Joe Newton
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My 441 is nice on a 20" revvy and plenty quick enough. 5" more bar size and it's pathetic. That said I would have preferred a 372 or 461, but I paid £400 for mine and it was only on its second chain.
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It seems like a lot of your posts are as unproductive as this. Why bother, it's irritating.
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Very impressive video. A day is very good going for that tree! What was the first song? I liked that. The last song sounded like the Gaslight Anthem. I still can't see the advantage of the backbone vs a steel biner and tape sling though. It seemed to work fine in any case.
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Your arse on the line, your choice. Problem with being "that bloke who'll climb anything" is that you tend to keep pushing the limits further and further. Only takes one tree to end your career or worse. If you weren't sure, and there was a safer alternative then it sounds like a sensible call. If the gaffer wasn't pleased you should have offered him your spikes and saddle. I think Andy Collins here mentioned an example where a new climber "chickened out", and the boss got all huffy and went up himself, whereupon the tree promptly collapsed!
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Yup, can't tell the difference between a fart and a yawn nowadays.
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Haha exactly the same here. I ran out of rope 2' from the ground the other day, undid my stopper knot and let the rope run through the hitch. Afterwards I was really annoyed. It's light someone nudging your rest view mirror, you'll never get it back the same.
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And which saw of mine do you mean? The B&Q plug in one or the 24" bahco?
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I'm sure that's true. However that vid is meaningless until we see it in some wood
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That's amazing!!! I don't get it. It's a saw being revved. I could stand in my garden and make similar noises...
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I run a 441 on a 20" bar. 25" would manage but I'd get really frustrated with it. There's always a trade off with weight vs power, but I've used an MS361 on a 20" bar for a few years, which it copes with okay. However since I've jumped 10cc to the 441 on the same bar I wouldn't go back. That goes for climbing too.
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As good as any other boot I imagine. If your spikes are slipping out of your heel they're done up too loose
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About five metres, but at least half of that is daisy chained up to my harness. I rarely use it.
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It's less to do with your diminutive stature and more to do with the HiFlex. They seem to make them out of recycled candy floss. I'm a compact 5'8, 10 stone, athletic build, chiselled features and the HiFlex fall apart at the sight of work. I've been wearing the Arbortec Breatheflex for a good few months. Similar fit to the HiFlex, comfy as hell, and if you accidentally do some work in them they stay in one piece!
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Shame to fell it, that looked like a lovely reduction in pic 2!
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We are also based in Rugby, hence why it's being offered. Not looking to make much out of it, just a few beer tokens for the lads I guess. It wouldn't be economical for us to deliver it.
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Isn't Viagra a vasodilator?
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I got it That's worthy of a groan!
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Will have a few tonne of mixed hardwood (ash, maple, etc) in Milton Keynes available, if anyone is interested. I haven't seen the job myself, but can take photos on Tues/Weds if you like. If you're interested and can take the lot PM me or call 07724387547 (not tonight though as it's date night )
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Lovely job Could you explain what you mean by "drop crotch"?
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You guys suck... It's a real disability: http://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-live-with-a-huge-penis-richard-jacob/1111616316?ean=9781594743061
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By the way mine fitted I always assumed it was a penis warmer.
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Out of interest (and I think you know where I'm going with this)... What were the reasons for reducing this tree?
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How has this moron survived in the wild for so long?
Joe Newton replied to doobin's topic in General chat
His chainsaw use far exceeded that of some people I've seen.. -
I love "Can you stop the Cavalry" by Jonah Lewie. He sounds almost as depressed about Christmas as you bunch of misers. It's almost satirical! That said, if my presents aren't up to scratch this year I will lose my shiz.
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I recently paid 180 for an 056 Super. It lean seized on its second day with me. Parts aren't readily available, it's heavy, slow, basic. I'd agree with £50. Maybe £100 if it's proper mint with a decent bar and chain.
