Gibbs Klimair Flipline Adjuster
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Hired a guy. Starts tomorrow. Now I am at 14 guy's now. I really need a couple more climber's. Hard to find.
Gonna be a tough week but I will say 'It was a beautiful day!',,even if it is not.
We had our Christmas party last nite, (management with the owner), there were 10 of us and our spouses made 20.
We had our own dining room at http://www.pechanga.com/sections/dining/pages/greatoak.aspx
It was cool to see the guys from LA and Riverside. I did not know that we have 54 employees.
I drove there and only had 3 beers in the 5 hours me and my wife were there.
I live only 45 minutes from there so, that was cool.
Anyway, I will post some pic's of this removal tomorrow. Euc over glass.
Jeff
Gonna be a tough week but I will say 'It was a beautiful day!',,even if it is not.
We had our Christmas party last nite, (management with the owner), there were 10 of us and our spouses made 20.
We had our own dining room at http://www.pechanga.com/sections/dining/pages/greatoak.aspx
It was cool to see the guys from LA and Riverside. I did not know that we have 54 employees.
I drove there and only had 3 beers in the 5 hours me and my wife were there.
I live only 45 minutes from there so, that was cool.
Anyway, I will post some pic's of this removal tomorrow. Euc over glass.
Jeff
If they are rated for 5000lbs and the manufacturer didn't label it as "not for life support" (I have seen that on piece rated for 12,000 lbs...I assume that is saying they don't want the liability, not because it is not strong enough) I am not sure that it is not ANSI approved.
Since I still have the "Z" in front of me for another thread...the closest thing I can find is 8.1.12 "Load-rated screw links used as part of a climbers work-positioning (suspension) system shall have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 pounds (22.24kN) and shall be securely tightened to ensure that they will not unintentionally open during use".
Maybe 8.1.5??? "Arborist ropes, work-positioning saddles, and climbing equipment shall be approved by the manufacturer for use within the tree care industry". So if the twist clevis isn't marketed through the tree care channels (say, the manufacturer is a caving specialty company, so they just don't market to other industries...) you could say it is not approved.
I dunno. I was subject to a worksite inspection by a Ministry of Labour inspector last summer, and he had no issues whatsoever with my kit, incl. that offset clevis.
He was well versed in what to look for - mentioned he has investigated just about every serious or fatal incident involving a tree worker in the Province of Ontario in the last 8 years.
He was well versed in what to look for - mentioned he has investigated just about every serious or fatal incident involving a tree worker in the Province of Ontario in the last 8 years.
Oh...didn't notice you are in Canada. Do the use ANSI for their rule book?
I "assume" (gritting teeth here) they do, but don't know for sure either way.
One thing I found interesting once I got over my initial "I'm busted now, dammit" shock upon seeing him getting out of his truck with his hardhat and clipboard. My saddle (Sierra Moreno) is not CSA approved, and I asked him about that little detail, and about my "homemade" spliced terminations on my lanyard & climbing line. He said that he is more concerned about the overall condition of gear he inspects, which he said generally falls into two categories: either very good, or very bad!!!
One thing I found interesting once I got over my initial "I'm busted now, dammit" shock upon seeing him getting out of his truck with his hardhat and clipboard. My saddle (Sierra Moreno) is not CSA approved, and I asked him about that little detail, and about my "homemade" spliced terminations on my lanyard & climbing line. He said that he is more concerned about the overall condition of gear he inspects, which he said generally falls into two categories: either very good, or very bad!!!
sgreanbeans
Treeaculterologist
Any one use on of these?
http://www.sterlingrope.com/product/481956/k-upl/_/Ultimate_Positioning_Lanyard
http://www.sterlingrope.com/product/481956/k-upl/_/Ultimate_Positioning_Lanyard
treevet
Addicted to ArboristSite
I have been toying with getting this set up by inventor Paul Cox (Wraptor inventor). I would have to have a swivel snap to keep it from kinking and I know just the snap. Video by Nick Boner.
treevet
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treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
I know I wasn't real clear on my set up but this is I roll. Bit old school but I like it and it's reliable I have never lost any part of my micro ascender ! All petzl stuff because it's what my guy carries I am kinda a simple set up dude
I dunno know if that loop is built for weight but I have no other spot to use kinda figured it would buy me at least a few seconds to try to get work ways
I know I wasn't real clear on my set up but this is I roll. Bit old school but I like it and it's reliable I have never lost any part of my micro ascender ! All petzl stuff because it's what my guy carries I am kinda a simple set up dudeI dunno know if that loop is built for weight but I have no other spot to use kinda figured it would buy me at least a few seconds to try to get work ways
That loop is not built for your weight. It might hold though.
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
I am too heavy or it's not intended for anyone's weight ?
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
I have an old belt maybe I will hook that loop to my truck and too the mini and see what it takes to break it
Blakesmaster
Addicted to ArboristSite
Don't think it's meant to hold anyone's weight, and especially...well you get my point.
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
Eat **** !
Not intended to hold anyone's weight. Only tools, i.e. chainsaw, handsaw etc.
