Let’s take a look at old-school, natural-union rigging and what it created – friction! This same principle is in play with the new rigging rings that are becoming more and more prevalent in the industry. A rigging ring creates consistent [...]

A sampling of the author’s rigging tools include: 1. Samson Tenex-Tec 1/2-inch rigging dead-eye sling; 2. Teufelberger tRex 1/2-inch rigging ring-eye sling; 3. large port-a-wrap; 4. Teufelberger tRex 3/4-inch rigging-ring multi-sling; 5. Teufelberger tRex 7/8-inch rigging-ring redirect dead-eye sling; 6. [...]

Ascent and descent make up a small percentage of what occurs during tree-climbing operations. Much of the time in the canopy is spent in a work position. When we stop climbing to accomplish the specific tasks/objectives of the [...]

Nate Moore, arborist crew leader with Chippers, Inc., prepares to install a non-retrievable redirect for his SRS. You can see he is using his lanyard in the standard configuration while setting up his non-retrievable redirect. Photos courtesy of the author. [...]

In regard to the tools stored on my saddle, I make a conscious effort never to carry a tool that can’t perform at least two functions unless I absolutely have to, such as a first-aid kit or foot/knee ascenders. Photos [...]