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I am now leaning towards a smooth leaved elm as it has a taper on the short side of the elaf, variable leaf structure and too long a leaf stalk for wych elm. Any Elm connoisseurs on arbtalk?

Thinking Wych Elm but unsure

Cracking pictures

I took them post luncheon actually!! I landed on some cultivar of magnolia, i don't think the shade of desperate red changed throughout the day

Very cool to see a present picture, why did you decide to pollard/hard prune rather than gradual thin/prune and have you been getting many apples off this new pollard?

Looking for work in the southwest. I'm a Self employed climber (not adverse to grounding) based in Exeter. I have been let down for some work this coming week and want to fill in a few days. Please email [email protected], message on here or call/text 07815612892 (poor signal currently) for more details of tickets. Many thanks, Ben

I think most would have risked it but what percentage of the time would it have failed? Glad you got it down safe.

Grrr, late as always!!

Well... yes, that's exactly what i see too

Anyone have any ideas?

I personally think it's great news, he now understands that his is earning under minimum wage after everything is accounted for and has the tools to carve his own future as a self employed bloke. He'll never take any work for granted in the future because he understands what the lowest climbing pay bracket is and can work up from it. Make sure to check out the employment forum and stick a post up there. If you have all your own competencies, kit, loler etc take a 'weeks holiday' and do a weeks work with someone else and get to know local blokes in your area away from your current stranglehold. Good luck with it

I'd much rather have a pair of chainsaw trousers that I know haven't been washed in massively high heat, petrol stained helmets and ill fitting fungus filled boots... I wouldn't buy a second hand rope as it's my life at stake the same as I wouldn't buy a second hand pair of chainsaw trousers as I like my legs. Any problems and its the manufacturers issue to deal with and resolve

Too soon lol, way too soon. I'm looking forward to a full report coming out to see what happened. No point jumping to conclusions

Seconded

Evening plattsy, I can understand why people are skirting around your original question because of the amount of time spent on this forum and on the internet about kit but ppe especially. I would have to agree trying things on is a good idea and that good kit doesn't come cheap but having a chat with people wearing the kit is always a good idea. I try never to skimp on ppe but the most expensive isn't always the best for you. If you are climbing you'll need a helmet with certain requirements... Chinstrap. If you're doing a chipper module you'll need chipper earmuffs etc etc. Make sure you get the kit that is specific to the modules you are looking to take and for the job you want at the end. Chainsaw trousers is a good example. Railway works require certain features, climbers require a higher level of protection. I also rarely see people in the trade wearing chainsaw gloves but if that is a requirement for the college then you'll have to get a pair that are rated. Good luck with it all. Don't buy second hand.

Steady, there will be no North - South divide in this thread... The midlands however are fair game

This is one of my tighter fells, tight on the left close by and tight on the right far away. Hopefully it uploads....

At least your work wont drop off at christmas!

I have heard many pros and cons for the bushy phenomenon as an arb tool. I have come to my own conclusion on the matter, have you?

Bump.

Hello, My name is Ben and I’m 25. I am Based in Devon but have family in Cheshire and Warwickshire, willing to travel for work. Looking to create contacts and work opportunities. I have: • CS 30,31,32,38,39 • UA 1,2.1, 2.2, Besc, Persons • First Aid and Manual handling • CSCS with ROLO • Sentinel • Bsc For Fully working saws, ppe and kit with own transport. Day rates negotiable. Any questions feel free to message on here email to [email protected] or call on 07815612682. Free Diary apart from 8/07/2016 at the moment. Many thanks in advance Ben

I know this is a long shot but i am looking for an NPTC assessor who is free near the southwest this week. I'm looking to get a CS40 and 2.3 assessment in the same day and possibly loler if they are ticketed for it. My email address is [email protected] and my phone number is 07815612682

Bump. Still looking for more weekend work

Is that not trespassing? 'Trespass is defined by the act of knowingly entering another person's property without permission. Such action is held to infringe upon a property owner's legal right to enjoy the benefits of ownership.'