jeanesy
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Agree with all the above. Nothing wrong with a bit of hedgecutter pruning on the right tree. Quite often use the hedgecutters to raise the skirt of a willow.
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Not sure about mechanical grabs on wire core flip lines. I always like the option of cutting an attachment in an emergency.
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Did an nd at myerscough about 6 years ago and it's definitely put me in good stead. You get a bit of the theory and science as well as the practical stuff which I reckon is really useful. Unless you can get in with a company that has really knowledgeable and enthusiastic blokes that you can learn off then you might struggle to learn some the stuff you'd learn at college. Having said that though experience is key in this industry and even though someone may have all the tickets and a level 3, odds are if they're fresh out of college they'll not be up to industry speed, so get practical experience wherever you can.
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Man, they're some cracking splices. I'd love to learn to splice. Where did you pick up how to do it?
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Yeah I see where you're coming from. It's interesting to hear peoples thoughts on it all. I was of the mindset that saws (including ground saws) you'd supply yourself, maybe even rigging kit if it makes your life easier as a climber. But anything like winches and other larger bits of kit was definitely the employers responsibility to provide and maintain.
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Surely though if you're a freelancer you're expected to supply your own standard kit. Meaning saws, ppe and climbing kit. in my experience all the subbies that have come through our door have done this as standard and I'd be using my own saws etc if and when I subby.
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Amen bro. A properly pollarded tree is something to be cherished. Right species, proper management and clued up tree surgeons can help a tree Co exist in close proximity to people for years and years. It's a skill and not just lop and top like some people would have everyone believe.
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Is there any point in a ropeguide or pulley saver with a ropewrench? I have an sj and ropeguide with tachyon and it's great, wish I'd used it years ago. As mentioned before, if you're working over hard surfaces it's well worth lowering it down with a double snapper, if over grass I tend to just pull it out. Be warned though, I've had the double snapper get caught a few times and had to go up and retrieve it.
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Oh the shame!
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I got a pair of pfanner arborist type a's for the summer and they are the best trousers I've worn. Tried the gladiators but they came up short in the crotch:rolleyes: The arborists though, superb.
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I've had a tree motion for years and years. Had two actually. I tried the light one at the Arb show and from what I remember it didn't have leg or waist buckles. I was told it was mainly for the comp climbers. I've bought the back padding for my old tree motion add it was worn away and it's like a brand new harness again. One thing I will say though, is watch out for the leg elastic as it gets caught and snaps quite a lot. Get yourself some spare to keep in your kit bag.
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Cut down in Tree Climbing (also vertical speedline)
jeanesy replied to Climbergiorgio's topic in Video forum
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We do a 45 hour week and I'm on £10ph. To be perfectly honest, I think my boss probably would give me a bit more money, it's more the change I'm considering it for. It appeals to me to work for a few different people and see how different people do things differently. Maybe it's a case of the grass being greener, but maybe not.
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I think id be willing to travel for a block booking. A week or more plus a bit extra for accommodation. Wouldn't have a problem with that.
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Nice one mate. I pretty much do all that for the company I work for now, barring the owners saw sharpening....did a subbies today though!!! Ha, nick. You're not local are you?!!
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Around the Sydney area. Mainly northern beaches. I lived in manly. I thought that at the time, but I kinda miss them now! Was a fair few years ago now. How about you?
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I've got a mate in Cornwall with his own business. Quercus tree care. Met him on Oz when we were both working out there. He's got quite a fee subbies working for him.
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Cheers bud, will do. I do think that I could get 3 days at that around here. Summer is a bit slow usually though. It's something I'm looking into for this winter, after my wedding and honeymoon.
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Had thought of that as well, it's getting rid of the stuff. I've had to brash things down in a van many times before and it's not worth the time and effort. IMO proper jobs need proper kit.
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Both make good sense mate. It's a pretty massive step into the unknown, especially with a mortgage and family plans. I'm pretty confident in my ability so I guess it's just getting that pool of contacts together.
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Quality post mate, cheers. I'll be honest, that was the sort of rate I was thinking and would be bang on with what 5 days pay would be now. Already have climbing kit and saws. Only thing would be fuel cost, as I don't have that now.
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Sort of. You mean don't undersell yourself?
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My phone does that sometimes. It does my head in! It also jumbles words up when I try and correct. I kinda feel like I could get more out of going self employed and I'm stagnating where I am. Just a bit worried about the quiet times....bills still need paying
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Hi All I Was Just After A Bit Of Advice From People In The Know. IM Currently In A Full TimePosition As A Lead Climber And Have Been With The Company For About 4 Yearr, Before That I Was In A Full Time Position For About A yr All In All I've Got About 6/7 Years Climbing Experience In me. Now I've Got This Itch To Go Self Employed And Subby Climb. Was Wondering What Peoples Views Were On Subby Versus Full Time. Cheers.
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To be honest I don't know. We weren't down to stump grind. There is a row of limes and a nice yew in close proximity but as I said it has left a big gap. A couple of chestnuts on the other side of the road were taken out a few years ago as well. I hope there is a replacement in place. It all depends on budget I guess.
