Floatlikeabutterfly
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Inconsistent LOLER inspections.
Floatlikeabutterfly replied to Floatlikeabutterfly's topic in Climbers talk
So LOLER is a massive gray area. I just find it a bit frustrating that we have to fork out money every 6months to be inspected, when there are inconsistencies. I know it's a requirement and I stick to it. I mean really when you are getting inspected, only you know what your kit has been through? -
Inconsistent LOLER inspections.
Floatlikeabutterfly replied to Floatlikeabutterfly's topic in Climbers talk
That's not the response I was looking for, you can't dictate like that. I have the paperwork, it passed and it's a legal document. Thanks Pete Mctree, that's the sort of thing I wanted to hear. Thanks. I'm not trying to spur an argument as these types of threads always do, I'm just trying to get to the bottom of it as my friend forked out quite alot of dollar to replace equipment. -
Inconsistent LOLER inspections.
Floatlikeabutterfly replied to Floatlikeabutterfly's topic in Climbers talk
See my biggest concern is always ropes. They get the most wear, they get filthy, have nasty groundies with sharp cutting tools cutting around them. They also aren't cheap especially when you are buying long ropes with splices. My friends long climbing line had knots in it to highlight where it failed, and there were several, but was nothing more than fluffing from wear asfar as I could see. I'm not arguing just trying to understand. -
Inconsistent LOLER inspections.
Floatlikeabutterfly replied to Floatlikeabutterfly's topic in Climbers talk
That's interesting. Not saying you are wrong. But mine has been on 3 steelcore fliplines and not had an issue. I will buy a wire and see. Thanks. -
Hello Arb talk. Thought I'd ruffle some feathers with something. I am a subby climber and am very pedantic when it comes to kit and health and safety. I have noticed some inconsistencies between different LOLER inspectors. My kit got done earlier in the year and all of it passed with flying colours, I really take pride in looking after my kit and keeping it clean. Most firms I work for use the same inspector. However, one of the companies I work for is in a different county and the amount of kit that failed their inspection was interesting. As nearly all the kit that failed was similar kit of similar age and state of wear to alot of kit I own. For example an isc micro grab, less the wire, passed with me and has done for years, but failed my friends LOLER. I am no gung ho idiot, if I piece of kit is clearly past it I destroy and bin it. Just wondering if anyone has come across the same thing.
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My concern is the numbness and tingling is in my middle ring and little fingers on both hands. I will head to the doctor.
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Hi tried to search the forum but my bloody phone wouldn't let me input into the search bar. Sorry if this is a repeat. But I love my job and it's starting to concern me a little. Basically I'm a subby climber, have been in Arb 8 years. I have started to notice tingling and waking up with numb hands in the night. I have always tried to minimise power tool use, and use my silky instead of my topper when I can. I have read a bit here and there about reducing your exposure to vibration. I have tried climbing in gloves, but I find I'm over gripping with the gloves on, and the gloves slip about which has actually made the tingling worse come the evening. I climb standard drt with vt and 13mm rope as I find 11mm too skinny to climb on. Has anyone found any exercises or handle wraps for my saws and trimmers I can apply. Sorry again if this is a repeat. Thanks Ben
