Category: News
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Hall of Fame: Tree Climbing Championships
There have been tree climbing championships since 1976. Who has entered themselves in the official lists of European and World Champions since then?
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Berger – perfect technology since 1919
Julius Berger GmbH & Co KG from Wuppertal has been manufacturing high-quality cutting tools for professionals in gardening, agriculture and forestry for 100 years. From the tool wholesale of the early years, a medium-sized company has developed which is represented worldwide. Wherever plants and woods need to be professionally trimmed, the tools of the traditional […]
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Tree bracing: materials, types, models, manufacturers
Tree bracing is part of modern tree care. Particularly in case of special tree locations in urban areas or unique natural monuments, the systems have their advantages compared to other tree care methods. These technical systems prevent trees from collapsing. Since the first tree bracing systems made of steel strapping, materials and methods have changed thanks to scientific research.
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Recall for safety check Edelrid Turn pulley
Edelrid discovered a “Turn” pulley with a defective rivet. The axle holding the pulley and the side plates together was not fully riveted to the found pulley. A side plate could therefore come loose and unintentionally release the rope. Since the manufacturer cannot rule out the possibility that there may be other pulleys with defective […]
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Chainsaw protection trousers for Arborists
When working with chainsaws, the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of a tree climber includes not only helmet, harness, climbing system and lanyard, but also chainsaw protection clothing. PPE protects health, saves lives and is required by law. The central element of the chainsaw protection clothing is the chainsaw protection trousers. For arborists, however, trousers must […]
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Freeworker – 20 years partner for arborists
If the sausages are sizzling on the grill, nobody can resist! On the meanwhile traditional barbecue evenings during a big course week of the Münchner Baumkletterschule (Munich tree climbing school) all course participants and instructors sit together at the barbecue in front of the freeworker shop. With a few juicy sausages, chilled or in winter […]
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Safety information: Call to review for RopeGuide 2010 and TwinLine
Call to review for the RopeGuide 2010 and RopeGuide TwinLine by ART We have received information about two incidents in short succession, according to which the casing cover of a RopeGuide 2010 (see instruction manual page 8 position 5) has fallen off. This is only possible if the locking screws (see instruction manual page 8 […]
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Freeworker supports Wilderness International
Not only arborists climb in trees. Scientists and nature conservationists have also discovered the potential of rope climbing technology in recent years and use it for research all over the world. The Wilderness International Foundation from Dresden and Berlin also climbs high up into the crowns of the trees. The Wilderness International Foundation from Dresden […]
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Freeworker on Tour: TCI Expo 2018
In early November the TCI Expo 2018 took place in Charlotte, North Carolina. The TCI is known as the biggest tradeshow for arborists in the world. Since 1990 arborists from all over the world meet once a year in a different location in the USA. For three days they come together to hear about news, […]
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ECC – The modern way of communication
The ECC communication system for tree care is a communication solution via Bluetooth with 4 persons and realistic ranges of up to 150 m.