Tree Gear Reviews

an In-depth overview of the most common SRT (SRS) climb systems for climbing trees.

Training new climbers and groundsman can be difficult and costly, but it is an essential part of running a thriving tree service. For...

Have you ever wondered what "the pros" actually use? Well I can't speak for everyone, but I can speak for myself as a 6 year professional...

Heres a quick rundown on the ISC rigging wrench. Its a clever device that is very handy for small removals over structures. Check out how...

A quick review of a couple more common, (best value) rigging blocks for use in arborist rigging operations. Both are excellent choices!

The Husqvarna 536 lixp Battery Saw has probably been one my favorite new piece of kit this year I highly recommend. For a more in depth...

Here is a quick video explaining when it is appropriate to use a rigging block or pulley instead of a friction ring, and vice versus

Here is a useful little tip for lanyard positioning. Check it out!

The Silky Gunfighter arborist handsaw is an evolution meant to be an improvement on the Silky Zubat, which is currently the most popular...

The Zigzag is an excellent piece of hardware from an excellent company with deep roots in climbing! The Zigzag was the revolutionary...

Now this isn’t exactly the Rig and Ring by Rope logic listed on treestuff.com, but it functions identically. Basically it is a ring and...

The Notch Quickie is a new solution for several problems. The primary advantage of using the Quickie over a carabiner is its ability to...

The Monkey Beaver Saddle is a collaborative effort between August Hunicke and New Tribe (A PNW local company who hand makes climbing...

Gear Review: Big Shot The Big Shot throw line slingshot tool is one of my favorite and most hated tools in my truck. It can be the most...

Here are two excellent options for a work positioning lanyard. Both allow for smooth one handed adjustment under tension and otherwise....

Putting these two products head to head reveals a handy winner, and in case you don’t want to read the rest of this review the...

DMM Ultra O Carabiner VS Petzl OK Ball-Lock Carabiner The DMM Ultra O carabiner is my staple aluminum oval biner for most day to day...

These are two devices used to add some friction to a DDRT or moving rope system so that it can be used in a single rope configuration. If...

ART Spiderjack 3 The ART Spiderjack 3 was advertised as an elegant solution for doubled rope work. Used in conjunction with the rope...

The Petzl Zillon Lanyard is my go to work positioning lanyard. I have yet to find a rope based lanyard system that has the same...