Treetom15
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Advice Needed: Best Type C Trousers for Climbing
Treetom15 replied to Jamie Jones's topic in Climbers talk
My breathflex trousers now look like a patchwork blanket, and are about as much use! Pfanner all the way, on my 2nd pair of the arborist trousers (think they are what people are referring to as the gladiators?) and they’re mint. They come up quite big though so I’d try some on before you buy, I went for medium as that’s what I always wear and I’m closer to a small! -
Edelrid spikes-compatible with foot ascender?
Treetom15 replied to Treetom15's topic in Climbers talk
I looked at that setup before, but I’ve always just managed to squeeze my ascender around the shank on the spikes-no luck this time though! Looks like that might be worth investing in, any idea if that plate fits other ascenders or just the Arbpro? -
Having moved from the alloy Distel spikes to the Edelrid talons due to changing company, I’m finding it pretty awkward to fit a foot ascender with the spikes. It fitted great with the Distels, just wondering if anyone else has come up with a solution to this? Cheers!
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Zigzag with Chicane or Rope Wrench Hitch System
Treetom15 replied to tree_stooge's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
I think for efficiency you cannot beat the ZZ/chicane combo...however personally I prefer the “feel” of using a vt/wrench, rope on rope feels more familiar I guess? Go for whichever you have the most bits for already, they’re both good in their own right ? -
+1 for the CT foot ascender, replaced my Stein django (same as petzl, numerous others I think) ascender with one about 3 months ago and it’s much better. Needs less weight for it to self tend, better quality, all round good quality and it’s the same price ?
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Anyone who has to tell you just how good they are, is usually never that good ? I’ve always been very lucky and had good boss’s and team leaders, but I’ve worked with lots of young lads who haven’t and it’s killed the enjoyment of the job for them-hence you start getting all the “I can’t come in today the dog ate my lunchbox” phone calls at 8am ?
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I think part of the issue is everything people see on social media re being an “Arborist”. It’s very easy to make the job look like you spend your day swinging around from a crane hook or deadwooding lovely big Oak trees, and a lot of people new to the industry don’t seem to realise the graft and hard work involved before it’s too late! Having said that, there’s plenty of willing hard working younger people who get stuck behind a chipper all day every day because their gang leader/boss wants to be mr big bollocks and do all the climbing...... I’m 27 and I had to push to break out of that and get chances, but technically I’m a “millennial snowflake” so maybe it’s my fault ?
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My bad, I was looking at the P3000 ? Are you going self employed as as climber? My 2001 has earned me fuckall extra as a subby so I wouldn't say it's worth it. In the near future yes, I would agree that whilst it’s not vital to have a rigging kit as a subby climber, with the companies I would be looking to work for it would make you more appealing, plus I get a decent amount of my own work so I hope once it’s paid for itself it would be a good asset to have!
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Very good point. I would say 60%+ of my work is dismantles/removals, however at the moment I am in full time employment so my kit would only be getting use on weekends until I go on my own. I would rather buy the best I can afford.
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I looked at that, it seems decent but I was slightly put off by the large spikes/teeth cut into the backing plate, which would mean there’s absolutely no chance of using it on a tree that wasn’t being removed?
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GRCS is well out of my budget unfortunately ? hence looking at the rc3001-has anyone used this setup compared to a GRCS?
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That was my thought, the likelihood of needing the winching capabilities are fairly low I guess
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I’m looking at getting myself a decent rigging setup, the place I work at has their own but as I’m looking further into going self employed I decided it’s the next logical thing I need. Just looking for pros/cons to what bollards people here have used- I’ve used the Stein rc2001 and a couple of other very similar fixed bollards (no interest in portawraps, hate the things!). Slightly torn between buying the RC 2001 or the RCW 3001, as I don’t want to buy twice and I like the idea of having the option to use the winch with the 3001? Cheers!
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It isn’t always quicker (well, it mostly is) but the main benefit I feel is the lack of fatigue over a long days/weeks climbing. You can keep climbing without being knackered meaning you’re able to concentrate more on what you’re actually doing, meaning less of those “that’ll do” sort of cuts ? definitely worth persevering with, massively beneficial in the long run!
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I was made aware of issues with base anchoring for a rescue a little while ago (by someone who knows a lot more than me!) The main point made, was that unfortunately if you need rescuing and you are completely unable to self rescue, then there’s a high chance you’ve been working and you’re stropped in-meaning even if you can lower someone down they won’t move far at all. Also, if your anchor is on fairly small stuff, having it base tied puts more force on your anchor as you’ve essentially put a 2:1 over it, making it more likely to fail. Personally I think if the tree or work requires it the safest thing to do is tie a rescue line in, takes seconds and means someone can be with you instantly. Plus a base anchor with people working around it or lumps of wood coming down makes me feel very uneasy!
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Luckily I got to try them side by side- I’ve got the “older” ZZ and I run that with a rope wrench with an alloy tether, so it was good to compare that to the new ZZ/chicane combo. As much as it didn’t want to like it (ripping off Kevin Bingham and all) it was a bloody good setup, less friction ascending and very smooth and controlled on decent. Will definitely be investing myself
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I’m sorry if this has been covered before- basically I’m looking for info regarding insurance to cover me for weekend work. I’m employed full time by a company but I need my own cover for doing my own jobs on the weekend, I had my own cover when I was self employed about 3 years ago but I’m unsure whether you can get insurance that’s more specific to just working 2 days a week (sat/Sunday) and if you can who do people recommend? Any help much appreciated!
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Tried a friends chicane & ZZ yesterday, by far the smoothest and most controlled setup I’ve used
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I’ve been using a 562xp with my old company for about 6 months, sounds like its a better choice than a 362. Not looking to run a 24” bar regularly, just for the odd job that needs it
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As the title suggests, I’m in the market for a new saw. I’ve narrowed it down to these two, fairly similar price and weight. Ideally I’d like something that I can run a 24” bar on for larger trees and climbing work without lugging a big heavy saw around. Anyone got experience of running the two side by side or any pros/cons?
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Cheers Adam, I’ve currently got the drenaline which feels brilliant but doesn’t seem to be as hard wearing as I’d hoped. The Marlow looks like a good choice, especially with the low stretch?
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In the market for a new rope, the company I’m working for is replacing my kit so it’s worth going for a decent one! I climb pretty much 50/50 srt/ddrt so I need something that’s going to be a decent all round rope. Ideally 50m long so it’s a good length for either, something not too bouncy and 11.7mm or less? I climb on a zigzag for both with/without a wrench tether
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Thanks very much Spud, I thought non gen parts were not a good idea (having just forked out for rebuilding a 200t with genuine parts) but thought the question was worth asking as they are so much cheaper! Unfortunately at £200 for a hen stihl crankshaft it’s almost more than the saw is worth, it’s fairly tired anyway so I thought if it was a cheap fix it’s worth a go.
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I’m looking into replacing a crankshaft on an older (2010) ms261 due to the usual excessive bearing wear. I’ve found the genuine ones for sale around £200ish online, but I also found a non genuine kit on eBay for £75ish, has anyone got any experience of the non-gen cranks-are they a waste of money etc? This is the kit I’ve seen-https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Warehouse-Gasket-Set-Crankshaft-Suitable-for-Chainsaw-Stihl-Ms-261-Gasket-Set/123591334344?hash=item1cc69e19c8:g:C4gAAOSwFAtcOb8b
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Good to know! I’ve heard srt is already twice as dangerous as ddrt anyway so it sounds like the odds are well against me!?
