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Notch Pro Access, made for arborists

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, April 19, 2020

Treetools does not usually republish 'retailer' videos via this channel. Still, Nick Bonner does such an excellent job in explaining the features and benefits of the new Notch Pro Access bag we could ..

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Hand ascenders as a primary anchor - NO!

Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, April 28, 2018


The body of evidence against the use of a toothed-cam hand ascender, single or double, configured as the primary anchor point in a climbing system is well recorded.

The aggressive teeth on the cam of these devices begin to strip the ..

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Improved heel-lock lacing system

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Boot manufacturers often change the location of the heel-lock on boots in the search for the optimal position.

The heel-lock helps keep your heel from sliding up and down and the rest of your foot from sliding back and forth in your boot causing discomfort.

In some cases, you might have ..

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Akimbo abseil, tested to the max!

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, June 20, 2017

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The most exciting rigging product for 2017… so far!

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, June 19, 2017

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Notch Pro Gear Bag - a review

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Nick Araya gives us a tour of the new Notch Pro Gear Bag - looks pretty darn good!

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Safety Test for 2016 ART Spiderjack 3

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, April 18, 2017

ART have announced a 'Safety Test' for owners of Spiderjack 3 devices produced in 2016 with a serial number beginning 25.16…

Hubert Kowalewski says "If the bonding of the grub screw, attaching the thumb brake to the Spiderjack 3 is defective, it can unscrew slightly and obstruct ..

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Big Launcher vs Big Shot - NZ Gear Test

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, April 13, 2017

The Big Shot has dominated the Throw Bag Launcher market for years and has only recently been challenged with (compressed) air power and now 22 calibre blank cartridges.

NZ Gear Test asked if Treetools could supply a Big Launcher for ..

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Shizll Easy Balancer put to the test

Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, April 08, 2017

Sam Turner, Lead Climber with Waitakere Tree Services has used the new Shizll Easy Balancer since the beginning of the year. Here are Sam's thoughts:

The Shizll ‘Easy Balancer’ is a ready made balancing system which allows arborists to quickly and ..

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Two more 'firsts' for New Zealand tree climbers

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, March 30, 2017


When it comes to appraising gear, the best place to start is with climbers themselves. Over the last couple of years, kiwi tree climbers have toyed with the idea of producing a 'gear test' video show, but nothing has come to fruition… ..

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