NickinMids

Is that Kernmaster or blue tongue

cheers

How much would you want for a day

A. Cash

B. Invoice and wait to get paid

1 in 19 years to my shame. Tree had about 8 wires going through it, and I had done a pretty good job of missing everything...the one bit that brought it down was a piece I nonchalantly cut as I didn't think it could do any damage....a small stub about 8" long and about 2" thick

Aren't these the ones that always catch you out

Syc is the least labour intensive fire wood going . Seasons quickly , burns very well and splits lemon squeezy . I would have it all day long .

Would you say this applies to all maples...tar

Sposed to be OK not as good as Ash but still a hardwood

Approx 2 to 3 trannie loads of Sycamore waiting to go Sutton Coldfield area. If you want it PM me

Also regarding the film. I agree that there's been loads of smash bang take down videos and I am keen to see more pruning videos, but I watch to try and learn. The one perspective head cam shots would be better interspersed with ground shots edited to show what your doing from the side too. Also I would prefer to hear you talking about what your doing and why, more than just music. Not easy and I'm not criticising. I think there's lots of scope for more detailed instructional videos going into the more subtle aspects of tree work.

Thanks

Adam..what rope are you using in the vid

I think it depends on how many are there. If its plastered the boss would probably be sympathetic. Thing is, if its bushes then they may need to be cut down to allow access to clear up. Some sort of protective gloves etc seems a reasonable request and I would ask that the Client is made aware that you are doing them a favour

Get the cougar if you want a great all round rope that isnt too stretchy even on a base anchor.

How much is the cougar blue and who sells it

tar

I've tried using my foot and knee ascenders with my 13mm rope. I struggle to disconnect them. Also found it very stiff/slow descending on the rope wrench. Maybe its me or will I have to buy one of these fancy 11.7 ropes.

if I do I will want it to work for access, maybe a bit of SRTWP but be ok to switch to trad Ddrt.

What are the main differences between tachyon, kernmaster and cougar blue

Sorry I know there has been loads on this but the main question is will a thinner rope make ascent easier

Is that a near miss lol

Thanks. I can afford to buy a new one. Just wondered if these clips are meant to pull off as part of the break away system and could then be put back

Got caught by a branch around the head the other day. It wrenched my helmet a bit and the strap came loose at one connecting point. Seems to have pulled off a small doughnut shaped push on clip. Anyone know if these can be bought anywhere. If not any repair ideas welcome Se pics below hopefully

thanks

some pics

We maintain a small industrial park in Cannock. Today I noticed that some overgrown crappy pops on the adjacent railway land had shed some branches..one of which is still on the roof of one of the units. Does anyone know the contact details for Network rail or Railtrack. Presume they have to be given chance to clear up before we just do it and seek to recharge.

Thanks

Thanks. Was planning to tie it at the break point so reassuring so far.

Any Thoughts..?

Double stemmed (quite large) sycamore...fire damaged. One side has windblown broken top which is still just attached and lying across a copse of smaller trees. I think it is too entangled to allow a winch out and simultaneous fell of remaining stem. Looks to me like a high anchor point in the un damaged side and walk/crawl out to knock off bits being carefull to not to drop the whole thing while Im on it..? Not sure there is any other way besides a crane/cherry picker. Are the NPTC competences for dealing with storm damage freely available..?

Any tips gratefully received

There are two trees, both doubles. One is an Ash and the other is a Sycamore. The sycamore has one side snapped out and hung up at the half way point across adjacent trees. Hence reason for call to me. His first question was "Was the break due to weakening" His second concern is the integrity of what's left and if he is liable should his tree fail and damage third party

What is the conventional thinking on the integrity of fire damaged trees.

Large trees...bark gone on one side...plenty of leaf but much deadwood too.

Client questioning whether next door neighbour (who caused damage) is liable for removal costs

Thanks

Yeah ...stick a bit of selective in with the glyphosate to get a faster take on some of the more difficult broadweeds. You can see them curling their toes up in half an hour this time of year

Try Orange plant. they deal greenmech and I know they do finance

Yes just read the web page on Harrison Rockets

Final question..what do you think is the best range of lengths...or just leave it at 50 mts

Nose straps..?? to attach main line to? rather than untying bag...?