Art and Science of Practical Rigging

Someone posted not too long ago the ISA was clearing out their VHS versions for 70some bucks. I've been meaning to order before they're gone. Might be too late. Oh well.

PS Just checked I couldn't find them under sale or clearance. Must be gone.
 
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Someone posted not too long ago the ISA was clearing out their VHS versions for 70some bucks. I've been meaning to order before they're gone. Might be too late. Oh well.

PS Just checked I couldn't find them under sale or clearance. Must be gone.

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We picked up the VHS version with the book for $25-$30 at the ISA in Chicago. They had a bunch for sale but nobody seemed to be buying them. For that price I dont know why you wouldn't.
 
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Someone posted not too long ago the ISA was clearing out their VHS versions for 70some bucks. I've been meaning to order before they're gone. Might be too late. Oh well.

PS Just checked I couldn't find them under sale or clearance. Must be gone.

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We picked up the VHS version with the book for $25-$30 at the ISA in Chicago. They had a bunch for sale but nobody seemed to be buying them. For that price I dont know why you wouldn't.

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Actually, the price for the vhs version was $30. This series is best suited for the incoming laborers. Those of us who've followed the dramatic changes within the industry over the past 15-20 years will not benefit from watching the videos in any media type.

Joe
 
I disagree. I have only been in the industry for about 10 years and I have learned quite a bit from the vids and book. I will be the first to say that my rigging skills are not top notch, but I have been to many training classes over the years and I dont think that my skills were ancient or archaic. Some people will get more out of the vids and some will get less, but I would not say that you wont benefit at all.
 
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Those of us who've followed the dramatic changes within the industry over the past 15-20 years will not benefit from watching the videos in any media type.

Joe

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Wow Joe, I have to totally disagree with you on this one too. I have a feeling that many in our industry don't know even half the things that are shown in those videos and would definitely benefit from watching them.

Too many of them (especially those that have been in tree work for awhile) have been shown only one way, and are unwilling to think outside the box and learn a different, possibly safer and more efficient way of doing things.
 
Even if you know every method in the video, it can never hurt to revisit these things in an educational setting such as viewing the DVD/VHS with fellow workers.

-Tom
 
3x I watch the DVDs every winter to refresh on the more complicated techniques.

Up until four years ago I think I only used two ropes one for climbing and one for rigging. Back then I knew very little about ropes and the differences between them all. After attending one of the TCIA shows I saw Rip Tomkins doing a demo and said to myself I have to learn how to do some of those techniques. I bought the DVD set the next day and was glad I did. By watching and experimenting slowly it built my confidence and knowledge to tackle more difficult jobs. Defiantly a great investment to anyone who wants to learn about rigging. Always good to have large mental tool box to be able to get things done safely and efficiently.
I love the drift line. I use that one a lot.
 
Don Blair shared much good and relevent information about rigging before the aspr videos were even produced. He gets credit from me for advancing my skills. In my opinion, Don Blair started the advances of the modern rigging revolution we're experiencing. He's a good man with wisdom we could continue to benefit from if he'd continue to write for us. Others have most likely surpassed him in knowledge about rigging because of his involvement with the I.S.A. as a speaker. But, he showed many at the time he was speaking what direction to take to get better and understand what they were doing in the field.

The aspr videos are a good source for training people to rig safely. They are definitely worth the money.

Joe
 
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Don Blair shared much good and relevent information about rigging before the aspr videos were even produced. He gets credit from me for advancing my skills. In my opinion, Don Blair started the advances of the modern rigging revolution we're experiencing. He's a good man with wisdom we could continue to benefit from if he'd continue to write for us. Others have most likely surpassed him in knowledge about rigging because of his involvement with the I.S.A. as a speaker. But, he showed many at the time he was speaking what direction to take to get better and understand what they were doing in the field.

The aspr videos are a good source for training people to rig safely. They are definitely worth the money.

Joe

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I couldn't agree more with you Joe. Before I ever saw the ArborMaster videos, I too had already learned a lot from Don and his rigging articles and videos for the NAA and TCI
magazine.

I still often talk with Don and he informed me that he's not through with writing yet, so who knows, we may be seeing some more writing from him in the not so distant future.
 
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