ArborClimber

Yale Imori for DRT, Arbordread 10mm for SRT. In my opinion, of course...

Bit late on the uptake with this thread, on holiday First, nice one on the getting fit stuff, 'spect to you sir! But respect in choice of bikes, really nice. Great to see a bunch of lads on here that do it too. I've been at Downhill, Freeride and BMX cycling since i was old enough, and now living in Germany, I have an endless choice of tracks, some with lifts! And still with my "vintage" Marin DH FRS, love the old bike.... But used to go to the Lakes and Scotland alot when I was younger to rip up a few lines, great place for cycling\camping. Nice thread sir!! And flatties all the way. Too many injuries with clipped pedals. I like my ankles in working order.....

A lightweight 201tcm, with a diesel motor.....

All valid advice too, chaps.....

I recently received the Yale Imori rope. Brilliant rope, so soft and easy to use. Would recommend it highly. But it is a bit pricey....

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Guten tag! Nice area up there, Lübeck is very nice wee city, check it out when you can First, i'm afraid i aint in the region, about 3 hours south, but i think EnglishSheep on here is in hamburg area. I dont have either ISA or ETW (hopefully that will change in near future) but have 6\7 years experience, work as a foreman, and get quite good pay if you have your climbing certs. If you DO have ISA or ETW certs then expect to get paid more. The "A" and "B" certs (Seilklettertechnik, or SKT. Translated "rope climbing technique") are your basic climbing certs. " A" is cs38, rope climbing, rescue, pruning with handsaw. The "B" course is use of chainsaw while climbing, advanced rescue and rigging techniques, and you can only do the "B" course after 300 hours climbing experience. However, if you have your cs38 and 39, they will be accepted. If anyone tells you otherwise, i can give you the number of the boss of the certifying and insurence body for arborists in Germany, and he can sort it for you. I havent had any experience of people treating me any differently, or chancing their luck with me, but as we all know, not all bosses in this world are fair, decent chaps, so dont get underpaid or undermined. In my experience, proper tree and arborist (or baumpflege) bosses know whats what, are good guys, and will treat you like any other guy, according to your abilities and skills. Some of the gardening and landscaping bosses (garten und landschaftsbau) however, will try it on, but not all. Hope that's answered a few questions! if you got more, there a few others on here from Germany, so keep asking All the best!

As I just said on the other thread, get yourself the new 201 M-Tronic when it comes out Saying that, I have used the 150 too, and its a great little saw, for little jobs. But only when you have your 201T-C for the bigger jobs. But then you need lots of money to buy 2 saws.........

The M-tronic ones are called 201T-C, if that helps I got my new m-tronic 201 about 6 months ago, and I love it. Just a great saw straight out of the box. No waiting for the carb to wear in, etc... Just a great, powerful saw. I did do a rather convoluted review on it at some point..... Mines being used everyday, from little thinning and deadwooding jobs, to monster oak dismantles, and it hasn't kicked up a fuss yet. Aren't they out yet in Blighty?

Once upon a time, when I first started out climbing, I bought myself a pair as I was 18 and money was tight.... BIG mistake... They are the most uncomfortable spikes I have ever had the misfortune to have strapped to my legs. Would be more comfortable to use cable ties to strap them on. Stay away!!!!

Go up as far as you can, and take it down in bits, instead of one big one. If confidence is the issue, then start small. Less to go wrong. Though on another note, that's a whopper of a limb, and could cause huge damage to the tree. With such a large diameter on the limb, the tree must be quite big, so is the tree not protected?

Use them for whatever you want mate, but that's what I use mine for Habit still sometimes brings me back to the normal side rings, but for spiking, it is definitely more comfortable. And yes, they are actually designed to be there as an alternitive

I'm in west/north-west Germany, we do everything, but mostly climbing/cherrypicker work for various city councils. I'll ask the boss tomorrow if there is anything going. All the best whatever happens

As far as I am aware, type A's are perfectly sufficient and you are still covered by insurance should something happen. However, interestingly, in Germany its very possible in the near future that you will no longer have to wear any cut protection at all when climbing, on the principle that if there is the danger you will cut yourself in the leg, then you are bad climber and therefore should not be certified in the first place to use a saw in the tree. In short, type A's will do, no need for any concern

Going by the approximate sizes you gave, our company would price it at about 140 to 170euro per tree. so that's, what, 110 to 140quid? That's of course variable depending on terrain, access, etc

I'm a foreman/team leader/lead climber (whatever it is i am, one of those), with similar experience as yourself and was getting about 90 a day, with a few perks it must be said, and just before xmas, I asked if i could have a chat with boss about the next years work, and I said I would like to "improve in my work, and move up" so to speak. And HE offered the pay rise, more paid courses and allowing me to give more input in how the company works. As has been said, keep it friendly, amicable, make it sound that you want to improve yourself and the company, and that you are willing to do a bit extra to make it worth his while giving you more. All the best whatever happens

Thought I would chip in again I like my Austria 3.2 nice and high, and to fit snug for back. I'm a 36inch waist (slowly,hopefully, reducing, along with beer consumption), and I have a Medium size harness. If you are any thinner than that, get the small. However, when you first adjust everything, you will probably think the leg loops are too loose and you ordered the wrong size. You haven't, it is by design. They are deliberately designed to NOT be tight and snug on your leg, but having said that, it works. Hence the reason why its more comfortable to use the lower D rings when spiking. And I recently did an "advanced rigging and rescue operations" course, and on the course, we all used different systems. Me, with my Hitchclimber and Die-Happy knot, my workmate and another chap with LJ, and another with zigzag. Zigzag is nice, smooth and quick, particularly nice in the rain. I like my knots. I just found the LJ to restrict movement, not smooth enough, and gets bloomin hot when zipping down on a rescue. But as I said, purely personal opinion:001_smile: But the Austria 3.2 is still the best......

I have an Austria 3.2, and I love it! Very comfortable harness, as far as harnesses can be comfortable, the leg loops are enormous, and has little loops for a karabiner if you so need one. The chainsaw loop attachment is central in the bottom of back polster, which I use by default. Also has reinforced textile "d" rings where the central slider attachments are, which I have recently found out is a far more comfortable alternative than the side "d rings" when spiking. In short, I thoroughly recommend the Austria 3.2. I'm very happy with it. Though I would encourage you to re-think your decision on the lockjack...... But that's purely personal

Sorry, bit late on getting back to this thread. Absolutely correct Mr. Mountain Man. The company I work for has a big contract with the city council, with their own tree consultants and officers. One of them used some fancy measuring equipment, and obviously measured it at its thinnest point (about 2cm thick). Once it came down, the numpty admitted that reducing it would have been enough. But too late. I thought it was a shame, but this particular tree officer doesn't like to be proved wrong. But I got a lovely pile of firewood though now.....

A bit late, something from Friday. A whopper (previously) protected Ash tree that for obvious reasons had to come down. That's my workmate by the way, coming out of his hole after many years in the darkness

Had a good one today when the customer was also outside trimming a few shrubs with his loppers ("others doing tree work gets you in the mood, y'know"), and asked if he could put his cuttings in the chipper as well. I said, "of course, not a problem", as I could see what it was, it wasnt much, and it was in neat little piles. He even brought the branches to to the chipper, but the look of disappointment on his face was priceless when the lad chipping just took them out of his hand and lobbed them in poor guy, he just wanted to have a go with the chipper:lol:

Good evening, ladies and gents! I'm writing this on behalf of my boss, as he can't speak much English My boss is looking at getting everyone in the company the same trousers and jackets, so the nearest thing to a uniform. As this is obviously a very costly venture for him with a company of 12 lads (and growing), it needs to be right. Currently in the company we have the usual mix of Sthil Hi-flex and ridiculously priced X-flex (which I have), SIP Innovations, Engelbert Strauss, and Pfanner Gladiators and Arborists... However, we are looking for a trouser that is also as comfortable, as is possible, in the summer (bearing in mind, we have decent, HOT summers in Germany). I suggested to the boss the Arbortec Breathflex, as it looks smart, and that it has good reviews from you, the honourable chaps and ladies of Arbtalk. It would be great if you could give genuine, honest reviews and opinions on the trousers and jacket, especially the trousers. In particular how they hold up in warm weather. This is all especially important as there seems to be only one dealer of Arbortec stuff in Germany, so not much of an option to shop around.... Many thanks, from myself and the boss

Yup! I agree with the other lads, myself and the other climbers in our company use it everytime we think we might have a tree with a big crown, or an avenue of trees. One job we had in avenue of lime trees, a rather bizarre job where the customer wanted just the top 4metres of every tree cut off (looked rubbish, but that's what the customer wanted) and I had one side, workmate had the other side, we didnt touch the ground til the row was finished. I recommend the hook!! Wonderful tool.... and fun....

Sorry, maybe should clear that one up Another one from my workmates was down your way for the Meister baumpflege thing, and said that the class was out to watch you play with helicopters, and that all the girlfriends and wives were also there, having breakfast together. Sounds like you had a right old audience! You're famous mate!

Nice thread mate! I have to admit too, when i watched your crane takedown video, i searched my computer to find all my rjd2 again.... Took down a nasty windblown spruce last week, over sheds, fences, all rigging, etc... and I was quite happy working away, humming to myself "ghostwriter" most of the time, prompting my groundsmen to get annoyed with me for being too "relaxed" Great vids and thread mate, keep it coming! P.S, next time you have a heli felling, invite more of the women to breakfast..... oh yes, the stories travel far