Neil Frost
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Haven't got one yet, but will be sorely tempted when I get to the Capel Show. I do however have the yale blue tongue, using a hitch climber with beeline cord, am absolutely loving it. Doesn't feel too thin to grip after a couple of years of 13mm rope. Enjoy!
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I'm a self-employed groundsman/2nd climber with a fair bit of experience under my belt. Been subbing for a couple of great employers on here, and am in the process of moving to Colchester, Essex. Am competent on the rigging line, can manage traffic, drag and chip, can use a groundsaw safely and efficiently and will keep the ground operations running smoothly. I'm not such a hot climber when it comes to big technical jobs, but can crack out the small jobs and do aerial rescue. Have all my own kit and transport. Ideally looking for at least 3 days a week or even a full-time job, however I understand that's not always available these days. I'm punctual, reliable, polite, hard-working and honest, and I can provide references if you don't believe me. If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated. Contact me via PM with your details and I will call you. Regards Neil Frost
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Nice. Bet you were knackered after the long drive to that site! How does the bee-line feel?
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Cheers arborholic, was looking forwards to meeting up with everyone. Another time, and i'm in!
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Was really looking forwards to my first rec climb. Unfortunately got to work now. Hope all goes well, if you can have a go on SRT it's well worth it!
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I was working with Ian in the second video, and I can tell you the ascent to a working position was very smooth and rapid. I've had one go myself, on a day when I was not feeling 100% and was struggling with the technique, but I can totally see how much more efficient it can be with practice. Great vids btw!
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Another day without a dollar! Got rained off, so here looking after the little 'un, and er...going on arbtalk. Must...resist...buying...shiny...things!
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I had a nice day planned, lots of little jobs on a farm. Cedar reduction, few limbs off a willow, small sycamore fell, field maple tidy-up, and lifting some dougie firs...also getting over man-flu! Oh well, waterproofs out!
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Help needed on Thurs in Regents Park, London- short notice, sorry
Neil Frost replied to Al Cormack's topic in Employment
Sorry I couldn't help this week Al, if you get another date and need a hand it's worth giving me a bell. -
Thanks for the heads up Ian, I'll be there.
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Hitch Climber.... Am I just a big fairy...?
Neil Frost replied to WorcsWuss's topic in Climbers talk
First time I tried a HC, my line was quite a distance from the main stem, and my footlocking was (and still is...) terrible. I pulled myself about a foot off the ground and gave up! Now I love it, just takes perseverence. Plus I'm less lardy these days! -
Walked into that one!
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Nice job mate. It was windy down here as well, felt wobbly all over when I came back down!
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Too windy for us too come 1pm. Pollarding poplars with nearby targets got too risky with gusts upto 45!
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Hi Al, yeah I'm good thanks for asking. Very busy at moment, lots of subbying, crashed out some big poplar tops this week, getting more confident. How about you? Things going well?
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Handkerchief Tree? Just a stab in the dark.
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Leon, quality film!
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When turbo fails on car, leading to £1200 bill, having to rent a car till end of week to get to work, missing half a day's work today. Ah the life of a subby. Still got some nice hybrid black poplars to swing around in tomorrow, should cheer me up
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With the HC and VT or similar hitch, the idea is not to body thrust but pull your self up a few feet, tend slack, then a few feet more, tend slack etc etc. I'm still a learning climber, and went from klemheist to VT/HC within a few months of starting tree climbing. I'm still rubbish when I get up the tree, but at least I can get there a little quicker! The hitchclimber works very well, it's awesome.
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False Anchor / Re-direct friction management.
Neil Frost replied to ben-jammin's topic in Climbers talk
Yeah that's the one. I liked it, but have got to be honest and say I only used it for a couple of brief limb walks, it was almost 90 degrees from my anchor, and I think I ended up about 40 degrees from the re-direct. Ropes were fine, but perhaps someone with more experience of them would be better to comment. -
False Anchor / Re-direct friction management.
Neil Frost replied to ben-jammin's topic in Climbers talk
Have you tried attaching a double pulley to the krab? I've used it a couple of times, and it seems to work well. Don't think my line crossed over. -
For everyone's information, Mr Flatters pays me at the end of every job without fail, he's talking about how other people run their businesses. It usually helps to read what people post before commenting.
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Blimey, you going all mechanised mate! Heh heh. Look forwards to seeing the empire grow!
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Yeah, I think that happened to me once, that was a mighty strong pulley!
