will.morris

Distel is a good knot when making the transition to a closed system

Went for the hilflexs in the end after trying some different trousers on, though never thought I would! I thought the steins were really nice but the hiflexs are lighter and a bit more flexible. Hope i don't get saw dust/dirt on them at work haha

I'd try to live with it until you have funds for one you like. Saving up an extra £50/70 for a harness that makes your working day so much more comfortable has to be worth every penny.

Good to know cheers guys Think I'll have a play on a normal stem next time im practicing, stropped in initially just to get a feel for it and build my trust in it ... don't think I'd have felt as uncomfortable today (well now yesterday) if I was confident in it grabbing me in the event of a slip. Will try keeping it to the side as well, thanks

I use 4-2 with 10mm beal regate on 13mm gecko. Been told it would work even better with smaller diameter prusik but I have no probs with it gripping/running . P.s Blimey hamadryad 2-3 must be entertaining!

Evening all I'm just curious to know how reliable a running bowline when spiking a pole would be on catching you in the event of gaffing out? And if you ever had to come down on one I know your bodyweight would pull the line tight but in either situation is there a chance of their being the slightest about of slack that would cause it not to hold on the stem Just wondered because I know we all do it but I've never *touch wood* been in a situation where its had to function. Be interested to here some views/experiences. Been thinking about it because i was on a pole this morning that for whatever reason made me feel a bit on edge ... normally love topping then chogging.

Yeh because they know they're old so they'll get away with it. Tongue in cheek when pensioners get lippy/physical you can't start shouting back because if someone sees you your the bad guy! The 'respect your elders' excuse winds me up ... I'll respect someone on how they treat me not just because they are older.

I chose shakalakaboomboom just for the name haha as did half the nation for the same reason according to fb statuses

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Mine generally won't self tend until I'm a fair way up and the rope below me is going straight (i.e not sat on branches), it does'nt bother me though. Mine grabs reliably but I always set it as a habit just to be safe,probably not necessary but its piece of mind! How do you tie yours? (no of wraps/crosses/length) Its useful having the slack pulled through by your groundy, much safer especially when its a wet slippery stem.

Textbook, what went wrong?

Thanks for the responses ... I feel a trip to Gustharts to try a few coming up!

Decided its time to get some new trousers for climbing as I've had some basic stihl type a's for over 2 1/2 years now, though I will keep them for grounding as the toughness of them is incredible, only 1 cut about a cm long but that was my fault with a handsaw. Just a bit restrictive and hot for climbing and I know I should'nt really climb in type a's anyway. Anyway to the point ... after seeing people in some at the south east rec climb last weekend and was told that they are good, does anyone else on here have any feedback about them? Been tempted by the revolutions but these seem a bargain! Can't justify pfanners as I don't yet work full time nor the hiflex, which seem to disintergrate after 6monthes anyway

Sounds scary!! With narrower rope are they just smoother and faster? I've only ever used 13mm

In response to your message Dan are you still climbing this sat? If so wherabouts around Norwich? I did'nt reply initially because I was'nt sure if i'd be free but its looking like i will be

Anti-vibration gloves might help. Apart from a mild tingling sensation when using the saw constantly when ringing up etc I've never had much trouble with saws ... Long reach hedgecutters are the killers I find.

Bugger ... I meant to have a little go on ur SJ but I forgot. You going to take a trip up to Norwich on saturday to have a climb with dan?

P.s sorry that was'nt overly short

Hi all. Another thread about seeking work sorry, I'll try to keep it short and sweet. I'm 22 (nearly 23), been in the game since I was 18 iniatially in landscaping for 2 big firms in the south east and used to help the tree gang on occasions which is what got me interested. Moved to the north east late september 2010 to do a 2 year national diploma in forestry and arb which I finish this June, but I intend to stay up here ... unless anyone reading this can offer me a job in Suffolk/Cambs/Essex. Since I've been up here I've done a fair amount of work on an as and when basis for various well known tree surgeons around the Ponteland area but with the end of college around the corner its time to knuckle down, put the hours in and make a living out of this. I've been driving since I was 17 and hold a clean license. Qualifications: -NVQ 2 Amenity Horticulture -CS30 & 31 -10 GCSE's A-C range -Chemical spraying tickets -In-house chipper/stump grinder training Come June I will have a Level 3 ND in Forestry and Arboriculture. I'm only in class 1 1/2 days a week but if offered a full time position I've previously discussed the options with my tutor of doing the work from home, so its not affecting my availability. I have just under 2 years climbing experience and climb recreationally about 2/3x a week to develop some competance and speed (yeh I'm a student I have a fair amount of spare time at the moment!). Please don't let this put you off though, I became a student because I wanted to learn the job correctly and remember I'm not fresh out of school ... I know a days hard graft from a glossy college prospectus advertising arb. I've been meaning to get my Cs38/39 for ages now (have used a saw up a loft a fair amount at college) but its always been the money side thats put it off. Given the chance to work though obviously brings money and these would be my priority from the first pay cheque. If you have anything to offer, even the odd day, please don't hesitate to get in touch ... I'm hard working, polite, familiar with common sense, always up for a bit of banter and can tell an ash from an oak ... not all us college folk are £££ focused daydreamers Anyone that can offer regular days .... my first is always free Thanks for reading

Less likely to go deaf in the navara as well

It's an extremely hard trade to get into now, too many arborists not enough trees. Cs 30/31 and 38 are the basic tickets that will make you employable to start out. If your fit then age isn't an issue, just be prepared to ache 24/7

As has been said its good to see fellow rowers in the arb world I liked the pics that were put up on the previous page. Would be cool to see any pics that you guys may have The first pic is me stroking the Tyne mixed 8+ at Cambois regatta last year and the second is me rowing my single up to the startline at Sudbury international regatta.

3 men captured by female savages, are told their dicks would be removed, in a manner appropriate to their jobs. 1st was a lumberjack so his would be chopped off, 2nd was a butcher, so his would be sliced off. 3rd man started laughing. The females asked what was so funny. He replied 'I work for dyson'

I love Francesca, Charlie or Florence for a girl, fairly uncommon as well. Boys names are harder for me I find. Perhaps Sam, James or Luke. Fingers crossed I won't have to think about it for a fair while Good luck to all expecting! (Is that the thing to say I don't know? lol)