Mikey D

Hi all,

I'm a freelance climber, with 10 years experience throughout all aspects of the industry.

I have all my own climbing equipment, rigging kit's (big and small). Both with backup essentials!!

I have my own saws (aerial and ground)

CS 30, 31 (FESA refresher 2016), 38, 39 and 40.

Current CSCS card and First Aid.

I'm looking to literally work my way around the country before moving on to others. I love the entire industry and will do pretty much everything. From the backyard prunings, reductions, deadwoods and never-ending sweat box conifer bashing sessions to the ornate veteran clean up's/inspections and behemoth dismantles (I love these especially).

I have an enthusiastic and professional approach towards both clients and colleagues. All round team player and like to laugh and sing while I work. Requests are always welcomed.

Currently working around Hampshire, but as mentioned I'll travel anywhere in the UK. Whether it's filling a couple of days for you, cover for an employee/colleague on holiday for the week or more, or your bored of the same faxes all the time.

I can be contacted on here, via call/text 07493321232 or email [email protected]

Arbogrunt We did initially drop visors and armed ourselves with a silky a 200t and the 65 came out. We didn't have much 2stroke left, dyou think timberall would have the desired effect??

We turned up at six this morning which wound everyone up, apparently they don't appreciate a chipper flat out on there doorstep so early haha.

No confrontation so far :-)

SteveA the stoners were in a quiet corner giggling at nothing in particular

I will however remember to video it next time. Then surely any retaliation would be self defense??

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Hi guys,

I've spent the last week around Portsmouth university doing some routine crown lifts, deadwoods and the ever loved street light clearance.

It seemed another standard day on an otherwise standard tree, as I put my harness on, until we had four 16-20 year olds throwing tennis ball sized lump stones at us.

It was kind of comical as none of them could throw further than 30 yards and didn't have the bottle to come closer. But pretty shocking as it was a pretty unprovoked attack.

We approached and asked them politely to move on to a torrent of abuse. Followed by more stones and reinforcements.

What would you do in the scenario:

Follow your professional morales and pack up and leave??

Down tools and take your gloves off??

Or call the police and watch them run off??

Cheers, Mike

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Got the 9/43 last Monday and although they are a snug fit to start they seem to mould and are comfy as you like.

I broke my left ankle last year so might be biased but the added ankle support is brilliant.

The deep grips are great for navigating the mud.

They are however very hot when spending a day dragging detritus.

Now for climbing I've stuck with haix Tibet forst for years. Airstreams are as supple as trainer's and very light.

The waterproofing is incredible. I chased a saw into a 3ft "puddle" every last bit of them held a nice few pints for hours until tipped out.

Overall a very good boot.

How long will they survive is the only question??

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Hi guys.

I've got a job that I started but couldn't finish due to weather. All my booked clients are being selfish not letting me shuffle stuff about so urgently need a crew to finish up. Two 30ft pollards, a 20ft tall 22inch straight stem to fell and log, a 20ft pine deadwood and a 5 minute pile of chipping.

Would be a comfy day for an experienced team.

If anyone can help please please please get in touch!!

Pm on here

Call: 07920091411

Email: [email protected]

Cheers, Mike.

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I'm awaiting delivery and have gone for a half size down. Last boots were haix which I've been double socking for the past year. Hopefully they'll be a perfect fit. Kind of wish I'd looked on here first though :-(

Hi guys,

Had a job come through which would be nice to have a cherry picker on site.

If anybody has one they fancy hiring out (with or without operator) would be great to hear from you!!

I can be contacted via pm on here

email- [email protected]

or via call or text on- 07920091411

Thanks,

Mike

Hi all,

Due to a recent influx of work I am in urgent need of ground crews or climbers with truck and chipper in and around wimborne area. All tip sites will be arranged by myself.

If you could could contact me via email or phone with rates would be much appreciated.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07920091411

Many Thanks,

Mike

Unfortunately with this forum, anyone who has an open mind is wrong! It's getting more and more soap box, if someone new asks about saws, PPE subjects are rammed down their throats, if someone makes a joke, 50% of the users find it offensive. As the forum rules state, don't criticise it unless you've tried it, that can apply for our equipment or anything else that gets mentioned on here!

 

 

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Well said. I thought it was an open discussion..... How wrong I was

I'm living proof alcohol is a bad thing. Feb this year I jumped out a second story window, braking back and both ankles. All my Surgeons and consultants said the same thing it was the alcohol.

The only thing that makes tree surgery dangerous is immaturity and fear. Once you've conquered them it's a breeze. Being able to think outside the box, Yes we all get shaky leg syndrome every now and then but it's part of the fun.

New day, New boundaries to push. Mind over matter as they say.

It's all about thrills I guess, before I was a dad things were different. Nothing fazed me. Now I have the zero tolerance. In my earlier post I was going with an open mind attitude but it appears to be remov

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Good effort sir, when can I put my order in for one. Hope she has a wicked day :-)

Hi all,

I'm not a fan of the pristine reduction, following the natural flow I find leaves the tree (for most species) looking like a tree and the characteristics are preserved.

As for bits sticking out, it's a tricky one. In some cases it works as above the character of the tree. But a balance between natural and ironed is the way forward.

You know you've got it spot on when you walk round after completion and you don't feel the desire to tip back that bit and you can't tell you've done a reduction bar the shrinking.

And remember the customer is NEVER right!! There only concerned with the sun light or there sky dish or the leaves.

Mike

Hi not been online for a couple of weeks bloody weather called for excessive overtime :-/ thanks for the contact info very much appreciated!! Will be contacting him in the next few days :-) cheers again

Hi all,

I want to do all ua and mewp courses.

Does anyone know someone in Dorset area that does both??

I've trawled Google and tbh it's doing my nut.

Also is there anyone that would like to tag along to do them aswell??

Many thanks,

Mike

Hi all,

Recently moved (again) and looking to pick up some weekend work to help pay the bills.

I have cs30,31,38,39 & 41 CSCS and first aid quals with 6 years experience. No driving license though.

I can come on my own with full climbing kit (no climbing saw) and a groundsaw.

Or I can come with a full (very experienced and professional) team to cover all aspects of work.

Any offers or for further info I can be contacted on;

[email protected]

07920091411

Regards, Mike

Hi all,

I started fresh out of school 2006 and took home £113 a week. .6 years later I bring that in a day, it's a waiting game.

Money isn't great being employed but to be honest job satisfaction is a major part of it.

Who else goes home at the end of the day absolutely chin strapped stinking like a sewer rat covered head to toe in saw dust, blood, sweat and weird little crawly things and can think to themselves f**k yeah I'm the man, get up and do it again.

Skills and knowledge take a long time to build, college won't necessarily help as every tree is different you can't learn it out of a book.

The best advantage you can have is working with the old boys, guys that have been around before all the modern gadgets and gizmo's that make our days only partially easier and guy's that have climbed abroad.

Good luck to all,

Climb High Climb Safe

Hi all,

Recently moved into Landford area and looking to pick up some work.

Just returned from a 4 month injury, done a couple of weeks of small jobs and need to get myself back into full swing.

I have CS 30/31/38/39/41, CSCS and First Aid quals.

I have my own PPE, climbing kit and ground saw.

Been working in the industry for six years and am happy and competent to take on any task.

Any questions or offers I can be contacted on 07914494484 or [email protected]

Many thanks,

Mike

I wonder if he knew what hit him?? Looks a bit confused...... would he be left with a charge in him or would it entirely pass through??

Couple of years back I was in a fairly big turkey oak as the thunder came in, carried on working until we saw the flash of lightning. Needless to say I bailed rapido style, destroyed my ocean polyester hitch in the process. No sooner had I hit the deck and legged it for cover did the same tree get struck. Shattering my anchor point. I've never felt so relieved in my life. Now the second I hear anything I'm down!!

I remember reading something in the paper about this old boy that got struck while walking his dog, apparently he didn't feel anything but he carried the pooch home.

I personally wouldn't go for 2nds. Although they may have passed all strength tests it would niggle my mind while strapped to it. It is expensive setting up initially but at what do you value your life?? FR Jones have always done great deals for me and if you check out the trade fairs (Arb show in cirencester is this weekend) you can get yourself a bargain when buying in bulk. The other way if you know anyone in america is to buy it there and ask them to ship it as a gift

Just watched the entire sons of anarchy with the better half, we both loved it. 5th series out september

Enemy at the gates, based roughly on a sniper battle in stalingrad, also used in the Call of duty game.

The Big Red One, 80's classic.

The Dirty Dozen.

My all time favorite WHERE EAGLES DARE!!! Even Steven Spielberg rates as his No.1 war film.