Is competitive tree climbing a sport? Or is it a means to 'promote safe working practices, demonstrate innovations in equipment and techniques and provide industry recognition' for tree care workers? Can it be both?
Unfortunately there are no simple answers to these questions but to get started we should go back ..
Kiwi climbers hold both the men's and women's world record for the secured foot lock: James Kilpatrick, 15 meters, 13.65 seconds and Nicky Ward-Allen, 12 meters, 13.26 seconds - here's how it all started!
The full results sheets are available for download from the ISA website .
Another bouquet should go to the tree climbing competition organizers - to get through 60+ competitors so smoothly on Saturday ((following the rain outon Friday) is an amazing effort - well done to all concerned!
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Mainstream media stuff.co.nz were quick on the uptake in reporting the kiwi success at the 2011 ITCC in Parramata, Sydney.
Stories like Chrissy and Scott's success ..
The ITCC 'Committees' issued a public statement recently, recognizing the role the iTCC plays in work site and climber safety - you can download a copy of the statement from the ISA website.
Among other things, the ..
First the prelims and now the Masters event - the men's and women's title for the 2011 ITCC goes to kiwi climbers Scott (the legend) Forrest and three times international winner Chrissy Spence.
Both events were very tight. There were only 2 points between the top four in the men's division. ..
Kiwi climbers, Scott Forrest and Chrissy Spence lead the preliminary pool (Master Challenge qualifiers) at the 2011 ITCC held in Parramata Park, Sydney today.
The New Zealand team also won the Chapter Team Event.
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