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Thanks Dan and Paddy. Helpful thoughts. I think you've helped me make my mind up to get the camp gyro. Seems like (until a better setup is invented) it's the only way to make 2 rope working tolerable.

26 minutes ago, Paddy1000111 said:

I use this for my twin rope. It's a camp gyro. I have a Treemotion Evo but I found if you have an anchor tied into a ring on each rope bridge then they can have a habit of pulling apart if you have a bit of distance between your two anchors. So you can't rotate or roll on the rope bridge. I have a ring on the second bridge which I sometimes use to create a third anchor with my positional strop on some awkward cuts or when I need to move in from a branch and don't want to pendulum slam into the trunk. 

The rope bridge and camp gyro is part of my daily kit inspection where I anally check them. The camp gyro is all stainless steel and it's a hardy bit of kit. The way that I see it the only way that I will fall is if I cut my rope bridge with a chainsaw. Even then I would be tied in with a positional strop. If I manage to cut both the rope bridge and the positional strop in one go like that then I must be doing something dumb and I deserve to fall out the tree... 

I was looking at that both of kit today actually. Does that system work ok when both lines are running parallel? Does it help prevent them getting jumbled together and rubbing?

I have 2 issues with 2 rope working which was proven to me while working with it this week.

2 separate lines attached separately to bridge will at some points come together and rub against eachother. Causing one system to push open a karabiner gate accidentally. This happened to me this week. Luckily I noticed it before it detached itself from my bridge.

So I thought, I should get a swivel attachment which both systems can clip into which can keep them separate like a Notch Rook for example. But then  is there any safety issues with having both systems connected to bridge at the same point? What if the swivel fails? Then both systems are buggered.

Any helpful thoughts on this out there?

All those replies seem pretty reasonable and understandable. I mainly work as a subbie to other firms and do some of my own work. So I'm just curious about what others are doing and thinking of maybe just doing a few small jobs that can be done with just 2 men or just by myself if safe.

Hi

Just wondering if anyone who has shutdown over the last couple of weeks is considering starting up again now that the Arb Association have said (after receiving clarification from Government) that anyone working outdoors are fine to be working as long as they can  follow the health guidelines.

Surely this is quite possible if work is organised well. If companies with multiple teams can stagger times that teams arrive at yard to pickup kit and vehicles. And if travelling to site can be done in separate vehicles.

What are other people thinking about this?

Rock and ice climbers work against most flat vertical faces. Tree surgeons have to drag their ropes through densely branches three dimensional trees with a chainsaw hanging off our harness. An extra rope means an extra thing to get snagged, caught, cut, tangled etc etc. It's not the same job. 

I'm looking for a reasonably experienced groundie/aerial rescue who can join the team on a casual, ad-hoc & self-employed basis. Roughly 1 day a week.

Most of the work is based around Sheffield and Chesterfield. You'll need your own PPE, Chainsaw tickets (essential) and aerial rescue ticket (preferred) and willingness to get stuck in will be needed. We work reasonable hours and we'll pay decent rates too, depending on ability and experience.

If you're interested, drop me an email at [email protected] or call/text 07967 361 604. Contact Will. Cheers.

This tip site directory is a brilliant idea. Will be great when more sites have signed up.

I'm looking for a tip site near Belper in Derbyshire. Nothing close by on directory. Can anyone help?

Thanks

Will

I'm so over this long hot summer. My Stihl Hiflex (Class 2, Type C) are unbearable in any weather over 21c degrees.

It's time for me to find some lightweight, "comfier" trousers for summer. 

Can anyone recommend trousers that they find ok in warm weather? Don't mention Arbortec Breathflex though, I hate them, they don't breathe or flex.

Cheers

I like your thinking Chris. Sounds like you're keeping busy. Good to hear.

So is it worth forking out to get a professional re-design and SEO my website?

I'm looking to bring in more work. Currently running at 1 or 2 days a week max (even less in slow periods). I'm having to rely on lead producing sites to get a lot of my work, backed up by the odd job coming through a trade mag I advertise in (though not for long, not getting much interest from it) and some return customers. But I've only been running my own business about 1 and half years and want to find a cost effective way bring in more interest. 

Do you think a really good website is the way forward? Or, with a lot of domestic customers being of the older generation, are trade and local magazines more effective?

Has anyone ever heard of Matt Dunne? I got what seems like a spam email claiming he can help me generate leads for tree surgery. Has anyone ever heard of, or used this person or anything similar?

Not sure if it's legit or scam. Or if it is legit, whether it's worth bothering with?

Excellent. Thanks very much Steve.

4 years climbing experience with all standard tickets, plus level 3 arb diploma. All my own climbing kit, plus light rigging gear, saws and tipper landy thrown in.

Looking for regular part-time work 1 or 2 days a week in North-East Derbyshire area.

PM or call 07967361604 to speak to Will

Thanks

Does anyone know of anywhere that will take chip, logs or even green waste around Matlock and Chesterfield in Derbyshire?

Thanks

31 minutes ago, jfc said:

I bought a timberwolf 160 just over a year ago, new on finance. Committing to £12.5k of loan was a bit scary but has been such a good move. The tw dealer is local to me which is helpful.
Hope that is useful.

Yep, I'm thinking of going down the same route with a TW160 too.

9 hours ago, Yorkshire Compact Loaders said:

Speak to Marco at arblease tell him I recommend you. Buy the best you can. Buy cheap buy twice it’s not worth it in the long run. 

Spoke to Arblease, they've quoted a reasonable leasing finance option.

I think you're all correct. I'd love to be able to buy a cheap one outright, but can't help thinking it'll break down straight away.

You never know what your gonna get from a used chipper.

9 hours ago, woody paul said:

When I need my first chipper worked hard raised the money and bought it and it then had to work hard for me which then bought the second.

No dedt the machines are mine.

You did well. There's no way in hell I could save £12K for a chipper - would take me years and I'd be losing money the whole time I waited for it. Better off borrowing I think.

Cheers chaps

So, I'm after some varied opinions on how others have financed buying their first chipper.

Do you buy a second hand one cheap? But risk it breaking down?

Buy a new one on Lease or Hire Purchase? More expensive but more reliable. But more debt.

On 11/05/2018 at 19:56, SimpleSimon said:

So, as a total novice to such things I have to ask: What went wrong? Did he do or fail to do something that caused that to happen or was it just misfortune?

Simple:

1. A good groundy would have let it run rather than hold it while it swings back and hits climber.

2. But a good climber would make sure he's above the point it's going to swing into, either by climbing higher when pushing the chog free - or if it was me, tie the chog and the bottom and not the top. It should then flip downwards and away from the climber.

Well if it's wet /waterlogged site, why not plant a nice Alder or Weeping Willow ?

In need of a chipper to hire (sub750kg and road towable) in Sheffield area this week on Wed 9th & Fri 11th

Can anyone help?

Can anyone recommend a tip site near Mansfield for tomorrow?

Thanks

Don't get treehogs. They're crap. Uncomfortable and really difficult to to tighten properly

Replaced them with Ally geckos. So they're an extra £100 over treehogs, but well worth it. I never enjoyed climbing with spikes until i got the geckos. All velcro version too, none of this struggling with buckles malarky.

On 30/03/2018 at 09:56, Steve Bullman said:

One of my quieter spots unfortunately!

Yep, there's not much around there. Thanks anyway.

Anyone know somewhere to tip chip near Tideswell or Hope Valley in Peak District?

Thanks

Will

Hi

I'm moving to a small village near Ashover (between Matlock & Chesterfield) in a couple of months and would like to find subbie work with local arb firms. Ideally I'd like to find regular part-time (2 or 3 days per week) but I'd also take ad-hoc work too.

I've got 4 years full-time climbing experience, cs30,31,38,39, chipper, ROLO CSCS, UA1, National Diploma Level 3 in Arb. Plus all my own climbing kit, PPE, saws, light rigging gear and a landy tipper and Public Liability Insurance. Happy to work just as a labour -only climber or as bona-fide sub-contractor. Comfortable with reductions or dismantles large and small.

PM me or email [email protected]

or mobile is 07967 361 604

Cheers

Will