sawsong

right then, I know how much tree guys love spending money, especially when it's someone elses. so here's your chance.

right, ive got my CS38 27th to 30th May and assessment on the 2nd June. Ive got nearly all my gear, but i shall have to get some more to meet the criteria.

peoples first hand experience whether of the course itself or possible gear i should buy would be most appreciated.

the requirements are:

Requirements
1 passport photograph
PPE (helmet with chin strap, boots etc)
Climbing rope (30m x min 12mm)
Safety harness with leg straps (full or seat harness). If using a full harness or Willams a Maillon Rapid will be required.
2 climbing strops; min 4 Triple-action auto-locking karabiners (not screw gate);
2 Prussik loops
Personal first aid kit

so, out of that list, ive got most of it already. Ive decided to get the petzl vertex vent helmet, especially since i can fit my husqvarna visor and muffs across to it.

ordering another length of prusik cord to make at least a couple more new loops.

gonna order another couple biners because why not.

decided i'll get a couple webbing slings for redirects and to help with the aerial rescue part of the course.


but my wondering is mainly the 2nd strop. i have currently a 3m petzl grillon but i need a second one.

now, do i go rope or wirecore this time?
3m again? 5m for more flexibility?

is wirecore worth bothering with? false sense of security?

and ascender/rope grab based or prusik for adjustment?

cheers in advance for all advice

jim