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- Dec 1, 2020
- 1 min
My Climb Gear
Have you ever wondered what "the pros" actually use? Well I can't speak for everyone, but I can speak for myself as a 6 year professional...
- Nov 5, 2019
- 1 min
ISC Rigging Wrench
Heres a quick rundown on the ISC rigging wrench. Its a clever device that is very handy for small removals over structures. Check out how...
- Nov 5, 2019
- 1 min
ISC Rigging Block & CMI Pulley
A quick review of a couple more common, (best value) rigging blocks for use in arborist rigging operations. Both are excellent choices!
- Nov 5, 2019
- 1 min
Review: 535lixp Battery Saw
The Husqvarna 536 lixp Battery Saw has probably been one my favorite new piece of kit this year I highly recommend. For a more in depth...
- Nov 5, 2019
- 1 min
Rings or Pulleys (blocks) ?
Here is a quick video explaining when it is appropriate to use a rigging block or pulley instead of a friction ring, and vice versus
- Nov 3, 2019
- 1 min
Lanyard Tip #1
Here is a useful little tip for lanyard positioning. Check it out!
- Nov 2, 2019
- 1 min
Silky Gunfighter
The Silky Gunfighter arborist handsaw is an evolution meant to be an improvement on the Silky Zubat, which is currently the most popular...
- Aug 9, 2019
- 2 min
Petzl Zigzag
The Zigzag is an excellent piece of hardware from an excellent company with deep roots in climbing! The Zigzag was the revolutionary...
- Aug 9, 2019
- 1 min
Rig and Ring
Now this isn’t exactly the Rig and Ring by Rope logic listed on treestuff.com, but it functions identically. Basically it is a ring and...
- Aug 9, 2019
- 2 min
Notch Quickie
The Notch Quickie is a new solution for several problems. The primary advantage of using the Quickie over a carabiner is its ability to...
- Aug 9, 2019
- 2 min
Monkey Beaver Saddle by New Tribe
The Monkey Beaver Saddle is a collaborative effort between August Hunicke and New Tribe (A PNW local company who hand makes climbing...
- Aug 9, 2019
- 1 min
Big Shot
Gear Review: Big Shot The Big Shot throw line slingshot tool is one of my favorite and most hated tools in my truck. It can be the most...
- Aug 9, 2019
- 2 min
Petzl Zillon VS ART Positioner
Here are two excellent options for a work positioning lanyard. Both allow for smooth one handed adjustment under tension and otherwise....
- Aug 7, 2019
- 1 min
Petzl Pantin VS CT Foot Ascender
Putting these two products head to head reveals a handy winner, and in case you don’t want to read the rest of this review the...
- Aug 7, 2019
- 1 min
DMM Ultra O VS Petzl OK Ball Lock Carabiners
DMM Ultra O Carabiner VS Petzl OK Ball-Lock Carabiner The DMM Ultra O carabiner is my staple aluminum oval biner for most day to day...
- Aug 7, 2019
- 2 min
Chicane VS Rope Wrench
These are two devices used to add some friction to a DDRT or moving rope system so that it can be used in a single rope configuration. If...
- Jul 3, 2019
- 2 min
ART Spiderjack Review
ART Spiderjack 3 The ART Spiderjack 3 was advertised as an elegant solution for doubled rope work. Used in conjunction with the rope...
- Jul 3, 2019
- 1 min
Petzl Zillon Review
The Petzl Zillon Lanyard is my go to work positioning lanyard. I have yet to find a rope based lanyard system that has the same...
- Jul 3, 2019
- 2 min
Singing Tree Rope Runner
The Singing Tree Rope runner is a midline attachable single rope unicender (friction management device). From what I have heard, my...
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