Joe Newton
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Seems like an over complication to me. Clipping onto the rope is a time saver in itself, that purists condone as bad practice. In reality most of us do it to save time. I've never found I clipping it to be a problem. It might be that the rope is too thick to easily get through the gate. But a bigger steel crab with a wider opening.
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I've worked over many parked cars before. Just the same as a greenhouse etc.
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You sure that's not from running this site?
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You know that branch that sheared off in the winds and smashed that car? The one you lads are currently working on for safety reasons?
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Won't matter once you hit that first nail...
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There was a incident in America recently where a bike courier was wiped out by a falling tree after ignoring signs. We had an unlocked car under a tree that we couldn't get moved. Handbrake off, 3 of us lifted the back up and wheeled it out of the way
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I can't see the point in a 390. The 460 pulls a 25" bar, the 395 does 36". Just get a 28" for the 395! I know you like fast saws, so the 390 doesn't really fill any gaps.
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My mistake, chill bud!
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You're the first person I've heard saying HiFlex last well! They fall apart at the sight of a tree! Fwiw I recommend the Breatheflex. I find them very comfy, and plenty tough. Many others seem to rate them too. I've heard good things about the Kriegers too.
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I mustn't. I'm going to try and be good, and rise above it. Not aggravate the petulant half witted tools. Balls, I gave it a good go!
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I'm looking to dig a hole, it's a deep one so I won't be able to stop. Who can I ask for advice?...
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I believe in none of the above. If only there was a word for that...
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I try my hardest
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Here you go http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=94083
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Your spine will give before the rope does. Nothing to worry about
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I have both the Teufelberger and the NE tachyon at work, only really use the NE. I'd guess that they're pretty much the same. Apparently the different dyes used can affect the properties of the rope at a microscopic level though...
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Teufelberger
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Don't be tight. Get rid and get some fresh stuff. Cheaper than a buggered saw.
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Rope choice makes a big difference. Velocity is a nice one.
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You'll have most of it. Patience and a good variety of swear words are a good start. Welding wire, measuring tape, scissors, masking tape, large needle, whipping twine. Samson have some good instruction vids on their site.
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I learned to splice specifically for that reason.
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I have an ISC swivel 3 way snap hook on my lanyard. I love it, much easier than a normal 3 way crab.
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I know the ones you mean, but if you look at the pic, there's a bit of metal beneath the gate. You depress that, then the back, then the gate.
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It's 3 way locking.
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I don't like them. On a prussik I guess it'll be okay though.
