what a feller

keep climbing buddy... climb everything... all the time.

i just checked those lomo ones out, the version with the short index finger and thumb would be pretty handy

one with lots of pictures and interesting facts for my simple mind

just get some airstreams man. i have recently been converted and my feet are thanking me for it everyday

the sailing gloves?

any suggestions??

checklist: rope, 13mm arborial static. ascending system, i use a vt system so pulley, eye to eye 8 or 10mm length for the vt knot, 2 3d karabiners. Secondary climbing system or personal lanyard. Boots Helmet Throwline and throwbags (not essential if the first branches are low but it will stop you from having to swap between systems when you are off the ground) Knot knowledge for what you intend to do, try animatedknots.com if you want to learn any. I would suggest learning blakes hitches, clove hitches, figure 8 on a bight, rethreaded figure 8, bowline, running bowline, distel, larks foot, alpine butterfly, prussiks (there are a few variations of prussiks so whichever makes the most sense and will hold you). the most important thing you will need is someone with the knowledge to guide you through it in a practical environment so dont worry about going for your cs38 with no knowledge because the courses are designed to give you all the knowledge you need to climb safely. Also i can emphisize knots.... learn them... all knots are good to know and you can practice them whenever you want, the rest of the kit is harder/more expensive to come by. hope this helps

hey, i have put in my application but im still waiting to hear back... any chance you could put in a good word??

i have a husky 357xp which has started making a strange noise that sounds like air coming out of a balloon when the engine is off. It seems to stop when i open the fuel cap but will then start again after 2 or 3 minutes. Any Ideas??

thanks man

Sorry man, believe me when i say i would love too but i have to wait untill the start of november untill my climbing certs come through. I am working in a non arb related job at the moment and paying for courses/equiptment etc. If there is any chance of anything after that point then i will on it like white on rice. Also should say i am looking to relocate at the same time so wherever the work is that is stable...ish is where i will be. Thanks for the oppurtunity and also the advice.

i might knock up some flyers to post around and see if there is anything to do before i take the leap.. bit of area research and what not

i liked this beech, very big, very old, very even growth and still very healthy

Do you think i am better trying to find someone to employ me or just go self employed straight off the bat?

how can you tell something is bombproof? is it dependant on species or universal

ah yes... i am just being stupid

i had one of those little blighters on my arm... how did i not hear it coming??

anybody know why i keep logging myself out... am i just generally doing something stupid:confused1:

hi, i am looking to start work in november anywhere in scotland. i have my cs30/31, i am doing tree climbing and aerial rescue (cs38) and doing my cs 39 in november. i have done 6 months ish with a company called acer tree care in the scottish borders which is no longer a company and i have been volunteering with europian tree climbing champ john turnbull. I would like to know if anyone can take me on in november as that is when i will be qualified to climb and when i am leaving my current job