Fachhandel für Baumpflege

Month: February 2018

  • Arborixx Approach: always one throwing distance ahead

    Arborixx Approach: always one throwing distance ahead

    The Approach throw hook is outstanding, because of the very easy way to connect the end of the rope to the hook. No carabiner or knot, that could get caught by a crotch, is needed. It is made of a pipe. At the end there is a pin, which serves as placeholder in the knot. Just put the rope through the hook, fix it with a knot, stick the knot to the pin – and the Approach is ready!

  • Call for Revision of the Distel Climbing Spurs with Comfort Straps

    Occasionally, errors occurred in the assembly of the comfort straps (lower Velcro straps). The Velcro fastener has been mounted incorrectly so that there is a gap between the spike and the shaft. This could lead to increased wear or even breakage of the screw. For this reason, the manufacturer is calling for the inspection of […]

  • Call for Revision of the EDELRID Talon Climbing Spurs

    A small number of the new Talon Climbing Spurs by Edelrid have some deficiencies in the Velcro fastener. In addition, the plastic cuff has been damaged in four cases worldwide. For this reason, Edelrid calls on all users of the Talon to thoroughly inspect the spurs for possible deficiencies prior to the next use. If […]

  • Safety first: belay devices for tree climbing

    Safety first: belay devices for tree climbing

    Tree climbing offers many possibilities: Single or double rope? Friction hitch or belay device? Which device? There are many rope devices for ascent, descent, work positioning and belay. Depending on preference and technique, other descenders, belay devices or mobile fall arresters are suitable for arborists.