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  1. scottythepinetree
    Same here. AUS poles with the switching head. Can get your rope a good 12m up the tree from the ground with only half the foul language that comes with a throw line.
  2. scottythepinetree
    For the first time in my career I'm making exactly as much as I was promised when I started.... just about enough.
  3. scottythepinetree
    It is designed to be able to be used one handed, because there are situations where you need to use it one handed. If you can use it with 2 hands, you should. It's also a lot easier to get an accurate cut on bigger stuff with 2 hands. I use it one handed a lot (probably more than I should), but nearly always when cutting small branches out at the end or below me. A silky would probably do the same job but a lot slower.
  4. scottythepinetree
    I'd have ropes running close together myself, but looked like the tip of the branch nearly caught your climbing line. I could be wrong, hard to see it clearly in a video. Job got done, you saved a bit of work, and are still here to post a video about it. I'm not putting your work down, my rigging isn't exactly top notch as there isn't much call for it where I'm living. There's plenty of open space to drop, and often cut and chuck works just as fast for the odd bit that could be roped. Probably rigged 3 trees in the last year. Interested to see that redirect in more detail as well.
  5. scottythepinetree
    Would have loved to have seen it shot by your groundy. Also not sure if I like rigging under your climbing line 2.47, probably looks closer in the video. Small trees so you were probably not overly concerned, just wouldn't fancy it myself.
  6. scottythepinetree
    Aaah.... was expecting something more dramatic. Wouldn't fancy having to use that thing for a long time.. or come to think of it, at all.
  7. scottythepinetree
    That said, it looks like a poor design. Having to move your arms across the blade while feeding the splitter is asking for trouble in my opinion.
  8. scottythepinetree
    Looks like he caught his hand between the log and the table, but don't see how he nearly lost a few fingers. Unless I'm missing something.
  9. scottythepinetree
    Entrance to a new halting site... Or sometimes, that we're just practicing on this tree. Point to a small tree somewhere nearby, "That's the tree we're going to work on." Occasionally tell them that there's an old lady up the road with no heating in need of firewood.
  10. scottythepinetree
    Can't go wrong with these. Getting a year and a half out of a pair on average. On my 3rd pair.: Stretch-Air Full Stretch chainsaw trousers Type C 2011 | F R Jones and Son
  11. scottythepinetree
    Depends on the tree. If its a big one and I can get a good high clear shot from the ground then I'll install the cambium saver. Otherwise, I just scrabble up. Unusual question though.
  12. scottythepinetree
    Scary how fast you can burn through money buying gadgets and nic-nacs. Would sell you mine but gave it away in a fit of anger. Luckily enough, the guy I gave it to is getting on great with it.
  13. scottythepinetree
    Find it easier to get an accurate direction if you do the top first.
  14. scottythepinetree
    Being able to tend slack with one hand while holding on to the tree with the other is the biggest advantage. TBH I have the rapide and don't really notice any difference. In fact my HC had gunk in the pully and wasn't actually rolling for a couple of days before I noticed it. Sorted it with some soapy water. Get one, you won't regret it.
  15. scottythepinetree
    They're about 25 quid. Splash out.
  16. scottythepinetree
    Everytime I buy a new rope, first thing I do is wrap some tape around the stitching to protect it. You do need to occassionally re-do it just to have a look, damage assessment but has kept my stitching in good nick.
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    Would like to apologise for the above post. Train of thought got away from me!
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    I'm in the hate it party... though I know plenty who swear by them. It just seems to catch on everything when I bend my knee. Branches seem to just find their way between the handle and my leg. Drives me nuts. Don't have that problem with it hanging from my harness. The only trees this doesn't seem to happen on are big open crowns, and then I'd normally be using a 20 anyway. If it will make me able to climb like the guy in the video, I might buy one and strap it to my leg without a silky though. Best of both worlds. Will go well with my Spider-jack. Might paint some "go-faster" stripes on me helmet as well. The missus will be delighted.
  19. scottythepinetree
    There's no other T/H I'd use unless I had absolutely no choice. Husky never got close, and the others, Makita, Echo, Tanaka aren't even worth mentioning. What else is there. As far as top handles are concerned it is the be all and end all. Awaiting the new Husky impatiently.
  20. scottythepinetree
    That has to be a first:blink: .... Hope you get sorted!!
  21. scottythepinetree
    They are absolute pants.... can't wait to see what the t540xp is like.
  22. scottythepinetree
    Wonder how many photos or threads go un-posted here because of the fear of getting flack? Well done, looks as good as any I've seen on here. Must get a camera or better phone sorted and get a few up myself. Boss will go mad if he thinks you're wasting time, but gonna chance it anyway.
  23. scottythepinetree
    Wrong project mate.. this isn't the 6 million trees for the Queen's Jubilee. It's an Irish project to plant 1 million trees in one day. They aren't going to be planted in towns. They are being planted in dedicated sites, which we hope one day will become native woodland.
  24. scottythepinetree
    The sites are going to be managed by the Irish National Forestry Foundation and Green Belt ltd. The trees will be "site appropriate", and if some of them fail the benefit of having woodland preserved will still be seen. The fact that it's a million trees is designed to have a "feel good" status, as is the number of volunteers required to get these trees in the ground in a day. They will tell their friends who'll tell their friends etc. The more people get in involved, the more people will learn on the way, and educating people to the benefits of trees is as important as actually having preserved woodland.
  25. scottythepinetree
    There are several sites all over Ireland. North and South. It's been in the pipe for the last year, and the campaign will be starting this week. The website will be going live in the next couple of days or so and more will be revealed then. Will keep you posted. Volunteers will be required, and last I spoke to my friend there was a text donation number to be set up.

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