NZ No.1 James Kilpatrick unable to attend 2010 NTCC

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, November 11, 2010

Kiwi climbers will be disappointed to learn that James Kilpatrick is not climbing in this years National TCC at Ellerslie on Friday and Saturday.

Jamesis well known for his innovative climbing style and unique application of everyday climbing equipment - he's ..

It might pay to apply the KISS principle on Friday

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The KISS principle for those who don't know: Keep It Simple, Stupid!

Over the last few weeks there has been much debate about the set-up Marlies Laserhas planned for the aerial rescue scenario at the NTCC.

Climbers are busily preparing ..

Weather not looking too bad for the 2010 NTCC

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, November 10, 2010

We have had a fantastic week of weather and, being Auckland, it's hard to believe it will last till the weekend but according to the weatherman the worstwe can expect is a few showers on Friday and Saturday. That will be good news for the climbers!

This years ..

More new arb equipment from Petzl

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Arb product development never sleeps - even at Petzl!

We blogged about the new Alveo lightweight helmet from Petzl earlier in the week (perfect for arborists). Now Petzl have climbed into the throwline strorage ..

Splicing still a popular arborist pastime

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Nine out of ten lengths of climbing rope sold through Treetools has an eye spliced into one end. 100% of the lanyards sold now have a splice and friction hitches probably run at about 2:1 spliced versus un-spliced.

With the arrival of commercial splicing companies like DB Tree and i-Splice ..

Yale Blaze back in stock soon!

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, November 08, 2010

Thanks to all you Yale Blaze fans who have waited for the manufacturer, Yale Cordage to catch up on supply.

Treetools expect a shipment of Blaze to arrive later this week. We'll dispatch all back-orders for un-splicedlengths as soon as possible. If ..

Alveo: the new lightweight arborist helmet from Petzl

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, November 07, 2010

Petzl have announced a new line of climbing helmets to compliment the tried-and-true Vertex Vent and Best helmets currently available for arborists.

More than a classroom experience!

Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, November 06, 2010

If you are think the Omnitree Climbers Open Forum on Thursday 11 November will be a classroom-based teaching session - think again!

Omnitree directors Jelte Buddingh and Menno Kluiters have a practical tree climbing experience planned for registered participants.

Bullet-proof safety glasses: that's no joke!

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, November 05, 2010

The military and the police force have unique requirements for safety glasses beyond the scope of chainsaw protection (see video below) but there are still some common parameters.