Hitch Climber configuration in the 'Spiderjackery' tree

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, May 22, 2011

Not to be outdone by Joe Harris on the ART Spidejack, Matt Glen has filmed a climb in the same 'Spiderjackery ' tree using the

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Industry fixation on 22kN is not best practice!

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, May 20, 2011

The New Zealand arb industry is out on a limb worldwide with its blanket application of 22kN break strength for tree climbing gear.

Yes, we understand some people think that things have to dumb'ed down for the average kiwi 'aerial' arborist but this ..

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Military style 'dump pouch' great for on-harness storage

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, May 20, 2011

Tree climbers are always on the look-out for innovative new ideas from other disciplines.

Tree identification system that grows with the tree

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, May 18, 2011

"It's the one down by the creek, just past the trough on the right about 200 yards from the other funny shaped tree - make sure you cut the right one because there are a couple that look the same!"

Yes, it can be a daunting task knowing exactly which tree ..

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Lady Luck shines on Czech Dave

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Dave Stejskal, affectionately known as 'Czech Dave' in Auckland tree climbing circles, is recovering in Auckland hospital following a very close shave indeed with the pointy end of a chainsaw.

Dave's day started as routine, with a relatively small Pittosporum removal in a Blockhouse Bay park. The tree had entwined itself ..

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Another Matt Glen video

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, May 16, 2011

Check out Matt's camp spot 33m up!

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2011 World Arborcamp program available

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, May 15, 2011

The World Arborcamp in Samford, Queensland (28-31 July) is scheduled to follow on from the 2011 ITCC and ISA Conference in Sydney in July. If you are planning to attend the 2011 World Arborcamp the full program is available for download.

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Treescape Warkworth helicopter tree removal job

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, May 15, 2011

We don't have much information about this Treescape Warkworth heli-job but the photographs showing Shaun Hardman and the Treescape Warkworth team at work are pretty impressive.

The photographs are only available on Shaun's Facebook page - if ..

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Spaces available for arb trip of a lifetime! But you'll need to hurry!

Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, May 14, 2011

Not many arborists get to do tree work on DoC land in Fiordland. Some massive native trees around the huts in Doubtful Sound need work and the Department of Conservation has sought help from New Zealand arborists. Flown in by helicopter or ..

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Even more happening on the chainsaw protection trouser front

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, May 12, 2011

The chainsaw protection trouser market for arborists has quietly ticked along for the last couple of years. Climbers have had a choice of trousers at various price points (and quality) to suit everyone's budget.

Things are about to change! Over ..

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