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This: Other two things for me were getting in the habit of putting my foot ascender on before going up any decent tree (and actually using it), and keeping gloves in fair nick so the rubber is grippy. It would also be interesting to know what climbing equipment configuration you currently use. Adapting equipment & technique will have a much greater impact in minimising RSI type injuries than a small increase in rope diameter.

Can't help with your specific ear symptoms but recommend getting a pair of active ear muffs. Hear all the ambient sounds without risking hearing damage. I've been using them for years & can't understand why they are not the norm in our industry. 3M Peltor ProTac III: noise-cancelling helmet earmuffs WWW.ONEDIRECT.CO.UK Earmuff hearing protection Level dependent function Stereo sound quality 5 levels of adjustment Robust...

Not a problem, a lot of climbers do the same especially while getting to grips with SRT. You would need two systems while ascending to be compliant with current regulations. Not sure either is 'better' for a beginner. Use whichever is best for a given situation. Base anchor can avoid the need to isolate a limb when installing an access line but will double load the top & additional bounce in the system will be less efficient. Often safer to work off a canopy anchor - base is vulnerable to chainsaw cuts from careless groundies & entanglement when dropping out limbs.

I think the clue to the make is in the title. Not many moving parts to go wrong on these. If recently built I would be checking clearance of the blades to the anvil, torque settings & security of the all the retaining bolts.

Had to replace mine recently. Only seen domestic use but out of warranty. Not longer after I had a battery die as well. Thought going electric would save money but the cost of replacing the charger & battery would have paid for a lot if 2 stroke. Not aware of any repair options.

Not sure that mulch will be very effective. Our four free range hens redistributed the woodchip around our veg patch in a matter of days. They love scratching around in loose material.

Need to check for all possibilities but fresh chicken droppings are problematic for a lot of plants. Scorches roots & increases alkalinity so not recommended for plants that prefer acid soils. https://www.rhs.org.uk/soil-composts-mulches/chicken-manure Slightly acid to neutral soil is generally recommended for Catalpa. Chicken runs will typically have bare compacted soil, again not the best for healthy trees.

Thanks for the update Krummholz, 3 months is obviously a long time in politics! Good to hear they are actually listening to industry & shelved the changes.

CE marks continue in use until December 2024, from January 2025 the UKCA standards become applicable. It seems the American standard would not be sufficient unless the harness is currently CE marked or is certified to the UK alternative post December 2024. /assets/static/govuk-opengraph-image-dade2dad5775023b0568381c4c074b86318194edb36d3d68df721eea7deeac4b.png Regulation 2016/425 and the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018: Great Britain - GOV.UK WWW.GOV.UK

Appears to be normal dieback of the inner foliage, branch tips look to have good healthy new growth. They typically shed a lot of debris when branches are disturbed.

You need to avoid the temptation to pull with your arms. Try maintaining an upright position on the rope by standing in the foot ascender & foot loop without gripping the rope with your hands just wrap an arm around the rope. Once you can do that start taking small steps up the rope & only use your hands to help maintain the upright stance. Make sure the bottom of the rope is weighted below your feet to keep it taught. A lot of newbies try to achieve roperunning before they can ropewalk, take small steps initially & the speed will come once you have the technique.

Arborist killed after tree falls in Christchurch's Hagley Park | Stuff.co.nz WWW.STUFF.CO.NZ A man in orange overalls, sitting next to a felled tree, was seen being comforted by police officers after the incident on Monday morning.

This is the post Con mentioned.

Suggest you also post some pictures of the cutters & guide bar rails as these might also cause the chain to stick in the cut if worn.

The arb. assoc. guide would be worth a look & not silly money either. Arboricultural Association - Guidance Note 7: Tree Surveys – A Guide to Good Practice TREES.ORG.UK A source of publications, guidance notes and leaflets for arboriculturists. Competitively priced available to members and...