Dan Curtis
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Will see what I'm up to, would love to join you if I'm free
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It does but they haven't got it on the market yet as the paperwork needs sorting. I think...
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All we need now is approval to use srt for work positioning. I know there are guys doing it already but it causes troubles with insurance IME. Does anyone know if or when the rw will hit the uk market? I suppose it'll have to go through all the ce testing for that. I have a feeling that whenever the unicender finally gets released there will finally be something kosher (in this country) that works as an srt positioner, which should hopefully make afag/nptc/loler etc realise it is a valid option for work. Then fingers crossed let us use it legitimately
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it might not have it actually, but it has the v rig which is is about the same
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Download this http://www.treemagineers.com/downloads/hitch_climbers_guide.pdf It will make more sense than I would if I tried to explain!
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With a few additions the grillon or art would do what the ce does for nowhere near the money. haven't tried the art, but a grillon works singled out so you can gain almost twice the length when you need it
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I got a piece of ceanothus from a job yesterday approx 3'x8'' tapering to 5". It's got quite a few burr growths on it. Does anyone know if it's any good for turning? Does anyone want it?
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Seen this a while back in an email circular, I'm a tad sceptical whether it's been photoshopped. If not it's amazing!
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On the whole, I've always got away with it. Just make sure you don't cut ANYTHING, and try to leave deadwood intact and in the tree. Only had an issue once where the tree turned out to be privately owned, but later got a call to survey it
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You say you don't climb or fell trees, butt can you use a chainsaw? If people go for the operator and machine option it's unlikely they'll cut everything out ready for the chipper.
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Lockjack hands down for me. Once you wear it in it's so user friendly. Being able to adjust your position from above it is so cool!
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Briefly,and it's pretty similar, can be real smooth. The only reason I don't use it is because I find I get cramp in my arms on long days in big trees with small ropes, but if 11 is what you're used to I'd stick with it
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So am I! They're going back to the shop tomorrow, so fingers crossed I get it sorted. As for a vote,i think it's been done to death in the past!
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Yeah you can use it with anything 11-13mm. When you buy them they should come with two cams, one for 11/12 and one for12/13mm. It takes a while to get used to it, and to break it in so it runs smooth. Probably about two weeks and you'll be flying!
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It seems to be that time of year again. Dark mornings and afternoons, you don't see the damn stuff!
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At the moment for a lot of people, it seems to be finding one
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Didn't think it was right, it's stuff that hadn't been tucked in properly when the seam was done. Pretty annoyed as it's the second bit of stihl ppe I've bought that has been poorly finished and needed to go back:thumbdown:
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:sneaky2:Technically a flip line is a different thing to a strop... I think people are starting to make up words just to confuse each other, like a secret arb language! If you're putting a kit together you should join us on the next social climbing event!
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I bought a new pair of hi flex about three weeks ago. I've just got in and taken them off and found a load of clogging material down my leg. it's coming out of the seam on the protective insert. Is a little bit normal for them? (my first pair of stihls) I've never known it with any other saw trousers.
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Haha,i meant are you using them for a prussik, hitchclimber etc? Different shapes for different applications. If it's a prussik line you're best off going for whatever fits your hand and feels best
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Depends what application you'll be using them for?
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Hatfield forest Essex rec climb Sunday 27th
Dan Curtis replied to Joe Loggs's topic in Climbers talk
Only spliced one end.i may be able to fit the splice through but if not its a case of threading it on from the unspliced end before the climb, then installing it when I get there like normal. I do climb both ends alternated each day to try and avoid excessive wear one end and milking so shouldn't be too bad to work it out -
Have you tried landskills? You may be able to get funding if they're still doing it and you're eligible. Google landskills and select the one for your area
