The International Society of Arboriculture gives this book their "thumbs up"! Teaches methods of climbing and working safely in trees with a minimum of unnecessary effort and maximum productivity.
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Entering the Tree: Specs
Written by Jeff Jepson, copyright 1997: Specs
Knots for Tree Climbers: Attachment Knots, Friction Hitches, Mid-Line Knots, Bends (End-to-End Tie-Offs): Specs
The pick of the pros, for comfort, durability and safety. The front strap is reinforced with neoprene for extra durability. Sizing note: Allow adjustment for seasonal clothing. Models with sliding D-rings are designed for more freedom of movement.
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Waist Size: 30-34 inches (20-inch Dee to Dee)
Weight 7 pounds: Specs
Size: Small
Neoprene reinforced nylon front strap: Specs
Waist back is foam-filled and lined with soft, brown, oil-tanned, top-grain, steer-hide leather: Specs
Samsons proprietary Sure Grip technology gives Velocity a fully broken-in feel right out of the bag when its new. A new premium double braid lightweight climbing line available in two colors! Velocity Cool and the new visibility Velocity Hot.
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7/16" diameter: Specs
Premium grade climbing line designed to offer tree care professionals quick and easy access to the tree tops: Product Features
24-strand braided polyester construction with stabilized nylon core: Specs
Constructed with a tear away safety pack that activates when 200 lbs. Of force is applied! Buckingham's tear away bungee chain saw lanyard holds a chain saw if dropped to one's feet, but will pull apart if the chain saw gets hung up in a falling limb.
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NOT TO BE USED WITH CHAIN SAWS EXCEEDING 15 LBS. IN WEIGHT: Specs
Measures 32 inches when relaxed: Specs
Measures up to 50 inches fully extended to provide ample reach when cutting: Specs
1 and 1/8 inch ring used to attach the lanyard to your saddle: Specs
Improves the accuracy of your Big Shot Launcher! SherrillTree designed the Notch Big Shot Trigger for use with their Big Shot Launchers . This attachment also reduces arm fatigue caused by repetitive use.
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Color: Black/Metallic: Specs
Customizable mounting location: Product Benefits
Quick, mid-pole attachment: Product Features
Fits all round 1-1/4-inch utility-grade fiberglass poles: Product Features
This carabiner features a screw sleeve. They test each piece to ensure the utmost safety and manufacturing excellence. The keylock system prevents snagging on your rope or bolts. Kong designed their extra-large carabiners with a wide gate opening and...
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Material: Carbon steel: Specs
Screw sleeve opens easily — even when wearing gloves: Product Features
Made in Italy: Product Features
Eyelet diameter (mm): N/A: Specs
Heavy-duty carbon steel construction: Product Features
A wide gate opening and high tensile strength! Kong manufactures this carabiner using a high-quality aluminum alloy. This carabiner features a twist lock sleeve. This shape also distributes the load along the major axis of the part.
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Weight (grams): 95: Specs
Heavy-duty aluminum construction: Product Features
D-shape prevents rotation and distributes load along major axis: Product Features
Keylock system prevents snagging: Product Features
Twist lock sleeve opens in 2 easy movements: Product Features
Sheave Dia: 1-1/4"Side Plate: Alum. A myriad of uses, but commonly used for one handed advance of friction hitches along the climbing line! Tensile: 7,000 lb WLL: 700 lb Sheave: Alum.
Our most popular saddle! Four fixed dee saddle: This saddle offers a seat strap with fixed D-rings for more stability. 1" neoprene leg straps keep the seat strap securely in place.
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Seat strap floats on waist belt for easy positioning and comfort and is lined with soft oil tanned top grain steer hide leather: Specs
The 6" wide waist back is foam filled and lined with a soft oil tanned top grain steer hide leather: Specs
Waist Size: 30-34 inches (20-inch Dee to Dee)
Available in small, medium, large and extra large sizes: Specs
Weighs approximately 6 lbs. (medium size): Specs
Extra wide back provides extra comfort and support where it is needed most: Specs
Two top-quality 22SL safety snaps and thimble for freedom of movement. Easy and safe lock-in or out! Adjustable 6 foot lanyard of 1/2 inch loose-lay filament nylon rope. 5,000 lbs test.
Sliding ring saddle with seat and leg straps. This saddle offers the climber a sliding dee saddle with a seat/leg strap combination. Sizing note: Allow adjustment for seasonal clothing.
Two safety snaps on either end for easy lock-in or out! A tough, flexible safety strap made of Nybuck - A filament nylon woven into neoprene-impregnated cloth. 5'8" length, 5,000 lb test.
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Made of filament nylon woven into neoprene-impregnated cloth: Specs
Prusik devices are common for 2 in 1 safety lanyards and also as friction hitches for climbing lines, only when an added wrap or other proper hitch is used. Climbing line diameter must be equal or greater than the Blue Streak (12mm).
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26" x 12 mm: Specs
Available with a safety snap (HP26), or as an eye-to-eye (same as HP26 but no snap): Specs
Eliminates the need to cut pieces from the end of the climbing line. Made of 16 strand 1/2" rope whipped eye splice to provide maximum safety! Whipped end and eye insure for a secure split tail.
Smoothest cover for mechanical ascension; low elongation with minimal bounce. Great for advanced and traditional techniques. 11.7mm (0.5 in) diameter. The 24-strand Tite-Braid cover viturally eliminates cover milking and the polyester core creates a firm...
Sizing note: Allow adjustment for seasonal clothing. Thick Cotton Saddle with Four D-rings for more stability. The back features five round loops for accessory storage and also snap and ring attachments.
Keep your ropes clean and prevent breakage! Abrasive dirt can prematurely wear your expensive ropes out! Handy all mesh bag for use when washing your climbing/lifeline ropes. Simply put rope in the bag, pull the drawstring tight, and youre ready to wash...
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Clean ropes are safer; less dirt and oil in them extends their life: Product Benefits
Lightweight, high strength 12-strand climbing line, and the most widely used rigging line in the arborist industry! It resists snags and has excellent knot-holding ability. Arbor-Plex works well when wet and is very durable.
Strength, durability and style! Features a patented design which gives them strength, durability, and style. Unlike one piece climbers, the CTB Climbers utilize an aluminum lower "J" portion that is precision milled to exact tolerances, then tailor-matched...
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Tempered for hardness and strength: Product Features
Clear coat anodized for added wear resistance: Product Features
Stainless steel block and tackle with black Derlin sheaves! Stainless steel cam locks rope securely in place while taking up slack in your rigging line. Complete with 50' of 1/2" braided BLUESTREAK rope.
A wide gate opening and high tensile strength! Kong manufactures this carabiner using high-quality carbon steel. It requires 3 movements to open. This carabiner features a reinforced auto block sleeve.
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Width (mm): 76-1/2: Specs
Weight (grams): 265: Specs
Color: Black: Specs
Heavy-duty carbon steel construction: Product Features