stihlmadasever
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I was the same for a while with the rope wrench but i found myself spending more time faffing around to do srt when the tree didnt merit it or i was time constrained. I have big shot a throw ball right over the crown and base tied rather than advancing a tip upward.That method does come with its risks though as you dont really know how many forks your rope is going over or if theyre weight bearing or not. Ive kinda settled into srt access and ddrt work,i dont do many big trees that merit srt.
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With trees like limes that are a bitch to get a throwline into i just ddrt... It is ok to ddrt now and again you know no one will think any less of you as a climber ?
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I would say im probably not middle class or working class more of a no class but im aiming for business class...
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Thanks for that image mate ?
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A sub contract climber ie hire someone else to climb for you
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Rope wrench cant be used alone so zz takes part of the load in srt. If he prefers the foot ascender with no knee ascender then thats the way to go. One leg will tire pretty quicky in srt ascent though. Tried a hand ascender?
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Pardon my french but the pm is fucking this right up. Brexit is officially a bloody shambles Wheres matelot?
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Legs are the biggest group of muscles in the body so utilising em is the most ergonomic. Foot + knee ascender srt rw and zz. Or foot + knee ascender with zz on ddrt but only 50% gain in ascent.
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Once a gardener always a gardener stubby ?
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Id say speed aint the guys priority though. If he's only doing the odd big tree then purchasing a bigger saw that lies idle months at a time isnt an investment is it. Its amazing what you can do with a good 50cc saw,full chiz chain and reduction cuts... Granted it will take longer obviously
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You dont need a big saw to take down big trees. Ive used a 261 with a 16"guidebar and a 346xp with a 15" guidebar to take down trees nearly twice the guidebar size of the saw. Cs32 will show you how to do these specific techniques. As a gardener i doubt you'll be doing enough big trees to merit purchasing a bigger saw. One thing id say is get your climbing and aerial chainsaw tickets as most big trees cant be felled in a garden,not enough space to drop a big stick,thats where the climbing and sectional felling would serve you better imo
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Not all the tutors assesors are dinosaurs.I know of 2 of the big training companies in Scotland who are very progressive with training utilising all the modern gadgets and climbing systems. What holds alot if em back is the training system that NPTC require to be taught. I agree that aerial rescues and learning the basics are a necessity but they can be taught in conjunction with modern climbing techniques.
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Here's the thing for me about En-gur-land and the lack of support from scotland/wales/ireland. If it was just the team id happily support any home nation but its the feckin media and pundits,its the never ending all encompassing over critical analysis of each player,game and manager that gets right on my tits. I was really torn in this world cup because i begrudgingly admired the young english team and there style of football,with gareth southgate coming across as a young manager who has handled the team and pressures of being a national manager exceptionally well. Then you tune in too the news or listen to linekar/wrighty/shearer etc and its a constant drone of over analysis. England were unlucky Scotland are shite Ce la vie
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Really depends on the instructor whether you will be shown srt or not but you will have to learn ddrt, 3 knot system and aeriel rescue on a broad leaf tree and a pole for the assesment. Really good advice from rich there,learn the basics and then go to advanced techniques
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Swing Cheek Re-direct negative forces
stihlmadasever replied to TTownsend's topic in Rigging and roping
Havent seen a log weight chart since my sectional felling course... An experienced climber will know what size of chogs to knock off -
Swing Cheek Re-direct negative forces
stihlmadasever replied to TTownsend's topic in Rigging and roping
Hmmm....if the swing cheek pulley is up to it yeah and the sections would have to run to minimise the impact on the pulley. Ive used that set up but with a big dan rigging biner instead of your swing cheek pulley. Why not just have the impact block on the leader your sectioning down? I know its a ball ache moving the rigging down with each section but time wise its minimal really -
Cant you use a long lanyard as an srt anchor with the usual ddrt as main anchor point? Double tie in is a ball ache. I have been told that some arb training bodies are now insisting on candidates climbing on both ends of the rope at all times for cs 38 and 39. No need for it imo if you chose your anchor point wisley
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Our job is easy. If your ok with heights,can work in extremes of temperature/weather,if you can adhere to health and safety regulations,if you can keep yourself fit and energetic,if you have a can/will do attitude,if you can deal with idiots/general public whilst biting your lip,smiling and being pleasant,if you can fix any type of arb machinery on site with gaffa tape,chewing gum and a adjustable spanner,if you can organise a bunch of still half pissed from the weekend guys who couldnt run a bath never mind run a 4 man crew,deal with the day too day logistics when you feel life is conspiring against you. If you can do that then yeah arb work.is an absolute doddle... Im gonna see the gaffer about a pay rise
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Hi lift wedges have a steel end if thats any good..
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jun/27/are-englands-trees-disappearing
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Never climbed with a hard on... Dont fancy it!
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Details man we need details!!! Were they perky? Long legs? What colour was her hair(on her head) Come on!!
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Yeah i totally get the merits of using poles for certain things. Good tool to have in the box. Reading this thread i thought it was gonna disappear up its on arse on the immigration thing again. Where is matelot? I dont see eye to eye with him or understand half what he drones on about but he does inspire debate/ridicule/frustration/amazement.
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In Desperate times...My Silky saves the day!
stihlmadasever replied to silky fox's topic in The Lounge
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Id say our ancestors survived by using whatever they got their hands on. Survived is the key word there.... Now we have the scientific studies to help us make good choices when it comes to nourishing our body with the best possible substances. Our average life span has increased due to knowledge in how to better maintain our bodies with food/liquid and medicines. I do however still like to gnaw on salted hams now and again as im sure our ancestors did.
