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Jimmy Kilpatrick a likely competitor in the Asia-Pacific TCC

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, February 04, 2010



>Word on the street: Jimmy Kilpatrick will be competing in the Asia-Pacific Tree Climbing Competitions on Sunday, 21 March 2010 at Western Park in Freeman's Bay, Auckland.

If the rumour is correct Jimmy and Jawand Nga Chun will represent New Zealand ..

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Open Challenge postponed!

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, February 04, 2010

The Open Challenge scheduled for this weekend has been postponed until the first Sunday of March. The venue is likely to be one of the fantastic trees in Cornwall Park, Auckland.

If you are planning to compete in the Auckland Regional TCC on Saturday March 20, Western Park, Freeman's Baythe Open ..

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South Island Regional TCC date confirmed (again)

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Last evening, Treetools phone ran hot with txt and calls regarding a potential change in date for the NZAA/Stihl South Island Regional Tree Climbing Competition - turns out it was a storm in a teacup!

So, for all you out-of-region climbers out there, don't panic, your pre-paid flights are all still ..

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High praise for Stein pre-tension pulley

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, February 02, 2010

The Stein RC-3100 pre-tension pulley attracted plenty of attention at last weeks rigging demo. There are only two of these devices in the country - one is being used by Rossy Ross of Pro Climb and the other by Andy Neverman (currently training in Singapore).



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Huge weekend planned for Asia Pacific TCC

Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, January 30, 2010

Anna Tregoweth and Stef Goddard (representing Treetools) have volunteered help to Craig Webb and Marlies Laser in the promotion and marketing of New Zealand's biggest ever tree climbing weekend!

The Auckland Regional and Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Competitions are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, March20-21, 2010 at Western Park in ..

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Open Challenge Sunday February 7, 2010

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, January 29, 2010

Set aside the afternoon of Sunday 7 February for another Open TCC in Cornwall Park, Auckland. Matt Glen is planning either a Masters or Work Climb. Treetools will provide a prize for the newcomer with the highest points. More information and directions to follow.

A series of Masters TCC events are ..

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Rigging demo highlights need for more training

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, January 28, 2010

The rigging demo conducted by Rossy Ross from Pro Climb on Wednesday 27 February highlighted the rapid changes and developments currently taking place in the tree rigging market. Reg Coates dual RC-3002 from Stein Safety attracted plenty of attention and the 'live' lifting and lowering demonstration using the GRCS was ..

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Rigging Demo Today! Make sure you are there!

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, January 27, 2010



Rossy Ross, from Pro Climb dropped in yesterday for a last minute gear check and to discuss the final details for the demo today. Start time for the rigging demo is 10:00am on the corner of Banks and Boakes Road ..

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New colours for Harrison Rockets

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, January 26, 2010

The latest batch of Harrison Rockets, from Andy and Ali Harrison are in new brighter colours, including fluoro! What a bonus for colour blind arborists.

Previous Rockets were all in the same colour, red with black side panels, and some climbers found these difficult to see when they were 30 meters ..

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The boss says NO to rigging demo?

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, January 25, 2010



If your boss says no to attending the rigging demo this Wednesday it is worth considering taking the day off (or dare I so it… throwing a sicky) - that's how important this event is for all arborists.

Rossy Ross, head ..

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