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On the big issue, issue. Hasn't that franchise been taken over by a certain type of foreign immigrant? Round this way big issue teams get dropped off one by one to their various pitches by shady looking individuals in mini buses, it's become a different kind of industry now. Where have all the indigenous smackheads gone I wonder?? Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

In your opinion.... [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

This takes me back! "I was only a nipper when the Beatles were going, but I was [emoji38][emoji38][emoji38][emoji38][emoji38][emoji38]glad when they broke up!! Steve Jones, pistols. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Smooth rope work.... Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Haha. My trousers were soaked through! I was still staring into the middle distance though. [emoji1] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Dunno but I've cut a fair bit of codwood wearing it........ Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Bought this the other week and I have to say it is one of the best bargains I've ever had. It's had some fair abuse already. The stitching is great quality, it's kept me dry in some filthy weather and it looks the part too. I was going to get a cut and climb but I don't need one now. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Sad loss. Bill Paxton. Aliens, Titanic, Apollo 13 Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Hopefully this is "on topic" I see that the next women's Trump protest march is being organised by a lady called Rasmea Yousef Odeh, a convicted Palestinian terrorist who served 10 years for her part in a bombing that claimed the lives of innocent people. (Now a US citizen). Of course, I keep forgetting that Trump is the monster and the protest movement is all about love and equality. Hmm.. [emoji849]🤷*♀️🤷*♀️[emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107][emoji107] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Mewp or poles for the tips. Getting up the stem through the branches to top it would be some achievement. Pics of the job would be interesting... Good luck! [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Couple of large ones on an oak in our back garden. TPO on the tree, the TO recommends removal. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Well said. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

MBS. Is minimum breaking strength. It is the point above at which the item may fail. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

The working load limit is the generic maximum load for the item of equipment. The safe working load is task specific. So it can be lower. Your LOLER guy is right. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Stein Vega is a good comfy harness. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Anyway...... On a lighter note.. https://youtu.be/F5JapU0Vf44 I'm not a great fan of Trump but I prefer him to these. Apparently I'm not on my own either. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Had my 560 for over two years and it starts every time as follows.. Cold... 3 primer pumps, 2 pulls on choke (splutter) 1 pull choke off to start. Warm.. 1 pull with choke off to start. Have never known any saw in 10 years to start so consistently. Except... if I let someone else use it. Somehow it knows, and struggles to start. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Good point about the ratchet strap. I would say 5t MBS. It would be interesting to know if any tests have been done on it when used in this application. I wonder what would fail first, the webbing or the mechanism? Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Fair play for the maths! Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Dr Ben Carson. African American. Pioneering surgeon. Watch the film 'Gifted Hands' Amazing story of an amazing guy. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Stein RC3001. Really well made, strong and very simple to set up and operate. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

That would explain a lot. Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Dunno about that.... the pick and choose method seems to work well for Liberals [emoji846] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

Haha.... I looked up "Truth" on mainstream media came away confused 🤷*♀️ Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk

I'm not quite sure I understand you correctly but I'll have a stab at your questions. (Albeit in a round about way according to the best of my ability) Most ropes and slings have a rating of 22kn and above (or 2200kg) To calculate the SWL of: Textiles: MBS divided by 10 = SWL Metal hardware. MBS divided by 5 = SWL (This is the general rule of thumb and there are many variables e.g negative rigging when blocking down a stem) We use a ratchet strap rated at 5000kg to fasten our RC3001 to the base of the tree, backed up with a large Yale dead eye sling. Hope this is helpful. Without being condescending to you, if you are considering doing rigging work it is best to get some tuition. There are quite a few publications out there that are worth reading as well. https://g.co/kgs/XELcU0 http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrhtm/rr668.htm In any rigging system the final SWL is calculated at the weakest link in the system. Usually a textile item as the metalware components generally have higher MBS values than the textile counterparts. Hope this helps (and is understandable). Stay safe [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Arbtalk