owain038
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Everything posted by owain038
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I don't believe that ever was the issue, as much as people claimed it was. I think it's a case of people jumping on the bandwagon, and blaming a piece of gear for their own lack of inspection and cleaning. Alot like people smashing the zigzag around branches and giving out it broke. If the manufacturers did testing and cycled the device to multiple times more than what you'll ever achieve climbing, and couldn't replicate it... I have no concerns. This is simply just my opinion. I am currently more than happy to climb on it.
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From what I've seen, it mostly seemed to be an issue with people not maintaining and cleaning them properly...what a surprise I have one and once you inspect it before climbing I can't see there being any issue.
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By the sounds of it, it's improper care and not cleaning it, allowing the spring to become stiff
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Heads up guys, the rope runner pro is CE'd and available to pre order from freeworker.de! Buzzing to get my hands on one
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This the info I got off honey bros so not expecting it for a while [emoji25]
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Personally run OP 8mm in the 76cm length. Tied with a catalyst hitch with 3/4 wraps depending on rope, silky smooth!
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I often use a sling and carabiner, sometimes with a pinto to get better angles. Just lanyard in, slacked system, attach sling via girth hitch and clip line in... Also you say we shouldn't be hanging off one carabiner.... But how do you attach your system to your bridge....
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Mrs going srt kit advise please.
owain038 replied to Rob Thompson's topic in SRT (Single Rope Technique)
You can use your existing rope for srt, it just won't be as efficient as an srt rope. I climb srt on sherrill poison ivy rope. Simplest method is rope wrench, hitch climber set up, foot ascender and lanyard over the shoulder to advance the system. Then add in a knee ascender, chest harness and srt rope. -
We have a 220(I think) at work, it's a far nicer machine to use compared to a timber wolf. Much bigger hopper, variable infeed is very useful for larger/dead timber. We keep blades changed regularly, several sets in rotation so keeps it chipping well! Infeed is large enough to stuff the hopper with brambles/thorns/ivy and use a snow shovel to force it through
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Wish they would get it CE'd, dying to get my hands on one!
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I think there's an optional cold weather cover that bolts on there for extreme temps, not certain though
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Also made my own knee ascender from a CT chest ascender, tape sling with a sown foot loop, and a bungee cord. Works fantastic [emoji108]
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This odd fella while climbing a beaut of a beech during my NPTC training
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While doing my NPTC climbing and cutting course I made it my mission to try as much of the instructors fancy kit [emoji23] including an ART rope guide.... Definitely a big reduction in friction using the rope guide vs a ring & ring cambium saver. Used both back to back on a drt VT & hitch climber set up. Never used a pulley saver so can't comment on that.
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We always say things break in 3s... So hopefully that's you done for a while [emoji23] Had nothing interesting myself bar fellas bringing me saws "there's something broken with this it won't cut at all, buy whatever parts it needs".... Unfortunately I can't replace the operator who repeatedly dulls the chain and can't figure out why cutting roots & muddy timber is having any effect [emoji2357]
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I just googled the belt number, can't remember the number now but shoot me a pm if you can't find them. It was a gates belt. As for installed a bit of patience install over the crank pulley and partially over the drum pulley, rotate the crank pulley while levering over the over pulley. Actually sold it recently in the hopes of upgrading to a larger machine.
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Spent a few days redoing one of the poly tunnels, plastic had ripped and hoops had sunk a bit. My parents hand bent the hoops in the fork of a willow tree!
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Yesterday was dismantling two sycamores with a view! 200t and 461 with a 20" bar, what a combo [emoji108] Today is the first day of lockdown so added some much needed extra gear loops and a ring for the chainsaw lanyard on my harness, along with a gear check and saw maintenance.
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Haven't treated them but probably will if I get round to getting some boot care products.
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Currently using them, seem fairly comfy, definitely waterproof so far having worked several weeks in the rain with dry feet at the end of the day [emoji106]
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Spent the lad two days working on a long on going job, felled and processed a few macrocarpa trunks... 461 was ripping as usual, although did end up being a 25" metal detector [emoji849] Also here was the view at the end of the day!
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Was a cheap aftermarket one he said.
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My thoughts too, while spraying soapy water at the decompressor didn't product any bubbles I'm not convinced it was sealing up, as apparently the old was reused on the new cylinder, and the crush washer isn't replaceable on them so guessing that didn't seal up properly and produced an air leak.He's deciding whether it's worth while repairing or not... Might have a cheap 372 on my hands if I'm lucky [emoji1787]
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Found his problem, cheers for confirming low compression fellas
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Just got an update He said "it's been a bitch to start hot and when it runs out of fuel since the rebuild"... He also said the rebuild wasn't expensive so I'm guessing crappy parts used and compression is too low
