Dan Maynard

I just use biner, and the ring on saw strop. Ringing down a stem I don't pull it up and down very often so this doesn't upset me. Saw the ring, feather throttle to keep cutting in through in one. Leave that log where it is, saw half way to next ring and leave the saw there. Now push off top ring, step down on stem, move lanyard so you have room for another cut. Repeat.

You don't need to convince me on the mini chipper, I bought an approximately 10 year old JoBeau M500 about 8 years ago for £3k. Blades, belts, bearings, little bit of weld, some yellow paint, still chips like a champ. I can see the attraction of cheap Chinese, I have a cheap stump grinder but the main reason that doesn't break very often is that I hardly use it.

Lot less than blackbird though.

My opinion is you can't make a proper assessment from photos, you need someone qualified to have a look and write a report. Some opinions off the internet won't sway the council anyway.

It's completely crap either way? Otherwise would be the only chipper in the world where doubling hp makes no difference.

But the Germans would point out you are far outside the range of recommended bar lengths of 28, 36"

Other good thing about biner is it's multi-purpose.

Where's @manco ? Theres not mush - room on that sofa.....

Reckon

Isolating like this is sometimes called double bagging, because you can clip two throwbags together for the extra weight.

I've been wearing Solidur from Chris Forestry, deeper pockets and better zips than the pfanners. On sale at the moment too.

Is it possible the trigger mechanism is a little bit sticky? So trigger not quite returning all the way?

I think that could sound like a good idea unless you've done much running ropes. We don't want constant deceleration, we need to drop below the climber and then stop before the shed, or slow while it's swinging and drop on the ground in the right place. On the other hand I guess something which is completely predictable could be good if you have a novice on the ropes, then as climber it's not ideal but you can plan around it because you know what'll happen.

Can't think of any. Rope moving along carries heat away, anything mechanical is a complication and potential failure point, need for maintenance etc. How would you control a mechanical brake? I think rope friction just wins on simple and effective. Only real problem is potential for riding turns but that can be managed.

Plus, big biscuits can bounce once then roll right across the road and hit the barn wall opposite. Apparently.