Samson ecologically responsible Amsteel-Blue rope
Samson Rope Technologies’ AmSteel-Blue, marketed as a winch line for arborists, is now available made from sustainable, bio-sourced fiber. This innovation utilizes the mass-balance approach to sourcing intended to reduce reliance on fossil-based resources. Because they are made from climate-neutral feedstock created using sustainable-forestry methods, Samson products with bio-sourced fiber will enable customers to reduce […]
Notch Equipment Wear Safe Steel Rings
Notch Equipment’s new Wear Safe Steel Rings are the arbor industry’s first steel friction rings that feature a wear-indicator mark for increased safety and ease of inspection, according to the company. These rings are made of hot-forged steel and are CNC (computer numerical control)-turned for a smooth, rope-friendly finish. The 33% larger bend radius plus […]
Buckingham BuckGuard 2.0 Retractable Gaff Guard
Buckingham Manufacturing’s new and improved BuckGuard 2.0 Retractable Gaff Guard, model 6911, was developed so you never have to worry about losing a gaff guard again. Simply attach the BuckGuard 2.0 to the climber-retaining strap and secure the hook-and-loop fastener to the climber-pad strap. Once you are ready to climb, kick the gaff guards off […]
Innovations in Mechanical Row Equipment
There are a number of methods used to clear and maintain utility rights of way, or ROWs, but they all fall into two categories – mechanical, including things like brush mowers, saw trimmers and aerial lifts, or chemical, including materials such as herbicides, growth regulators and the tools used to disperse or apply them. In […]
Throwing Away Your Shot: The Basics of the Big Shot
If you are young, scrappy and hungry, don’t like throwin’ away your shot (with a nod to Hamilton) and just want to place your climbing line in a tree, then give a Big Shot a try. These heavy-duty slingshots-on-a-stick, available from Notch Equipment and Jameson, can really improve your distance and accuracy with a throwline, […]