TIMON

Always check my Mk 2 ZZ before I climb and after reading all these posts I find myself constantly monitoring it during the climb as well. Mines had some right stick and it's held up fine so far.

Hi Sean. It's really good to see that you are continuing to have the victory over your circumstances. Good to to you're out and about. Timon and Lynne.

The thing I like about Andrew White is that he helps people in the Middle East regardless of wether they are Jewish, Christian or Muslim. Also he is not afraid to say things that others won't. He comes across as a bit eccentric yet he is really switched on.

Like Mark says.. We let them know at the quote stage what the terms are, payment In cash, cheque or bacs to the team leader at the end of the job. The vast majority pay up on the spot with no problem. I'm surprised how many offer to pay before we've even done the work....

We've got a few. Very usefull, economical and reliable. Good little workhorses

Went to see this guy speak tonight in Lincoln. Was a real eye opener. An amazing guy who does amazing work. He said some very challenging things. Suffers terribly from MS yet still carries on doing an amazing job. A very humbling experience. 'Europe is Ignoring The Real Refugees' Says Vicar of Baghdad

Sorry to hear this mate. Happens far too often.

His book on the fundamentals of general treework is well worth a read.

Hi Jamie, I have a love hate relationship with my TM. I hate all the loose flappy bits, it is a busy harness but it gives endless options to hang the Christmas decorations from I love having the lower D's. I love the fact it's a comfortable harness to sit in. I hate the fact that all of the custom gear loops were lost long ago in conifer jobs. I hate that I have to tighten it up so much to be able to hang a saw off it when really it is designed to be worn low on the hips. I love that everything on it is replaceable. I'll certainly take a good look at the competition before I buy another one, in some ways I really love it but in other ways it gets on my nerves. Timon

Almost certainly one of the root shoulders will go under the fence for starters and there will be a tap root as well. If I had to take it out by hand I'd use a mattock and a jack. Bite the bullet and get a stump grinder in. If it was a conifer then perhaps I'd have a go by hand but not a cherry right next to a fence/conservatory.

Neat little fix!

Treemotion. Dual pulley, ultra o and prussic loop for a redirect. Throw bag on a snap gate. 4x small snap hooks First aid kit Zillon lanyard.

I've had problems wearing spikes with the No Risk climbing boots and with Haix Airpower gold. (Ally Bashlin spikes) got myself a pair of Meindl Airstreams and found them to be very comfy, if wearing spikes can be described as being comfy. I have found that the more rigid the boot is, the better they are with spikes. I also made sure that I've adjusted the spikes to the correct position. There should be two fingers between the top of the shaft and your knee.

As many of these as I can fit in.

I think I understand what you are asking...... My understanding of why there is a need for a soft link or cut away component on a wire core flip line set up is that; in the event of a rescue a casualty can be cut out of the system to be transferred onto another system. If there is no cut away point the climber is captive in his (wire core) strop because at each end of the flip line there are metal "eyes" that a rope grab or a pulley can't pass. As far as I know (if I understand your question correctly) I don't see a problem with having a rope grab on a soft strop, in fact Dragon make a lanyard with exactly that set up. It is important to make sure that the rope grab you are using is compatible with the diameter of rope. Metal connectors can be connected to other metal components eg crabs to side D's and swivels etc.. They should be checked for compatibility etc.. There are others on here with more extensive knowledge than me but that's my two penny's worth. Hope it is helpful.

Classic!

A zipline that long would need a lot of tension in it otherwise the cuts could get stuck half way across if there was too much sag.

I went in a customers house today... It was like walking into an old lung. I could smell stale tobacco on me for hours after. I'm so glad I gave up.., If I can give them up anyone can Good on you lads. Keep it up!!

Mog is in for a new clutch which means engine out through the front. We don't have enough height to tilt the cab in our workshop. We've also found metal particles in the fuel filter which ain't good. It's going to get a thorough overhaul while the engine is out.

As long as it keeps running it will be better than a panel van any day..

No I'm Spartacus!

Oops forgot the link........

This has got to be my favourite tree work video. The guy doing it is not a young guy. I got qualified to climb late in life (48) I'm 50 now but love it and I'm improving steadily. I particularly enjoy the rigging side of things as it seems to suit my style of climbing. Me and my mate are going on a pruning course next week and one of our up and coming guys is going to do his cs30/31. We do mainly domestic work and personally enjoy the fact that we get so much variety in this line of work.

Talking of old school.... I got to a job yesterday and realised my harness was left back at home Improvised rope harness saved the day. Very uncomfortable but did the job

I asked this same question and was told.... "Ford want their vans to drive and feel like cars".... I guess that's why they also put car engines in them as well......