Adam Bourne

So how are people fixed for the August bank holiday weekend?

I wouldn't say longer just one that does not allow the wrench to drop into neutral

Hello joe, you tried it with the wrench yet mate?

That is cool Dan

Try it mate!

Given the date 18th century buildings were built on what materials you had to hand, roof timbers were no different, its wasn't like it is today were you could order what you wanted, it was a case of let's go to the wood and see what's lying around or what decent trees there were to complete the whole job.... A lot of roof timbers also came in from old boats that were no longer needed. My theory on tree stock back then around the east coast would be pretty much similar what we would see today only more stock, the chances of it being both ash and beech are quite high, no doubt there were pine timbers within the same roof also, the only way to find out would be to cut and sand a peice down.. Sorry!

Kernmaster is a great rope, stretch wise??? Well its good to have some stretch in the line to absorb the loads, I think climbing on a total static line is IMO not really advisable. when me Ian and Dan joined both mine and Ian's ropes together to access a spruce I think the only thing causing a lot of stretch was the fact it was over so many springy spruce limbs, climbing with it Drt I feel would be ok but a little hard on the hands pulling you body up without the use of a foot ascender due to its silky smooth sheave and being 11mm diameter.

Thanks Tim, It's always hard looking from a climbers view especially from a camera lens, getting the scale and map of the garden from just one view often leads to these type of questions being asked, Will we be expecting anymore videos in the future? It would be a shame not to now you started Good stuff mate Adam

Great little video there Tim, real smooth negative rigging. Obviously there were reasons behind the stem being blocked down, which I'm not sure of but was a vertical speedline not an option? I can only see the lawn you were protecting, sorry mate don't mean to sound rude

They are quite big the Caterpillar form of them are really freaky I have a moth fetish just think there really cool

That there eddy is a poplar hawk moth nice find to mate:thumbup1:

Mmmmmm! Think that's a no then! Great review Dan think there sales just went up 10% on that note!!!

Cool stuff Steve maybe it might prompt a unicender feed back thread Hint hint nudge nudge Dan and Paul!!!!

Where you live Alex? I'm making a bunch at the minute just waiting for a new shrink wrap supplier to get me my order then there on there way being delivered to all the good little boys and girls.... PM your address and I'll send you one out once there ready

I would be concerned about squeezing the side cheeks of the pulley together also, get yourself a spacer petzl do them the plastic and cheep!

How old are you: 31 but still a big kid! How long have you been climbing: been in the Arb industry for 15 years climbing 14 Where do you work: England Where have you worked: England, Scotland, Wales Where would you like to work: before we move to America I would love to travel Every nuk and grany in the UK What Climbing System do you use: rope wrench,hitch,hitchclimber SRWP soon to Hitchhiker and a wrench zigzag combo What Harness: skylotec kolobri Whats you favourite saw: silky surgio Least favourite saw: ms201t Favourite tree to work on: most broadleafs Least Favourite tree to work on: monkey puzzle Favourite work to carry out: all work Favourite arb vehicle: defender, miss my old one Throwline or Ladder: both, what ever I feel is the best option Do you climb outside of work: oooohhhh! Yesssss! Where would you like to be in 10 years time: state side America with family

Looks like New England fly to me Al, Nice one Ewan look forward to more feed back!

Thanks for the heads up rupe

With all throw lines I find there memory is far to good and they all need working once in a while, all I do is find a big open space and stretch it out using a figure of 8 or a couple of wraps in a bina to work out the memory, do this a couple of times and you will be tangle free for a while mate

Remember LOW and SLOW to start of Alex, get yourself used to how it all feels

Really nice that tommy! Would love an AP lanyard

Don't you just love sarcasm!!!! I ment nothing by my reply only in observation that the wood in that picture might well not be all of it??? I just think you may have jumped to conclusions. That 'twas all! No need to spit the dummy out!

Good stuff mate, as always classic Bolam...

Look out on the forum for rec climbs there always happening we organise a fair bit, and your more than welcome to join our ventures. Welcome to the forum Adam

I'm not sure about defined but its a good example What 'twas the purpose of your climb today David? Obviously not just get that shot!!! love the first one, its a corker