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James Atkinson

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  1. i have log sized peices, around a foot size, and seasoned for around 3 years that im looking to sell, would you be interested?

  2. hi yewhunter, i noticed by your name your after good wood? hahaha anyway i come to huddersfield alot, my girlfriend lives there, and i am based near lincoln. what sort of size pieces of yew ( or anything else ) would you be interested in?

  3. thanks for the quick reply's everyone, got a new cam fitted, one of the allen key heads threaded, but i got it out in the workshop haha, i could not believe the amount of wear on the old cam, very stupid not to have done it sooner!!
  4. ok, which strap is that steve? im a complete treemotion newbie lol
  5. hi all just got myself a treemotion and im trying my best to set it up, iv read all the threads so know kinda wear it needs to be, but what about the leg straps? im used to a sit harness, so do they need to be tight or loose, hi or low? i cant work it out, may sound really stupid to most of you, but try helping me out please, thanks
  6. no never do fast descents really, had it around 2 years and love it, i think it needs a new clutch, hmmmmmm, i might ring up good old treeworker tomorrow
  7. hi i noticed this last week that my spiderjack slipping slowly down the rope and it requires a tug of the rope upwards below it (hope that makes sense) do i need a new cam or something? Help!! i dont want to die!
  8. nice climb mate, quick geek questions, what device are you useing on your lanyard, and how are you finding the poison ivy?
  9. yea i think the thicker ones are better, my stihl ones dont seem to last long
  10. Now this may sound a rediculous question, but which exactly are the best chainsaw trousers braces out there? so many!!! and all stupid prices!! What does everyone think?
  11. bit short notice, lol is there a list o them all somewhere?
  12. cheers mate, what are the dates and places of this years shows?
  13. now, i have used dragonfly hardnesses for almost 4/5 years now, and i need a new one, but im so tempted by the treemotion, but i cant get my head round my balls been crushed, as im so used to the seat, is it worth the change? or will i hate it? HELP!! p.s sorry for ANOTHER harness page!!!
  14. no need to sound big headed, but most of us would have got up there cut it down and gone home by the time he fannys around with that piece of crap, why doesnt he just climb a little higher and use the branch?
  15. i agree about big trees=bad money, using it daily you really appreciate how quick the ropeguide is so ill just have to learn to ignore the sling bit! how do we convert these old schoolers!
  16. i was using my art ropeguide today up a 100ft poplar and suddenly thought "that is not alot i'm hanging on!" people out there give me some confidence in that tiny bit of webbing we all swing on! most likely me being paranoid.
  17. ahhh now i wish i hadnt lost that little bit that came with the Lockjack!!
  18. could you explain the rubber bandit idea to me please? i have used spiderjack for nearly 2 years now, so anymore help is appreciated!

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