Logjam
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Kiwi company, ropes meet ANSI (American) standards but not CE. Should have CE certification for use in UK & Europe. Sent from my SIM implant.
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Definitely need to give the harness a try before purchasing. The one in the kit is a general sit harness rather than a specific tree work harness. The single central attachment can be restricting & too high for good balance when limb walking. 25m rope is not really enough, minimum top anchor for climbing assessment is 12m & will often be more (during training & assessment), 37m would be more practical for not a lot more money. Talk to as many people & try as many harnesses as you can before spending your hard earned. Recommend putting together your own kit based on personal preferences & comfort, might cost a bit more but you will benefit long term.
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The issues with using a Cinch in tree work are explained in the Treetools blog (there are other posts on the topic if you want to read more). It's not about LOLER or even EN numbers (both Cinch & ART Positioner comply with EN567 - mountaineering rope clamps) but the manufacturer instructions for safe use & the recommended rope diameter & type. I agree the Cinch is great on a lanyard but it's worth understanding the arguments for & against. As mentioned in the Treetools blog there is opinion that it should not be used for tree work when there is industry specific equipment, compatible with the majority of arb ropes & designed for the task.
