Climb Every Thing Zane Wedding in action

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, March 12, 2012

Watch Zane and co drop this massive aussie gum - and you can see why he is considered one of New Zealand's leading big tree specialists.

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(Auckland ) Tree Rules - the full story!

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, March 09, 2012

Auckland's new tree regulations, relative to the Resource Management Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2012 were designed to streamline and simplify the city's tree management process.

At this point (we can say with confidence) the streamline and simply objective has not been met.

To help Auckland city property ..

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World champion, Scott Forrest, launches Legends Foundation

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, March 08, 2012

International tree climbing champion Scott 'the legend' Forrest has been on the receiving end of a few pranks in his time (largely driven by his old mate, and fellow larrakin Joe Harris but this one is NO JOKE.

Scott, with support from Treetools, has established The Scott Forrest Legends Foundation, a ..

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When does SRT Ascent become SRT Work Positioning?

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Prior to the NZ Arbor/Husqvarna Auckland Regional TCC last Saturday the ITCC advised all Head Judge(s) and Technician(s) that Single Rope Work Positioning was not allowed in ISA TCC sanctioned events.

By-and-large the ITCC 'ruling' was adhered to on Saturday. Only SRT Ascent systems were allowed, including those using the Rock ..

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2012 Auckland Regional photographs now on Flickr

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, March 05, 2012

Photographs taken at the 2012 NZ Arbor/Husqvarna Auckland Regional TCC held in Western Park, Ponsonby, Saturday 3 March are now available on Flickr - feel free to download any pictures you want.

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Donaghys Cougar Blue debuts on New Zealand market

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, March 05, 2012

Treetools should have Donaghys much anticipated 11.7mm climbing line, Cougar Blue, available for sale by the end of the week.

This new rope is based on Donaghys existing Cougar line with a few tweaks developed by Grant Cody and current world champion tree climber Scott Forrest.

The weave on the new rope ..

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Rob Fisher plays in the big league

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, March 04, 2012

Ex-pat kiwi arborist, turned professional photographer (with a little help from Treetools Rob Fisher has one of his photographs featured on the front cover of the 2012 Sherrill Catalog.

The photograph was shot by Rob on a wet day in Sydney's inner city suburbs last winter.

Treetools has a number of Fisher ..

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Jawand Nga Chun lifts the Auckland crown for 2012

Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, March 03, 2012

Saturday's weather bomb turned out to be a fizzer in Western Park - it was just another day at work for the tree climbers in the 2012 NZ Arbor/Husqvarna Auckland Regional TCC.

There where a few showers but they did not dampen the quality of tree climbing on display.

Jawand Nga Chun ..

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Weather bomb may dampen spirits for Auckland TCC

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, March 02, 2012

WeatherWatch head analyst Philip Duncan is predicting a potential 'weather bomb' to hit Auckland tomorrow morning, right about the time Auckland tree climbers commence their annual regional tree climbing competition.

Event organizer Craig Webb has told Treetools the comp will continue as planned as this point.

Craig has asked competitors to meet ..

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Climb Every Thing promo video on YouTube

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, March 01, 2012

Get to know Drew and Johno a little better in this excellent video by Greg Parker - lifting the bar up another couple of notches.

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