Open Masters ready to go this Saturday

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, October 27, 2010

The Open Masters Challenge this Saturday will be your last chance for a 'semi-competitive' climb before the Nationals on November 12-13 ..

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After eight comes the nine - new bling from Salewa

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The classic eight ascender is essential kit for tree climbers but apart from the Petzl Piranathere has not been much improvement on the original design over the years.

Now Italian climbing gear manufacturer Salewa has come up with the Nine (duefor release ..

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Dunedin 'Exhibition' TCC pics now on Flickr

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, October 26, 2010

If you missed the Dunedin event on Saturday but want to get a taste of the action see Treetools on Flickr. 

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Tree climbing comp hits mainstream press

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, October 25, 2010

The Dunedin TCC featured in the cities daily newspaper, the Otago Daily Times, on Monday 25 October. The ODT had a reporter and photographers at the event throughout the day.

The competition location in front of the Museum was perfect for spectator involvement. A main pedestrian thoroughfare ran throughthe event ..

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Labour Weekend Arb Festival a huge success

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, October 24, 2010

Dunedin turned on the weather for the Labour Weekend Arb Festival.

The tree climbing competition on Saturday 23 October, was held in the old trees forefront of the Dunedin Museum. The shortened format competition included a relatively uncomplicated aerial ..

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Stein Skyline 8-strand Dyneema throw line now in stock

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, October 22, 2010

The new Stein Skyline 8-strand Dyneema throw line is now in stock. It is available in two colors: orange and yellow.

The 2.0mm diameter of the new line will be popular with climbers who find thinner lines tangle too easliy. ..

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Fag butt to top hat acceptable arb ball attire!

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, October 21, 2010

If you are wondering what to wear to the Arborists Ball at the Ozone Cafe in Dunedin on Saturday evening - don't panic!

According to the 'ball' organizer,Jerry Lynch "anything between top hat, jandals, jockstrap and fag butt and a tux I guess... (is acceptable)".

Meaning: wear whatever ..

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Dunedin 'Exhibition' TCC scheduled for this Saturday

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, October 20, 2010

The 'Exhibition' tree climbing competition is the first event in the Labour Weekend Arb Festivities scheduled for this Saturday 23 October in Dunedin.

The climbing comp will take place in the Dunedin Museum ..

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Tree rigging requires team approach

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, October 19, 2010

The professional pit crew for a racing car driver is a pleasure to watch. Technicians works in sync with each other, well aware of the important role they each play in ensuring the car is back on the track, efficiency and safely.

The concept of teamwork is the same in ..

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Free airport 'taxi' service offered by arb festival organizers

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, October 18, 2010

If you are flying into Dunedin this weekend for the Labour Weekend Arb Festival there is a free airport pickup service being offered by the festival organizers.

Jerry Lynch has arranged transport to and from Dunedin airport - all ..

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