A Short Film: The Arborist
Richard Tregoweth, Monday, May 27, 2013
THE ARBORIST from Make Productions on Vimeo.
Our thanks to JJ Sharp for this one.
..2013 TreeMOTION: the same but different
Richard Tregoweth, Saturday, May 18, 2013
The 'old' TreeMOTION has a new name (the S.Light) and the 'new' 2013 TreeMOTION takes over the old moniker.
Confused? Well, that's marketing for you!
According to the handbook included with the latest TreeMOTION (now known as the TreeMOTION) there are two products covered by the
Machine Assisted Splicing: what does it mean?
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Rope splicing requires skill, dexterity and strength. It's a mix of science and craft and cannot be 'manufactured' in the true sense of the word.
Hang on you say! What about the MAX Splice from Yale Cordage? They use a 'machine' to splice ..
Rope Wrench ZK2: Never Mind the Length, Feel for Stiffness
Richard Tregoweth, Monday, May 13, 2013
The ZK2 Rope Wrench has a new set of instructions and it's official; loose or supple tethers should not be used with the device - download the instructions here.
A loose tether may become entangled in the Rope Wrench causing the device to ..
The Hitch Climbers' Guide to the Canopy Part I
Richard Tregoweth, Friday, May 10, 2013
The first video in a series of three by Taylor Hamel - essential viewing, no explanation required.
..SIP Innovation II: Lightweight, Cool and Comfortable
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, May 08, 2013
The holy grail for a half-decent pair of chainsaw trousers, apart from chainsaw protection, is light weight, cool in summer and comfortable to wear. Another important feature is tear resistance in the outer fabric. And… all this at a reasonable price!
Not many chainsaw protective trousers on the market can tick ..
Tree Climbing Gear: Light Weight or Longevity?
Richard Tregoweth, Monday, May 06, 2013
New-to-market tree climbing equipment is getting smaller and more light weight by the day. A worrying end-game for this 'light weight' trend is a general lack of robustness in the equipment.
Some of the new 'light weight' gear simply will not stand up to the rigors of tree work.
Hand ascenders, ..
7 Operating Realities for Tree Climbing Equipment
Richard Tregoweth, Friday, May 03, 2013
The Petzl ZigZag debacle has proved one thing: the operating reality for tree climbing gear is a little different to other height safety disciplines - see previous 'Tree Climbing PPE Standards' blog here.
In the post ..
Single Rope Technique? The use of a single climbing line should define tree climbing. Here's why!
Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Use of a single climbing line differentiates tree climbing from all otherheight safety/rope access disciplines. But, unfortunately for the tree care industry, acronyms like DbRT and SRT have muddled our brains!
Aerial arb is the only commercial rope access discipline to workposition using a single rope. And, both descriptors, DbRT and ..
Petzl ZigZag RECALL PROCEDURE
Richard Tregoweth, Monday, April 29, 2013
Spelean, the Petzl Australasian Regional Distributor, will handle the recall for the Petzl ZigZag.
The refund (or credit if you choose) will not be paid out by your local Petzl retailer. See previous blog post here.
The procedure for New Zealand ZigZag owners is ..
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- A Short Film: The Arborist
- 2013 TreeMOTION: the same but different
- Machine Assisted Splicing: what does it mean?
- Rope Wrench ZK2: Never Mind the Length, Feel for Stiffness
- The Hitch Climbers' Guide to the Canopy Part I
- SIP Innovation II: Lightweight, Cool and Comfortable
- Tree Climbing Gear: Light Weight or Longevity?
- 7 Operating Realities for Tree Climbing Equipment
- Single Rope Technique? The use of a single climbing line should define tree climbing. Here's why!
- Petzl ZigZag RECALL PROCEDURE
