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    Hinge hold video, close ups

    if the hinge is tapered enough on smaller diameter trees you can get them to split upwards a kind of partial babers chair which will cause the stem to pull to one side or rotate. I've often seen this happen on pines with a heavy forward lean when the slection of cut was incorrect on not enough...
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    Hinge hold video, close ups

    either i am missunderstanding the dialog or the idea of a tapered hinge is to provide eough holding wood to aid the tree to fall in the direction of the notch/scarf. I use the tapered hinge to keep the tree on track thus alowing a leaning stem to be felled in the direction required as opposd to...
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    Climbing Irons/Spurs/Spikes?

    You could always try a pair of boots with either metal shanks in them or thick souls. Better than adding a foot plate. Also are your hokes adjusted long enough towards your knee? if they are too short they will cause the knee joint to be pushed outwards not good long term.
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    How would you? (embedded pics)

    Re: More pics A very well thought out and executed job. Good work!
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    Handsaw preference

    I would not like to cross draw a saw. It takes suprisingly little pressure to cut your life line. When doing LOLER inspections those that do this also tend to show a higher incidence of small cuts and abrasions to there harnesses. Not saying it's wrong, just my observations. Pete
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    Tree Flex?

    It was nice to see the prototype's and get to try one on at the show. It's a well conceved and constructed harness and i'm looking forward to seeing the finished product.
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    Bullock block

    not over here Glens i assure you!
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    Bullock block

    The term "top bollock " is also used to describe the biggest or the best.
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    Positioner Elastic Band???

    At the arb association show last month i bought a replacement cam for the positioner. The elastic band has been replaced with a small spring and was simple to install. Worth the money IMO Pete
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    macho vs machine

    I missed that at the show. Looks like fun and maybe the way forward for big tree work.Australia has Graeme mcmahon and scotty we have Martyn Honey and a modified strimmer! cool pics Paolo
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    Video: XXXX brewery TD of ficus trees

    nice vid and good use of the mini loader, they are a excellent tool. One thing though either the timber on that tree is very hard or the climber needs to learn how to sharpen his saw!
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    B'fly II Waist Height!!

    Re: B\'fly II Waist Height!! i had the same problem. I have aleviated it by using a soft fabric belt with a small flat buckle. Much more comfortable.
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    employees sidework

    If my guy's get side work then they can either a. borrow safety equipment only (i want them at work on monday in one piece) or b. I will go help them and they pay me the normal day rate. I will not lend them vehicles saws rigging kit etc. If the job requires this then they either source there...
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    You grass combing lubbers...arrrr....

    Mad Tom Kidd Every pirate is a little bit crazy. You, though, are more than just a little bit. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning make you a fine, reliable pirate. Arr!
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    Video: posse ... just another day on the road

    [/ QUOTE ] Steve have you and your other UK friends ever stopped to consider how detremental you guys are to this site are by bringing baggage over here from another site? How about STFU. [/ QUOTE ] If you are insinuating that all the people from the uk on this forum are contributing for...
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    Drop Zone Safety

    You mean "watch out for that tree"?
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    The Hobart Oak: How far would YOU go?

    I see nothing undignified about the retention of old and loved trees. We are often too quick to put tradional asthetic values upon a tree that does not conform to our own often ridgid ones. One of the reasons i love old Abominations like this is the charactor they seem to posess . I hope it...
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    Video: Rescue Kit

    you need at least 3 of those large wound dressings imo. If the blood is still coming through you need to be able to put another on top, and always have one spare, in addition to the one carried on the back of the harness! Latex gloves or pervert gloves as they are sometimes called are a must...
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    oooooowwww

    heal well and fast
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    Promotion of the trade

    should have spent less money on the hair, makeup and nails and bought the groundies some gloves to wear for lowering!

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