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sawsong · 22nd April 2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

I have 2 wire core ones, I insist on wire core.

yeah i wondered whether i should get one. very expensive though, even in 3m lengths. not even seen a 5m so im conscious i might need 5m for bigger trees?

Also for your redirects what are you going to run the rope through, 2 biners opposing gates etc? That's all I used.

probably, although the tree climbers companion shows a single biner i think.

Do you have to do a pole top rescue? If so you'll need to figure out a pole top high point.

not sure on this. Definitely have to at least explain the process. ive had to contact the centre to find out. because if a pole top is required then i'll need spikes, but theyre not on the requirement list so are they supplied type thing... someone has told me that guys they work with did it at the same centre and took the required list of gear and nothing else and it was fine. Spikes have been something ive been avoiding for the reasons I outlined in a different topic and the high expense, but i suppose to be able to rescue a climber in any situation, I should probably have some anyway?

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Originally Posted by blair duncanson

Aye to wire core although i do not think it is compulsory for cs38, better check. Try to get handy with the throw bag, save you many change overs and will give you more time to reach your targets.
Cambium saver.?Until you get your saw from harness, chances are you will be doing much work with pruning saw, hence retaining tree.Efficiently positioning saver in tree with use of throwline ,again maybe not compulsory but will be impressive in exam. Couple lengths of climbing rope is handy. I usually have 20mtr and 40mtr length ropes on site. Revise criteria for exam in blue handbook. Think safety then efficientcy. Mind the stopper knot on c/rope, i forgot that a few times!

Good on you man for doing the exams, solid founds an' aw that.

Thanks blair, Ive got a cambium saver already. along with a couple prusik loops, 4 triple locks, petzl grillon, my skylotek kolibri harness, 2 marlow split tails and my 37m yale XTC climb line in half inch, 50m throwline and 12oz throwbag, micropulley, fig8 and maybe a couple bits ive forgotten.

been practising my throwline work. think ive got a topic here somwhere from when i was trying to learn extra techniques. Good advice about revising the criteria in advance. I did that with my 30 and 31 and it stood me in good stead

Thanks all

Jim