Larch Dark

20 minutes ago, Dan Maynard said:

If you have no starting point and a Teufelberger rope then I would suggest Teufelberger friction cord will work OK. For 11mm rope I would use 8mm friction cord, so probably try Sirius and OP.

 

You have about 25-30cm in each fisherman's knot and 50-80cm in your VT depending on how many wraps etc (also varies depending on the diameter of each rope) so you need something like 1-1.5m for a friction cord. If you buy 5m of a couple of types of rope then you can probably make 3 of each, starting with a piece 1.5m long which will need trimming down. Start with the Sirius and have a go, it's around £1.50 a metre so not a disaster if you have to throw a bit away or make short prussic loop out of it.

Excellent thanks for the info

2 hours ago, Dan Maynard said:

The only other recommendation would be to buy a few metres of some different cords and try them out, you will need to vary numbers of wraps until you get comfortable so pre-made eye to eye are a really expensive way to start out. Thicker cord for thicker rope.

And VT is where I think most people end up because you can change the number of wraps to suit your weight and the rope grab, enough bite so it locks but not so much it binds.

Cheers for the advice. What length would you recommend if I'm going to tie the eyes myself? No idea what to even roughly go for.

5 hours ago, jfc said:

12 hours ago, Larch Dark said:

Hello,
 
I'm looking to buy some hitch cord from moneybros for use with a hitchclimber pulley. Anyone able to recommend which type of cord to get, what length, and which type of hitch they use? There's a million different options so just looking for input on what people here think works well for them.
 
Cheers

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We need to know what rope type and size you're using? Then I'm sure you'll get good advice.

Ah good point - it's a Teufelberger tachyon 11 diameter rope for ddrt.

Link here - 

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Hello,

I'm looking to buy some hitch cord from moneybros for use with a hitchclimber pulley. Anyone able to recommend which type of cord to get, what length, and which type of hitch they use? There's a million different options so just looking for input on what people here think works well for them.

Cheers

3 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Easy Andy me old mucker .  Give the lad a chance matey . ?

The wicked wit of ... Andy

Coming soon to Arbtalk

1 minute ago, trigger_andy said:

 

 

Who is this 'we' you're talking about? You've literally just jointed up and have a grand total of 7 posts to your name. So I have no interest in the slightest in getting into a debate with you, especially with comments as retarded as your opening one to me. 

If others fancy replying to you then great, but till then piss off as I'll not be indulging you any further.  

I'm someone who's read this thread, saw you write some nonsense, and called you out on it. 

If my post number credentials is the only excuse you have against replying to me then it's clear you have absolutely nothing to back up your argument, and to everyone else here.

There really is nothing worse than someone spouting rubbish who can't explain themselves.

Just now, trigger_andy said:

No. 

Good, we we can all agree you've said something a bit silly with nothing to back yourself up with.

3 minutes ago, trigger_andy said:

Dont be daft. 

Enlighten us, wise one.

On 01/12/2019 at 01:57, trigger_andy said:

I think its about 62 countries in the world that have taken Independence from the UK, I dont think any of them with to return to English rule. I think it would be the same for Scotland, for better or worse. 

Scotland isn't under English rule though, is it?

How much does the Forestry Commission pay for cutting work? Is it piecework or hourly?

Anyone with experience doing this please say the location as well, cheers

I'm not an arborist, can someone explain to me whats so bad about this job?

2 hours ago, jfc said:

Company I used to work for (St Andrews) paid £60 a day self employed to groundie. That was with tickets but little experience. Got offered a contract at £19k as a climber with the same company, with about a years climbing experience. For a couple of reasons that didn't work out and I didn't take up the offer.
Subby climbers round here get £110 to £170 a day, dependant on how good you are and how much kit you bring.
Wages are better down south.
Hope that helps.

Thanks for the reply. Maybe stupid question but what's a subby? Self employed people contracting themselves out?

Hello,

I'm interested in becoming an arborist and would like to ask some questions about becoming a tree surgeon in the UK (specifically Scotland) from people who've been doing this for a while. My idea is to join a well established company and work my way up.. no pun intended.. to becoming a climber.

I've been working in the forestry department of an estate for 2 years now, have my chainsaw tickets & first aid certs.

-Assuming I start doing ground work, how long will it take to progress to becoming a climber?

-This will obviously vary from company to company & location to location, but what salary can I expect to earn straight away? What is a reasonable expected salary for a climber? Any personal anecdotal salary evidence welcome..

I'm interested to hear what people's opinions are compared to this online advice:

Google returns an average salary of £20k here - https://www.payscale.com/research/UK/Job=Arborist/Salary

£25k here - https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/salaries/arborist

£21k here - https://neuvoo.co.uk/salary/?job=Arborist

This site says an entry job is generally ~£15k, going up to £21k. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/arboriculturist .. Skilled arborists can earn between £25-30k.

So... How can I get to earning the higher end of the payscale a.s.a.p?

JP