The Secret Weapon! Climbing trees is not merely a work thing, it has now expanded into a recreational activity, as well! For us arborists, it is a necessary skill set required to successfully prune or remove an entire tree, and...
SRT/SRS Tree Climbing: Pre-Direct At this point, we’ve covered the basics of stationary rope climbing systems enough that it’s safe to say, we can shift our attention to other SRS tree climbing techniques. Our main focus for the majority of...
This blog is a continuation of “First you Zig & then you Zag”. There was just too much information I wanted to cover in the first blog, so I decided to break it down into two sections. This second half...
When you think of mechanical prusiks, what is the first mechanical that comes to mind? For most, I would think an image of Petzl’s Zig Zag is mentally displayed, and for good reason too. Now, this doesn’t mean the Zig Zag...
Tree climbing is not just a job, career, or hobby…it’s a way of life! All you tree lifers know what I’m talking about. Climbing trees is an exhilarating activity that combines physical exertion, technical skills, a love for nature and...
In the vast world of tree climbing techniques, SRS, formerly known as Stationary or Single Rope Technique (SRT), is considered by many as a total game-changer. Many would even go as far to say that base anchors are at the...
Knots, hitches, bends – what’s the difference? In the vast world of Arboriculture, the ability to work with ropes is a fundamental skill. Whether you’re climbing, running ropes on the ground, even securing an unstable load, understanding the meaning of...
We Arborists rely heavily on a variety of knots in order to safely, and efficiently, climb and rig tree sections down. Mastering said knots is a foundational skill that ensures safety and enhances productivity on the jobsite. A well-tied knot...
If you did not have the opportunity to attend TCI Expo 24’ in Baltimore, Maryland, you did happen to miss out on some of the new innovative gear that is to be released in the coming months. But not to...
