Quick overview of ISC's new Apex rope wrench paired with its Squirrel Flex Tether. The Apex functions just like a Rope Wrench, but with a few added features. The Apex allows the user to adjust friction WITHOUT the need of...
Carabiners: one of the most widely-used tools in our industry. We use them for all types of applications. Connecting into our climbing systems, setting up rigging configurations, storing gear on our persons, and more. So depending on your climbing style, which carabiners...
Choosing a block-sling combo isn't exactly easy, especially since there are so many good options. Two exceptionally good picks at the Omni-Block Sling Combo from Rock Exotica, and the ISC Mini Beast. The Rock Exotica Omni Block Sling Combo is...
Abdon reviews the ISC Rope Wrench, the Godfather of SRT climbing tools. Invented by Michigan's own Kevin Bingham. The Rope Wrench was designed to be used in conjunction with a hitch-based system for SRT/SRS climbers. For this purpose, it is...
It’s been a few years since the Rock Exotica Akimbo took the tree care industry by storm, and it’s about time I shared my honest thoughts on this behemoth. Before the Akimbo, the Rope Runner and the Unicender were the dominant...
Depending on the union you're trying to get your rope into, there are several different methods for attaching your throw line to your system. Cody shows off four of the most tried and true methods here. Add these techniques to...
If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you must have heard about the dreaded climb of shame! It's when your gear gets caught in the tree, and there's no way to pull it down from the ground. The...
Are you properly securing yourself with your lanyard, or are you leaving yourself at risk of spinning around like a top? Learn how to properly tie yourself in with the GRIP now!
If you ask professional arborists what their favorite tree climbing saddle is, chances are you'll hear both the Teufelberger TreeMOTION Pro, and the Petzl Sequoia.
