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    Done here

    Too much noise, not enough signal. See you all in the real world. Regards, Mark
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    TCC and splices

    The way we have handled splices at ITCC and ETCC is to refer splicing issues to a competent splicer who is present for that task only during gear check. He or she checks non-labelled splices as they come up during gear check. If the splice is a standard splice one of the lines frequently used...
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    Ausburg Germany

    Sweet. Thanks for making the effort. I know come end of the event you will look me deep in the eyes and say: Mark, that was awesome. And for once, in this instance, the use of the word awesome, often employed so thoughtlessly, is more than mere hyperbole.
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    Ausburg Germany

    Maarten I would not describe myself as a buzzer, but check in here now and again... Still, be that as it may, make sure you stop by and say hello. Really looking forwards to this event, same as every year. Are you coming on your own or are you coming with other French climbers? It'd be really...
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    2016 ITCC Work Climb Set up

    Nice work, Tony. Thank you for being part of all this too. You bring a lot of expertise to the event and make a significant contribution.
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    Flouting PPE the cool way

    Treehumper, I re-read the original post and no, I think flouting is indeed what is meant. But ultimately I think it was only ever about provoking a response anyways... controversy for the sake of controversy. Shows slightly poor judgement in my opinion to choose such an essential topic to do...
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    Flouting PPE the cool way

    I find even suggesting that the fact that not using PPE might be cool to be highly offensive, disrespectful, misguided and irresponsible. Bear in mind that according to John Ball's research the arborist industry has one of the highest accident rates, head to head annually with off-shore...
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    DMM Swivel

    Some thoughts on hardware on rope bridges... http://www.treemagineers.com/blog/hardware-on-rope-bridges/
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    gear inspection sheets

    Nice touch, Neil.
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    gear inspection sheets

    PM me and I will send it to you.
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    Ropetek and Rock Exotica step up?

    o_O
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    gear inspection sheets

    Become part of the process.
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    gear inspection sheets

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    Ropetek and Rock Exotica step up?

    Nick Believe me when I say that there are answers to all your questions above. There is not sinister conspiracy at play here. The highest standards are being applied to assure consistent, replicable, backed-up and responsible decisions. Are we always spot on? Certainly not, I will be the...
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    Ropetek and Rock Exotica step up?

    Not trying to be funny, but how do you think I typed the post? I have nothing to add. I that wasn't clear, it will have to wait until such a point in time as we meet face to face and can have a chat.
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