plank_pusher
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I've been looking at investing in some new type A trousers. I'll be climbing and everything in them, probably sleeping in them if they're nice enough. Whatever I get needs to be cool enough to wear in 45°c + temperature and able to deal with everyday wear and tear. Just wondered if anyone could suggest the best pair to get. I've had my eye on some of the newish stein ones, anyone got a pair? Cheers As always keep those eyes up and stay safe Tam
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Considering I'm only 20 I think I should be OK haha Its just a tad upsetting when you're 20 and you're already out of your peak physical fitness haha Cheers guys, deffinately helped
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Recently (much to my horror) if discovered I've gained a noticeable amount of weight, mainly due to he fact that mc Donalds is relatively cheap and easy. My housemate (who is also an arborist) and myself have decided to go on a fairly harsh diet Just wondered if you guys could point us in the direction of a good diet that will still give us enough energy to work all day or if you had any experiences like ours and could give us some tips besides "don't go to maccers" Cheers guys and as always cut safe
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I've never used SRT and to be honest I don't have intention to switch to it in the near future. Just one of those things I have no interest in, I like my drt and I'm comfortable with it, plus I can't be bothered with using a throw line or climbing to the top to attach it when I might only be up there for twenty minutes. I can understand why people use SRT though.
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Forgot to mention guys I only use DRT, SRT just isn't really suitable. Jut after something to make life easier and/or more fun
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Yeah sorry but I don't think I explained that I meant 'relatively' and in comparison to what I've been brought up on. But the comparative lack of health and safety to the UK and the 'bad habits' some guys have are what scare me but I'm not trying to bad mouth the industry at all, infact I promote it, never worked with better lads.I've already convinced more friends from the UK to come over I love it that much. Sorry if I offended you.
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Recently I've moved down under. I'm working on the power lines in south Australia, its dangerous, very physically demanding, warm as hell, unsafe, terrifying, risky and I LOVE IT!!!! I'm looking to invest in some new kit to make life a little easier where I can because its hard enough as it is. I was eyeing up a spiderjack. Just wondered if anyone knew of any similar gizmos or anything like that, that is coming out in the near future that I should wait for or anything that's better? Cheers guys and gals, as always, climb safe and keep an eye looking up
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today i set sail for adelaide, (figuratively) or to airplanes have sails? cant deny im a little nervous but its outweighed by sheer excitement if anyone is living in adelaide who'd be nice enough to want to meet with my friend and i it would be appreciated, just so we're out alone, friends would be appreciated stay safe lads tam
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is anyone going down to the APF on friday afternoon/night who are from anywhere near or passing anywhere near durham? i will supply you with finest british pounds if anyone is interested in going from that area who doesnt have a car i might be able to get one if you would share fuel costs with me. cheers lads and ladettes tam
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last time i posted about this we were meant to be going to melbourne but plans change and now we are going to work for a company in adelaide called 'active' both very excited but still not really very wise about all the little things ...... or the big things for moving to australia we've got our visas and passports sorted, getting dates today (fingers crossed) so flights will be sorted soon has anyone got some sound advice also we're looking to make contacts out in adelaide much appreciated lads tam
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if you can wait a little while longer, 'APPARENTLY' the new husky electric top handle will be released at the APF and i should think that the rest of the range will soon follow
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just wondered what music people listened to while log splitting? personally i quite like a bit of johnny cash, seasick steve, glenn miller (all to keep the grandfather happy when he comes to keep me company) he doesnt appreciate dubstep and the likes haha keep safe tam
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due to unforseen circumstances we are now moving to adelaide instead of melbourne but atleast the housing is cheaper
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everything and anything
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From the album: owt 'n' nowt
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sounds good man, apparently its mainly mewp work and before we start theyre putting us through our utilities we've got sixth months but hopefully we'll be able to extend our contracts if we like it. cant wait well atleast we might know some people over there we were pretty lucky that both of us were game otherwise we'd be pretty lost
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cheers luke i might have to pm you closer to the time hi jake, we're meant to be working for city wide, from what i can gather they do all sorts in terms of housing. neither of us have ever been before and we're only 19 and 20, so its our first move, thought we'd do it properly. no idea about area yet are you going for good?
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myself and a friend are planning to move to melbourne in october (all going to plan) we have jobs lined up. just wondered if anyone can offer some friendly advice on general matters such as housing, travel, ways to meet people etc also wondered what work is like over there? such as hours, ethic and things like that cheers
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cheers stubby ive used both the ms441 and husky 560 at work and i really like them both, i just dont know what theyre like day to day and to live with
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im looking into investing in a new ground saw because i'm finally in the position where its a viable idea, only problem is im a tad spoilt for choice i want to buy something new and shiney so i have no problems in the near future ive been looking at the new husky 560xp, ive heard really good things about them, whats the biggest bar people have ran them on? ive also looked at the stihl ms362 and ms441, is it worth paying that bit for an extra 5"? im mainly going to use an 18" bar on them anyway. what saws do people suggest?
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Climbers with knee injuries, knee guards?
plank_pusher replied to will.morris's topic in Climbers talk
i snapped the ACL in my left knee and did a load of other damage too i tried wearing an ACL brace that i wear while skating etc but it just got really sweaty with the combination of the trousers try the think neoprane knee supports, you can pick up nice ones at sports direct and places like that -
i'd be game for that, would be nice to get out with new people and learn new things from seeing how other people do it, just let me know when cheers (if i dont reply for a while its because i rarely come on here)
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i'm due to finish college in june and i'm making a big push to go straight into a job from college. everyone that i've asked has said the same thing "go abroad!" and i fully intend to take up this advice. but with being a newbie etc im struggling with knowing where to look etc. some people have told me about agencies who take their cut but will find you a job, does anyone have any suggestions of good agencies out there or places to look for jobs abroad? cheers tam
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Recreational climbing North East/Northumberland
plank_pusher replied to gustharts's topic in Climbers talk
ive got some sites around the spennymoor area, just working on getting a few more a bit further from roads and paths etc -
From the album: owt 'n' nowt
