Joe Newton
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Well, it's called a "Rope" grab, so I'd imagine it would be fine
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The Pinto Rig is an excellent redirect pulley. 50kn is plenty. The pulley will be one of the stronger points in the system.
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Looks like your climber owes you a new rope!
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And this is it. Becoming a GOOD climber does not take a short time. I've been doing this for four years, and I'm average, but I was humbled to work alongside a couple of other tree surgeons recently, who are more productive than myself. A good climber will be able to get a job done in less time than an average one, thus making them worth the extra.
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And the cost of training, kit, ppe, upkeep of aforementioned equipment, sick pay, holiday pay, tax, national insurance? I'd say in your hand you'd end up with 35k tops. That's IF you work 5 days a week all year. If the climbers overseas are making that why should we not strive for it over here? If the industry as a whole weren't so undervalued it would be a fair figure.
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Hence the parentheses
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That's the equivalent of £250 here. On average £150 is what a decent subbie climber tends to charge round here. There are some who will work for as low as £100, who I can only assume are supported elsewhere. Your rate sounds like what freelance climbers should be aiming for over here. I think the problem is that the climbing industry is saturated, and more and more newly qualified "climbers" get churned out, which drives the price down.
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I rigged out a lump of dead chestnut that had a bees nest in the middle. I was about 60' up, and I couldn't get down fast enough!
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I've you're not a full time user and you want cheap but comfy I'd go with either Oregon Waipouai type A's or Engelbert Strauss. Comfy and durable, without the price tag of the top brands.
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For home use I reckon a 50cc Mak or Echo would be a solid bet. There was a decent 50cc Makita with storage box on eBay a while ago, looked a good deal. Edit: here you go, bit over your budget, but cheaper than a new pro stihl or Husqy. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371273650167
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if an employee is worth their money, works hard for their wage, and is reliable and loyal to their company, paying SSP shouldn't be the end of the world to an employer that values their staff. Sure, it's inconvenient, but let's remember that the injured employee would rather be at work. Not sitting at home with his leg up. As has been said (because I couldn't think of my own argument), I'd question my loyalty to an employer that wasn't prepared to pay a minimum to help me get back to work.
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And what about the employee? A broken ankle could happen entirely by accident, and without SSP that employee would be left with sod all income with bills to pay and mouths to feed.
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Congrats, was a bloody miserable day for it. I spent the day reducing a cedar by 1 metre. Really soaks up the hours.
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Hi Paul, how much is that per day?
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Good lightweight trouser. Mine lasted over 18 months. The waist is high or the crotch is low though. They appear to have changed the design now though, which looks a lot weaker in many areas. Shame.
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201t been shoking latley tips on modding needed
Joe Newton replied to arbormonkey's topic in Chainsaws
Go on, how much? I heard you could get the upgrade done for free if your serial number was right. I live my 201 with muffler mod. Flew through bar length conny today, but I'd never turn down more power! -
I can take down any tree with an 880! I need the shiny stuff on my harness so that the other climbers know I mean business!
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Arbotech Breatheflex type As
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I don't do massive on the weekend. Despite what you may hear. I'm in.
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I'd manage your expectations mate. I truly believe you can have a reputation for being good..,
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Which part? Both are true mind Gotta have a climb with you soon bud
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What he said, except I'd use a pinto rig for redirects, and spend the difference on a half full of slings and biners for zipping stuff.
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You couldn't afford me. Besides, I'm too pretty to be your bitch.
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Aww c'mon Matty, enter into the spirit! Gypsy stick from the a-frames? Burn pile in the gring garden? Or might with 12" chipper and HiAb?
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Pictures?
