Mr. Squirrel
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Very curious as to how you hit yourself in the face with an axe? Drunken wood chopping is a roulette for sure, that first pic is brilliant though!
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That's another plus of 11.7mm rope, it works great with a knot but also works well with mechanical devices, if you go down that route later. A good compromise between the rope performance you get from an 11mm and the easy grip of a 13mm.
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This! I only wear chainsaw gear when it's needed, and will happily change out of/into it during the day. Only takes 2 minutes, and who wants to climb in cutting trousers and boots when you aren't using a chainsaw? I also swear by pfanner kevlar extreme trousers. My first pair lasted me 4 years on the job, nothing else comes close.
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Totally agree with Mr Shutler, I've seen broken pantin bodies, straps and buckles wearing and snapping in a very short time, bad springs. Not a quality product I wouldn't say. You can also get the ct without the locking lever, which would be my choice as I've never had big issues with the rope skipping out. This is all hypothetical though as I began collecting the old style pantins and spare straps as soon as I tried a new one...
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I dunno, the camp one looks a bit too snazzy to me. I mean those wee rollers are virtually useless and will only add bulk. Never used the ct foot ascenders but never heard anything terrible about them.
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Someone gave me pine scented soap for Christmas a couple of years ago. Doesn't really make sense, if I wanted to smell like trees all the time I'd just never wash? I blame these 'lumber sexuals' for the unavailability of gransfors bruks axes...
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I'd go with that. Perhaps a beer if they've passed on a fair bit of work, but I wouldn't fork out a 'finders fee' for them passing on jobs they weren't able to do themselves...
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Cold Pasta - does anybody eat it?
Mr. Squirrel replied to ArthurBottlesworth's topic in General chat
Aye, cold pasta salad is tasty like, it'll certainly do you no harm. Some picky eaters here... -
Love it, retrieves pretty well even when choked on a straight stem. Had a teufelberger pulley saver and two home made pulley savers before I got the ART one, that sneaky release lever is a game changer. You definitely won't regret getting one...
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Throw line and throw weights and techniques
Mr. Squirrel replied to Adam Bourne's topic in Climbers talk
I used a big shot a few times but found I could throw higher with comparable accuracy. I needed shoulder surgery shortly afterwards though... With regards to getting an anchor in another tree I use a purpose made throwing hook on a 15m rope and a micro traxion. A prussik works too of course but the micro traxion is super quick to set up and lets you take in slack on that with the pantin while releasing on your climbing system for a really smooth and speedy transition. -
Sounds like you're in the wrong job fella. A good groundie isn't as illusive a creature as some make out. As long as you're willing to work and willing to learn you'll get there. Climbers are definitely the best groundies but that doesn't mean anyone who hasn't climbed will be worthless on the deck...
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Sometimes takes a little bedding in for it to grip properly, if that fails try a new cam. As loler said even a small amount of use on fatter rope can cause issues. Even as little as going tachyon-velocity generally doesn't bode well in my experience.
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You had a reliable Citroen? This must be a jest... I just had a shoulder operation and am banned from real work until April. Once I can drink a cup of coffee again with the bad arm I'm gonna start looking into indoors employment. Urgh...
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If it's the climbing helmet, which is a petzl, then the petzl pixa lights will clip on.
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Sounds like a rough one, but good on the lass for having such a positive attitude. It's a tragedy that it happened but also that it was completely avoidable. I've practiced the kind of rescue they attempted and it does work, but I wouldn't be doing it the way they did. It's also DEFINITELY NOT the sort of thing you want to 'give a go'. Cutting a rope, as stated, is not something to be taken lightly.
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Using a topping saw with two hands is a nice idea but then how do you hold on to the tree? Rather use it with one hand than fall down
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Jesus, that's quite a messy one. Hope the op goes well and all the best with your recovery fella. Doing exactly as your doc says sucks sometimes but is definitely worth it... Can't help but wonder how your boys reacted to it? Cool heads I hope?
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Quake 2 was pretty cool.
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One word for the 201, pants. A good 200 or the husky are safer bets.
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I had no idea you could request tests. Will remember that one. Last year I reckon I removed in the region of 100 ticks from myself, this year none, oddly. I was pretty much expecting to come down with something though. It's been 14 months since my last one now and I think I got away with it but it was a bit of a worry for me for a while. Known a couple guys who've caught encephalitis and it was pretty terrifying. There is a vaccine for that though...
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cutandclimb Waterproof Trousers design - what you looking for?
Mr. Squirrel replied to Yve_Clark's topic in General chat
Full length side zips so getting them on is a piece of cake, you just have to take your jacket off for a moment to get the braces on. Full length zips can of course cause issues though. They're designed for mountain/aerial rescue workers so sit better with a harness on than probably anything else. More breathable than the deluge trousers so in theory they're marginally cooler and more comfortable over cutting trousers. In theory... -
cutandclimb Waterproof Trousers design - what you looking for?
Mr. Squirrel replied to Yve_Clark's topic in General chat
Zips to the knee for going over bigger boots. No belt loops, yes braces/bungee cord waist Reflective/hi viz strips Ditto articulated fit, plus reinforced knees/inner ankles/bum Colour, who cares? So long as they aren't council spec hi viz I'm happy And long legs, so many companies don't do waterproof trousers in a useful length. For the record I'd say these are the bench mark of waterproof trousers. All they need is real reinforcement at the knees... Tornado Overtrousers | Cordes Courant -
Aye, seems you can just buy the spikescender and fit it to your geckos
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Had something similar and they were pants. Totally useless. If you're getting a boot drier get one that blows hot air into them, have one I picked up in Norway years ago and comes out every winter.
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If you have an iffy back an occasional visit to a decent sports physiotherapist (if you haven't already done so) would probably be far more beneficial than a fancy bit of kit. I know it's not what you want to hear but it's probably true... sitting in a harness all day, regardless of your system, causes the muscles of your lower back to waste away, exercise help that. If you do them... A spiderjack will take you a week tops to get to grips with, it's pretty intuitive, great fun and works brilliantly. I got mine really soon after starting out and know several others who did the same. I know one climber who's never even climbed on a knot, seriously isn't anything to it. Can't comment on the zz as I've only ever seen other people's broken ones...
