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On 01/07/2022 at 13:56, Tommy_B said:
Ah. Was going to say I'd always avoid getting secondhand kit from ebay where possible as you don't have the background on what work or life it has had. If you were nearer I would have said to pop round and you could try some different climbing equipment to see what suits you and your style of climbing
That's mighty nice of you. No worries though I'll figure things out.
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Competent in both and can work on my own if needed. I have tickets for chainsaw, small tree felling and hung up trees (380mm but can cut trees bigger if needed) and a couple first aids ones as well (including forestry and outdoors). I have a few others that aren't too relevant, like PA1/6, ATV and utility.
I provide my own PPE, tools and vehicle. I am based in Perthshire but can travel around if there's at least two or three days work in it for me depending on distance.
For anyone else reading, if there is another place online that's good for finding work (akin to arbtalk) let me know. I tend to find more work by calling up companies directly, emailing and messaging.
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On 23/06/2022 at 10:47, Tommy_B said:
Where are you based?
Perthshire, Scotland. I end up traveling around for work though.
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10 hours ago, jfc said:
Prussic tied with an eye2eye friction cord and cheap pulley will cost about 30-40quid, if you have a carabiner. Prussic is very simple knot best one if you have no training. You are going to do your climbing tickets I assume?
Prussic, eye2eye friction cord and pulley/hitch climber. Cambium saver too along with two 35m ropes. Alright!
Yeah I've got some courses planned for July/August. NPTC 204 & 205 I believe. Access/aerial first aid and freefall techniques with a chainsaw. Just the basic ones for now as that's what I can afford.
Zig zag and spikes when I've got more money too. Thanks a bunch fellas.
6 hours ago, twiggers said:For your tickets you’ll need two ropes that reach the ground so 35ish meters each. Don’t bother with the 45m I’ve used mine a handful of times.
You’ll only need one hitch climber as the other just needs to tended for slack.7 hours ago, twiggers said:Yeah as above a hitch climber set up will save your elbows a lot. Also cheap Cambium saver is worth it. Check eBay regularly and buy nearly new kit.
Once your happy with the hitch climber and climbing is earning you money a zig zag and spikes and you’ll be covered for most eventualities- 2
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Trying to start out climbing and I have the harness and think it's good to build out from there - maybe it doesn't matter.
I know I'll need a top handle, silky, couple of ropes one long 45m one short 25m. For getting up and down I'll need an ascender with that little rope attached to my harness, saver or something. I'll need two or so carabineers (D shaped I suppose) as well but beyond this I'm not sure what I need.
I know there are a few methods of climbing a tree but as a noob I want the cheapest and most effective/versatile way there is. I'll do more research in due course but hearing from you guys would be a good head start.
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Thanks all.
18 hours ago, Dan Maynard said:And I wouldn't get the rope guide as I prefer a multisaver, but either way that cambium saver is limited.
Having said that, I'd take a step back and ask why choose a set if you don't know what you need - is this for starting out, rec climbing, to take on a course? The Treehog to me is the most uncomfortable harness I've ever sat in so not a great starting point in any case. Take time and work it out, rather than buy a load of stuff that's not useful.
It is for a course and also for starting out after. I've decided against getting this and looked elsewhere, it was just difficult because I wasn't sure on all the bits and pieces I would need.
19 hours ago, Joe Newton said:I might be wrong but you'll need an extra hitch/friction system in there. One for the wire core and another for whatever rope you'll use.
Don't bother with 2 40m ropes, get one 25m and one 45m, that way you're not dragging 45m of rope round a small tree.
I'll do both, thank you.
19 hours ago, Steve Bullman said:What’s your budget? There’s everything you need in that kit to get you started but equally there are better harnesses etc out there.
I personally wouldn’t be without an art rope guide over the standard cambium saver included in that kit.
Art rope guide, noted. Budget is under a grand, ideally. Harness wise I've settled on getting this one:
https://honeybros.com/shop/climbing/harnesses/harnesses-harnesses/treemotion-evo-harness/
I've tried it on and it's comfy.
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Was looking for arb climbing gear to buy and I came across this deal:
Simplifies things for me since I'm not sure on what I'd need. I'm thinking in addition to this I'd want a silky saw, top handle and a couple 40m climbing ropes. I know finding a good harness is important so if you've any input on the one here or others please do.
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1 hour ago, Shogun said:
Done
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Might be willing to travel further if accomodation is provided.
Looking for some felling work to get some more practice in. I have my small tree felling 380mm, hung up tree, crosscutting and maintenance but since my test, I haven't had the chance to do much felling. So yeah, any felling work I'd be happy to help out. I can bring my own kit and fuel should need be. It'd be freelance work too.
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Gonna make things easier and just list my forestry qualifications
‑ Emergency Outdoor First Aid (AOFA) & Emergency First Aid + Forestry (EFAW+F)
(CA First Aid)
‑ Sit astride ATV (LANTRA)
‑ Brush cutting & trimming ‑ maintenance and operation (LANTRA)
‑ Safe application of pesticides (PA1 & PA6) (LANTRA)
‑ NPTC 201 (maintenance, cross‑cutting)
‑ NPTC 202 (felling small trees up to 380mm)
‑ NPTC 301 (utility arboriculture basic electrical
knowledge)
‑ NPTC 302 (utility arboriculture tree species
recognition, growth characteristics and associated
hazards)
‑ NPTC 303 (utility arboriculture ground‑basef pruning)
‑ NPTC 305 (utility arboriculture assisted tree felling)Have a full drivers license too with towing. Message if you have a job for me. Scotland or Northern England.
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21 hours ago, Pete Mctree said:
Adding a location would be helpful 👍
Thank you
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Chainsaw work, utility, arboriculture. Don't have climbing tickets yet but want them. PM for details or send an email to [email protected] and I can give you my CV.
Location is Pitlochry/Perth and Kinross. Willing to relocate.
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I am based in the Perth and Kinross area and am willing to relocate for extended periods of time for payment and experience, even for a week or two. I am confident with the saw but need more experience with it to get better.
Relevant tickets:
Emergency Outdoor First Aid (AOFA) & Emergency
First Aid + Forestry (EFAW+F) (CA First Aid)
Chainsaw Maintenance, Crosscutting & Felling Small Trees Up To 380mm (including
snedding and dealing with hung up trees) (NPTC)
I also have an ATV ticket if needed.
treeMOTION Evo Climbing Harness for Sale
in The Lounge
Posted · Edited by redmotive
£289
Perthshire for pick-up or delivery (a bit extra) DM for address (near Pitlochry)
Barely used, high-end, no damage. Just some bits of tree.
Official length is 76-105cm and I quote "Small to Large"
It's a standard fit with adjustable waist and thigh straps.
Listed Expiry is 2030/01. 8 years of life (officially).
Ergonomic fit, plenty of anchor points and freedom of motion.
Usually goes for around £400 new.