Notch Pro Gear Bag - a review
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Nick Araya gives us a tour of the new Notch Pro Gear Bag - looks pretty darn good!
..Safety Test for 2016 ART Spiderjack 3
Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, April 18, 2017
ART have announced a 'Safety Test' for owners of Spiderjack 3 devices produced in 2016 with a serial number beginning 25.16…
Hubert Kowalewski says "If the bonding of the grub screw, attaching the thumb brake to the Spiderjack 3 is defective, it can unscrew slightly and obstruct ..
Big Launcher vs Big Shot - NZ Gear Test
Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, April 13, 2017
The Big Shot has dominated the Throw Bag Launcher market for years and has only recently been challenged with (compressed) air power and now 22 calibre blank cartridges.
NZ Gear Test asked if Treetools could supply a Big Launcher for ..
Shizll Easy Balancer put to the test
Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, April 08, 2017
Sam Turner, Lead Climber with Waitakere Tree Services has used the new Shizll Easy Balancer since the beginning of the year. Here are Sam's thoughts:
The Shizll ‘Easy Balancer’ is a ready made balancing system which allows arborists to quickly and ..
Two more 'firsts' for New Zealand tree climbers
Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, March 30, 2017
When it comes to appraising gear, the best place to start is with climbers themselves. Over the last couple of years, kiwi tree climbers have toyed with the idea of producing a 'gear test' video show, but nothing has come to fruition… ..
Mark Chisholm hosts arb event in Auckland
Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, March 25, 2017
Stihl Shop East Tamaki in association with Stihl New Zealand are hosting a 'meet and greet' event with the award-winning arborist, Mark Chisholm, in Auckland on Monday 10 April 2017 - download the flyer ..
Can the Petzl Zillon and ART Positioner be used in single-leg mode?
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, March 22, 2017
A technical question arose at the recent Wellington Regional TCC, leaving the Petzl Zillon and ART Positioner work positioning lanyards owners a little perplexed.
The Aerial Rescue team had 'Woody' comatose in his climbing system, hanging in free space about 4m off the deck.
Most ..
Safety recall for Rock Exotica Enforcer
Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, December 17, 2016
Rock Exotica has issued a product recall for the Enforcer load cell. The swivel eye on some Enforcers may not be secure and in certain conditions might unscrew. Modifications to the device will improve the security of the swivel eye.
This safety recall is the result ..
SpiderJack 3 and RopeGuide TwinLine: an update with Hubert Kowalewski
Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, September 06, 2016
Hubert Kowalewski, owner of Advanced Ropeclimbing Technology, or ART for short recently announced the development of the SpiderJack 3 and RopeGuide TwinLine. Unfortunately, the launch date for delivery has changed several times, causing some concern with ART enthusiasts. Hubert talked with Treetools about the ..
Reverse thinking: top of the tree rigging friction
Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Top of the tree friction tools are relatively new to arboriculture. David Driver of X-Rigging fame introduced the concept, and Kevin Bingham further expanded the idea with the Rig'n Wrench (DMM Pinto Rig attached to a Rope Wrench used for light rigging).
The Safebloc, marketed by SHERRILLtree, is ..
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- Notch Pro Gear Bag - a review
- Safety Test for 2016 ART Spiderjack 3
- Big Launcher vs Big Shot - NZ Gear Test
- Shizll Easy Balancer put to the test
- Two more 'firsts' for New Zealand tree climbers
- Mark Chisholm hosts arb event in Auckland
- Can the Petzl Zillon and ART Positioner be used in single-leg mode?
- Safety recall for Rock Exotica Enforcer
- SpiderJack 3 and RopeGuide TwinLine: an update with Hubert Kowalewski
- Reverse thinking: top of the tree rigging friction
