Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Climbing helmets: What has to be considered?
In tree climbing, in addition to the tree-sparing technique, the protection of the climber himself is of particular importance. Therefore, the equipment must meet certain requirements to ensure safety and physical integrity. This so-called personal protective equipment (PPE) also includes a suitable safety helmet. Which climbing helmets may be used in tree arboriculture and what […]
-
ITCC 2018: Kilpatrick for the third time
The International Tree Climbing Championship has been firmly in New Zealands hands for the last five years. Seven of the ten titles in both men’s and women’s competition went to the small country on the other side of the world. And also in 2018 the Kiwis secured at least one of the two titles. The […]
-
ITCC 2018: Freeworker supports the German Champions
Anika Hartramph and Tim Schröder won this year’s German Tree Climbing Championship. They are German Tree Climbing Champions 2018, automatically qualifying for the European Tree Climbing Championship (ETCC) near Paris (FR) and the International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC 2018) in Ohio (USA). Especially the trip to the USA is connected with considerable costs – which […]
-
Home advantage used – European Tree Climbing Championship 2018
Just before the award ceremony began at the European Tree Climbing Championship 2018, something unusual happened: raindrops fell to the ground for a short time. Previously, the weather in Thoiry, a few kilometres west of Paris, was dominated by heat that increased daily. On the last day the thermometer climbs to 35 °C and the […]
-
Freeworker on the road: Petzl RopeTrip 2018
Six years ago, Petzl established the RopeTrip, an international event for rope access technicians. Meanwhile it is considered in the scene as an unofficial world championship. In addition to the competition, the worldwide professional exchange of knowledge and technology in rope climbing – similar to the national and international tree climbing championships – is in […]
-
Statement about the Big Shot Trigger
At the moment we are receiving many requests for the Notch Big Shot Trigger. This specially designed trigger for the Big Shot slingshot is currently appearing on Facebook. However, Freeworker will not sell this product within Germany and the EU. Because the use of the trigger is illegal in Germany!
-
Sets for fire brigades according to DIN 14800
Two special sets for rescue at heights are brand new in the Freeworker range. They correspond to the standard appliance sets for fire brigade equipment according to DIN 14800. Both sets contain high-quality equipment for rope access techniques and rescue at heights, including equipment from the French manufacturer Petzl.
-
Talon spurs by EDELRID: Improved version
Last year Edelrid developed and launched the new Talon climbing spurs. Thanks to its plastic shell, the Talon is one of the lightest spurs on the market and adapts optimally to the wearer’s leg. In four cases worldwide, however, the shell has been damaged. That’s why we addressed the manufacturer directly during the “Baumpflegetage”.
-
New products at the “Baumpflegetage 2018”
Last week, from 24 to 26 April 2018, the 26th “Deutsche Baumpflegetage” took place in Augsburg. We were there again with our own booth for you. Many thanks to everyone who visited us there! Of course, we also took a look around for you at the trade fair – and discovered some innovations and revised […]
-
Everything about metal from Wales: Visiting DMM
In the middle of March we had the chance to look behind the scenes at DMM Arborday. We took this as an opportunity to visit the relatively young company – and introduce it to you. After all, DMM has quickly become one of the market leaders when it comes to safety-related metal hardware.
Got any book recommendations?