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tree man john

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  1. i started climbing on a prusik found that if your a heavy lad it tends to lock up and sometimes be a bit stiff, so i changed to the blakes hitch found that a good knot however i was introduced by friend to the hitch climber i used the distel knot combined with pulley and that was really good sometimes doesnt bight when you pull through but otherwise i find it a brilliant knot.
  2. ive been watching rigging videos and recoates videos really good theres a knot he uses which i cant seem to find out what it is called if you get a chance ill post the link for video and its knot he used to secure the lowering rope to the wood thanks [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cvx89eRF9w&feature=related]‪Ash tree removal part 2‬‏ - YouTube[/ame]
  3. just wanted to no of a good knot to attach my lowering rope to timber and your opinion it it as im not to familiar with rigging just really trying to get into it and try new things cheers guys:thumbup:
  4. im climn on new england tachyon green with beeline friction cord are them 2 suited or could you recommend me a friction cord and thanks for the reply
  5. i dont no if anyone can help but for a while ive wanted to go onto the vt from the distel just alot of people make out it had a temperamental side to it can anyone help me to understand like in what ways please
  6. thats a brilliant idea and will really help thanks steve
  7. alright, just a quick heads up on trading place, say if im selling something and someone wishes to buy the item off me how does it work as im new to trying to sell on here

    cheers

  8. I'm willing to pay whatevers needed since I'm only 19 just left college and got ny 30 31 38 39 st johns ambulance first aid still companys want exsprince so trying to get every thing like driving etc with trailer so maybe one will give me a chance
  9. So once I get driving liscense what would you recommend I get for tree work?
  10. Cheers guys for the heads up if I got hgv would that mean I could drive anything so I would not have to get the rest apart from normal liscense
  11. currently in the process of learning to drive and i was looking at getting 7.5 ton and trailer what catagories on the dvla are they as im confused of how all the catagories work any feedback would be much appriciated please
  12. ok cheers i fought it may have been something to do with the eye interfering with the spiderjack:thumbup:
  13. whats the benefit of useing a karabiner then cut away strap then karabiner to spliced eye insted of just one Karabiner?
  14. from watching the first video does the slack automatically go threw the spiderjack thats what it seemed or do you have to pull it threw?
  15. yeah he makes it look really good
  16. just wondering if anyone is using the spider jack 2 and would'nt mind posting a video of how it works for instance ascending and descending limb walking just so i can get an idea of how it works as im interest in buying one but its a hefty price to buy one and then not like it, hopfully going to try one anyway but would be nice to see principle off it anyway! thanks
  17. nope cant say i have can you send me a link?
  18. sorry to hear about them being stolen, and thanks for the heads up i was thinking to go with an 18 bar so ill give it a try
  19. thanks for the positive and good feedback hopfully looking to book it up soon:thumbup:
  20. i will defiantly be doing the 40/41 this year as i really want to develop my skills i only just left college and have the main 4 but i am keen in getting these tickets one for the achievement side of things but also to show clients or employees that i am capable and can work to a safe and good standard. thanks for the heads up

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