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  • Kask Superplasma HD
    November 4, 2025

    Kask Superplasma HD Is Super Light and Built for Real Work

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    Tom Langan’s worn just about every kind of helmet that’s been near a chipper. A couple of Kasks, a few other brands, even some older lids that rattled around in the back of the truck. So when he unboxes the [...]

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  • Petzl Knee Loop
    September 1, 2025

    Petzl Knee Loop Is a Step Up

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    If you’re looking to save your strength and move smoother on your next climb, Dekota Wall wants you to know how the Petzl Knee Loop can do that for you. Wall, a climber for Arbor Tech, a [...]

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  • Zoleo
    July 1, 2025

    No Bars? No Problem. Zoleo Satellite Communicator Keeps Crews Connected

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    In the tree care industry, communication is more than just convenience – it’s a safety essential. That’s why arborists Charlie White, CTSP, QT (TCIA Qualified Trainer), and Angel Arroyo, both with Northern Tree Service, a 48-year TCIA member company based [...]

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  • DMM Kinisi Max Climbing Saddle
    June 1, 2025

    The DMM Kinisi Max Climbing Saddle

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    TCI Magazine corralled the climbing arborists of Girard Tree Service, a 17-year TCIA member company based in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, to test drive and review the DMM Kinisi Max climbing saddle. They shared their initial impressions and experiences [...]

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  • DTX Shoulder Shot Tree Toppler
    February 12, 2025

    Aiming High: Does the DTX Shoulder Shot Tree Toppler Hit the Mark?

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    Jamie Chambrelli prepares to launch a throwline with the DTX Shoulder Shot Tree Toppler, a new throwline launching tool from DTX Tooling LLC. TCIA staff photo. In the world of tree care, tools that save time and energy [...]

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