Ian Clarke
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advice for place to practice tree climbing
Ian Clarke replied to Ian Clarke's topic in Climbers talk
yeah sorry about that i was up there when i set this up but forgot to change it when i moved:001_cool: -
advice for place to practice tree climbing
Ian Clarke replied to Ian Clarke's topic in Climbers talk
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advice for place to practice tree climbing
Ian Clarke replied to Ian Clarke's topic in Climbers talk
is that bury st edmunds or a differenet bury? -
get a groundie to go in the water with shorts on and maybey wetsuit boots *spare change of clothes in the van* and a decent pruning hand saw. cut all that he can and a rope for people to drag it out. the more he takes off the lighter it will become and it will be easier to pull out and more it will float bring the limbs that were under the surface to the top. this takes out the saw and chance of oil/fuel contamination and slipping with a chain saw. and yes i have done this before and was the person in the water.
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hello guys and gals of arb talk i am new to the tree side of things working as a groundie for a company. i used to be a outdoor instructor specilasing in climbing but i was wondering where could i go to get practice for tree climbing. i know i wont be climbing for a while at work because i am just starting as a groundie. but if i am able to practice it would hopefully help me later on. yours dm p.s. if this a silly idea/wrong thread please say/move it thanks again
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sylvestris. some one once told me that a name for a dog should be two sylables *pretty sure i spelt that wrong. as in car-ly/ sand-ey. so that when they are learning the difference between names and commands so maybey not sylvestris but sylvester.
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most walking boots now days are of a good standard. but prices do seem to of risen in the past 2-3 years. my thoughts are do you want leather or fabric above the "knobbly bit om your ankle" or below but the main thing is go in to a reptible outdoor shop and try on lots and lots of pairs as some are better for wide feet/thin feet. and be careful of the sales assistant try to sell you addons:thumbdown:. p.s. i've had a pair of meindel's for 5 years now still totally waterproof and doing well:thumbup:. looking old but not showing it
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hello there no dont scarper. i am completley new to this i have got myself a job as a trainee groundsman. *i start tomorrow and nervous but excitied. i have never handled a chain saw before and have only helped drag fallen limbs out of the way. something some one told me if you dont know ask if you dont understand the answer ask again. good luck safe cutting and hope all goes well:thumbup:
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hey master blaster i have already been given a link to the text you have posted but thankyou anyway
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i know of the army buliding a bridge in boscastle or somewhere down there after the floods for £1 they are happy to help with weird and wonderful projects
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thank you all who have commented. a few notes on the comments tieing off climbers= suicidal choice as a newbie the groundsman guide thing was a good read and i'm gona read it again. i just hope i can pick it up quickly enough.
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hello all at arb talk. i have just landed a job to be a trainee groundsman and was wondering what advice people would have as i am just getting in to the tree business and want too eventually be a climber. so any tips hints or suggested reading material is very welcome. yours ian c
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congratulations frosty nice work.
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hello i am new to arb stuff but i am an outdoor instructor and read with intrest the thread. i looked on a company called rock and run who have a lot of kit from a lot of companies and noticed the TRANGO CINCH Trango Cinch have a look i dont know how any descender works with so much rope under yourself. 3 suggestions on the figure of 8 side of things a cardiac arrester i think from dmm DMM Cardiac Arrester or the dmm anka DMM Anka or the petzl pirana Petzl - Pirana Canyon - Outdoor Equipment and Clothing for Backpacking, Hiking, Trekking, Hill Walking and all other types of Leisure and Adventure Travel all of these last 3 devices and a modification on the figure of 8 but still share the basic prinicpal please note with the pitana there is a karabiner made by petzl specifcally for the pirana. yours ian c
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cheers guys i am keeping some stuff by the fire its been in the house for about a week so should be ok. cheers and thank you to all
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is there a way where i dont have too buy things *am quite skint atm* cheers
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hello all i have a wood burning stove and have got cherry tree off cuts atm. i have read the forums of fire wood and people saying about seasoning wood before burning and getting the moisture content down to below 25% now here comes the silly question. how do i know its below 25% with out burning it and it spitting out the water???? many thanks in advance ian c
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hey andy i am intrested and have sent you a pm ian c
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cheers frankie i emailed the guy and awaiting a reply thank you again.
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my parents have a place in narborough next door to swaffham and raf marham but i have my own car so i can get anywhere needed.
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cheers guys i will look into local companys when i get home.
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hello all at arbtalk i am sure this topic has come up manytimes before but i would like to ask the people their opnion. i am currently an outdoor instructor and have halped with a local tree surgeon a few times mainly humping and dumping wood but watching what he is doing as well. :confused1:i would like to get in to arb but dont know what route to choose. 1. find a firm and work from the ground up and gain practical experience in the real world *my prefered choice* 2. an intensive college course to gain my tickets and some experience. will the 2nd one help me get a job as i will have tickets and some experience or will the 1st be the better option and what are the chances of it happening. i am going too be based in norfolk by the looks of it. i am currently in the lakedistrict on a seasonal contract. many thanks in advance ian c *a newbie
