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Arran Turner

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  1. Arran Turner
    Looking at getting Alaskan finally. But a bit stuck on what size to get . at the start I will be milling stuff around 15-30inchs as its a much more manageable timber size so would a larger 48inch mill be too cumbersome and awkward to work with on the smaller timber ? I don't want to get to the stage in the future where I need to buy a second larger mill.. And have to buy twice Thanks all Arran
  2. Arran Turner
    Nice man, good to see decent sized tops being persuaded to go the right way with just a push :-) nice cutting
  3. Arran Turner
    My cougar blue is awesome holds it's shape and doesn't milk. I had cougar puke and it went flat and milked like hell, I think it is luck of the draw with cougar..
  4. Arran Turner
    one i always have on me that hasnt been mentioned is a fig 8 with a crab, has many uses for me.
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    2nd that, excelling at reductions is an awesome skill i know a few climbers who are leagues above the rest in quality but not the fastest
  6. Arran Turner
    at our yard we have five 201's all of similar age and two of them go really well.
  7. Arran Turner
    Used it quite a bit lately, been doing lots of pine removals.. handy for pole work as it doesnt self tend when you have a bit of weight in your rope which is handy when chogging down.
  8. Arran Turner
    +1 Used the same set up for ages.and if you cut your lanyard its less heartbreaking..
  9. Arran Turner
    Stick with double rope man, lockjacks are mint. takes a while to get used too. pantins are good but no need if ya just starting out.. use them arms they need conditioning for climbing
  10. Arran Turner
    You'll come over here on a working holiday visa, they are easy to get and cheap compared to a work visa.
  11. Arran Turner
    Greytown mate. I can't get over how beautiful it is... bit different to Auckland ay and wine is good looking forward to having my first full summer in the Wairarapa .
  12. Arran Turner
    we welcome you to the spiderjack club with open arms.
  13. Arran Turner
    NZ is awesome bud, really good climbing scene in Auckland spent a year there, a real variety of work dependant on what company you work for. am currently living in the Wairarapa about an hour out of Wellington and its super rural and totally different. With your quals and experience you'll have no trouble with getting a job and a working holiday visa. PM if you have any questions bro.
  14. Arran Turner
    Only Srt for access where necessary.
  15. Arran Turner
    Get a few years experience then travel, everywhere looks for roughly 3+ years climbing experience when applying abroad. Good plan to have a plan B as you won't be able to climb forever. Your NPTC's are a must, CS30 31 38 39 are the basics and a good understanding of tree biology and tree ID will be helpful. NPTC's are just the start and a gateway to the tree industry. good luck
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    I could see that working well with a bit of practice.. skills
  17. Arran Turner
    getting looked after, top boss skills
  18. Arran Turner
    Yeh correct I'm on the SJ and probably will be forever I'm currently using a DIY cambium saver with a pinto on one side and a ring on the other, but went up a tree on just a pulley the other day and there is such a noticeable difference still. I think it mades sense to run art with art. glad reviews are positive
  19. Arran Turner
    Anyone got any negatives (besides the price) regarding the ART rope guide, looking to get one soon.. Thanks Arran
  20. Arran Turner
    lanyard above mainline below not died yet :-)
  21. Arran Turner
    The question wasn't directly at you but sounds like your doing everything right, and as you said in a previous post 10 years subbing... the proof is in the pudding ay
  22. Arran Turner
    Subbed for loads of companies in the UK and everyone works a little different and taking a little bit from everyone to help bring you on as a climber is awesome. I think if you stay in good health you can sub for a good amount of time. not sure i would want to do it full time for forever but at least climb for as long as is possible. questions regarding health and length as a climber... Do you stretch before and after work? and when your watching TV in the evening Do you do another sport as well as tree work so that its not your only exercise i.e. swimming cycling rock climbing etc etc do you eat well and sleep what hours you need? are you up to date with current techniques e.g. srt maybe a sports massage once a month? I think subbing is really rewarding mentally when all goes well.
  23. Arran Turner
    go onto trademe.co.nz and type in arborist jobs
  24. Arran Turner
    Maybe A.mellea, I'm actually in NZ and it is autumn just turning to winter and we are getting frost in the morning also
  25. Arran Turner
    Found these old brackets in a cavity of a elm and can't seem to ID it which is really bugging me now... :thumb down: can anyone help shed some light please Thanks arran

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