After a storm, there is often significant damage. Trees may be tangled together, requiring careful planning to remove them safely and efficiently. Cranes and bucket trucks may not be accessible, leaving the need for pulleys and ropes. Enter: Good Rigging...
Lugging around equipment – whether rigging or climbing gear- one piece at a time gets old rather quickly. Make a single trip by storing the equipment inside of a gear bag?! In our world, a gear bag is a mobile...
We often find ourselves working in complex tree structures and at quite a distance from our primary anchor point. This is where redirecting plays a critical role. A redirect allows us, the climber, to adjust rope angles and manage forces...
Previous blog posts reviewed the Ropeguide TwinLine by Advanced RopeClimbing Technology (ART) and provided guidelines for setting an access line during a climb. This blog outlines a cost-effective option that aims to be both efficient and smooth. The following topics...
All of us tree care professionals understand that safety and efficiency go hand in hand. Among the many best practices we develop over time, one particular technique stands out as both a life-saving precaution and a productivity enhancer: leaving an...
Rock Exotica shook up the tree care industry with the Akimbo tree climbing device. It provides the user with a compact design, simple adjustable friction settings, and a quick midline-attachable feature. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any...
Within the last few years in the Tree Care Industry, we have seen quite the advancement in tree climbing gear, tree work tips and tricks, and how easy we can access this information. With such a boom in the industry,...
Advanced Ropeclimbing Technology (A.R.T.) introduced the A.R.T. RopeGuide Twinline friction saver around 2016-2017 to the tree care market; a device that meets the demands for safety, efficiency, and adaptability in tree climbing. This innovative friction saver is designed to enhance...
Chainsaw pants or chainsaw chaps are one of the most critical pieces of PPE we must wear whenever operating a chainsaw on the ground. Whether it’s an arborist, forestry worker, or a homeowner, chainsaw pants can mean the difference between...
