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Wolf Claw trial

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, February 26, 2010

Back in November we blogged about Jerry Lynch trialling a pair of new Wolf Claw climbing spurs from Treetools. As it happens, Jerry passed the Claws onto Alvar del Castillo de Aguinaga, a climbing arborist with Treescape Wellington. Here's what Alver had to say:

"Having spurs tied to your calves and ..

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More innovation from Reg Coates and Stein

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, February 25, 2010



Take a few minutes and view the video below. If you have ever tried to manage the multiple slings required on a crane assisted take-down you will have a 'eureka!' moment. Like all good ideas you wonder ..

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Unicenders now in stock

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, February 24, 2010

The Thompson Unicenders are finally in stock! The next question is: what's the price? Well, its pretty much as predicted - in fact if you do the conversion Treetools will sell them slightly less than the equivalent price in the USA. Currently the Unicender sells in the US for US$450 ..

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March is a BIG month for NZ tree climbers!

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Three weekends during March will be taken up with tree climbing events so plan your time carefully.

Sunday 7 March: Open Masters Challenge, Cornwall Park, Greenlane (actual tree yet to be announced).

Saturday 13 March: South Island Regional TCC, SouthHagley Park, Christchurch (out-of-towners book your flights now!).

Saturday 20 ..

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ART 'parts' available soon from Treetools

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, February 22, 2010

Treetools have sold the ART Cocoon for some time now. It's the pulley used on the the New Zealand made DB Tree Rope Saver and it is popular with climbers planning to build their own rope saver systems. The only downside is the price!

Some climbers have found a more economic solution: the ..

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NRG Special

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, February 21, 2010

Donahys are planning to launch a new climbing line mid-year to replace the 12 mm NRG access line. As part of the run-out they have made 30m hanks available to Treetools at excellent prices, and we've passed on the savings - available now for only $135.00 ..

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The Aussies are coming!

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, February 19, 2010

Kiah Martin, Jessica Knott, Gerard Reynolds and Grant Cody are the confirmed Australian entrants in the Asia-Pacific Regional Tree Climbing Competitions scheduled for Sunday 21 March 2010.

New Zealand National TCC coordinator, Marlies ..

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Official adjudicator for world footlock attempt announced

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, February 18, 2010

National TCC coordinator, Marlies Laser has announced Tom Greenwood as the ISA ITCC sanctioned 'official' to oversee the Footlock World Record Attempt planned in conjunction with the

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Lowearable basal anchor for a SRT ascent line

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, February 16, 2010

We blogged about the popularity of our DMM product range on the weekend and included a picture of new products from the 2010 DMM Professional Catalog. This picture has ..

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DMM: hardware of choice for NZ arborists

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, February 14, 2010

Over recent months DMM hardware has begun outselling Petzl at Treetools, particularly on the carabiner front. For a long time the Petzl Am'Dand the Petzl William have been considered standard tree climbing kit and, as such, have held a commanding lead in sales over all other carabiners.

But the position is ..

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