50ft spread with 20ft drop zone - What's the solution?
Review | 5 months ago
This huge Hemlock removal wasn’t as straight forward as it might appear at first glance. Using some foresight we had a custom rigging sling spliced up specifically for this tree in mind. Watch how we set about bringing the tree down with a full running comm...
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What happens when you fall on a base anchor? Tree climbing systems
Podcast | 5 months ago
We explain how far you will fall, if your tie in point snaps while tree climbing on a system that is base anchored. Share your stories of falls you've taken in the comments. Post your arborist job vacancies today https://www.climbingarboristjobs.com Website...
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THE BEST canopy anchor for SRT? What else is better? Tree climbing techniques
Video | 5 months ago
Dan from Climbing Arborist explains his favourite canopy anchor, what makes it so good, and demonstrates the retrieval of the system. You should really give it a go, see if it improves or hinders your climbing. Tell us your favourite canopy anchor and why? ...
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My Backstory, how and why ClimbingArborist.com began
Video | 5 months ago
Dan tells the story of how he got into treework, his early mentor and progression through the early years, where he worked, and ultimately how and why he started ClimbingArborist.com It's been quite the adventure so far. #ClimbingArborist #Arborist #TreeWork
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APPLE TREE, When is the best time to prune? What difference does it make?
Video | 6 months ago
When is the best time to prune an apple tree? The best answer all boils down to one question, which is; What is your objective? Once you've answered that, you know whether Winter pruning is the best or the worst idea to prune your Apple tree. #ClimbingArbor...
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Loop rigging - The most simple and effective rigging system you've never tried - Arborist techniques
Guide | 6 months ago
LOOP RIGGING, First time using this system after 22 years as a tree climber. The most simple and effective rigging system you've never tried, or have you??? let us know in the comments. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:01 Job overview 00:03:52 What problem needs solvin...
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Choking with a carabiner - Dangerous or Safe?? Tree climbing system
Review | 6 months ago
Choking off using a carabiner, what are your thoughts? is it dangerous? Is it a technique you use often? Why do you feel that way? 00:00:00 Video topic 00:01:08 explanation of systems and scenarios 00:02:23 what professional training says 00:02:48 the argum...
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Lesson learned from the Flying portawrap
Video | 6 months ago
Lesson learned from the Flying portawrap #climbingarborist #Arborist #TreeWork
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LeapFrog Rigging system - Lifting fallen tree off a house using only ropes and mechanical advantage
Video | 6 months ago
LeapFrog rigging in a term we coined for this type of rigging setup when you need to hold the tree, then remove wood to a point where you then need to leapfrog the rope holding the tree, and reset your system to support the tree further down to make your ne...
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Best SPEEDLINE / SLIDELINE (controlled) tree rigging system for Arborists
Guide | 7 months ago
In this short, amazing video, we explain from start to finish how to put together an excellent controlled slide line setup. The slide line system doesn't come in to use that often, but in the right situation it can save a lot of leg work and man power. The ...
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How to set up 5 to 1 Mechanical advantage, more simple than you think!
Guide | 7 months ago
Lots of great information about setting up a 5 to 1 mechanical advantage, various options for equipment, and other great info. 00:00:29 - Quick 3 to 1 M.A. system recap 00:00:57 - Different options 00:01:21 - Single sheave pulleys 00:02:40 - Progress captur...
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Why is this 4 to 1, not 5 to 1 ?
Guide | 7 months ago
Learning some basics tips for mechanical advantage
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