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KevN

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  1. Thanks for both replies Should be a big help
  2. Hi I am currently doing a refs cert arb, I am struggling to find any detailed information on installing bracing systems eg cobra for one of my assignments. Any help from anybody experienced in installing bracing or has links to information would be much appreciated thanks. Kev
  3. Hi does anyone know where I can do a PTI course around Staffordshire? Thanks kev
  4. Mercian Tree Specialists are looking for an experienced climber to fill a permanent/full time position in Market Drayton, Shropshire. Applicants should have Cs units 30/31/38/39/40. Ua units 2.1/2.2/2.3 are desirable. The successful applicants will have a full driving license, be safety conscious, hard working, thorough, able to work to deadlines, and a team player. Further qualifications and opportunities will be available for the successful applicants. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Apply by calling office on 01630 685858 or email [email protected]
  5. If there are no signs of damage on the remaining part of the limb I would just tidy the end by trimming it back to the grower.
  6. The two companies I have worked for both offer 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  7. The same units as Jamie_tardi cost me around £2000 around 18 months ago. PPE and gear was provided and I did receive a small bit of funding through lantra
  8. Its ok he's solely utility arb
  9. You've got it right mate. The spike rescue will be on a pole putting artificial anchor at the top of the pole. Can't remember if I did belay or not. Are you on a course or just doing assessment?
  10. Collins complete guide to British trees is pretty good
  11. Thanks What companies do you guys recommend for public liability
  12. Hi During the week I am employed as a climber, but on weekends I am trying to drum up my own tree work What insurance cover do I need. I was thinking sole trader public liability Is this correct? Who are the best insurance companies to try? Thanks Kev
  13. Hi I have used one for a year now without many problems. I have the waist as tight as possible, but I have the leg loops fairly loose with the elastic adjuster at the rear quite loose as well Hope this helps Kev
  14. ABC first response are good
  15. Hi I've done wing chun, hung gar and kali/escrima for 10 years. Dropped off a bit now though with 2 young kids at home. Used to run my own class.
  16. What saw/saws and other equipment do you use, also what kind of thing would recommend starting on Cheers kev
  17. That's quality mate How long you been carving for. I fancy having a go at carving myself but never seem to have time.
  18. Thanks I'll take a look at those mentioned
  19. Hi I'm looking for a good book for identifying fungi found on British trees. Anyone got any suggestions? Thanks kev
  20. Im sorted now mate thanks anyway
  21. Hi Just thought I would highly recomend Ian Morgan arb in staffordshire for anyone looking for some quality training. A big thanks to ian and martin who have taken me from being a bricklayer with no arb experience to landing my first job as a trainee climber.

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