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sorry thought id lost the other thread dealing with this
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Can I change my user name and if I do what happens to all my old posts
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I know its been dealt with before but...can I change my username and if I do what happens to all the old posts I did
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Why do you object to getting tickets if you don't mind me asking. Is it just the cost ? I can understand the frustration of having to have refreshers if your doing it all the time especially every three years.
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Rope wrench with Hitch climber set up
NickinMids replied to NickinMids's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
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Can someone point me to a posted pic of the above. Got a rope wrench but not sure of best way to set it up with hitch climber. Most pics vids seem to have it with a pinto Tar
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Saw it at the APF. Bloke had no literature but what impressed me was the re usable line that just winds back into the clear cylinder and doesn't tangle, "memoryless" I think he called it. This would be useful with or without a gun I think. Anyone know where it could be sourced.
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Looking at MEWPS today at APF and was surprised when told height and reach. When you look at a tree how do you accurately judge the height
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I'm always tempted to leave a new chain as long as possible before putting a file to it (as long as I haven't hit dirt or anything) Maybe I'm just crap at filing but I always feel why attack a perfectly engineered piece of metal unless it's noticeably blunt. I have been told the opposite by people who know best but find it hard to accept
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Been withdrawn....as has Timbrel/Garlon but there's a new product called Ikade or Icade available from Rigby Taylor which they say works. It's still got Triclopyr and something else in it
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Thanks all...will have a look next week
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He mentioned 3 to 400 pounds
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oh right...maybe I got it wrong maybe he said 440?
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Seriously..?? Am I missing something...don't know much about saws
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Been offered a Stihl 040..? second hand but in good working order. Are they a good saw and can I still get bits..? Looking to have a 24 26 inch bar... would it handle that ?
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I recently bought a CE Lanyard to replace my Dragon adjustable lanyard with rope grab. Also bought hitch climber and foot pantin at same time. I find that I can easily take both along.. dragon as conventional side to side lanyard when in a straightforward vertical position but CE as second climbing line really and extra anchoring if cutting in awkward position. I use the little prussic with the HC in O rig ascent. Also got a revolver krab to play with the MA options. Have found the CE can be temperamental with the friction hitch. Still trying to find the optimum knot for it.
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Thanks Tony a taste of what I was looking for in some of those tips
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Its often said and would seem reasonable to accept, that to be a good climber takes about three to five years of experience after initial qualifying. I would like to ask the experienced people to elaborate on this. Is it just speed...better more confident balance/positioning.....more efficient planned progress through the tree..etc etc The available books just give basic concepts.. and book wise what is there.? Jep Jepson Tree climbers companion and To fell a Tree The Art and Science of Practical Rigging Guide to good climbing practice There's no guides on techniques for tackling particular pruning or removal challenges....no videos of crown reductions etc Or is it just too subjective that only personal experience can teach
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Its a difficult one isn't it and I think both camps are partly right. Nobody wants to see daft kids being let loose with a chainsaw and hurting themselves or others. On the other hand experienced guys up trees and cutting everyday shouldn't have to fork out for refreshers and how many times has it been said that a newly qualified guy is all but useless until he has a few years experience. So its far from perfect but as an inherently dangerous job where a small mistake can cause serious harm then there needs to be some sort of minimum standard to practice professionally. People who think the present system is wrong need to put forward ideas to create something more affordable and credible
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No expert but I believe a climbing rope has a max life of ten year even if it stops in the bag..????
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Strange...... was watching that film Grand Prix on Sunday which he was in and was wondering if he was still around
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From reading the two ropes thread.....
NickinMids replied to NickinMids's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
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Just when I thought I'd got my head round the terminology short hand Can somebody confirm I'm not confused Doubled rope...Rope thrown over a limb and both strands used as one for access/footlocking Ddrt Double dynamic rope system... standard system utilising friction hitch to ascend and descend on an adjustable loop of the rope..with possibility of using other end of rope to have two tie in points in the crown SRT Single rope top tied or base anchored for access using mechanical ascenders/fig of eight descenders SRTWP As above but used with new fangled accessory allowing ascent or decent on same equipment therefore lending it's self to work positioning DRT SRTWP with two ropes..? If there's anything else please put me right
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Will admit I know nothing about planning regs apart from they can be very stringent at times but all you can do is try to apply the test of reasonableness and argue your case Also good luck...
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Just thinking if no nuisance why wouldn't they allow change of use... albeit that he should have applied previously
