The Kong Duck is a new emergency belay device designed for use on single ropes 8-13 mm in diameter. The Duck is the only belay device we know of that also works on slings 10-15 mm in width. This is a very small unit - similar in size to the ..
Big country, big trees, big take-downs - a mini movie from Ace Tree Removal in Australia. Note the use of the GCRS - although we're not sure this is what Greg Good had in mind when he designed the device!
Two pines set 15 meters apart and a little over 35 meters high are just too tempting for Auckland arborists. As far as they are concerned those pines were begging to have a rope bridge strung between the two - if ..
Here's one for all you lazy buggers out there!
The RopeTek Wraptor is a powered rope ascending device whichallows the climber to enter the tops with very little effort. Its powered by a small 2-stroke engine, weighing less than 20 lbs, and ascends at a rate100 ft ..
The Hitch Climber Rapide gets plenty of attention when climbers visit Treetools. Apart from the obvious differences: bushing versus bearings and anodizing colour the next most asked question regards the new rating - upped to 30 kN from 24 kN.
Chris Cowell from Treemagineers provides the answer:
"All Hitch Climbers are ..
Developments in the ascender/descender/work positioning mechanical device market are coming in thick and fast - the latest from Petzl is shown below.
The RIG is a self-braking descender (or short ascender) with a multi-functional handle which allows comfortable control of descent and ..
Check out the story in the Dominion Post below. Forestry worker Chris Williams was bowled over by a run away log and the blunt end of his chainsaw pieced his groin causing massive bleeding. Quick thinking by paramedic Johnny Mulheron who arrived on site in the rescue helicopter probably saved ..
Silky of course! The cut is much quicker and easier than you imagine. Check out the video below - ignore the strong American accent - the message is on target.
Plenty of climbers are aware of the power in a Silky and ..
Nicky Ward-Allen is the New Zealand Womens Representative in the 2010 ITCC scheduled for July in Chicago, USA. Nicky holds an 'unofficial' record for the womens foootlock event with a time of 14.79 seconds achieved at the Wellington Region TCC, 3 ..
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