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My understanding of srt is pretty limited but,this might be a stupid question, can you use a zigzag with srt if you attach the rope wrench teather to the top of the zigzag ? Apologies in advance if im just not gettin it here

No offence mate but Im really quite gobsmacked as too why you've even asked that...

My advice is get the train to jonsies and try on trousers b4 you buy them.Getting trousers that you get on with is difficult almost impossible without tryin a lot first. Good trouser fit is essential so save yourself time and money and try before you buy.

As the title says...What saw do you love..and why. Im sure this has been done before but...well i dont care Mine is the Stihl MS180.I bought the saw 4 years ago off an old fella who had probably only used it half a dozen times for logs. It cost me 80 quid and its by far the best saw ive used...bear with me on this... Ive had some great saws,the first i ever used was the 038 mag with a 20inch bar for snedding and crosscutting at a small wood on a farmers land.I bought that saw and it paid itself back, and then some,with the work i got with it. When it started to play up i spend a lot of time and money trying to fix it but it was beyond my skill and patience level at that time which kind of soured my opinion of the saw. The 180 however has never let me down,when my 200 topper copt it and i didnt have the cash to buy a 540,the 180 took over.When the 250 i had was playing up,the 180 stepped in and saved the day.I even take it to work incase the 261's go in a huff (as they sometimes do). All ive done to that little saw is bore 2 small holes in the muffler,thats it-never took the plug out never mind change it. It comes with me on every job,starts all the time,runs sweet and it can bury its little nose into the same wood a 261 would cut.(although it takes a good bit longer) The reason ive started this thread is ive been offered 50quid for my 180,tbh i think it would take 500 to prise it from my hands. So,whats the saw you love,a great servant ? Or maybe a saw that you built yourself,pehaps even the saw you use most often as its ergonomical and is fit for the task. Look forward to reading your replys. Apologies for the spelling and grammer. Thanks all

Great advice...take heed

Chris simpson @Informed tree servises in hamilton just outside glasgow or Chris White @ treevolution Scotland based just north of Edinburgh.Both really top notch trainers

Saw preference,like much else arb related,is personal choice,one might highly rate a saw another hates it. Ive read a lot about the 261 being crap,non of ours have failed us yet,same for the 441.

Totally agree Did the same thing with a zubat on my forearm,got out the tree quick on the hitch climber.Id rather have a better kit in my kitbag at the bottom of the tree than strapped on to my harness where its hard to reach,if it doesnt fall off 100 times first

I see your point as i too paid for most of my training in my own time off from work...but...i dont think its right to send people on training courses and use up holidays to do so,as the training and qualifications will benefit the employees and employer.

What kind of trees do u climb regularly as this can affect the ropes lifespan,also if your throwing ahead or climbing branch to branch its goin to wear the rope out quicker.Its not always possible but try to establish a high anchor from the ground, ascend and work the tree from that one anchor. Im not sure what marlow viper is like but i had a similar experience with 13mm marlow gecko rope that seemed to fray and have lots of pulls on it. It passed a lolar inspection but i retired it anyway and now climb on tachyon 11.7mm. If in doubt seek profesional advice and in the mean time quarantine the rope if you thinks its dubious.

Its young guys like yourself that are the future of our industry,good on you mate go get it..ul do well with your positive outlook.

Just read this thread...derailment imminent oh wait too late...what do you call a naughty banana then???

Nop just a true boy scout..

Hi all, Hope all you guys and gals are doing well.Id like some opinions on mini medical kits worn on the harness. Firstly do you have one on your harness? Which one do you prefer? And whats inside. The reason im asking is our employer wants too renew our kits and wants us to recommend the best kit for us to wear,size constraints and contents etc. We use treemotion lights and petzl sequoia harnessess and currently have the stein medi kit on them.Some of us have the blood coagulent granules. Any advice,opinions greatly appreciated.

Looks like a fun day...crackin mate

Like you i have issues with my throwing,not because of any injury..im just crap at it. Practice is the only way forward. Go along to a park-one without dogs as they will nick your throwbag-and just practice your different techniques,underhand or cradle whatever suits you and get comfortable with it. Or as treequip says bigshot...although in my experience not great unless its big trees.Good luck mate

Treemotion light is a great harness,comfy,robust and easy to personalise. One small issue is the bridge is very long but its easily shortened.

Well theres a ginormous beech tree in london ha!

Thats goin to be stuck in my head now...mung beans songs agogo...funny though!

Its difficult to get in at the bottom when you cant afford a drastic wage drop because your competing against young lads can come in to any squad to drag brash and feed the chipper for £60 a day. Getting experience therefore may be challenging for you. All i can suggest is have realistic wage expectations and apply to lots of companies,be prepared to travel and do overnights to get regular work. Good luck mate

Know some guys who love the positioner but for me just not worth the price tag-an eye to eye hitch cord costs a tenner and does the same thing. Some will disagree im sure

Doesnt affect the treemotion light harness,it has no buckles just pull tight straps

18 months climbings not a lot of experience for a crew leader but if you have the confidence in yourself to do the job then you can. Theres always a mouthy git in every crew,first sign of aggro come down hard on them. Set the boundry's early on,things should take care of themselves after that.Make yourself approachable and fair,your boss has confidence in your abilities so dont be wary of asking for advice if your unsure. In my experience a good crew functions smoothly without anyone really needing to lead,the guys know the job and just get on with it. Good luck im sure you'll do great

Ive got a long second toe,its longer than my big toe and meindl's are one of the few boots that dont rub my toe into a blister.Had the haix gortex boots before, good groundie boots but a bitch to climb in,just too bulky. Ive no complaints with airstreams but theyre not the warmest in the cold.

One thing id like to add,although all the people who have replied have been bang on is i was talking to an ex climber,an older gent who gave it up and he said he was always scared in the tree but a good nights sleep,good food and plenty hydration always made him more confident in the tree. Just something else to concider. I hope your doing better mate All the best