The new Edelrid Conecto split-ring attachment point is attracting attention from tree climbers.
The traditional 'ring' is the preferred method for rope and webbing attachment because the ring retains the bulk of its strength when side-loaded. eg against the curved surface of a trunk or branch - ..
If you travel internationally you will have experienced the onset of goosebumps when you finally sight home - there's something magic about aotearoa. Of course, once you land reality strikes and it is often hard to replicate that nice warm feeling of well being.
Without wishing to ..
For all Pakaraka attendees waiting for photographs - we'll endeavor to get them posted later in the week. Here's a couple of samples!
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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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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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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