine proves well that they will run on aspen. I think it's dine around 50 tanks now, and running sweet. Hope you get it sorted:)
  7. Dan Curtis
    I'll be there both days demoing. Be good to see some old faces and new ones:thumbup1:
  8. Dan Curtis
    Even the dog is wondering what you're doing!
  9. Dan Curtis
    Terrible thing mate, I know the pain. It'll ease with time and you'll keep the fond memories. Take care
  10. Dan Curtis
    Nice, sounds about right. Was that first track one of yours?
  11. Dan Curtis
    Fair size for a Mulberry mate, never seen one get to that size over here. Most of them I've seen seem to like falling apart as soon as they get above 20ft
  12. Dan Curtis
    Haha:thumbup: Cheers Stephen, yours aren't bad either:)
  13. Dan Curtis
    Added this little'un to the family today. She shows promise if she's already happy being underneath a Land Rover:biggrin:
  14. Dan Curtis
    Go on then....give us a date:thumbup:
  15. Dan Curtis
    The dimensions are here mate Single Cab 4x4 Pick Up - Land Rover Defender Pick Up | Land Rover UK
  16. Dan Curtis
    Tbh Gordon. If you start "branding" yourself when you're intending to be a freelancer, you could give your potential clients the wrong impression. I.e. if you have a company name/brand/logo/signwritten truck, they may view you as competition, and be reluctant to use you.
  17. Dan Curtis
    The wrench and hitch should stay separate from each other in all modes of work. Your tether does look a touch on the short side Arran. Climb safe bud
  18. Dan Curtis
    Sorry for your loss Matt, thoughts are with you and his family and friends
  19. Dan Curtis
    For a retrievable canopy tip, I've taken to tying a running yosemite bowline through a ring to choke it. Then tie the tail end of my rope to the ring as a retrieval line. I usually aim to finish whatever I'm doing at my tip, so that the retrieval is only there for my final descent. You could install it pre setup from the ground, either with a throwline or the tail end/another rope as the retrieval line.
  20. Dan Curtis
    A couple I'd like to add to the thread. Swallows from today. A kingfisher that was roosting right next to the outside shower in Gambia. A pied kingfisher in Gambia. Common as you like, they were everywhere in the mangroves.
  21. Dan Curtis
    Yep, a couple actually. I'll have a sort and find them
  22. Dan Curtis
    Haha, some of yours could go on the "show us your birds" thread. Grey heeeerrrruuunnn
  23. Dan Curtis
    Barefoot is the way forward mate. Smooth barked trees it gives you such a connection. I haven't tried but I can see rock shoes being a bit painful if you're in the tree too long in them, they're not the most comfortable thing at the best of times!
  24. Dan Curtis
    I never have when switching any of my saws over. Just make sure it's empty. I changed to Aspen when I started milling, seemingly for the same reasons as everyone else. Headaches, dizzyness after spending the day on the Alaskan. Now I don't suffer any problems after milling. I also now run it in nearly all of my saws.
  25. Dan Curtis
    What were your connectors for it then? Gri gri?

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