Most tree climbers are familiar with the Petzl ZigZag problems and subsequent recall. Around the same time as the ZigZag issue another potential PR disaster was unraveling for Petzl.
Pictures of the new lightweight 2013 Petzl Croll surfaced on the Read More
A quality trade journal acts as a barometer for the industry… and Arb Climber fits the bill admirably for arboriculture!
As with all things arb, the publication never comes out on time, but tardiness is quickly forgiven because the content always makes up for the wait.
Arb Climber Issue 4 is no ..
THE ARBORIST from Make Productions on Vimeo.
Our thanks to JJ Sharp for this one.
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The 'old' TreeMOTION has a new name (the S.Light) and the 'new' 2013 TreeMOTION takes over the old moniker.
Confused? Well, that's marketing for you!
According to the handbook included with the latest TreeMOTION (now known as the TreeMOTION) there are two products covered by the
Rope splicing requires skill, dexterity and strength. It's a mix of science and craft and cannot be 'manufactured' in the true sense of the word.
Hang on you say! What about the MAX Splice from Yale Cordage? They use a 'machine' to splice ..
The ZK2 Rope Wrench has a new set of instructions and it's official; loose or supple tethers should not be used with the device - download the instructions here.
A loose tether may become entangled in the Rope Wrench causing the device to ..
The first video in a series of three by Taylor Hamel - essential viewing, no explanation required.
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The holy grail for a half-decent pair of chainsaw trousers, apart from chainsaw protection, is light weight, cool in summer and comfortable to wear. Another important feature is tear resistance in the outer fabric. And… all this at a reasonable price!
Not many chainsaw protective trousers on the market can tick ..
New-to-market tree climbing equipment is getting smaller and more light weight by the day. A worrying end-game for this 'light weight' trend is a general lack of robustness in the equipment.
Some of the new 'light weight' gear simply will not stand up to the rigors of tree work.
Hand ascenders, ..
The Petzl ZigZag debacle has proved one thing: the operating reality for tree climbing gear is a little different to other height safety disciplines - see previous 'Tree Climbing PPE Standards' blog here.
In the post ..
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