Joe Newton
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It doesn't like starting with the chain brake on. Other than that few pumps on the primer, choke then go! You know the on switch is the opposite way round on these right? Sent from my SM-G930F using Arbtalk mobile app
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Fair enough mate. I don't see how people manage with a single cab tipper as a primary vehicle though. If your work it's mostly off road get a mot or tipping trailer. Then again I've just bought a double cab with an alarm I can't turn off! Sent from my SM-G930F using Arbtalk mobile app
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Sure, but how long does it take to shovel out a double cab chip box? Plus if you're that far off road you can usually leave the chip somewhere. Ideally you'd run a transit/chipper, and a 4x4 with tipping trailer. Sent from my SM-G930F using Arbtalk mobile app
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I think if you really need 4 wheel drive and tipping a tipping trailer is the best way to go legally. I've always though 4x4 tippers were a bit of a fad. Sent from my SM-G930F using Arbtalk mobile app
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It is a good price. I run the equiv 441 on a 20" bar and it's got power to spare. Sent from my SM-G930F using Arbtalk mobile app
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Thought you wanted older tech? New, 560. Older, 365. Sent from my SM-G930F using Arbtalk mobile app
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Ported 357 is wicked, but for chogging get a 365 on a 20", and when the warranty is up grind out the transfer ports. It'll be similar weight to your 44, and handle stems well. If cash is tight jonesies do finance. Not worth the risk 2nd hand. Sent from my SM-G930F using Arbtalk mobile app
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Big shot versus Stein Tekichu throw bag launcher attachment
Joe Newton replied to charlie's topic in Climbers talk
I'd go for the big shot. More powerful and robust. The stein is unnecessarily complicated -
Big shot versus Stein Tekichu throw bag launcher attachment
Joe Newton replied to charlie's topic in Climbers talk
That's the problem. Only me. -
Big shot versus Stein Tekichu throw bag launcher attachment
Joe Newton replied to charlie's topic in Climbers talk
I have both. They're both good bits of kit, but only as good as the person using them. -
I reckon she'd like that. Drop me a pm with rates etc
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Not much mate, possibly a couple of 8' lengths, around 30" base, 25" other end
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Hi guys, I've got a client who is interested in having her Leylandii trunks milled to turn into tables. It's in a back garden so would likely have to be an Alaskan. Anyone around the Warwickshire area interested? They're just over 30" wide at the base, good clean timber as far as I can tell.
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So if you live a sedentary lifestyle you're ruining your body, and if you live an active one the same applies? Shite, I guess we're all going to die then.
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Never had to do algebra to rig tree's down before. It's a miracle I'm still here!
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Ah, the lads are well versed in feeding them in strap first, one by one, so it doesn't happen.
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I used to use a really big carabiner (the type BT techs use). I've since bought a mini dmm bag which could happily hold 15+ slings and crabs. Keeps everything neat so you're not untangling straps from branches and your feet all the time!
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In fairness it was to hand. I lock myself in the bathroom and watch it every day.
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Adam Bourne did a pretty cool video of an oak reduction a while back.
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Exactly. Takedowns and rigging are a big part of the job, and probably where the necessity for rescue is more likely to be needed. Plus the anchor point for the climber would have to be a lot stronger if a rescuer was to possibly be using it.
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All cool features mate but I reckon in day to day tree work you'd never spend ages isolating a branch to install the ropeguide and ascend ddrt. IME it's either ALT up to the top or big shot and SRT up. Reckon the rescue line would get in the way a lot too. It's the kind of thing that looks awesome in an edited video with a carefully selected tree. They're behind the times really.
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Nothing by Marlow is fine mate. Awful stuff.
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Cracking looking job Andy! Couple of dead pines from today.
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SRT devices banned from the Swedish Climbing comp
Joe Newton replied to Dilz's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
Hmm, I wonder who that could be... Who would have reason to hinder the progress of SRT developers?
