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Thanks for the reassurance guys, thought it was better to ask than use it if not 100% sure:confused1:

The eye is a good tight fit on the crab but nothing compared to the tight fit from the zig zags top eye, couldn't get a dmm oval to fit so used a petzl, no chance of any of that lot side loading!

The blue tongue is really nice to use, but it seems to knot itself and snag on epicormic far easier than 13mm, I suppose i will get more disciplined with it after a few climbs. Its amazing what 1.3mm's difference makes to a rope!

Really happy with the new combo:thumbup:

Does this look right? I received it yesterday and just noticed the stitching has no shrink wrap tube stuff on it, is that normal?

Thanks in advance.

Just a quick update, I went for the zig-zag and a 37m length of blue tounge, based largely on the advice I have read here, mostly silky using this combo got me convinced, as his opinion holds a lot of sway!

Thanks to everyone that gave their advice, I already love the zig zag and the rope is so nice in the hand, what a difference a couple of mm makes!

Cheers chaps!

Just want to say that I have had the most fantastic service from the guys in the north.

I would add that the use of UPS as your courier is fantastic, and the parcel got here (France) in 2 days!

If like me you appreciate good service, and fast, easy to track deliveries, then get on their website and order with confidence.

" Doth thou thumb thy nose at my Patio my lord?"

The shaming of the shrew- William Shakeyspear 1530AD.

Use a highly fired hydraulic 5 lime, as it will be harder and more resistant to weather and traffic.

Un clipped my Chainsaw lanyard and hung it on a branch while maneuvering to a better position in a conni hedge today, grabbed the saw and made a cut without clipping it back to my saddle, and the thing swung into the chain while cutting.:blushing:

Bugger:sneaky2:

Lists! I write things down and it simplifies things, and eases up the brain for other things.

I would be reluctant to give work away, but subby it to someone with known ability and standards that you would be happy to pass off as your own. Add your cut and watch your empire grow! just my two peneth worth.

Good for cutting tenon joints etc.

Depends on terrain, If the ground is soft or uneven a big wheelie bin would be a struggle?

Some greedy sides on a twin wheel barrow would cope with softer terrain.

Don't tell him Matty, its our secret!!!

Good advice from Matty, I wish I had a decent supplier out here to try before I buy on kit, esp something as important as a harness.

Pfanner Arborist ventilated type A here, had a pair of Gladiators for a week and the fly zip bust, had a pair of Arborists sent out as a replacement and love them!

The velcro braces are great, esp when wearing a harness, as the buttons dont dig in!

Also they have a integral gaitor around the ankles to keep them attached to your boot, and stop them riding up.

Love my 192t! would like to hear your mods 18 stoner.

As NFG said available here in France, 380 euros otab.

So will a zig zag work with 13mm?

Thanks for the heads up, was thinking of blue tongue as my next rope anyway. Great minds on all that!

If you were closer I'd let you have a play with it buddy

 

 

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Don't tease me!

Works best on ropes under 13mm in my opinion

cheers Matty

Was going to run it on 13mm for now, hope its ok?

I went for the zigzag and haven't looked back, it was very similar the the hitchclimber so I get on with it very well,

It also has a swivel

 

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And there is strike two, cheers mr F.

If Silky says its good, then that all I need to here, thread closed!

Thanks Matty.

I have decided to progress to a mechanical friction device, and was just about to order a zig zag, but noticed the spider-pig jack is the same money, and this created a problem, give me one option and I'm sold, give me two and I'm lost:001_rolleyes:

I dont want to do fast rope navy seal descents, but I do want a reliable, consistent rope grab that is smooth and intuitive.

Any advice much appreciated, also where should I buy? was going for jonsies, but anyone know of any great deals out there?

Ok, a stere...........

A stere is 1 cubic meter of logs cut to 1 meter lengths, 0.8 of a cubic meter if 50cm, 0.7 cubic meters if cut to 33cm and 0.6 cubic meters if cut to 25cm.

The price should remain the same per stere, the lower quantity reflects the increased work in cutting shorter lengths.

40 euros per stere would be classed cheap in Normandy and super cheap in Brittany. I think 55-65 a stere here at the moment.

I just got a stihl pamphlet from my local dealer and every pro saw in the line up is m-tronic, seems to be the way things are going. I think that it will be the end of home repairs.

Just look at the threads on here, how many 066, 088's are still running? Lots, I doubt we will see the same in 10-15 years with 661's or 261's still in service.

They are available here, but at French prices! A standard 390xp on a 28" is 1450 euros here so add 150? for warm grips.

I couldn't stretch to heated mitts, so brought a F load of pocket warmers with the difference!!

Or, "I would get the local farmer in to do it, but I don't speak French" I think i will pull my ads with AI soon.

Said by a man with MAN FLU ! He must mean it .....

Double shot of Lemsip is doing the talking stubby!

I hope someone from Stihl reads the hundreds of comments on this and other forums (if their are others) and see how many pro users are switching to Husqvarna.

There was a time in the late 90's that I would have only used Husky upto 70cc, and after that it was a level playing field. Then came the ms260,ms361, ms440, 460, 660 and of course the 200t some of the finest saws to ever grace the industry, but now I squirm when I read the horror stories of build quality, while Husqvarna have turned chainsaw use on its head and currently have the best saws available. Sorry other brands, but who are we kidding, Husky now rule supreme...........IMO