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Just in case that I need it in some rescue scenario. 6 years already.

Well, I guess that it wears like most of the other coatings. I've never experienced any difficulties (rust, etc.) with it for the last 2 years. @flushcut: Haha, you made my day, mate!

Here is my new homemade friction device. Main bollard is with bigger diameter, compared to the prototype, which means reduced bend angle of the rigging rope. Hot zinc plated, but got frustrated while cleaning the little zinc "dots" that were left :) Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4...

Well, there are so many options, that maybe I have to reconsider sewing... And reading your posts here, I'm starting to think that going for 18 mm webbing is not a problem. Well, with a price of 1,5 USD per meter it will worth the try - sewing, tests and whatever. I will go for 18 mm flat...

I was looking into that, but the problem is, that I can't splice, even a 3-strand... :( That's something that I will learn, eventually, but for now I am stuck with the sewing... Your savers are looking pretty nice, though :)

Hello! I've decided to make custom-length cambium saver. On our market there are only Petzl and Singing Rock products, which are good, but I need a little longer saver. Especially when I make an additional wrap to prevent slippage on the stem or branch. So, I've have 3 opportunities for the...

Stihl 192T Husqvarna 550 XP Looking forward to Stihl 661 and Husqvarna 540T next year.

Here is my incomplete Speed Line kit: Each loop is made of Beal tubular webbing 1" (25 mm), because I prefer some more flexibility. I don't want to loose the load, no matter if it is branches or small trunk wood. The sewing thread is polyester N15 AMANN (Germany). You can see the rubber...

Yup! This week we will have a small educational climbing weekend with some friends, so there will be pictures. And I will make some pictures of the other custom-made stuff in my bag :)

Something from me here: 1. Custom made vinyl (600g/m^2) and Cordura throw weight: Lead shots for weight, filled into doubled thick rubber balloon. The inner color is contrasting with the color of the vynil so it can be spotted easily if the throw weight is torn. 2. Steel medium-sized...

Thank you :) I'm going to try taking SKT-A or B this summer (if there isn't any requirement for time gap between the two levels). As soon as I have any results I will write here again. It's nice to know how exactly the things work out there!

Thanks! The beer is on me! :beerchug:

Well, let's hope, that the thread will draw his attention. I don't want to be insolent, but maybe it'll be better to try with PM too... :dontknow:

I am considering to go through some arborist courses in Germany, but I have a few questions about medical examinations, first aid certificate, equipment, etc. Does anyone have any experience with that? German tree worker around here, probably? :) I'd really appreciate some help... :thumbup:

Recently, I've been thinking of making whole new Speed Line Kit. I am really tired of improvising every time when it gets to Speed Line. But I have a few questions about the equipment needed and I will appreciate if you share your experience with this. First - the length of the loops. I've...