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When choosing a wire saw, the cord and handles can be considered seperately.
Cord

By far the most important features of the cord are its strength and sharpness (and how it retains sharpness, as you cannot sharpen a wire saw). Both of these will be a big factor in how effective the saw is. The strength will often be stated on good saws. If possible it is strongly recommended to find how hard pulling at the breaking strength feels (on anything, you don't need the saw to try this). I… Continue

A wire saw is a flexible (usually metal) cord with handles that can be used to saw through wood. The saw has no rigid parts other than occasionally the handles, though it is sometimes used attached to other rigid objects. Because of its flexibility, the saw can be folded up very small; this, along with weight, is its chief advantage over other types of saw.

Use

To cut, the cord of the saw is drawn across the wood. Its rough texture abraids and wears away the wood, acting as the b… Continue

Contacting Mountain Rescue

* Make the casualty site very visible from a distance or from the air.
* Phone 999
* Ask for the police, then mountain rescue.
* Give the police as much information as you can, including where you are.

If you have come off the fell, stay where you are - Do not return to the casualty. Once you've successfully called out a Mountain Rescue team, your continued assistance is vital. You are most important person in the rescue as you hold most of the i… Continue

Fitting boots

This article describes how you can check that any new boots will fit correctly and not give you any problems.
Tips

* With perhaps a couple of exceptions, a good retailer will know what they are talking about, and will usually offer good advice! If you're not sure about a fit, ask someone.
* It's best to try boots on in the afternoon as this allows your feet to swell as blood pools during the day.
* Take in the "sock layering system" that you would usua… Continue

Tents can range from one men tents to tnets that can fit whole families. it all depends on your needs on what type of tent you buy and what size of tent

Types

* Tunnel

* Semi-Geodesic

* Geodesic

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