Scott Forrest's world beating Masters climb now on YouTube

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Thanks to totaratree99 for the video link.

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The kiwi dream team shows the world how its done!

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, August 01, 2011

The NZ Arbor Top 20 rankings should be called the World Top 20!

Number one, two and three on the NZ Arbor Top 20 climber rankings, Scott Forrest, James Kilpatrick and Ross Kite formed the kiwi dream team who won the prestigious Tree Dismantle Competition at the World ..

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Another win for kiwi arborists - and we are not surprized!

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, July 31, 2011

Treetools does not have much detail but it appears the kiwi team have won the $2000 (first ever) tree removal competition held at the World Arborcamp in Samford, Queensland. At this point we are not sure who the three team members were?  Hopefully more information will come to hand soon.

The ..

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ITCC dilemma: is competitive tree climbing work or play?

Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, July 30, 2011

Is competitive tree climbing a sport? Or is it a means to 'promote safe working practices, demonstrate innovations in equipment and techniques and provide industry recognition' for tree care workers? Can it be both?

Unfortunately there are no simple answers to these questions but to get started we should go back ..

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Secured foot lock history lesson

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, July 28, 2011

Kiwi climbers hold both the men's and women's world record for the secured foot lock: James Kilpatrick, 15 meters, 13.65 seconds and Nicky Ward-Allen, 12 meters, 13.26 seconds - here's how it all started!

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2011 ITCC results available for download

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, July 27, 2011

The full results sheets are available for download from the ISA website .

Another bouquet should go to the tree climbing competition organizers - to get through 60+ competitors so smoothly on Saturday ((following the rain outon Friday) is an amazing effort - well done to all concerned!

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And here's the 60 Minutes version: Climb Every Thing!

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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ITCC champions celebrated on NZ Stuff

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Mainstream media stuff.co.nz were quick on the uptake in reporting the kiwi success at the 2011 ITCC in Parramata, Sydney.

Stories like Chrissy and Scott's success ..

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Light entertainment by Climb Every Thing

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Un-rated climbing and rigging products for sale at ISA Trade Show

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, July 26, 2011

The ITCC 'Committees' issued a public statement recently, recognizing the role the iTCC plays in work site and climber safety - you can download a copy of the statement from the ISA website.

Among other things, the ..

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