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    Brits talkin about Brit stuff

    Sylvan arborist supplies are the equipment supply side of Oakwood Tree Services based at Banstead, Surrey. Pro. is a gent by the name of Nick Beardmore a yell.com search should bring them up. Chris www.theabsolutearbcompany.com
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    one-handing

    Treeman, If you follow the link I posted and download the document "safe working methods with top handled chainsaws", you will find the pics you requested.
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    one-handing

    Bit of bed time reading for those interested. http://www.hsebooks.com/Books/product/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=HSEBooks&category%5Fname=&product%5Fid=3830
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    So whadja do today?

    Tom, You studying at college?
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    Are you certified?

    "now this bloke has been doing tree work for 6-7 years and knows his stuff but because he dosn't have his bits of paper he's probably gonna get screwed for 20K" Regardless of TPOs', bits of paper, qualifications etc. I can hear the magistrate now " So Mr X you claim to "know your stuff" but...
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    Stihl Trousers

    Big A, don't quote me on this but i think they will be around the £130 + vodka and tonic, as i said don't quote me on that.
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    Stihl Trousers

    Highly unlikely that you will see any info on the Stihl sites untill the end of feb by which time the stockists/dealers that are doing them will have them in.
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    Stihl Trousers

    Thought the UK guys may be interested. HiFlex Full Stretch Protective Clothing FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ARBORIST Complies to type "C" All Round Protection Made With Only 6 Layers Of Protection Making These Trousers Truly Lightweight Kevlar Reinforced Protection On...
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    Competitions

    Wonderd if you could help, a friend of mine is off to Calgary area this year June/July for the stampede and he would also like to see if he can see a logging/forestry comp, have you any idea where to get any info on comps or events this year, i'm really struggling. Many thanks Chris...
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    Safe way to cut blown down tree

    Select and clear suitable ecsape routes, clear debros and obstructions to create an adequate working are and check for small trees pinned by the windblown trees. Relieve tension in these before dealing with the larger one. Look out for dead woood, insecure branches and broken tops in the...
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    So whadja do today?

    If it's falling off i presume you have just been using Stihl/Husky/Oregon helmet with a single attatchment chin strap, have you tried the Petzl Ecrin Roc, Kong or similar "Rock Climbing" style helmet with the Y shape chin strap, they won't fall off. Presume when you use the saw you use plugs...
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    So whadja do today?

    None of your guys bother with helmets? Even when there's two of you in the tree?
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    New Butterfly

    Nathan, Sorry only just realised you in Germany, had a play with the harness at the ETCC Holland, and a friend of mine has bought one of the prototypes over to play with and provide some feedback.
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    New Butterfly

    Nathan, The bridge for the butterfly is available in different lengths 20/25 and 30cm i think, but don't quote me on that. Steve, We had the Edelrid harness at the AA Trade Show within the tree climbers forum area, awesome, been looking for a replacement for my Evolution (new model...
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    stretch air

    Jamie, Type A : Type A or front protection covers each leg partly (180 degree) and 5 cm to the interior part of the right leg and 5 cm to the exterior part of the left leg. Protection starts at max. 5 cm from the bottom of the leg and ends at min 20 cm above the crotch. Type B is...
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    stretch air

    JPS, We are of cause governed by 'ENs' or European Norms. Norm EN 381 complies with protective clothing for chain saw users, part 5 EN381-5 specifies the demands for leg protection wear. This norm definies three types (or designs) of leg protection wear, according to the kind of protection...
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    stretch air

    You will find that most chainsaw trouser manufacturers won't state information on the washing of their garments, SIPs' (trade) rather than professional can be machine washed, problems arise when you tumble dry, hanging trousers causes the fibers to pull. Any advice in that area is best sought...
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    v.t cord

    Stephen, Why on earth would you want to go down to 7mm? regardless of breaking strain 8mm is the minimum diameter for friction hitch cord (UK) and with lines such as the 8mm Liros Herculus or 8mm Marlow single braid that work extremely well with a four warp three cross VT on fly, arborgold...
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    Petzl helmet ?

    Was suggested to me at the ETCC to take a zip tie and place it around the bridge of the nose on my safety glasses, this way they stand slightly off your face and don't steam up or sweat onto them, on humid days another way to prevent steaming up is to rub washing up liquid (as in pots and pans)...
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    old dogs do learn new tricks

    RC, Your lecturer (who?) I presume has backed up his statement with the Delaware mansions case? Or if not would use that situation, simply proceedings against the LPA where trees within the footpath began to cause subsidence issues to neighbouring property, the long and short of it concluded...
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