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  1. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague Results

    The results of yesterday's Masters' Challenge in beautiful Pruhonice Park are: Women: 1. Anja Erni, Switzerland 2. Jo Hedger, UK 3. Christine Sulzberger, Austria Men: 1. Jon Turnbull, UK 2. Bernd Strasser, Germany 3. Gregor Hansch, Switzerland 4. Nathanael Gros, France 5. Johann Gustavvson...
  2. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

    Thanks, Rupe. Sorry, took off straight after the event and only got back home at eight this morning... bit of a red eye special. The results of yesterday's Masters' Challenge are: Women: 1. Anja Erni, Switzerland 2. Jo Hedger, UK 3. Christine Sulzberger, Austria Men: 1. Jon Turnbull, UK 2...
  3. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

    Jesse, those are prelim results only, Masters' is today. Weta, not sure, but I assume Chrissie was in the top three. As an international guest climber however she's not eligible to climb Masters'. But as I said, I'm not sure where she ended up, I haven't looked at the score sheets yet. Now...
  4. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

    Switzerland.. as in "Suisse", I guess
  5. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

    Dan, can't wait! Up-date from Prelims day: 3. Christiana Sulzberger (AUT) 2. Jo Hedger (GBR) 1. Anja Erni (SUI) 5. Nathanael Gros (FRA) 4. Gregor Hansch (SUI) 3. Bernd Strasser (GER) 2. Jon Turnbull (GBR) 1. Johann Gustaverson (SWE) Fantastic day, great climbs and the weather held! What...
  6. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

    Dan, Beddes is competing. I'm head tech for ETCC, so no, I'm not competing. You coming to Chicago?
  7. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

  8. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

  9. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

    I'm really enjoying being here in Prague setting up the event and hanging out with a great crowd of people. Pruhonice Park is just stunning, I actually reckon this is one of the most dramatic setting we've ever been in. Climbers due this morning. It's going to be a tough job to get through to...
  10. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

    ETCC is running this weekend... we'll be posting what's been going on as it happens on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/THE-EUROPEAN-TREE-CLIMBING-CHAMPIONSHIPS/103884836324440
  11. Mark_B.

    DMM Impact Block testing

    Phil, the test mass weighed in at 410 kg, generating an estimated load of 40 - 50 kN (based on past testing during the HSE Rigging Research) on the anchor point.
  12. Mark_B.

    DMM Impact Block testing

    ... and here is the link for the product info sheet: http://dmmindustrial.com/downloads/DMM_Impact_Block_Flyer.pdf
  13. Mark_B.

    DMM Impact Block testing

    Just finished editing the video of the testing we did of DMM's new Impact Blocks. I think it's safe to say that in the course of the three days we took them where few other have been! Watch some of the torsional loading going on in the video... not many blocks would stand that kind of abuse...
  14. Mark_B.

    Ascender Selection

    Wow, Ron... what can I say. I guess I touched on a sore point there, sorry about that. Certainly not what I intended. Try herbal tea. Or soothing music. Regards, Mark.
  15. Mark_B.

    Ascender Selection

    [ QUOTE ] He goes on to say that less aggressive ascenders are more likely to slide without damaging the rope and he claims they hold greater loads. [/ QUOTE ] Ron, I'm afraid I don't quite understand. Why would the toothed cam be able to slide at all? Isn't the whole point that...
  16. Mark_B.

    Ascender Selection

    Ron, I would have to differ on your comments on the tooth pattern of the ascenders. Based on an extensive series of tests we did last year looking at various ascent configs, we were struck by the wide range of different tooth patterns of the cams used by the various manufacturers. One of the...
  17. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

    Facebook link for ETCC below: http://www.facebook.com/pages/THE-EUROPEAN-TREE-CLIMBING-CHAMPIONSHIPS/103884836324440
  18. Mark_B.

    Caution Statement regarding ascent equipment

    Jimmy, that's correct. "Should" is a recommendation and "shall" is mandatory.
  19. Mark_B.

    ETCC Prague

    This year's edition of the European Tree Climbing Comp is drawing ever closer. It will be taking place on the 12 and 13 June in Pruhonice Park, 20km to the south of Prague. There will be on-site camping, the Czech local organisers are sorting out all sort of interesting stuff for the evenings...
  20. Mark_B.

    Aerial rescue techniques?

    This is one way you could do it... use a Revolver - or a pulley of your choice - on the sling.

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