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    Blocks vs pulleys

    Hey all, just curious as to why you would choose to use an arborist block for rigging opposed to a rigging pulley?? The pulleys seem to be much cheaper
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    Edelrid Talon climbing gaff

    Does anyone climb in an edelrid harness?
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    new saddle

    Has anyone worn the edelrid tree core
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    Why do we climb

    Hey all, just a question that has had me thinking me of late, why do we climb trees?? For me it started as an interest that lead to a full time job. For me climbing is more than just a job, it is a passion and a release. I find that when I'm high in the canopy of a large eucalypt, all of life's...
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    Am I the only one who gets this scared?

    What I have found is that trusting your gear takes time, learning to trust the tree takes knowledge gained over time. By knowing the species you are working in the characteristics of it really help to understand what is safe and what isn't. I found doing lone clearance work where I may climb 20...
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    Spurless work positioning

    Hey all. Been climbing for a bit over 18 months, almost all of our work is removals and powerlines clearing where we are required by the power company to wear spurs. Have been trying a bit of spurless climbing for pruning and just cannot seem to get in a comfortable position for cutting. I know...
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    Contract climber Hub

    Nah I haven't used it, I fella I know from here in Aus who climbs around Europe set it up in a hope to help others travel the world climbing,
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    Contract climber Hub

    There is a website globalarborist.com that is simiyto what you are talking about, members list there qualifications etc
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    Cutting techniques

    hey all, Just wondering if there was a thread I can't find that discusses the varying cutting techniques use in the tree. I have been climbing for 18months and have a fair understanding of standard practices used here in Aus but always looking to learn more
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