Al Baker
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Use stakes made from Larch, they'll last for 10 years. Untreated.
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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-sBM1tvu0I]Lilies In The Valley - YouTube[/ame]
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I toured several rope factories as part of research I was involved in. The manufacturer I was recommending is Esprit Ropes They mostly produce rope for fire and search rescue services.
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Hi Scotty, sorry for the delay in reply I missed yer posting. My mates ropes are NFPA rated for North America. . "CE", UIAA or EN are European norms. Their ropes meet the same standards but have never through that certification process. They don't need too because they don't export to Europe. They also doesn't need any help from me or extra advertizing, I was just offering a channel for North American climbers to buy what I would consider to be superior rope through. As for backing up my claims that Big name ropes can be inconsistent, well I can only go on what I've seen practiced at rope factories. Nothing but hearsay you're right.
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Pic 1 has gorgeous woman in though
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Looks beautiful. You did a good job there. Defender is Poetry in Engineering I reckon. Even if it does already have dents when it leaves the factory.
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Why dont you post on ARBTALK so much any more ?
Al Baker replied to eggsarascal's topic in The Lounge
^ What he said. However, I'm a very new member so you'll have to forgive me if I'm wrong. Furthermore it seems very much alive to me and well moderated compared with other forums I've experienced. -
Here's one from valley of wires: The flying men of Yungas valley - Programmes - Al Jazeera English
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[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tzga6qAaBA&feature=fvst]High Voltage Cable Inspection - YouTube[/ame] I really like the last line
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I had the same experience almost losing 2 fingers on my left hand.
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There's actually a five part documentary about him on youtube called "fearless" he's an intriguing character no doubt about it. I think That particular jump is something like 8000ft With most wingsuits about 2.5 feet are gained with every foot dropped.
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Hopefully not so big theyre gonna get snagged on something
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As you can see here, Jeb Corliss still alive but he's not going to let that stop him. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFQc7VRJowk]Probably the most crazy man in the world - YouTube[/ame] I bet he cant sit have a pint without fidgeting anymore.
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You can gut and wrap a trout in a single sheet from a broadsheet newspaper. Dip the wrapped trout into water to soak the newspaper. Fix the dipped and wrapped trout to the engine with wire twisted and wait for the paper to dry. Once its thoroughly dry, the trout will be cooked. All the trout skin will stick to the paper when you unroll it.
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Don't forget folks, before you go dissing any brand of rope you have to remember that the big commercial competitors don't often take a lot of care over the rope they produce. Often running their machines at full tilt from the beginning of the rope to the end without paying attention for example to things like bobbin adjustment or allowing for the change in tension as the bobbin size reduces. That can mean that one end of the same batch of rope is far tighter than the other affecting performance, handling and ware. In fact some of the stuff they do like over heat setting dynamic rope to increase fall factor figures and sales is pretty scary.
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Most of the rope I have was made by a friend of mine in his rope factory. It can be made to any spec including weird and wonderful core package experiments. If there's anyone here from Canada who wants quality Polyamide Kernmantle ropes for reasonable prices I can put you in touch.
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It's pretty well blended in already having been mostly made from stuff you can find round about. Blending in and composting are two different things I reckon. I don't mind at all if it composts after I've gone.
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Just remember to switch it off before you answer the call nature. Especially if you're gonna playback unedited stuff to an audience.
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My leaving the fire service Was mainly due to Health and safety regulations. I don't like where it's headed and all based on litigation too. It will ultimately dirty up the human gene pool as more and more idiots are prevented from killing themselves. I have to wonder though if those firemen knew she was a solicitor.
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Got my advice and it's all sorted. Thanks chaps. The Lichen was holding moisture for sure. Other than that was doing no harm. I used a wood chisel and some Arbor grunt to remove the Lichen and slime. I was amazed, that Larch turf Beam is as in as good a condition as the day I put it up there some 11 years back. I cut the Heather and moss fringe right back away from it. Was hard to see from the ground but the fringe had been blocking out all that Highland sunshine and helping to keep it all wet. Treated it with Distilled white Vinegar. Right, that's the end of this thread now. I noticed the general chat means general Arbor chat so I'll be sure not to abuse it in future. Thanks again. Al.
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In the event that 2nd line was too short, I think I would go for tranquilizer dart, bouncy castle and knife.
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Ok Drew, so what if the second one was too short as well?
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Make another anchor, take another rope and apply it to the new anchor with a munter hitch on an HMS biner. Lock off the Munter hitch with 2 half hitches on the bight. Take the sharp end of that new rope and apply it to the existing "insuficient" rescue line using a rope grab or prussik Knot then slack the existing line off until your new one is loaded. Ditch the previous rescue line anchor set up and friction device, unlock the Munter hitch and continue lowering. If that rope is also too short you can do the same again.....
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Crickey, I thought you meant Whillans harness for a moment!
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I have 5 different harnesses but the Petzl Navaho is the threadbare one.
