The Hitch Climbers' Guide to the Canopy Part I
Richard Tregoweth, Friday, May 10, 2013
The first video in a series of three by Taylor Hamel - essential viewing, no explanation required.
..SIP Innovation II: Lightweight, Cool and Comfortable
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, May 08, 2013
The holy grail for a half-decent pair of chainsaw trousers, apart from chainsaw protection, is light weight, cool in summer and comfortable to wear. Another important feature is tear resistance in the outer fabric. And… all this at a reasonable price!
Not many chainsaw protective trousers on the market can tick ..
Tree Climbing Gear: Light Weight or Longevity?
Richard Tregoweth, Monday, May 06, 2013
New-to-market tree climbing equipment is getting smaller and more light weight by the day. A worrying end-game for this 'light weight' trend is a general lack of robustness in the equipment.
Some of the new 'light weight' gear simply will not stand up to the rigors of tree work.
Hand ascenders, ..
7 Operating Realities for Tree Climbing Equipment
Richard Tregoweth, Friday, May 03, 2013
The Petzl ZigZag debacle has proved one thing: the operating reality for tree climbing gear is a little different to other height safety disciplines - see previous 'Tree Climbing PPE Standards' blog here.
In the post ..
Single Rope Technique? The use of a single climbing line should define tree climbing. Here's why!
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Use of a single climbing line differentiates tree climbing from all otherheight safety/rope access disciplines. But, unfortunately for the tree care industry, acronyms like DbRT and SRT have muddled our brains!
Aerial arb is the only commercial rope access discipline to workposition using a single rope. And, both descriptors, DbRT and ..
Petzl ZigZag RECALL PROCEDURE
Richard Tregoweth, Monday, April 29, 2013
Spelean, the Petzl Australasian Regional Distributor, will handle the recall for the Petzl ZigZag.
The refund (or credit if you choose) will not be paid out by your local Petzl retailer. See previous blog post here.
The procedure for New Zealand ZigZag owners is ..
Petzl RECALL ZigZag
Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, April 25, 2013
Petzl have done the right thing and announced a total recall of the Petzl ZigZag. See notice below.
This information is complementary to and supersedes the Safety Alert issuedApril 19, 2013
Summary of the facts:
On Friday, April 12, Petzl was informed of an accidental fall in a training center in Germany. This ..
Christchurch Climbing Workshop: trial gear to make the job easier and less tiring on the body!
Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, April 23, 2013
How do aerial arborists, outside the main center, get 'hands on' experience with all the new labor-saving tree climbing equipment and techniques available today?
There is the internet of course, but somehow, that is not the same as holding the ..
Petzl ZigZag: how the game changed in 14-days
Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, April 21, 2013
Back in December 2012 Treetools offered 5 reasons why the Petzl ZigZag might change the rules of the game - see previous post here.
Treetools had one caveat for the success of the ZigZag; the apparent lack of extensive field trials. ..
Safety Alert: Stop using the Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical Prusik now!
Richard Tregoweth, Friday, April 19, 2013
Petzl have issued the following Safety Alert Notice
1 - As a measure of precaution, we ask that you stop using your ZIGZAG mechanicalPrusik.
2 - This stoppage will remains in place until we have approved and communicated an appropriate solutionto maximize the safety of ZIGZAG users.
3 - We ..
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- SIP Innovation II: Lightweight, Cool and Comfortable
- Tree Climbing Gear: Light Weight or Longevity?
- 7 Operating Realities for Tree Climbing Equipment
- Single Rope Technique? The use of a single climbing line should define tree climbing. Here's why!
- Petzl ZigZag RECALL PROCEDURE
- Petzl RECALL ZigZag
- Christchurch Climbing Workshop: trial gear to make the job easier and less tiring on the body!
- Petzl ZigZag: how the game changed in 14-days
- Safety Alert: Stop using the Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical Prusik now!
