AHPP

Already happening in the UK. There's one in/near the Lake District that's been talked about on here.

How has nobody mentioned people who don't run back from the chipper?!

It was a sod getting the photographs with it on me. Poor light here. And a poor photographer here. Harness still doing sterling service, thank you very much! Finally added a saw hook. Will FB you a pic.

I've been using a chest harness for the last few weeks. That one was 25mm webbing. I just made another with 38mm webbing (not tested in earnest yet but I don't imagine will be very different apart from a bit more comfortable). I like using it and can't see myself going back to not using it. Even for quite gymnastic climbing, I forget it's there. Pros: Back/shoulder support. Keeps harness up with stuff hanging on it. You can use one of the orange quickdraw tapes looped under your bridge and whatever's on your bridge (the other tape stays against your body) to pin your friction device to your stomach/chest. Nice for SRT ascent. This also keeps you upright when hanging (sometimes good, sometimes bad but you just slack the tape off at the shoulder if you need to stretch/lean backwards). Cons: Slight shoulder chafing (when in a shirt only and that was with the 25mm webbing). Not painful, just noticeable. Hoping 38mm webbing will solve entirely or almost entirely. Bits used in the setup pictured (you can, of course, use whatever tat you have lying around and change stuff for your harness/needs): ~2m of webbing a ladderlock buckle a triglide (not necessary if you knot/sew the ladderlock on) a maillon 2 quickdraw tapes (rock climbing gear) a snapgate with a smooth nose (smooth nose good if you have a little bit of string on your Pinto pulley and clip into that to keep it high to tend better) Hope this is useful to someone.

I've found the best way to get rid of a community speed watch scheme is to cycle past them naked and then drag them into court with you afterwards. Naked cyclist wins appeal - News - East Anglian Daily Times

I assume this is Mick Dundee? A shame if so. I was enjoying the photos of his fabricating.

The rate is probably consistent because there's a list of suggested prices for ploughing, flailing etc that agricultural contractors use. Sort of like a national standard. Someone posted a link on here within the last six months.

My Sequoia gets pulled down a bit, even by a 200 for long periods. I'm quite thin though. I've cobbled together something from webbing, a buckle and some tat. Will report when I've tested it properly.

Lovely! Were you wearing a chest harness? I like the idea of a bit of back support for heavy saws.

For anything you're not happy doing yourself, spud is the man.

Many thanks.

Could you post link, e-mail address etc, please.

I suggest you use Aspen or Motomix, especially if the saw will be sitting doing nothing for long periods.

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I've sent you a PM.

I've sent you a PM.

Top secret, I'm afraid. I couldn't risk someone nicking my idea and taking over the tree-killing world before I do.

Still after a wrench (and possibly stiff tether) please.

Winter on the way. Get rid of the old shitter you were nursing through one last season.

I've often wondered whether it's possible to do the same for unleaded petrol and white diesel used in stuff like chippers.

The online paper website is only visited because every story is accompanied by very soft porn.

I agree. Man plans, god laughs. You can't beat nature. Plant a few mini patches of Alder (the Alder in Aldershot) and make up a good story for them.

Are you from the Isle of Man? That would explain a lot.

It's designed for motorcycling so it must be a bit waterproof. The boom doesn't bother me. It folds under my chin nicely (and stays there) if I don't want it in front of my mouth. I prefer it on my chin so I can feel it's there. It's remarkably good at not picking up rustling, heavy breathing etc. I did think about a system that required no helmet or muff modifying but that meant wires trailing etc. When I give this to someone who isn't familiar with it, I don't want them getting frustrated with wires, sharp cable tie ends etc. I want them to put it on and it just works. Regarding hygiene, the new helmet that I bought will be kept far cleaner than 99.9% of people's usual helmets and can be quickly cleaned with wet wipes at the end of the day. It won't get used every day either. And you can buy new pads etc cheaply. I don't think it's a big issue. Six times cost and six times quality. Agree completely.