will.morris

I am alive and kicking Haha yeh definately! I'm a frequent user of the search box though to find specific posts on what I'd like to read about

Blaze is nice rope bro . It's a true 11mm rope so it's very light!

Good to know thanks guys I use my SRT gear for access but currently work off DdRT. I'll footlock anything upto about 15m (good comp practice!) otherwise out come the ascenders lol.

I'm still in the dark ages on DdRT for actually working lol but I have my SRT kit for access (hand/chest ascender, pantin/leg loop). I'm quite focused on competition climbing and at the moment you still can't compete on an SRT set up. I know it's the way to go though, RW would be my choice.

Kia ora! For my next bit of kit I'm thinking about investing in the art ropeguide. I have other friction savers but the ability to lock into place on a clear stem is what's grabbing my attention. My question is does anyone have any experience with this and is it bombproof? For example when you put slack in your line can this cause the ropeguide to loosen up and potentially drop down a bit? We've just had a major storm in NZ and plenty of big trees (35m+) have had snapped out limbs. It would be awesome to know that I could srt up to a certain height and just put my anchorpoint around clear stem, this would be especially useful in the large gums where branches are few and far between until you're way up in the canopy. I know the other alternative would be to buy a RW and do it all on the srt line Any help is much appreciated. I've not been on AT for ages, hope everyone is well and work is steady

Well done and thank-you Steve

I bought 60m of it 2days ago, supposed to be awesome rope!

Well done with everything guys ! I remember sitting in your house printing out all the safety leaflets needed for approval when I was in the UK, so I know just how much work you've put into this! It's awesome to see you and Silky loving it all and doing well. Chris Gill has always been very supportive of student arborists which is great to see.

Good on you guys! Rec climbing is the best way to really improve as a climber. Don't be shy, speak to everyone on the day and see what they climb with, it's a fantastic way to widen your knowledge of what gear is out there and don't be afraid to ask for a climb on someones kit, they can only say no but most climbers will welcome your passion. I try to get out recreationally at least a few times a week, sometimes I will do comp style runs, sometimes I'll practice footlocking/throwlining, sometimes I'll spend most of my time chatting and playing with new ideas - rec climbing is your time to focus on your personal goals as an arborist, make it count!

Take care on a VT as a new climber, it's a knot that requires a close eye (it's awesome though!). Perhaps jam a distel for a bit first to build up some experience on the HC set up?

Tachyon & Blue Tongue are both awesome ropes. It's Ferrari vs Lambo!

Yep . I've send a message!

Not cheap but the training they provide is really good. I did my CS30/31 there having never touched a chainsaw before and I flew through the assessment day. I think I paid about £800. It's the training rather than the assessment that makes it expensive.

I'd change your doctor if his diagnosis is done via a goodle search lol We have a guy at work with it at the moment whos been put on meds and light duties, nasty looking blistery rash all over his body. Hope it clears up soon mate

I heard of 2 companies called Steal and Huskifarmer, apparently they make good saws ...in all seriousness I used to use echo hedgetrimmers regularly and they were a nice bit of kit

I've had enough of this cold spell now! It dropped all the way down to 22c today

Na that's cool mate! I wasn't aiming it at anyone as I said, last thing I'd want is to fall out with any fellow member of our trade, especially publically I can imagine some of the people you employers get as well and can see why some people are reluctant to give newcomers a chance. My point is that it does get on my nerves seeing people tar ever newcomer with the same brush, it is frustrating and seeing that on arbtalk may even put people off. I admire you for even just getting people in for interviews, what happens thereafter is down to them but it's that initial chance that is what so many people are just not being given these days in the UK.

The guy has joined a forum relavant to what he wants to do and he's at college learning the trade, how does that make him lazy There are some grumpy buggers on here (who may be awesome tree surgeons don't get me wrong) but why shoot down somone that is clearly after a bit of help. The UK is a joke to get into arb, my story is I went to college to learn because I just couldn't get reliable work without quals/experience and after 2 years studying all you get is 'you need experience' or cheap-shot remarks like 'yet another college leaver!'. First job applied for in NZ, first job offer and the work I do out here is far bigger than what I was ever given the chance to do back home. I think some guys need to act their age, get off their high horse and stop being so patronising to the young/inexperienced potential arborists of the future. This is not aimed at anyone in particular, more a case of having seen the same conversations repeat themselves in previous threads and it bugs me!!

Claymores! Works wonders on crafty snipers on COD

A LJ can be taken on and off mid-line by removing the clutch, it's just one long screw that holds it in place

Have no idea what you're talking about sir!! ((Colchester is my hometown lol ))

Devastated for you bro . It really is amazing how close we get to our dogs, since my move to NZ I really miss mine. Such entertaining animals and their loyalty is incredible. I'm sure the new pup will be awesome ... even if it winds you up half the time but that's what makes dogs dogs

Steady on boyo! Don't make me use my angry voice for encouraging my thread to be turned into a stihl vs husky thread ...stihl are by far the better saw anyway

Good man I can't wait to go self employed when I'm in a position to do so. Fully aware of the work involved outside of the working day, unpaid quoting etc but the idea of working for yourself sounds great.

Consistant in the mid 20c's here in Auckland, it hit 28c a few days ago Oz must be killer!