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Stein to launch chainsaw protective boot range

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Stein Safety plan to launch a range of chainsaw protective boots. As with all things Stein, the design team have listened to what arborists have to say about working boots.

The Stein Explorer, Discovery and Quest GTX all sport rubber toecap protection (over the steel toecap) which is missing on some ..

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Big impact expected from DMM

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, May 24, 2010

The high quality, aluminum Arborist Block market has been dominated by ISC for the last few years. Now DMM Wales are about the make a big impact with their new Impact BlocksRead More

Chainsaw protection trousers debate

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, May 24, 2010

When not talking about tree climbing at the recent ISAAC Conference in Adelaide the discussion invariably drifted towards chainsaw protection; the various trouser options available, Type A or Type C, weight, temperature control, style, cut and which pair were the best to invest in for Australian (and New Zealand) conditions.

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Another excellent Open Masters Challenge!

Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, May 22, 2010

Thanks to Matt Glen for his work in setting up and promoting the Open Masters Challenge Series. These events not only provide a fantastic opportunity for climbers to hone their skills but it also helps develop judges and technicians in a competitive (but not too serious) environment. We are certain ..

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Open Masters Challenge still on for Saturday

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, May 21, 2010



The weather this morning did not look very promising but it is supposed to fine up by tomorrow. At this point Matt Glen says the Open Masters Challenge and SRT Speed Climb in Cornwall Park are still ..

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Tree climbing veteran Tom Greenwood in action

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, May 21, 2010



Tom Greenwood was the ISA Official to oversee the World Record Footlock Attempt at the Asia-Pacific TCC where Nicky Ward-Allen broke her own footlock record with a 14.44 second climb.

Tom is a ..

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Brass Monkey Arborcamp flyer available

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, May 20, 2010



Jerry Lynch has sent through more information on the Brass Monkey Arbor Day Arborcamp at the Mt Stuart Reserve, Manuka Gorge in Otago on the weekend of 5-6 June, 2010.

The plan is to ..

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Open Masters Challenge confirmed for Saturday 22 May

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, May 20, 2010

Cornwall Park Management have confirmed the tree to be used in the Open Masters Challenge and SRT Speed Competition scheduled for Saturday 22 May.

The SRT Speed Climb is over 20 meters and will be timed using three stop watches - the time from each watch will be averaged to give ..

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ISAAC TCC pictures available from Treetools on Flickr

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Here's a few hundred images taken at the ISAAC TCC held on Saturday May 15, South Parklands, Adelaide. Kiwi readers will recognize a few familiar faces - ..

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Drew Bristow placed second in ISAAC TCC prelims

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Treetools sponsored ISAAC TCC kiwi wild card, Drew Bristow came in second in the prelims held on Saturday May 15, South Parklands, Adelaide. Apart from a small slip in the Speed Climb, Drew had an almost perfect day.

The Speed Climb was in the new form, introduced in the Hawaii event ..

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