Mr. Squirrel
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Ah dear, that's a rough number like... Yeah I've had a lot of contact with them and have a pretty severe skin reaction which gets worse with each exposure. I hardly sleep for about five days and it usually lasts about seven. After years of having a terrible time I tried anti histamines and had a mild itch for a day, that was it. Highly recommend soaking to a doctor and getting done strong anti histamines.
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'didn't seem a big issue' somebody obviously didn't do their homework eh...? Germany have spent millions spraying forests with helicopters, and they're still spreading. Thing is that they don't spread 'thinly' either, when they're present, they seem to be present in large numbers. Harsh as it seems I think they should be creating an exclusion zone. Draw a ring on a map and fell a 4 mile wide strip in the oaks throughout. Only issue is they can diversify on tree species. I've found them in red oaks and heard of them in hornbeam and sweet chestnut.
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As Khriss said, hairspray bag and burn. I've met guys who wear full waterproofs for it and have someone hose you down afterwards as the hairs can get through the cheap white suits. Invest in a half decent respirator. Where did are you, out of curiosity? Just wondering how far they've spread. I'm so bitter about opm in the UK, it should never have happened, and when it did they should've tested it seriously. It really is horrible stuff...
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As said, it's better in almost every way except size, but even that isn't noticeable, particularly not once you're climbing. The tending is amazing, and being able to easily use it right or left handed is a nice improvement. I'd highly recommend it if you liked the 2.1. My only criticism is that you can't just chuck your rope round a stem without either putting a cambium saver in or putting an extra carabiner in to maintain proper rope line. But I rarely do that anyway so it's not really a big deal I guess.
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Hmm, yes... but the baseline right now is pretty good. I went to the doctor this morning as I hurt my thumb yesterday, was x-rayed, confirmed fracture, splinted and out of there within the hour. Though admittedly the services you get vary from region to region, and still more in specific areas. I guess I just feel it'd be a whole lot less fair if you just got what you paid for?
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But then we'd be separating the nation into very distinct class systems, where the rich could afford better education, health care etc. while the less well off would be left to struggle. Hardly seems reasonable? Anyway it's off topic. As said I think that carbon taxes etc. can only do so much before government have to start pushing for pretty major change. From manufacturing, as Echo said, right through to recycling. We're doing it all wrong right now. We need fewer phones/clothes/cars being built, sold, driven. Better, cleaner public transport. Better infrastructure in towns to allow people to cycle safely. And that's still just the tip of the iceberg.
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Well I have to say I'm loving the 572 on a 20" bar. Only had 5 tanks or so through it so it's maybe not really settled in yet, but it knocks an unported 560 running 18" out of the park. It's not too heavy, extremely manoeuvrable in a tree and super smooth cutting. We'll see how it lasts but it certainly feels like a good, solid machine.
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Hundreds, perhaps thousands of climate scientist from all over the world are saying global warming is indeed real, and a real threat. I don't think any of us here are in a position to argue with that. What we can actually do about it, as consumers, is another matter. In order to bring things under control carbon taxes on individuals will just make us poorer. I'm not sure how they work but you have the right of it, they'd need to be on big business in order to encourage change. What it will probably take us a dramatic shift in how we live and lead our lives. So what we really need is a global change in behaviour. How does that come about? I've not a clue. But my guess is it won't happen until the current generation of people in power are out of the picture. edit: smart phone, turning global warming into clonal warning...?
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I have a cross Evo which I've never used. Having little dookets for everything just seems a hassle and it looks pants for rope. I have a black diamond touchstone I've been using for 6 years and used to fly with loads. Seriously tough. I chuck my 70m access line straight in the bottom, and can get my harness, 45m climbing line, 2 throw cubes and a helmet in on top of that with some room to spare. It's brilliant.
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I spoke too soon. Just got an invoice for £95 from the plumber. It's no an unfair price but the fact it took two and a half months for them to invoice me is a bit ridiculous...
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I have a 20" bar on mine and it's a ripper. It could run a larger bar but I'm basically setting it up as a dismantling saw so wanted it to cut like a demon. I think a longer/heavier bar would balance it a bit better, it's a touch machine side heavy with my setup. But it's also awesome.
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Sounds like a dodgy bam. A written quote is pretty basic, and getting you to order your own parts is just counter productive to doing a good job. It's like with tpo applications, yes the customer could do it, but I'd rather do it myself so that I know the wording is correct. I had a plumber come check my boiler in December as it wasn't working at all. He said it might be sensor, so he ordered that in and fitted it the following week. Works fine now. He never invoiced me at all. I tried chasing him but he never returned my calls. Bloody plumbers...
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Crap. I've been completely wrong. My apologies everyone I've so confidently told was wrong... I'm surprised though, I've seen construction workers wearing kask and petzl lids which clearly aren't actually up to spec. The side protection thing is still nonsense though, it's tested as an impact 30 degrees off vertical. Hardly the side...
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Yeah, but the Protos meets the same standards as any other climbing helmet in arb. Climbing helmets are totally fine to use on the ground, ground helmets aren't ok up a tree. The only difference in forestry and arb Protos models is the chinstrap.
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Yeah, that is wrong... If anything the Protos is less capable as it's ear defenders aren't up to chipper spec. All readily available climbing helmets for arb purposes, so kask, vertex, alveo etc are rated and appropriate for ground work. I'm not sure where the idea comes from that they aren't but it's nonsense.
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Yeah £1m for that box, no wonder he's got a sour face.
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Climbing helmets are principally rated for top impacts too. UIAA certification, which applies only to climbing helmets, actually requires greater impact absorption for top impacts than the en 12492 or whatever it is. Side protection is a myth in most helmets imo. I'm not sure how the ce certs for ground helmets Vs climbing helmets differ, but I'd guess it's mostly in the chin strap and adjustment? Ie how well it stays on your head. If the climbing helmet can take ear defenders then it's probably safe I'd say.
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As said the choke switch doesn't automatically go from full to 1/2 choke. It should jump from 1/2 to on when you blip the throttle though. I'll try and get round to taking a look at mine later and posting a picture of what all those bits should look like.
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I had the same issues with my 560. After a few years of hating the thing I took it to my dealer expecting it to go to scrap or cost me a packet. They did a load of software updates, cleaned the carb, replaced filters etc. It runs better than new now and cost me about £100. Totally different saw I know but sometimes these things surprise you...
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So I picked up a 572 today. Haven't put it to work yet but first impressions: little monster. I was just looking on the husky site and comparing more of the numbers to the 372 though... And while the power and torque are significantly greater on the 5, the 3 has better figures for fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. I was under the impression that companies were going to great lengths to keep emissions down while keeping saws powerful, which required all this electronic gadgetry. I feel like you could get the same out of a 372 if you said to hell with emissions laws, let's make her rip... And you could work on it yourself if need be. Perhaps I'm totally wrong though. Anyway, got a big partially failed sycamore to dismantle next week and looking forward to getting it out.
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Spiderjacks have the adjustable wooden block. But regardless of how you set that up the cam will still stop you, provided you have the right cam in. Closest I could think of.
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How about those wee flexible grabbers you get for picking screws out of engine bays and the likes? Our would they not fit in/scratch everything up too much?
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That was my thought, it's a safe bet basically. Some of the feedback on the 572 is quite convincing though...
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Hey guys, just wanting feedback from anyone who's been using the 572. How are you finding it? I'm torn between getting that or one of the last 372's. I remember being torn between the ms200 and 201 back in '12. Going with the trusty old 200 was the best kit decision I've ever made. 372 isn't quite as big a performer on paper, but you know it's gonna work, and keep working. I'm going to run a 20" bar on whichever one I get.
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Surely there are other devices which are adjustable? Seems a bit weak to deny it for that reason...
