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I keep hearing people mentioning about using a pulley system to finish burying their splices. Just wondered if people have any pictures of this. Never needed one until now, having real issues with a horrible batch of non CE cougar

Marlow Ropes’ range of CE certified and ANSI compliant climbing, rigging and accessory lines are field proven and trusted by Arborists worldwide and manufactured in the UK (East Sussex) under rigorous ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. Whether it is hard wearing climbing ropes, super strong slings and throw lines or heat resistant accessory cords for prusik loops and friction hitches, Marlow excels in the innovation, quality and performance of arboriculture ropes. A question that we are asked is whether climbing lines should be spliced or not. As manufacturers of both options we see the benefits of both, but have seen the significant rise in Arborists using Single Rope Technique (SRT) in the industry, and therefore the changing nature of the ropes they are selecting for the job. There is becoming less of a need for arborists to always use the spliced option. In SRT the rope isn’t terminated at the harness which eliminates the need for a splice. Normally the argument is that a splice is smaller or slimmer and therefore keeps the harness area uncluttered, but this only matters if you are using the Double Rope Technique (DRT). Non-spliced climbing lines, such as our recently launched VEGA hold many benefits: · Non spliced ropes offer more flexibility for climbing from either end. This prevents one section of the rope getting more wear than another. · Non spliced ropes don’t need to be anchored at the end, in a short tree you could tie the rope in the middle, this further spreads the wear. · No splice means no diameter change. This means the rope is easy to thread up in ascenders and other rope control devices. It also makes rigging and retrieving easier, nothing to snag and can be rigged from either end. · No splice means a bit of damage near the end of the rope can be simply cut and re-sealed / labelled and the rope is ok for further service (albeit a little shorter). · Ropes wear in the eye- in a splice it will always be at the same point. In a knot it moves every time you tie it. Marlow’s new Vega is a CE EN1891 light-weight climbing rope that currently boasts the lowest elongation on the market (1.2%). Designed specifically for the new generation of mechanical climbing devices and modern climbing techniques. It is available as both spliced and non-spliced line and has a tough polyester core that provides extremely low elongation whilst also being energy absorbing, ideal for SRT climbing. The 24 plait polyester jacket offers exceptional flexibility and handling without compromising on durability. Available in lime or orange. Look for the Marlow Black Marker. To find out more about using the non-spliced Vega contact us at [email protected] or visit www.marlowropes.com to locate your nearest Arb Shop and Marlow stockist. View full article

A couple of us have been talking about getting Nod from Treeworker up here to run a splicing workshop. We need to get some expressions of interest from folk up here or nearby who would be up for attending to see if the numbers would work. We've not got precise dates in mind just yet but in terms of cost it would be £200 per person for the workshop/tuition (2 days over a weekend). Nod/Treeworker can provide splicing kits for £100. Venue hire would be on top of this but would be split evenly between all participants. Who's up for it?

We are hosting a weekend of applied splicing with Dan Dass (@theknottyboy) at TREEKIT on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th February 2016. Dan is the head splicer from TreeGear Australia and founder of ReeCoil Full Reach Lanyard. For more information check out: http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/treekit/95851-applied-splicing-workshop-dan-dass-treekit.html

Two day Splicing Workshop with Dan Dass on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th February 2016 at TREEKIT As part of our workshop schedule this year we are offering an exciting, one off, applied splicing weekend with Dan Dass (@theknottyboy), the head splicer from TreeGear Australia and founder of ReeCoil Full Reach Lanyard. Dan will be running a ram packed splicing program covering a broad variety of applied splicing techniques. The weekend is open to both; those new to splicing and those who have been splicing for a while but who may want to learn some new techniques and approaches. Day 1: Double Braid Splicing: Rope ID (fibres, strands, carriers etc) Inspecting Splices Overview of various rope break test results (what makes a difference) 24st Double Braid Splicing (11.7mm Yale) 32st Double Braid Splice, 10mm Ocean Polyester Day 2: High Mod Splicing: Intro to UHMWPE fibres What to know before building High Mod rope tools 12st High Mod Hollow Braid Splicing (Micro Frog SRT kit from Dyneema) High Mod Double Braid Splicing (Beeline 8mm Eye to Eye) Demo - Class 2 Eye Splice (cover bury) Attendees should bring splicing equipment with them on the day if they have it; however complete splicing kits will be available to purchase if required (10% off for Attendees). £199 ex.VAT - including lunch on both days and rope pack worth over £50. Book online now or give us a call on 01202 573 575. See you there!

We currently have two vacancies at Willco Tree Services Ltd based in Upper Hutt New Zealand. We are looking for a senior arborist/foreman to run one of our residential crews, check out our trade me listing here SENIOR ARBORIST/FOREMAN - Trade Me Jobs - New Zealand We are also looking for skilled climbers to join our team. If you are interested please send me your CV - [email protected]

A fulltime position has become available for a competent arborist/climber at Willco Tree Services in the Wellington region (New Zealand). We are after a good strong climber with abilities in large take down's/removal's etc and pruning works (crown lifting, reduction work etc). Class 2 license would be preferred. Send me a PM if your interested

I am doing some research into splicing for a dissertation project and looking for the straight up, black and white legislation on splicing ropes for life support. As I understand is so far: -LOLER regs requires it to be marked, inspected and strong enough -PPE regs require a CE mark and competancy Any other information such as other laws/regulations I've missed, details of CE certification and other info on the SWL limit for life support ropes would be most helpful. Cheers, Liam

splicing workshop in the south i am trying to organise a splicing workshop in the south probably at sparsholt college. i know some of you might be interested or may know of other people who are. if so could you get in touch with me as i am organising a course with treeworker. we need at least 8 people. the course is a bit pricey, costing £160 but that includes the tools to take home and lunch and tea etc. i need to know definite numbers before we can get the ball rolling so let me know as soon as possible. PM me or e-mail to [email protected] cheers will.