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  1. john meehan
    Tbh I think the main thing is people in clipping or crabs not closing etc, The two ropes make it much less likely for this to happen. They are just hoping to remove the human error from the equation.
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    Incorrect loading, using the wrong carabiner, not connecting properly, poor maintence. The list goes on really, Another big one I think is people not stripping in on change overs.
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    I was just going suggest that. Definitely what I would. This really decrease the shock load to the system and really is a much smoother way of doing things. Also for the higher up pieces if you tied them around the balance point you could just use your original anchor as they would have room to run. Good luck man
  4. john meehan
    No mate, you can’t use throw lines on the contract at all, it’s user error and carabiner failures mainly.
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    It the two anchors at all times thing basically you need three ways of attaching yourself so two are always in use. I spoke to Skyland today and they think a Petzl ASAP will be about the best thing out of what’s available as it’s basically free running and uses centrifugal force to lock in the event of a fall. The whole thing really comes from human error. It’s not so much about dodgy anchors as people changing over with out stripping in. If you have three anchors on the go you will always have two attached.
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    I think the aim long term is to use a MEWP at every opportunity. There is some bad trees though. I do think most things that go pair shaped are human error, people rush not paying attention. Selecting a bad anchor etc.
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    I’ve been thinking about two srt lines, I’ve stopped using srt at the min because we can’t use a throw line and once I’d climbed up double rope I tend to stick with it. What’s an auto block? Is that like the ASAP type thing? Cheers mate
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    Yeah two attachment points at all times, it seems pretty over kill, you have to start at the bottom of the tree with two anchors. It’s workable but there is a time factor and it’s a pain at times. Moving around a big tree it’s pretty good but on smaller stuff or removal the other rope can get in the way.
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    The first guy I worked for years ago taught me like that. I’ve seen a few people throw stuff into the loop created and get in a mess. It’s that two systems I’m trying to avoid just for certain situations really. Cheers man
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    Hi guys I’m currently working in the national grid contract for fountains and due to a few to many accidents, we all have had to change our climbing techniques to having two points of attachment at all times. This basically turns into having two ropes at all times. Now in some trees two normal set up works a treat but in certain situations, removals, small trees etc it can be a bit of a pain and two ropes running from the same anchor isn’t ideal. I’ve been thinking maybe it would be possible to incorporate a back up device on a single line like the rope access people do. Which would then just trail around the tree giving you the all important second anchor at all times. Really just wondering if anybody has any experience with the different devices? Also if they would work in the way I am imagining, with out work being quite different to the normal function. Thanks in advance.
  11. john meehan
    Amazon prime mate.
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    Etsy mate, loads on there
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    Done
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    It’s a fair drive from we’re you are to Manchester in a Valtra though. Are OWL down that way to? I had a email from them but missed there location. How far do you travel John? Our work sometimes stretches to maybe just north of London so contact all over are handy from time to time. Cheers mate
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    Is that OWL Contractors set up? Cheers
  16. john meehan
    Sorry for you mate, it’s like having your arm whipped off.
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    Tell me about it.
  18. john meehan
    It was on fountains national grid contract, apparently somebody stood on thorn and it went through the midsole. Seems a bit implausible but that’s what they are saying lol.
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    It’s new boot time and I have to have a change from my usual air streams which have recently been banned off a contract we are working on after an accident, I was wondering if anyone has tried the rocks and also if it has a protective midsole? If not I think I’m going with the Pfanner Zermatt Thanks guys
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    Good idea I think,
  21. john meehan
    Phil at Lowe maintenance is great I did my training with him when he was at Tyro Training in Skipton. Great chap
  22. john meehan
    The battery version is nowhere near as good I was really disappointed in the 160,
  23. john meehan
    Better afternoon than mine chipping a wind blown cypress and a load of half burnt black thorn. I might need a drink myself later.
  24. john meehan
    I’m not sure about the time scale but I’ve just been refused a skilled worker CSCS card until I’ve completed refreshers for ground and Ariel work. So apparently you have to do them now.
  25. john meehan
    We’re working just got to site. The joy lol

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