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  1. If i received that text from someone i knew id conclude there were some break ins locally and id be lookin to beef up the security at my own storage place. Is this the answer you were lookin for... Wee bit pointless this but hey ho
  2. Another thread off in a tangent,not unusual for arbtalkers eh. Back to the original point that Reg made was,how switching to SRT has prevented injuries and prolonged his career.I not an SRT climber im still dickin about with DDRT but i can sympathise with Reg in a lot of ways as im no spring chicken and hip thrusting on a prussik is un ergonomical at best. My point is the arb world is advancing quick,new ascenders,better climbing systems and mechanical devices that make our life easier getting into and working the tree.There seems to be a lot of suspicion in new methods and technology from a core of climbers who eye any mechanical device as "soft" or "poofy" which is a mindset we have to get away from.Whether its ddrt or srt i think the emphasis has to be on making it easier on the body therefore prolonging a climbers career. This can only be achieved through education at the training stage and until youngsters coming through are educated about mechanical devices,SRT and such like we will continue to see young climbers having the same injuries as the older gentlemen amongst us. Just my tuppence worth
  3. You cant be lowered if your tied in with your lanyard
  4. Chainsaws run at about 110 decibels,so eardefenders that have a rating of 26 snr means you subtract that 26 from the 110 decibels which is 84 decibels.Concidering a normal conversation is at around 65 decibels thats not bad. Try for ear protection around 30 odd snr,if you cant get muff type ear protection you can get the push in foam/latex ones which usually have a high snr rating.
  5. You win...
  6. Im sure it ll be fine with the appropriate ppe,suit of armour. Ive climbed a ivy covered hawthorn...if its a bad as that good luck mate
  7. Ive felled a couple and crosscut for chipper that was bad enough,variagated if memory serves.Can u subbie the job out to someone else? I would...
  8. Is this just blatant self promotion...? Lol
  9. 240 is a great little saw and has plenty of grunt for its size espescially on a 14 " bar.If your ploughing through bigger wood id opt for the 260 with a 16" bar i think an 18" bar on that saw would bog it down. Ive no experience with the husky 346xp so cant comment on that particular saw.On a side note ive bought a couple of saws off ebay and did well with them although it may have just been blind luck. Good luck mate
  10. Great work mike,the laser inscription is very crisp and ckean lookin.What wood is it mate?
  11. Thought it was poppers and hookers he was prowling for
  12. Couldnt tell you mate im not a loler inspector and im no expert on it.Id say a knotted prussic would have to be unknotted to be inspected properly. I suppose if all the parts could be taken apart to be inspected and had the relevant markings and individual id numbers-why not
  13. Ok who's for ice cream and jelly ?
  14. If you did make one would it pass a loler ?
  15. Yeah your right mate i forgot the newer 201's have got the electronic wizardry that is prone to f#@¥ing up
  16. Hmmm,put it this way-if i told the Mrs i would go to some doo with her then pulled out at the last minute to go do some tree work-id be singing soprano by now. If you said you would go you shouldve went. Good luck oooft
  17. Both saws,if its stock version i really wouldnt bother. The 201 with the upgrade kit would outperform the 540 but the 540-in my experience-will give more longevity.The standard bar on the 540 is crap so you could look at getting a sugihara bar from Rob on this forum. Some peoples opinions on this will differ in this subject so expect some squabbling and differing opinions. Personally id say get a 200T and invest in a rebuild,they really are king of the toppers. On a side note echo are releasing a new topper in a couple of months too replace the 2510-maybe hang on till it comes out,if its as good as the 2510 it'll be a wee cracker
  18. I had a similar experience.I made flapjacks with protein powder and dried fruits and cut the slab up into bars. At the time i had just quit smoking and was going to the gym most days after work,the problem was- i was as flatulant as a cow after a baked bean eating marathon and was told by the guys it was to stop or i was getting a hastily installed butt plug. Those flapjacks tasted wierd anyway..
  19. Caffeine,pastrey and minced sheeps testicles....whats not to like...smashin- breakfast of chanpions!
  20. 2 banana sandwiches and a big coffee every morning,if i dont get that i can turn into a proper dick
  21. Best way to learn to climb is too climb as much as possible in a work capacity,by that i mean getting out on branches(to prune) or getting into a work position to use the chainsaw. You can pick up lots of tips from watching other people climb on Youtube or facebook etc but in my opinion practice really does make you a more efficient and productive climber.
  22. I was talkin to a kid in our yard the other day who's on one of these government sponsored training schemes...i noticed his boots were untied i said "better tie your laces mate "...his reply was i cant tie laces i wear velcroe strap trainers...ffs...really. Seen the same kid just this week with no socks on,his chargehand said he forgot to put them on... Little bit scarey init...
  23. I see a tangent coming in this thread...
  24. 5xl...jesus are you Hagrid...
  25. Pfanners by a mile. 1 small issue though and it maybe just me but in the inside leg where the protective material atatches on to the inner thigh material is a ridge/seam that rubs against my leg pulling out hairs-made 10 times worse on hot days. As i say it may just be me but be warned-it can get right on your tits

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