Joe Newton
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Be stubborn with it mate. It requires a completely different mindset to ddrt. A lot more planning. Limb walks should be cut to a minimum with thought given to redirects. Your arms take a while to get used to. For ascending they should just be stabilising you, but the small adjustments, like returning from limbs when necessary are very different. Just remember, it doesn't have to be quicker than ddrt. If its easier that's a really good step.
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there's been plenty of occasions where I've initially climbed the tree ddrt and switched over to srt to work the canopy. I'm dire with a throwline so on reductions/ spready hardwoods it makes more sense for me.
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only thing putting me off is having to buy a different rope. It won't like my velocity, but it runs through my zig zag better than any other rope I've tried. If have to have an srt line and a ddrt line, which as a freelancer is yet more shit to cart about with me!
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I've done the same mate, the ad just doesn't look right on single line. Its quite nice to use a hitch now and then, although I wouldn't go back to one on ddrt. If you're looking for a mechanical srt device the bdb looks fantastic, I keep meaning to buy one.
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True, but using a lump hammer to send home a thumb tack might be considered overkill by some...
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Do you know what a 201t chain at full what runs at? I would have thought that Class 1 might offer decent protection for a chain running down, but wouldn't fancy my chances even with a small saw at full throttle. Where class 2 has more protective layers and undoubtedly offers a bit more protection than class 1 I wouldn't hedge my bets either way!
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yeah, not a fan of the Sirius through the positioner, too lightweight. Looks like ill be cutting it and getting some velocity spliced onto it.
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Update, I was definitely not being a simpleton. Cracked the handle today when I dropped my saw without short clipping it. Nipped over to the local stihl dealer who luckily are first class. He repaired it on the spot for me, and pointed out the clutch was on the wrong way round! I've had the saw from new in 2012 and am pretty sure I've not had the clutch off for any reason, but it certainly explains why I was struggling whereas I've had no issue with other 201t clutches!
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Are you made of money! Armour pruss lanyard!
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good to hear mate, was hoping it would.
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Yeah that's what I thought. Really rate the positioner though and don't intend to change it. If it becomes a problem ill but some 11mm line and splice it again. Pls I thought they discontinued the cinch?
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2017 roundup: Productivity vs Injury Rates
Joe Newton commented on HAIX Footwear UK's blog entry in HAIX Group
I'm happy to hear that mate. Respectfully, you are retired though... -
So last week my snap hook properly gave up on me. The moving parts just went. It was getting on a bit. Since my lanyard was spliced to the snap it meant a new snap hook and rope. I was previously running 11.3mm Velocity through a positioned, but velocity wasnt available so I went with 10mm Sirius. Im expecting increased wear on the cam but other then that can't see a problem. Anyone else use thin rope with their positioner?
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2017 roundup: Productivity vs Injury Rates
Joe Newton commented on HAIX Footwear UK's blog entry in HAIX Group
@HAIX Footwear UK thanks for posting, interesting read. Have you given any thought to increasing the durability of boots? This isn't targeted at you specifically but it seems that boots in general aren't standing up to the test of time like they used to. I'm lucky to get a year out of a pair of saw boots these days where a few years back 2 years was fairly reasonable. Believe me I'm not working any harder than I was back then. The cynics might acknowledge that its simply not good business to make a product last too long, but when you're paying around £200 a pair I don't think it's unreasonable to expect a decent life span. -
I appreciate that's a good few days worth of coke and whores but unfortunately they're not tax deductible, new chippers are.
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give Keith Irvine a ring, he'll happily sell you a new tracked 280!
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good shout Steve, I was going to cut a combi spanner to shape but that's a better plan.
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Yeah that's how I've always done it, the problem is that the hex key is too shallow for a socket to get any purchase, it only just stands proud of the clutch.
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Looking at my 201t clutch, there is a hex key on it for a socket but it only stands about 2mm proud. Now I know I've removed one before but I'm pretty sure I was able to get a socket and air gun onto it. Doesn't seem possible on mine. Any ideas?
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I charged £225 for a night shift mainly chipping Hawthorn roadside with the diggers ahead of us ripping them out.
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Ah. Do ASBOs work?
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No mate not listened to anything since daisy, ill give it a try
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you know what mate, I've just listened to "your favourite weapon" through to "daisy" I really don't care if he was sexting a 15 year old, there's some fucking inspired music there!
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Im local to you mate. Unfortunately no cscs card but if you can get around that I can make myself free this Wednesday.
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LOLERed my climbing kit
