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    July 1, 2023

    Seven Important Questions to Ask When Buying Climbing Gear, Part 2

    By Tim Bushnell, CTSP, Alex Julius, BCMA, and Emmett Shutts, CTSP

    The last decade has seen a large influx of new climbing equipment that can potentially make climbing safer and more efficient. But it is important we use products that are reliable, safe and intended for tree care, so we can [...]

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  • May 1, 2023

    Judging the Validity of the Tie-In-Point Pull Test

    By Jim Kasper

    Jim Kasper, right, and a co-worker conduct a pull test to determine the structural integrity of the tree at the tie-in-point. But how useful is it? Does the TIP pull test actually make sense? Photo courtesy of the author. There [...]

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  • May 1, 2023

    The Sharp End of the Rope

    By Jeff Inman, Jr., CTSP

    Last year, “Top Gun: Maverick” graced theaters, and it took many of us back to the original movie and its storyline. The original movie was so motivating to folks in the ’80s that the Navy would post-up outside of movie [...]

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  • May 1, 2023

    Seven Important Questions to Ask When Buying Climbing Gear, Part 1

    By Tim Bushnell, CTSP, Alex Julius, BCMA, and Emmett Shutts, CTSP

    In an environment that already has inherent risks, it is important we use products that are reliable, safe and intended for tree care. This article aims to help you do that. Photo courtesy of Tim Bushnell.

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  • April 1, 2023

    Not Just Another “Nice Guy”: Dave Stice’s Journey to Living a Life on Rope

    By Andrew Jones, CTSP

    Every once in a while, you have the opportunity to meet someone you have long admired. For whatever reason, these meetings often are disappointing. But not always. I recently had the opportunity to meet Dave “Niceguydave” Stice at TCI EXPO [...]

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