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I have tried a few different knots but couldn't get on with them! My vt always seems to slacken off so just need to re tie it all the time. I have seen people using sj and lj in competitions and they always look good.

I was close to buying a zig zag but after seeking one with 13mm rope decided against it, it's a very snug fit and heard of bad rope wear.

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Yes, I find using a vt knot, when foot ascending the knot gets pushed us and when you sit back it never holds. I find myself tweaking the top wrap all the time, I just find it a pain.

I can't really find many videos on the lock jack though, I'm still trying to figure out why lj is more expensive too.

Thanks for your help, oh and I'm in York/Leeds area

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Currently climb on a hitch climber now but finding it potentially dangerous in certain situations.

So spider jack or lockjack?

Swaying towards a lock jack but unsure because they are not braked? Are they really jerky, and do you have much control over little movements?

I also like the look of them more and the idea of the toggle instead of lever!

Would a spider be a lock jack if it didn't have a brake?

Tell me what I want ha!

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Is there any arb shops in the York

Leeds area? Would use northern arb supplies but they are shut over the weekend and wanting to look at a a few mechanical acenders?

Thanks

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Sorry to hear that rich. Stay positive, it's amazing what mindset can do, keep your chin up all the best, ill be keeping a close eye on this thread.

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Looking at this video, actually think half the problem was capston on a neighbouring tree so all the force of the top were pulled across instead of downwards which is what you would normally do. Don't think it helped not having a pulley etc

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Think alot of thongs where wrong!

Topping down strop deffinatly snapped, also didn't have a pulley, the top didn't run down at all! Poor guy can happen to all of us!

Be safe out there!

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What's the money like on railways just on books? Just curious if you don't mind me asking

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He is awesome! Piss myself at every video, absolute gold, keep up the good work mate!

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It's all very sad. Loosing her mother at a young age must be horrible.

The whole celeb thing is just the world we live in now. I personally don't feel any more remorse just because she was a celebrity. End of the day the are human and millions more people have achieved lots more without recognition, but it's just how it is. Still all the same,

A father has lost a daughter and it's sad

RIP peaches

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Wise words :thumbup. I'm content with the tools side for now, but always interested where it could take you in years to come and what you could potentially end up doing. But I believe you can achieve and do whatever you like if you really want it enough. It's comes down to what you enjoy doing.

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I'm only young at the moment, early twenties and have only been doing arb for a year or so. I love it, and very passionate about a good career in this industry. But where can it take you?

I would like to think myself as a competent climber now, maybe in a few years, lead climber and So on, but is there any actually progression past this! I don't have any formal quals however looking into this.

Just interested to hear what people have to say.

Where has arb took you throughout the years and where are you now?

Would you class it as a dead end job, Or can you go as far as you aspire?

I guess the ultimate would be running a successful business which many of

You guys do!

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And LAN88 how would I adjust these settings? Had a look before and couldn't see a way to adjust the bridge, cheers

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Haha old mill, that's the problem I have just come from a seat harness so just adapting I think. Had a mess around today does seen a little better. How could I make a shorter bridge for it?

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Just got myself a new harness, although I really do like the sequoia it has crushed my jewels a fair few times today. I have altered the straps etc and think the problem is within the bridge? Anyone else had any ideas or this problem? If you have any pics please put them up

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I think your body soon adapts and builds itself up to you the work you usually carry out on a day to day basis. I know when I first started arb I used to ache, and be in bed by about 8 for the first 2 or 3 weeks, now it doesn't seem too hard. However doing a big reduction requires more fitness, but I do think a good technique and conserving your energy help and thinking things through a bit more you can god for longer

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Glad you have got a cv sorted, but think you need to calm down, take it slow and start, and engage brain before you type.

If I was a employer I don't think I would be ringing you back as you haven't made a very good impression of your self so far.

I know everyone probably tells you the same thing but just keep hassling companies. I got into the industry and 20 with no tickets quals or anything just desire and passion of wanting to learn. I pestered and pestered for jobs everywhere ringing each company once or twice a month until they finally cracked. And then when they do crack make sure they know they have made a good decision and prove that you are a good lad. Just be positive, just be positive and think "I know I will get a job it's just a. After of time"

You really will love it when you get a chance I've been doing it over a year or so now and have done so much more than I ever though I would, you just need drive to succeed.

Be polite, and mainly try and speak in English when you type too, I know it's only a forum and you probably think everyone's a time waster but there's a lot of genuine people on here who live and breathe arb, you really can pick up so much from here so be grateful for the people helping you and trying to give you a chance. If you want inspiration look at silky fox thread

Good luck anyway

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Harkie smock, they are very good. They have extra long back to wear with a harness. Really good

Material that withstands, and doesn't rip at all! Very very durable, they are around 85 so quite a lot for what looks like a hi via jacket but they are the db

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Just curious if anyone has been nominated for this neck and nominate thing flying around Facebook,

Maybe only for us younger ones. My time is unfortunately up, so planning on doing mine up top of a big beech! Just wondered if someone had already done it? Would be good to see

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Wow respect to all of you older guys still climbing. Even now I couldn't imagine myself climbing at 50 but I hope I am, fair play to you all, awesome

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I would imagine you could climb on a hitch climber, however they will probably still want to see you tie a prussik or blames.

Don't think you'd be allowed to climb srt though

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If you turn iMessage on in the settings you should be able to message people with other iPhones, iPads etc

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http://m.voices.yahoo.com/the-sexiest-job-arborist-200074.html

Made me chuckle, sorry of its a repost

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Some great tales on here, really enjoyed reading through them all! Just to clarify on the box cut/ears, do you put the side cuts just below the back cut or same level?

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Looking for somewhere good to have a rec climb with a few mates! Anyone suggest somewhere good? Ideally around York or south of York?

Thanks!

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