By Jeff Jepson, Certified Arborist and climbing champion. Also, tricks of the trade, knots for the climber, equipment and supplies, skill performance sheets, and safety standards. Includes: P.E.P. - a systematic approach to tree climbing.
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Tools of the Trade:Figure-8 Device: Specs
Tools of the Trade: Micro Pulley: Specs
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
We recommend using the Big Shot with at least 8ft of pole length to eliminate recoil and maximize launch distance of 3 to 20 ounce weights and line. Easily shoots a throw bag and up to 200 feet of line through tree limbs! Simple to operate oversized sling-shot...
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Works with 3 oz to 20 oz throw weights: Product Features
Launches throw-weights nearly 200 feet: Product Features
We recommend using two 4 foot poles together on the ground (included with the BIGKIT and BIGK kits) to eliminate recoil and maximize launch distance: Product Features
5,000 tensile strength. Adjustable from 3 to 6 feet. A safety snap on either end with thimble on spliced end for freedom of movement! Heavy duty 1/2 inch Walthane coated, double braid polyester rope.
Dual colors of black and orange adds visibility in motion! Bottom loop weights allow quick attachment of carabiners/throw line. If every tree were the same, one weight would do the job.
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High visibility blank and orange adds visibility in motion: Specs
Our weights have a tighter, more aerodynamic design than competition for higher throws with more accuracy and ease of flight through limbs and branches. If every tree were the same, one weight would do the job.
This duffel bag is spacious AND durable! Whether you take it out into the field, or just use it for storing those "have to have on hand" products, this arborist tote bag gets an A+! Spacious, durable, and easy to carry, the ATB will be number one in your...
Aluminum sheave and bushing. Blocks are commonly used for lowering heavy loads tied under area to be cut with eye sling. 40,000 lb tensile, 4,000 lb working load. Acts as a false crotch using rigging lines and friction device to lower cut material.
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Sheave (pulley wheel) is 1.125" wide x 3.455" high.: Specs
Convenient knurled knobs allow for easy rigging of the upper bushing. The upper bushing will accommodate slings up th 3/4" in diameter. Designed for use in false crotch systems to save wear and tear on bull ropes! Upper bushing maximizes sling strength...
400 lb strength, 1.75 mm. 180 ft in length. Special coating reduces abrasion and allows prolonged use of product without degradation. Recommended for use with 10 oz throw bag. Achieve higher throws with lighter weights, greater control due to low stretch,...
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Ship wt: .5 lb
Extremely high strength, low stretch, and excellent abrasion resistance in a small diameter, light-weight throwing line: Specs
Description: 400 lb Strength, 1.75 mm line
Zing-it line is available in 1.75 mm or 2.2 mm thickness: Specs
Braided and twisted rope provides a secure system. The perfect work positioning lanyard! Provides the climber a means to stay continuously secured to the tree when climbing over obstructions.
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Different color thimbles to easily distinguish each end of the lanyard: Specs
Do so by tightening the tension bolt until both halves securely join. Improves the accuracy of your Big Shot Launcher! SherrillTree designed the Notch Big Shot Trigger for use with their Big Shot Launchers .
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Reduces arm fatigue: Product Benefits
Integrated safety latch: Product Features
Weight (pounds): 0.70: Specs
Improves launch accuracy and consistency: Product Benefits
Ship Wt. .5 lb. A height adjustable elastic keeps the foot in the loop, regardless of shoe type.. The Footpro is a versatile accessory used with handled ascension devices during the "sit-stand" rope climb! The strap can be adjusted to proper length with...
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Length easily adjusted with the DoubleBack buckle: Product Features
Underfoot strap is abrasion-resistant and is slightly rigid to make it easier to step into: Product Features
Fully adjustable from 2"to 10'. Red core alerts you of excess wear. Unique rope grab with 90 twist eliminates need for swivel or twisted clevis. Lanyard length adjusts with only one hand! And the adjustable cam is always in easy reach, no need to reach...
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With the LAD at the user's side, (where it's needed) no longer will the user have to hug the tree to adjust his lanyard.: Product Features
The red "wear indicator" tells you when it is time to replace it (not repair, replace): Product Benefits
Red core alerts you of excess wear: Product Features
SLH12 is rope and snaps only; no prusik. The 12CV is combined with Tenex eye-to-eye tail for prusik or other friction hitch use. Cover yarns treated to enhance abrasion resistance.
Type: 3 Strand 10 ft Rope Lanyard with Safety Snaps
Meets OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements. 6' length, single leg. Features lightweight, durable webbing and locking snap hooks for harness and anchorage connections! Lanyards have a built-in woven inner core, which smoothly expands 3 1/2' to reduce fall arrest...
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Meets OSHA, ANSI and CSA requirements: Specs
Features lightweight, durable webbing and locking snap hooks for harness and anchorage connections: Product Features
Lanyards have a built-in woven inner core, which smoothly expands 3 1/2' to reduce fall arrest forces, while the outer jacket serves as a back-up web lanyard: Product Features
Slick shot - designed for accurate throwing! Complete with 14oz cordura nylon throw bag, 150' of 1/8" braided polyethylene snag resistant line, and a durable nylon storage bag.
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Throw bag made of 14oz cordura nylon: Specs
150ft of 1/8in braided polyethylene snag resistant line: Specs
This makes the flipline completely adjustable. The flipline is 10 feet in length but can be made adjustable by using a cam ascender (item XXRE) or a prusik loop (item PL20). A galvanized thimble is installed on one end with a safety locking snap with...
Prevents blocks from twisting. 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.
Lightweight all aluminum construction! Petzl fixed-sided pulley - The ideal component of all pulley hauling systems, the Fixe pulley can easily be coupled with a rope clamp / grab to give an anti-return function.
1 and 3/4 inch ring for saw suspension on saddle when not in use and 1 and 1/8 inch ring for saddle attachment. Hi-Vis yellow with a 6 inch nylon loop and twist half hitch. Measures up to 50 inches fully extended, when relaxed measures 32 inches.
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Measures 32 inches when relaxed: Specs
NOT TO BE USED WITH CHAIN SAWS EXCEEDING 15 LBS. IN WEIGHT: Specs
1 and 3/4 inch ring for saw suspension on saddle when not in use: Specs
Measures up to 50 inches fully extended to provide ample reach when cutting: Specs
Made from Samson Tenex rope! Eye to eye tails secure to the climbing line with use of several different friction hitches and since both ends secure to a carabiner, the applied friction is more evenly distributed for improved performance.
Full 1/2" size diameter for easier grip. Wt 7.7 lb per 100 ft. Work load 810 lb. Low stretch, with excellent knot-heat resistance. Work load 650 lb. 16-strand, treated polyester with a stabilized nylon core for durability.
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SPLICED: 6500 lb. Work load 650 lb.: Specs
Maximum firmness, which is good for climbing: Specs
Overall length is 26". Ten holes for perfect adjustment and nickel plated hardware. Lower straps feature split rings which makes securing the stirrup to your foot fast and easy. Durable, weather resistant neoprene impregnated nylon.
