Treetools blogged mid-December about the AS/NZ 1891.1:2007 standard for tree climbing harnesses. We stated that only a couple of harnesses, commercially available in New Zealand, met the AS/NZ standard.
This does not mean the Aspiring ..
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 - ..
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 ..
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 ..
We have blogged about the issue of static-on-static footlocking lines/strops in the past. New Zealand womens climber, Nicky Ward-Allen pretty much started the debate back in March '09 with a world record footlock ..
The Northland Tree Climbers Association (NTCA) Pakaraka Tree Climbers Gathering is scheduled for this coming weekend at the Alderton Farm, Marshall Road, Pakaraka, Northland.
Climbers from as far afield as Australia, Christchurch and Dunedin plan to be in attendance ..
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