Futura Body new from Kong

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, July 05, 2010

Here's another new product to add to your wish list for 2010!

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Climbers Open Forum Workshop planned for 2010 NZAA Conference in Auckland

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, July 04, 2010

A climbers Open Forum Workshop, presented by Dunedin climbers Menno Kluiters and Jelte Buddingh, is scheduled for the 2010 NZAA Conference, Ellerslie Convention Centre, 11-13 November. Climbers should find this a welcome addition to ..

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There's more to the Port-A-Wrap than meets the eye!

Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, July 03, 2010

If you thought it was as easy as stringing the porty to the base of the tree to get you that big section down - think again!

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DMM shows us how to break Dyneema and Nylon slings

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, July 02, 2010

In order to make an informed choice regarding the type of gear you are prepared to climb on, in this case slings, you need to have as much information as possible.

To assist climbers in this quest for information, DMM have conducted a series of dynamic 'drop' tests to compare ..

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Tree climbing yesteryear

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, July 02, 2010

Kauri cone collecting is considered one of the highlights of tree climbing today - take a minute to see how your fathers did it!

Yes, Nick Yargus worked for the New Zealand Forest Service and was collecting kauri cones to preserve the tree, not to help generate more gum!

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Here's one for Urban Foresters (like you)

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, July 01, 2010

Last years changes to the RMA regarding urban tree protection have highlighted the need for greater involvement from the public in preserving the Urban Forest. Refer to the Tree Council Arbor Day seminar

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More on Locking Brummel versus Type I splice

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Following the Treetools blog about the "Concerns regarding friction cord splices" prominent Christchurch arborist Adam Holland posed some interesting questions - ..

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Sad news regarding Matt Dallas

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, June 29, 2010

It is with a heavy heart that we publish this blog - Matt Dallas passed away last evening following a farm bike accident - see Matt Dallas on Face Book for more details.

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Temporary glitch on Treetools website

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, June 29, 2010

We are experiencing problems with the Treetools website. The Climbing catalog will load but the other catalogs are showing incorrect re-directs. If you know the name of the item you are looking for use the Search box. Please bear with us as we try to sought ..

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Rigging with the Port-A-Wrap Workshop SOLD OUT!

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, June 28, 2010

The Rigging with the Port-A-Wrap Workshop presented by Pro Climb and DB Tree, scheduled for this Saturday, 3 July has sold out.

Rossy Ross from Pro Climb has advised ..

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