Hitch Climber 'how to' diagrams from Treemagineer Mark Bridge

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, July 23, 2010

Thanks to Treemagineer Mark Bridge we have a graphic paper available showing various set-ups for the Hitch Climber.  Read More

MagBloc friction saver by Scott Prophett

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, July 23, 2010

Climbers have long visualized the creation of a a dual-pulley friction saver. By using two pulleys the bend ratio on the rope would be significantly lowered and friction would be reduced to next-to-nothing!

All good in theory, but in practice ..

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Big weekend for kiwi climbers on the international TCC circuit

Richard Tregoweth, Thursday, July 22, 2010

This weekend is the International Tree Climbing Competition in Chicago , Illinois, USA. New Zealand has four climbers competing. Scott Forrest and Read More

Even more ways to exchange ideas: GrimpDay!

Richard Tregoweth, Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Comparing and sharing techniques between various climbing disciplines is another way for arborists to accelerate growth and development in the tree climbing industry - see previous blog about e-learning.

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More tree climbing resources online

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, July 20, 2010

E-learning is bound accelerate tree worker education and expand the climbing and rigging knowledge database in quick succession.

Stretch-Air Class I arborist trousers now in stock

Richard Tregoweth, Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Stretch-Air has set the standard in arborist chainsaw protective and climbing clothing in Europe - now Stretch-Air is available in New Zealand from Treetools. ..

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Kiwi climber to compete in the 2010 Singapore TCC Open

Richard Tregoweth, Monday, July 19, 2010

Well-known Auckland tree climber and DB Tree founder, Drew Bristow will compete in the upcoming Singapore TCC Open in September. This is an invitation event ..

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Timberland Pro safety boots now in stock

Richard Tregoweth, Sunday, July 18, 2010

We blogged about a 'safety' climbing boot back in April following a phone discussion with NZ National TCC Coordinator Marlies Laser. The Timberland Pro Athletic Hiker is officially described as a safety shoe (as opposed to a boot) possibly due the the 'low' profile ankle support. On sighting these boots ..

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Even more competition for Port-A-Wrap

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, July 16, 2010

The Port-A-Wrap has held a dominant position in the lowering device market for a long time but starting mid 2009 there have been a number of new alternatives on the market - mainly in ..

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Reducing ACC Levies for Contracting Arborists

Richard Tregoweth, Friday, July 16, 2010

If you are a self-employed contracting arborist paying your own ACC levies you might be interested in this article.

Back in February, parliament passed a bill that reduced some ACC entitlements, changed work assessment rulesand raised the ACC levy for self-employed business owners. So ..

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