One method for self-rescue from an SRT Ascent system (or while footlocking) requires the use of a Figure 8 descender.
Tree climbers new to SRT Ascent often over look this vital piece of equipment when they set-up their new SRT configuration.
And those that ..
The TCIA have given us the definitive 'Best Practice Guideline' for SRT and they should be applauded for this excellent publication.
But, unfortunately, not everyone reads the TCIA BPG for SRT or receives the correct training in ..
Belying its physical size (wiro-bound A5), the recently published Approved Code of Practice for Safety and Health in Arboriculture is a significant New Zealand document - download your copy from WorkSafe NZ.
According to the Hon Kate Wilkinson, Minister of Labour "This Approved Code of Practice ..
The Petzl ZigZag, due for worldwide release in February, has already sent ripples across the tree climbing pond.
The ZigZag is still largely an unknown quantity but tree climbers are already asking about the possibility of mid-line attachment and ..
Before you read this blog post Treetools can state categorically: the ART Lockjack is not unsafe when configured correctly!
An experienced French climber has taken a 15m fall while climbing on an ART Lockjack.
The wooden toggle on his Lockjack snagged in the carabiner, pulling ..
The SRT/Single Line Work Positioning debate has raged internationally throughout 2012.
Previously, such 'discussions' took place in relatively controlled environments (such as mediated blogs and forums). This is the first major international tree climbing debate where all forms of social media were employed.
The pure freedom-of-voice offered by mediums like ..
Treetools retails over 15 different tree climbing harnesses but there is nothing quite like the TreeMOTION by Teufelberger!
Designed by the Treemagineers, the TreeMOTION has changed the tree climbing harness market forever (in our humble opinion).
When customers have the opportunity to trial a TreeMOTION, ..
According to Pfanner marketing the word Protos is ancient Greek for 'first'. Those with serious helmet envy tell us Protos is the truncation of two words: Professional Tosser! On first sighting of this new helmet Treetools would have to disagree with the naysayers.
Pfanner have gone to a lot of bother ..
New Zealand rope stitchers Shift 2, working in collaboration with Treetools, have concluded a series of independent tests undertaken by SAI Global in Christchurch to determine the break strengths of Whiptail sewn terminations on various friction cords and lanyard ropes.
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