A retrievable re-direct (that worked) is one of the great debates in tree climbing. The image below is taken from the Treeworld Forum (circa 2008) andshows the use of a DMM Revolver in a clever re-direct set-up. Note the use of the Kong Minis.
To be truly functional ..
Following the Treetools blog about friction hitch cords earlier in the month many climbers have asked about ratings and break strengths relative to the various hitch cords available and the prusik knot options associated with friction hitch based climbing systems eg Hitch Climber.
Very little research has been undertaken in this ..
13 March, 2010 South Island Regional Tree Climbing Competition, 20 March, 2010 Auckland Regional Tree Climbing Competition, 21 March, 2010 Asia-Pacific Tree Climbing Championships (to be held in Auckland at a venue to be confirmed).
The South Island tree climbing event has been moved forward tocoincide with the month-long Festival ..
Ringed cambium savers from Stein or more recently Teufelberger have long been standard kit for arborists. Rope savers which incorporate a pulley like ART
The Kong Duck is a new emergency belay device designed for use on single ropes 8-13 mm in diameter. The Duck is the only belay device we know of that also works on slings 10-15 mm in width. This is a very small unit - similar in size to the ..
Big country, big trees, big take-downs - a mini movie from Ace Tree Removal in Australia. Note the use of the GCRS - although we're not sure this is what Greg Good had in mind when he designed the device!
Two pines set 15 meters apart and a little over 35 meters high are just too tempting for Auckland arborists. As far as they are concerned those pines were begging to have a rope bridge strung between the two - if ..
Here's one for all you lazy buggers out there!
The RopeTek Wraptor is a powered rope ascending device whichallows the climber to enter the tops with very little effort. Its powered by a small 2-stroke engine, weighing less than 20 lbs, and ascends at a rate100 ft ..
The Hitch Climber Rapide gets plenty of attention when climbers visit Treetools. Apart from the obvious differences: bushing versus bearings and anodizing colour the next most asked question regards the new rating - upped to 30 kN from 24 kN.
Chris Cowell from Treemagineers provides the answer:
"All Hitch Climbers are ..
Developments in the ascender/descender/work positioning mechanical device market are coming in thick and fast - the latest from Petzl is shown below.
The RIG is a self-braking descender (or short ascender) with a multi-functional handle which allows comfortable control of descent and ..
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