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  • Arborist Skills: Aerial Lift Set Up
    April 8, 2025

    Arborist Skills: Aerial Lift Set Up

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP, TCIA Staff Arborist Aerial lift set up takes place several times a day on several types of terrain. This arborist skills video shows an example of a winter setup as carried out by TCIA [...]

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  • DTX Shoulder Shot Tree Toppler
    February 28, 2025

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

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    BY TCHUKKI ANDERSEN, BCMA, CTSP TCI Magazine asked two seasoned arborists to review the DTX Shoulder Shot Tree Toppler – a new throwline launching tool with notable reach and power from DTX Tooling LLC, a first-year TCIA corporate member [...]

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  • Brush Buddy
    December 1, 2024

    Brush Buddy Pro Push Paddle for Chippers

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    TCI Magazine regularly highlights the tools and products shaping the tree care industry. This month, we traveled to Stanley Tree Service, an accredited, 35-year TCIA member company based in Smithfield, Rhode Island, to meet with Jeff Seith and Jim [...]

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  • September 20, 2024

    Arborist Skills: Sales and Estimating

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    TCI Magazine has collected some insights into tree care sales from four experts. These TCIA members share their stories, challenges, and tips on building client trust, communicating effectively and adapting to industry changes.

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  • Arborist Skills: Mechanical Advantage in Rigging
    August 1, 2024

    Arborist Skills: Mechanical Advantage in Rigging

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    Using mechanical advantage in rigging makes lifting heavy loads easier. It works by multiplying the force you apply to the load line. This video shows a 4:1 pulley system that will move a load 4 feet for [...]

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