Search and Rescue (SAR) members are a crossbred group of heroes that often spend an ungodly amount of time trying fix what others have broken; they are either lost, hurt and damaged, trapped or stuck in places and on things that sometimes defy logic. They do it mostly out of honoring others before themselves or …
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Learn why the new PETZL EJECT adjustable friction saver is becoming an indispensable tool for tree care professionals, as well as how to install it in a tree and retrieve it once the work is done! For the Sake of Arborists! The new PETZL EJECT adjustable friction saver allows the work rope to be set …
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Thank you PMI for the following information Take a look into the mind of an Arborist to learn some of what sets this industry apart. Most of the traditional Christmas trees we know and love are cut and taken from tree farms to be bought and decorated by the public. These specific trees regrow every …
Choice of carabiner for connecting a ZILLON or GRILLON lanyard to the harness Key issues and risks When the lanyard is tensioned and released, there can be poor positioning and rubbing between the carabiner and the harness attachment point, and rubbing or pressure against the locking sleeve by equipment or by the user’s body. …
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The ZIGZAG mechanical Prusik allows the user to move around efficiently in a tree using classic Prusik pulley system technique. The linked rings provide precision and fluidity when moving around. The pulley is mounted on sealed ball bearings to allow the slack to be taken up easily. The steel construction offers great durability. ZIGZAG [EN] …
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In a very fun shoot, we met up with Rich Hattier of ISC. Rich is not just one of the best technical riggers I have met, but one super nice guy as well. Our shoot was scheduled to discussed the upward and downward mobility of arborists, but also look into the transitory elements of what …
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Rich Hattier is change agent. His involvement in the rigging industry has spanned many years. Initially, Rich’s journey started at the gates of “the arborist” and later through portals of ISC Wales. I have known Rich now for a few years and was initially captivated by his humor and focused approach to “no non-sense” rigging. Readily …
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