ArborClimber

Fair-do's, I'll give you that regarding boots. 'Tis personal. Myself and a workmate both got the red Arbpro clip'n step climbing boots at the same time, i still have mine, and really like them, my workmate says they pinch in a couple of places and hardly wears them... And I only heard bad things about Haix, which is why i aint ever had them. Ok, then, I find the quick steps comfortable, if a bit stiff at first. As for wear, after 6 months, I havent noticed any wear and tear yet, so hoping I should get another year out of them. Forgot to mention, that because of the clip on ascender, there is a big, i'm assuming steel, plate on the inside of each boot. I can imagine how some may find that uncomfortable or annoying, but it dont bother me. Try them on is all I can say 😉 Sent from my SM-G920F using Arbtalk mobile app

I have them, about 6 months now. Decided to give them a go after my meindl airstreams gave up their faithful service after 2 years and went to boot heaven. Im happy with them. The clip on ascender isn't as gimmicky as I thought it might be, nice and quick to clip on and off, in the tree aswell. The boots themselves are comfortable, not too hot, quick to tie up, waterproof so far. Ok, have to be fair, they aren't as comfy as the meindls (they are like wearing thick socks), but the quick-steps are comfy enough, nothing to complain about. I would say I would get them again, i'm that happy with them, but then I saw the NEW meindl airsteams, and changed my mind. I'm getting those next.... 😀 I can recommend them. Them or the meindls. 👍 Sent from my Nexus 9 using Arbtalk mobile app

Bit slow on the uptake here, haven't been online for ages! I've been here almost 4 years now, love it here. Yeah, takes a bit of getting used to, but as has already been said, people are great, food is good, beer is abundant, weather is decent. If you looking for work, check my boss out, ( https://www.baumpflege-oberweser.de ) he's looking for people with a bit of experience. Aside from myself, we got one other lad here from england, and 3 others that can speak english. The boss can speak a bit, enough to get by. Cant really offer to help out getting you grounded out here, moving ourselves at the moment, but there is plenty of work about, normally more toward Bavaria. Few guys on here are in, or have been in, Germany for a while. Let us know how your plans work out! 👍 Sent from my Nexus 9 using Arbtalk mobile app

Mornin' chaps. Ok, it's all been talked about til you're blue in the face, and yes, I have read the "which SRT rope" thread, but now I'm stuck... I have started doing more and more SRT, and proper enjoy it (albeit takes a bit of getting used to), but last week, while doing a small 2 meter reducing on a fat beech, my Silky decided to seize its chance at freedom, hooked itself on a branch, and whacked my Yale Imori on its way down.... Now I have 2 Yale Imori's, but one 40 meters, and another 20. So, silver linings and all that, I need a new rope! I do need at least 60 meters, and sometimes i do climb ddrt, so choices are....: Teufelberger Tacyhon, Yale Poison Ivy, or is it worth paying the duty fees and order in some Cougar Blue from Treestuff? Or anything else you suggest? I do have eyes on the Cougar Blue though, people seem to like it... Cheers, Doug

Good evening! After 2.5 years, and one re-soling, my faithful Meindl Airstreams will be going to a better place in the near future, and I will be needing new boots. However, because of wherever my boss buys our equipment, I have a limited choice, and have narrowed it down to 3 different pairs: - Meindl Airstreams. I have no problem with having another pair, reliable and comfy. - Arbpro "Andrew" Cervino Woods. A few of my workmates have them, they like them. - Stein Phantoms. Know nothing of them, but sound half-decent. I have a pair of Arbpro ClipnSteps for climbing, but need a pair of chainsaw boots for fellings, trudging around the woods and working in the cherrypicker. I like the look of the new Pfanner Matterhorns, but they also look enormous and not sure what the boss will think of a price tag of 400 euro.... So, opinions and experiences will be much appreciated!! Thanks very muchly in advance

I hate stihl trousers. I have tried a few pairs, including the x-fit, and every pair has ripped, all the zips have broken within a couple of weeks, and are often too baggy for me (and i aint skinny). Never ever again will i buy another pair of stihl trousers. My opinion of course. I have had a pair of Pfanner Arborist trousers for almost 2 years, they are still going, and will do for a while yet. Would buy again, if I didnt want to try out the arbortecs I have had the Meindl airstreams for over 2 years, and they are only now starting to show their age, just wearing out. Getting another pair when mine finally die

Don't quote me on this sir, but a friend of mine moved to Canada to get married about 2 years ago, and found it a bit of a bother getting a work permit\visa, but he is a window cleaner. In his fustration he said to me that if he had my job (arborist, forester, anything tree related) it would be a lot easier and could possibly even get sponsered. His Canadian wife seemed to agree. In the end he did manage to get it sorted though with a job. I might try this opportunity out in the future, but Germany has me in her grips (or my German wife, would be more correct) at the moment. But might be worth a look. Personally I would choose Canada over the States anyway.... All the best whatever happens!

Don't work in the rain.......? Seriously though, try out engelbert strauss. We have some winter jackets and some spring\autumn jackets (one does not require a jacket in a German summer...) from them, and while I was sceptical because the weren't dedicated forestry or arb jackets, I have been pleasantly surprised. They stretch where they should, aint broke yet and havent let anything through. And they don't cost 7 million pounds

I enjoys your videos too! Its discrimination, I tell you!

I used the navaho for a couple of years and hated it. Often got pins and needles in my feet and felt like it was cutting into my back. And as the D-ring at the front is fixed, it becomes very painful when stretching into a funny position when trying to get that bit on the end of the branch with your silky. I got it too because it was cheap. Wont be making that mistake again. As stihlmadasever said, i dont mean to put you out, but as much as i love climbing, i dreaded having to climb, just because i had to get into that harness. Now i have the new Tree Austria harness, and that is VERY comfotable. Have often spent many hours in it without a problem:001_smile: 2 of my workmates are very happy with it too. On the other hand, a workmate has the seqoiua, and says its comfortable enough

I will expand on this a bit, yes. I agree, mister CJM, that is not something I would either believe, especially as I have used it for everything. Hence the reason why I chose the word "advised"... I brought the same question up with the stihl dealer that we deal with, as I also have the 201tc since last xmas, and use it for everything, big timber, climbing, snedding etc, etc. His answer was (translated) " it's a different computer that they have developed, especially for this saw". Funnily enough, he did say to me after I asked that "if you use it mostly for big wood anyway (which I do, because its heavier than a 201) then shouldnt be a problem". Needless to say, I didnt listen to this dealer much after that, and he has since lost his job, for reasons unknown to myself The computer supposedly resets itself each time you touch the trigger, so I have been told, and wether that has a bearing on anything, I have yet to experience it, as mine runs fine since I got it, no problems at all. I run a 20 inch bar on it, with the dogs on both sides of the bar as I find it useful when doing a dismantle. Hope that cleared up a bit. P.s, my workmate has the 461, and i would agree with mister CJM, I would rather have that if I had the option to choose again

I got one, about 8 months old now. Because of the computer in it, its advised NOT to do snedding work with it. Just big wood. Otherwise, very happy with it, no problems with it til now

I did too. Proper neat bit of kit. A "mini pusher", a short version. I got my set-up though already, and not sure I can justify that with the boss....

Nice shape, I aint got anything to criticise. Good job sir!!

All depends how much you getting paid, my good chum! I'm fortunate enough to be employed, but as a foreman, the boss shares with us about his costs, and a vast majority of the time we travel well over an hour to get to the various cities where we work for the city councils, so we have to try and figure out what we have to get done in the day\week to cover fuel expenses and such. Then again, I have to go to Cologne in 2 weeks, which is almost 4 hours drive, so we stay over for the week. Figure out your approximate earnings, your fuel costs, and time costs (for family, yourself,etc) and then you should be getting somewhere. How much are you willing to sacrifice? I generally try to make sure the travel costs are no more than around 20%.... But on the other hand, depends how desperate you are for work, and sometimes, you just get cr4p jobs where you earn nuffin....

You will hear it alot with your question probably, but just to emphasize.... A good groundie. A good one will say, "there's a bit sticking out there, reduce that twig there, etc, etc". Chat about it beforehand so he knows what you and the customer are expecting. Start at the top. Again, communication with a good ground team is important. Get to a point on the top, make a cut, and work the shape from there. If you are uncertain, ask your groundie how he thinks it might look if you made your cut where you would like to. If there are any good companies in your area, ask if you could work along on a few reductions to get a better feel for it, or ask someone on here. Of course, are we talking about little 8 metre cherry trees, or 30 metre protected oaks? After patience and practice though, is when you will see results. Just keep practicing!

Cutting and holding is a skill, I agree, within the boundries of not being stupid, i.e. leaving the stump only 5 centimetres long and then cutting and holding (yes, i have seen it) If no cutting or chipping is being done, just lugging logs and brash around in hot weather, I take my hat off. But if any "work" is being done, climbing, cutting or chipper, than hat must be on, no exceptions. If you dont want to wear the earmuffs on your hat, your decision to get tinnitus, not mine... My bad habit is having too much slack in my rope, I have a bit too much confidence in my own strength...

Good evening, ladies and gents! Just a small question causing much debate amongst my workmates: If one is driving a 3.5t truck (Ford Transit, Iveco Daily), can one then tow a SUB 750kg chipper WITHOUT the need of a BE license? I have always understood it that you can, others seem to think not. I have a BE license, albeit German, but EU rules apply regardless. I ask because the boss may need to invest in a new chipper in the near future, and often asks us for ideas or recommendations. And because of the need to send all the young lads that may potentially start with us to get at least a BE license, a Sub 750kg chipper could take the pressure off to get the license so quickly. I, of course, see it also as an opportunity to get a nice Timberwolf 230:thumbup: And not have to use our bashed up old Jensens all the time.... Cheers chaps

Happened to me beginning of year, climbing a wet Norway Maple, on a new rope. So i slip, swing about 7 metres toward the stem, but sliding down at same time, due to new rope and prussik rope. All I remember doing was grabbing hold of my prussik and waiting for pain, and then everything sort of stopped, spinning in silence, then my workmate who is also in the tree shouts "everything alright?" Thankfully, I was, just angry I had to climb back up again Needless to say, I used my lanyard the next time.....

It's been said, but something along the lines of explorer, mountain guide/rescue, travel writer, working with bbc natural history, etc, etc.... anything outdoors, and just moving around finding new things, watching the natural world and the different cultures of the planet. It may have already been discovered by someone else, but it will always be new to me

I posted a review on the new 201tcm at beginning of year, and I have since neglected to add anything to it.... But i got it at xmas time, and since then I have had absolutely no problems with it, and its been a great saw. I cant really say anything against it. I hated the "old" 201, just a gutless moped, but this one i can genuinely recommend. Myself and a workmate got one, and we've proper abused them with every manner of cutting we could devise, and still they are running without any problems. Its already been said, but it is the next 200t.

From the guys I have spoken to, Norway is beautiful, but rains alot, and you should cut one leg shorter than the other as its just mountains and hills But i'm happy working in Gerrmany, so i'm biased And the beer and bbq's here are second to none

Sorry mate, I haven't... But if I was, I would get hold of the 12mm arbordread, as with the 10mm the zigzag would stretch out fairly long, and that aint nice when you bend it sideways over a branch...

A bit late on the uptake again, on this thread.... I use the VT and a hitchclimber on both, ropewrench on the arbordread. Neither milk at all. The Imori is odd at first, feels like a 13mm, but as soon as weight is on it, it tightens to 11mm. Gets a bit of getting used to, but a great rope. Feels good in the hand. Arbordread is static as dyneema, so no energy wasted. I shopped around and tried a few ropes before I ordered, so was certain with what I wanted. I'm happy with them at least....

SRT for access, or for those trees where the council INSIST that just that ONE dead branch must come out. Swap to DDRT after access.