Joe Newton
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Not when you're bombing limbs off, but if you're doing that you probably don't need a triangulated system. I'm talking about using it for tippy reductions/deadwoods, where if you drop something into your line it's no big deal
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I've misjudged it a few times and had to get the ladders up, or drop the last metre or so. I don't bother with a stopper. Occasionally a well meaning groundy will tie one for me when I'm climbing 🙄
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I don't know about the old days, but from what I understand of the new regs, only one of the systems has to be able to get you down, so if you were working with two lines, or a main line and a backup, only one would have to be long enough to get you down. I could be wrong though, I'm sure Paddy numbers will tell me you.
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It's got too work for me. Carrying a second line around is impractical and frankly, completely gay. The option is always there for me if I need it, but doesn't get in the way when I'm not using it. Takes less than a minute to pop a second system in.
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No, only one system needs to be able to reach the floor. By unclipping the tail I'm back to my main system and able to get down
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With the two extreme options given, I'd say so. But then "occasionally, when I feel it's helpful" is a tediously sensible option to give us. Truth is, I'm using two systems more and more when I'm pruning mature hardwoods etc. I don't faff with two seperate ropes. I've got eyes either end of my line and I carry a spare vt system on my harness. If I reach an awkward bit or feel like it would be helpful I'll bang a second system in and remove it once I no longer need it.
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As you're so fond of pointing out, this is a false dichotomy.
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Paying off Finance with bounce back loan?
Joe Newton replied to benedmonds's topic in Business Management
Just cos you couldn't do it. -
Only once is good going. I used to take lads for Gregg's in the morning and come lunchtime they'd tell me they needed a shop!
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He's joined my ignore list, but when you quote him it comes up and i can't help but read it 🤣
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Not slating them mate, it's the game they play now that everyone has a platform.
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So basically "we'll replace the chipper if you stop telling everybody how terrible we are!" 🤣 Good result
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Is he self taught or does he work with other people? Good to see he's learning modern techniques whilst being taught by a dinosaur!
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Skyland Equipment have got a pretty comprehensive stock of parts. Good luck understanding any of them though.
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Distance a Tree Can be safely growing to a house
Joe Newton replied to Dan27's topic in Trees and the Law
That or its a totally fresh form of Internet f*ckwittery... -
Distance a Tree Can be safely growing to a house
Joe Newton replied to Dan27's topic in Trees and the Law
IP address check @Steve Bullman? -
Distance a Tree Can be safely growing to a house
Joe Newton replied to Dan27's topic in Trees and the Law
So you've been on a few forums and been met with a similar reaction? That sounds like textbook troll behaviour. Have you given any thought as to what the common denominator is? -
Distance a Tree Can be safely growing to a house
Joe Newton replied to Dan27's topic in Trees and the Law
You were asked earlier what your qualifications were regarding the subject. I'd be interested to know too. -
I'm not sure of your experience, but there are lots of occasions where the base of the tree in inaccessible for a friction device. Its far more predictable than natural crotch friction, and if you're rigging branches that are too light for the wrench then you should be holding them 🤣
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There's also a massive difference between putting 3 cuts per tree into softwood, and ringing up bar length hardwood to man sized pieces to load into a transit. Which one do you think is harder in the saw.
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Yeah I reckon so. It's kinda wasted on a 20" and pretty good on a 25". It might pull it but it would struggle. I think the oiler would have a job to keep up too
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I mean, it depends if you want to be compliant with LOLER or not. If you're not fussed just keep it as is. If you are then there are plenty of options in the UK for wire core lanyards with snap hooks
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Yeah from a LOLER/insurance point of view that snap will be no good. Won't have a CE mark either.
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Outstanding!
