Pakaraka photographs posted later in the week
Richard Tregoweth, Monday, January 17, 2011
For all Pakaraka attendees waiting for photographs - we'll endeavor to get them posted later in the week. Here's a couple of samples!
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Edelrid Roka-e launched at Pakaraka
Richard Tregoweth, Friday, January 14, 2011
The Edelrid Roka-e rope saver turned out to be one of the major 'non-events' for 2010. After much hype from Edelrid the Roka-e was never released - until now!
Treetools will launch the new Roka-e at the NTCA Pakaraka ..
Weather looks good for camping at Pakaraka
Richard Tregoweth, Friday, January 14, 2011
Summer continues in Northland! The weather for the Pakaraka Tree Climbers Gathering over the weekend looks perfect for camping!
Directions to the NTCA Alderton Farm event will be signposted once you enter Marshall Road off State Highway 1 - you will not get lost.
If you ..
2nd Annual NZAA Young Arborist of the Year
Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, January 13, 2011
Kevin Squire has asked Treetools to post the information below regarding the 2nd annual NZAA Arborist of the Year… and we're happy to oblige. This competition is great for the industry and should ..
1684kms on a motorbike to get to Pakaraka - that's dedication!
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, January 12, 2011
World famous in New Zealand arborist, Jerry Lynch has already set off for the NTCA Pakaraka Tree Climbers Gathering this coming weekend in Northland.
Pakaraka is only 1684kms from Dunedin and…he's on his motorbike! Good on ya Jerry - see you in a few days!
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Agathis Fund tee-shirts available at Pakaraka
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The NTCA (Northland Tree Climber's Association) will have (grey with black lettering) Agathis Fund tee shirts available for sale ($35.00) at the Pakaraka Tree Climbers Gathering this weekend. All funds raised will go towards ..
Fancy Dress TCC looks like a winner!
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Fancy Dress Tree Climbing Competition on January 29, brain-child of Open Masters organizer Matt Glen, looks like it should be a fun day. Apart from the fact that climbers will be competing in fancy dress the TCC judges are also planning ..
Can dynamic lines be spliced?
Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Short answer Scotty, Steven is right: Splicing no (as far as we can ascertain). Stitching, yes (on some ropes). It's knots all the way!
During the day our rope experts have given us plenty of reasons why dynamic ropes cannot be spliced - mostly in technical jargon so I will not ..
Training shortfall with Treemagineers products
Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Over the last few years, the influence of the Treemagineers has caused a minor revolution in the world of tree climbing. Their products have also had a major influence on the New Zealand tree climbing scene (as noted ..
Dynamic footlocking strops
Richard Tregoweth, Monday, January 10, 2011
We have blogged about the issue of static-on-static footlocking lines/strops in the past. New Zealand womens climber, Nicky Ward-Allen pretty much started the debate back in March '09 with a world record footlock ..
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- Pakaraka photographs posted later in the week
- Edelrid Roka-e launched at Pakaraka
- Weather looks good for camping at Pakaraka
- 2nd Annual NZAA Young Arborist of the Year
- 1684kms on a motorbike to get to Pakaraka - that's dedication!
- Agathis Fund tee-shirts available at Pakaraka
- Fancy Dress TCC looks like a winner!
- Can dynamic lines be spliced?
- Training shortfall with Treemagineers products
- Dynamic footlocking strops
