YoGi_93
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Its actually in my Dads little piece of land. Next to a dirt track/briddleway, and over a shed and a pig pen. Should it be taken out or is it okay to stay? Ta
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Is this rope a bit dodgy to climb on? Ive got another one but its a thin one so its harder to climb with. The frey in the picture is the biggest one but there are a couple others dotted along it. Whats your thoughts on this? Another thing is its more of a rock climbing rope I think, although im not actually sure. Its more of a smooth feel, should I use it on the trees or not? cheers
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Ive been a groundsman for a while and have had a couple of opportunities to climb but im not exactly a natural. I seem to lack confidence in certain trees but not in others. I practise most weekends for an hour or two but climbing on my own doesn't really spur me on. So I thought to myself I could do with someone to teach me how to climb. Not an NPTC teacher for my CS38 but someone to teach me confidence in the tree. The climbers at work obviously help but doing it on company time has alot of time restrictions. If anyone around the Midlands is interested then please message me. I will pay obviously thanks alot Sam
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Ive been looking at tree biology books and ident. books but I cant really get far by just reading on my own. So im looking for a part time course or something similar to get my theory up to scratch. I haven't got any formal theory qualifications only practical ones so Id be starting from ground level. Any recommendations? The nearest college to me is Moreton Morrel. Ive had a look on their website and they do do a couple I just dont really know where to start. Give us a hand deciding id appreciate it
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i might get several pairs yeah. Ill look at the tree climber ones, are they really thin or will they protect reasonably against some stuff in the tree? Are rigging gloves thick? Would they protect against sharp stuff just as good as suede gloves? I saw the winter rigging gloves on treeworker and thought hmmmmmm
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So after taking a patch of skin off chipping and slicing into my finger with a silky ive decided to fork out for some very good gloves. Not the plastic looking bulk buy stuff that we have at the yard. So im after gloves that are good for handling hawthorn and spikey stuff, have good grip for climbing, lessen the grunt from scrapes and cuts and are comfortable enough to not bother me. Is there such a thing? cheers
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Even more good advice. Even though one point contradicted the other for a while I think it sounds like, at this point anyway, its all in my head. I need to get a mate to climb with I know but the trouble is the only mates that climb are my work mates and they wouldn't be up for climbing on their days off. Ill have to keep nagging
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Loads of good advice ill try all of it cheers lads Im 100% its in my head so I should be able to get over it by thinking it through like skyhuck said but I will create tasks and try get a mate to come with me too
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Thats exactly why im not giving up with it I know my gear will take it. As has been said I just need someone to push me and talk me through everything whilst im climbing. So basically are you saying if my head goes wobbly again just stop where I am and think everything through to re assure myself?
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Ian thanks for that I've got a good idea. Ill try to find a climber to have a go with. I dougbt any of the lads at work will be up for climbing on their day off though. Pedroski that's exactly how i feel. I feel more vulnerable without branches around me. The beech i had trouble on has a giant fork about 15 foot up so after that not only is there no branches but it is at quite an angle too...
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Set my mind at ease then basically. I might have a go at deadwooding some of them with a silky or find someone to climb with. Anyone around midlands fancy teaching me? must have patience! Haha
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can you buy chin straps that are slightly different sizes? And is it just me or does the helmet sit quite high on the head?
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Ive become a bit concerned to be honest. Usually I have a go at climbing every weekend on these few trees around my dads smallholding thing. Ever since I started doing it ive been making good progress and ive got right to the top of one of the oak's and started limb walking too(considering I started off s**ting myself the first go because I had issues trusting the equipment I think Im doing well). But the weekend before the Christmas weekend I had a go on the beech and my head went weird and I couldn't perform anywhere near as good as I had been previously. I thought oh well ill have another go after Christmas. Had a go today and it was just as terrible. Is this normal for a beginner? How can I resolve it other than just plodding along? It would be embarrassing if it happened in front of the lads at work
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Was not saying
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samladd thats an idea a bloke at work does that because his petzl is too big for his head! Everyone has their own ways ey Treequip I wouldnt bank on those ears fitting in a helmet at all need one like batman
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Merry Christmas and all that jazz My mrs brought me a new Stein super plasma helmet which I am very chuffed about. Although I put it on and the helmet seems to be a different size to the chin strap, though im sure there is meant to be one size fits all. I adjusted the helmet itself and it now fits perfectly, but the Y shaped section of the chin strap is pulling up on my ears giving me a kind of dumbo effect. Ive adjusted it but its still giving me the same problem slightly. Is it a common problem or is my head to big?
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everyone has given alot of arguments for all boots! I guess im going to have to try them myself ey:001_smile:
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Ive heard nothing but good things about haix boots thats why ive narrowed all my choices down to just Haix. My local has trekkers in stock so I have the chance to try before I buy aswell. I will probably end up with those I just wanted to see if anyone has any comments about them
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Ive had enough of my current boots even though ive only had them for 5 minutes! After working on a steep bank all day today ive realised they are far too flimsy, the firm leather style toe cap has become soft already and the material has stretched to the point they are borderline too big. So now im looking at getting either Haix Mountain trekker, Haix protector pro, or haix tibet forest. I like the look of the mountain trekker the most, ive always liked Cat style boots so I prefer them at this stage. I havnt seen any of the other two in the flesh though, any opinions before I ask my local dealer to order any in? Thanks
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Cheers guys answered all my questions in one there basically it sounds like full chisel is better but only if you have the ability to control the aggression?
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Im going over my CS30/31 stuff. I remember that the performance difference in chisel and semi chisel cutters is that chisel chains cut more aggressively. Well I think that is right, im sure I will get corrected if its not. But what is the actual physical difference between the two cutters?
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okay tommer so maybe I didnt look thatttt hard truth is i knew the question wouldnt really get resolved i just wanted a new thread that i could learn something off of
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Here goes with opening a can of worms its probably on here already but I put it in search and couldnt see it. A bloke at my local dealer said most arborists have Stihl saws and Husqvarna PPE and tools, what do you lot think? Which is better in terms of ground saws? Ive used modern stihl saws but only ancient husky saws so I cant input, but husqvarna do a better job of convincing me in terms of the website and brochures IMO. Opinions? p.s I realise I will probably regret starting this thread!!
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I have got a fine mesh visor on the new husky but as you say stuff still gets through. But skyhuck I can see your point, doesn't protect against deadwood shooting back out of the chipper either
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Im after a clear visor for my husky helmet. Similar to the one on the Stein helmets, which only cover the eyes. I find some of the time the mesh visors only stop half the stuff going into your eyes. Anyone know if any will fit the husky helmets or not?
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