Joe Newton
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Stop baiting him mate. It's not becoming. I don't much rate the saw to be honest. It's cheaply made and underpowered compared to pro saws of a similar cc However if it does what you need then I hope you're happy with it.
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What's the difference? Have I been using words beyond my understanding again?
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*ahem* Quiet down now Bob, I'm due a LOLER inspection and if they fail my favourite hitch cord I'll be holding you responsible!
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Does it matter? If it's in parentheses it's clearly authentic!
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I love it. I asked for a price for a reel and it was £180 including VAT for 25 metres. I was sorely tempted but trying to explain to Lizzie why I spent close to £200 on something I'll just throw away would cost me far more...
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When it gets to that point, pop it in the wash and it's as good as new! I doubt I'll ever get as sentimental about chucking a used cam away as I do with my used hitch cord! I only really use Armor Prus so I can't afford to throw it away as and when,
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Things I hate about the internet? In a word: "buffering"
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I've found two things about a perfectly performing VT: The first is that it does exactly what you mentioned about the SJ self tending just when you don't want it to. The second is that when you find that sweet spot on your hitch when it grips and releases perfectly, often after it's been bedded in, it usually means you have about 3 decent climbs left before it's too worn!
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I've been climbing for years on a HC, and recently was sent a Spiderjack by Steve on here. I've used the ZZ briefly before, and it's a good bit of kit, but the Spiderjack seems better at self tending. It is less intuitive though, and smooth descent is something you have to learn, whereas the ZZ is easy. I think it depends. In the right hands I reckon the SJ would beat the ZZ, but let's face it: most of us aren't like Joe Harris. I doubt you'll be disappointed with either as long as you keep a open mind and are prepared to spend a bit of time adjusting. By the way, which ever you go for, they're all wasted on 13mm rope. 11.7 max
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Rich Rule may have had one he was selling a few months ago, it was either that or a Unicender.
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So this saw is taking up space now. It's in various different bits. Might be of some use to somebody. The pot and piston are probably toast, and I can't be bothered to try and figure out why that is. Likely a seize caused by an air leak. It's missing a few bolts (got lost when I stripped it.) but if somebody has one of these and needs a carcass to help restore theirs or keep it running then they are welcome to it. Plenty of good parts left on it.
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Nope, brave men climb with no ropes and subsequently wet their trousers!
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So earlier this week Steve's Spiderjack arrived. He sent it to me for nothing, didn't want any money or anything! I was taken aback to say the least! Thanks mate! Used it today on a mid sized Walnut takedown. Constant rain, slippy as hell, on a brand new Tachyon line. It's brilliant! The tending is spot on, no sit back and completely reliable! Really made my job easier. I love my hitchclimber, but this was an instant favourite. It's so constant. I'm a bit hesitant descending, the lever is on/off and I wasn't used to the friction block, which will take some practice, so I didn't jump and swing as much as I might have. It had me grinning for ear to ear though! I'm sure I'll only get better at it too Once again, much appreciated, you're a good bloke Mr B!
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It probably would, but it wouldn't make it any easier to retrieve. Besides, if I keep buying stuff I may as well have bought a Ropeguide.
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I just use steel screw gates or relegated 3 ways.
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That was a reply to your suggesting I offer the bloke advice. Okay, there's wires crossed here. My original post was aimed at the bloke quoting by tree height x money. I guess I quoted you because I felt what I was adding on to what you were saying. See, no harm was meant
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My point is exactly what the last line of the quote read! I wasn't arguing with your post, more agreeing to it, but my message stands: pricing like that is not only unreliable, it's stupid. You want advice? Work in the industry for a couple of years. Find out how long jobs take. Then buy your kit. You'll then know how to price!
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A 10' tree doesn't mean anything. It could be 2 hours for one bloke if it's self set ash or the like, or it could be 10 pre topped Connys at 2 men 2 days. One equation for tree pricing is ridiculous.
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Try upping the gearing to 8t on a 550 13" Al, the new 550s have had all the problems ironed out. If you use a good oil, good fuel, and generally aren't a pillock with saws the a Husky should see you well. What is the saw going to be used for? If it's mainly a chipper saw just get a 181 or 211. If you need the grunt then get the 50cc husky or dolly.
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Haha knee pads not necessary, got two big callouses now! Thanks very much, if you drop me a PM you're about well sort something out (not like that!) Out of interest what don't you like about the RG? I'm using a homemade pulley saver but it doesn't retrieve so good, and I occasionally get the retrieval clip pulled through the pinto.
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This is good advice. I use a 441 and a 460. The 441 is on a 20" and it's good, but wouldn't cope with much more. The 460 is on a 25" and has power to spare. Guess which one is mine
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They were private!
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You might change your mind at the next show... Many thanks Steve. Still after a Ropeguide, and there's plenty of favours left... ...I'm extremely flexible.
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Are you after favours, kind words, or cash? Never mind, I'll PM you
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Sounds bad mate, look after yourself. This should be the prime of your life. As for handsome lessons, I teach them, and do very well from it!
