When not talking about tree climbing at the recent ISAAC Conference in Adelaide the discussion invariably drifted towards chainsaw protection; the various trouser options available, Type A or Type C, weight, temperature control, style, cut and which pair were the best to invest in for Australian (and New Zealand) conditions.
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Thanks to Matt Glen for his work in setting up and promoting the Open Masters Challenge Series. These events not only provide a fantastic opportunity for climbers to hone their skills but it also helps develop judges and technicians in a competitive (but not too serious) environment. We are certain ..
The weather this morning did not look very promising but it is supposed to fine up by tomorrow. At this point Matt Glen says the Open Masters Challenge and SRT Speed Climb in Cornwall Park are still ..
Tom Greenwood was the ISA Official to oversee the World Record Footlock Attempt at the Asia-Pacific TCC where Nicky Ward-Allen broke her own footlock record with a 14.44 second climb.
Jerry Lynch has sent through more information on the Brass Monkey Arbor Day Arborcamp at the Mt Stuart Reserve, Manuka Gorge in Otago on the weekend of 5-6 June, 2010.
The plan is to ..
Cornwall Park Management have confirmed the tree to be used in the Open Masters Challenge and SRT Speed Competition scheduled for Saturday 22 May.
The SRT Speed Climb is over 20 meters and will be timed using three stop watches - the time from each watch will be averaged to give ..
Here's a few hundred images taken at the ISAAC TCC held on Saturday May 15, South Parklands, Adelaide. Kiwi readers will recognize a few familiar faces - ..
Treetools sponsored ISAAC TCC kiwi wild card, Drew Bristow came in second in the prelims held on Saturday May 15, South Parklands, Adelaide. Apart from a small slip in the Speed Climb, Drew had an almost perfect day.
The Speed Climb was in the new form, introduced in the Hawaii event ..
Grant Cody and Kiah Martin are to represent Australia in the ITCC scheduled for Chicago, July 2010.
Grant was ranked fifth in the prelims, held on Saturday May 15 at South Parklands in Adelaide, but went on to win the Masters event on the Sunday against some stiff competition including ..
The Treetools blog will be not be updated for a couple of days while we attend the ISAAC Tree Climbing Comps in Adelaiade, South Australia. Drew Bristow, sponsored by Treetools, is a wild card entry representing New Zealand. We'll post pictures next week.
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