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Storm cleanup is a job that requires a lot of gear for dealing with the damage caused to trees, and it can also be difficult to get more gear one you're in the recovery area - so make sure to stock up beforehand! { "__s … about Storm Cleanup Supplies… read more

A Top Contender in Arborist Chainsaws: Husqvarna T540 XP Mark III Review When it comes to mastering the art of arboriculture, the right tools can take your work from strenuous to seamless. The Husqvarna T540 XP Mark III stands as th … about Husqvarna T540XP Chainsaw: The Top Choice for Professional Arborists… read more

Introduction to the Art of Throw Line Mastering the art of throw line is not just about efficiency; it's about safety. As an arborist or tree care aficionado, your ability to access trees safely can be significantly enhanced by a w … about The Arborist's Guide to Mastering the Throw Line Technique… read more

The Importance of Choosing the Right Saw Chain For arborists, the proper saw chain is crucial not only for clean and effective cuts but also for ensuring the safety of the operator. Different tasks require specific chains to optimi … about Choosing the Right Saw Chain: A Buyer's Guide for Arborists… read more

Choosing the Right Tree Axe: A Guide for Arborists For the professional arborist, a quality tree axe isn't just a tool but an extension of their arm. The challenges in finding the right one can be the difference between efficient w … about Selecting the Perfect Tree Axe for Arborists… read more

Introduction to Arborist Essentials from TreeStuff.com Professional arborists understand the significance of using the right gear for maximizing both efficiency and safety. The tools and equipment you select can have a direct impact … about Maximize Your Work: The Ultimate Arborist Store Product Guide… read more

Join Nick Bonner on an exclusive tour with Edelrid's head rope genius, Martin Schlemmer! We went to Isny, Germany to see what makes Edelrid such a premium brand trusted around the world by rock climbers, rope access technicians, arborists, rescue … about Edelrid Rope Factory Tour… read more

Pulleys, chainsaw pants, ascenders, saws - ALL the cool new stuff is here! This page is updated regularly, so make sure to check back often!We have all the newest gear from the top manufacturers in the arborist industry: DMM, Notch Equipment, Rock … about New Stuff… read more

Petzl Helmet Accessories Petzl helmets are used across the world for a multitude of industries - and their array of helmet accessories reflect that. Check out this video where Nick Bonner talks about the different visors and ear muffs … about Petzl Helmet Accessories… read more

Evolution of the Petzl ZigZag The Petzl ZigZag is one of the most popular rope ascent devices of all time, and it's gone through a bunch of iterations as the Petzl engineers continue to perfect the design. In this video, you'll learn a … about Petzl ZigZag Evolution… read more

World-Class Bucket Truck Safety Kit Take the guesswork out of ordering your safety gear, and choose one of three Petzl MEWP kits! Each kit comes with a fall arrest harness, shock-absorbing safety lanyard, integrated ANSI carabiners, an … about Petzl MEWP Kits Video… read more

Nick Bonner gathered up 24 of our best-selling arborist gear bags together to review the in-depth. If you have a specific arborist bag you're interested in, go to the Youtube video here and click the timestamp in the description. … about Comparing and Reviewing the Best Arborist Bags… read more

Notch Rope Runner Pro Closer Look The Notch Rope Runner Pro is the newest climbing device to take the arborist world by storm, based on the revolutionary Singing Tree Rope Runner. In this video, Nick Bonner shows off the Notch Rope Run … about Rope Runner Pro Closer Look… read more

Craig Bachmann, Lead Arborist & Manager at Tree133 LLC heads into the lab to take a look at climbing and complex rigging concepts. Watch as Craig demonstrate rigging systems that he says reduce force in the tree and make your cli … about Angles, Redirects, & Forces in the Tree w/ Craig Bachmann… read more

Mark Chisholm, co-owner of Aspen Tree, has been using cranes to assist in tree work for years. Here, he demonstrates how he would attach a limb to the crane in a complex rigging scenario. Using limb balancing and tension, he executes … about How to Balance Limbs for Crane Tree Removal w/ Mark Chisholm… read more

It's one of the most popular side games at Jambo. In this video, we take a look at how the claw game works, what climbers think of it and the game's charismatic and legendary host, Jambo Man! Watch as climbers of all ages navigate into … about Jambo Human Claw Game… read more

Nick shows us some of the most popular harness accessories used for holding and organizing tools and equipment. Check out the cool products featured in this video. window.__shgProductInits = window.__shgProductInits || new … about Harness Accessories Reviewed… read more

Not every arborist helmet is made the same. Learn how to choose the best helmet for you by deciding what features you need and which helmets offer those features in a cost-effective package. Nick compares the electrical ratings, impact … about Arborist Helmet Types… read more

Do you know an arborist, but don't really understand what that means or what they do or what gear they like? We're here to help! Not every arborist likes the same gear, but we know all the arborists so we can give you some advice. Also, we have so … about Holiday Shopping Guide!… read more

They say the best investments are in the things that separate you from the ground: beds, tires, and shoes. This has never been more true than for the modern arborist. Watch the video above to see Nick and Cale review the top 14 boots for arb … about The Best of Arborist & Tree Climbing Boots… read more

Raven Tree Care & Wildlife Preservation Services Raven Tree Care & Wildlife Preservation Services "We have four base members - Jabeen (me, the owner and operator) , Shayla, Hannah, and Vic. We all met through schooling for our … about Featured Family Owned Businesses… read more

World-Class champion arborist, Krista Strating demonstrates a controlled rigging simulation in an urban environment. Watch this pro in action as she explains the process step by step. window.__shgProductInits = window.__shgP … about Urban Rigging Discussion and Demo w/ Krista Strating… read more

It doesn't matter how careful you think you are, it only takes one butterfinger moment for your power drill to fall 40 feet onto your groundie's head. This is why Petzl has come up with their … about Petzl Dropped Tool Prevention… read more

Premium Positioning Lanyards Reviewed If you're climbing for work, you need a positioning lanyard - so why not make it the best positioning lanyard available? In … about Premium Lanyards Reviewed… read more

ISC Athlete, arborist, and world-class climber Jeff Inman uses TreeStuff's tiny tree to demonstrate some of the practical differences between doubled rope and si … about Tree Access and Tree Climbing: DRT to SRT with Jeff Inman… read more

Blowers, brush cutters, wood chippers, and chainsaws are just some of the machines running in your work environment daily. The noise from these tools can cause hearing loss if you … about Ear Protection… read more

Craig Bachmann, Lead Arborist & Manager at Tree133 LLC heads into the lab to take a look at minimizing load forces. Craig shows us it's all about the angles. … about How to Minimize Load Forces w/ Craig Bachmann… read more

The Arborist Discount Network (ADN) is the only home-shopping broadcast experience for Arborists, it's also our idea of a hobby around here so it's meant to be fun!Follow … about Arborist Discount Network… read more

Best Friction Savers for Tree Climbing Whether you call them a friction saver, false crotch, rope sleeve, or cambium saver, they all do the same thing: protect tree bark from poten … about Best Friction Savers for Tree Climbing… read more

There is a wide selection of carabiners available, ranging from simple accessory carabiners to the complicated triple-action auto-locking gated DMM Revolver Rig Locksafe. In this v … about Carabiners Explained… read more

Using mechanical advantage to lift items can sound like a topic only for civil engineers - but it's not that complicated when you kno … about Basic Mechanical Advantage for Arborists… read more

Arborist gloves protect your hands and help prevent fatigue. In this video, we review 8 pairs available at TreeStuff.com. Learn about the differences and figure out which pair work … about 8 Best Arborist Gloves Reviewed… read more

GREASE MONKEYS! Nick Bonner has been going through a transformation since TreeStuff started selling Husqvarna chainsaws, and now he's an engine-crazed motor-head constantly spouting specifica … about Husqvarna Saw Tech Specs for Motor Heads… read more

Learning complex mechanical advantage systems starts with learning simple systems, and learning simple MA systems starts with learning a couple definitions. In this video, DMM Guru Taylor H … about Mechanical Advantage Definitions… read more

The Hip-Thrust technique isn't dead - it's just usually not done right! If you don't have all of your fancy equipment, it's a perfectly reasonable way to climb short distances - especially … about Safer and More Efficient Hip Thrusting… read more

Figuring out ideal mechanical advantage ratios can be a tough thing to do, unless you know the T method! Follow along with DMM expert Taylor Hamel as he shows this simple way to find the MA … about The T Method - Calculate Mechanical Advantage… read more

Join Chainsaw expert Ryan Torcicollo as he goes over the three different conditions for starting your Husqvarna chainsaw - the cold start, hot start, and the AutoTune 3.0 start. AutoTune 3.0 is the newest advancement in chainsaw technolog … about The 3 Ways to Start Your Saw… read more

Husqvarna is leading the way in new chainsaw technology with their AutoTune technology, but what is that really? Nick and Ryan got together to talk about Husqvarna chainsaws and do some magic! … about Husqvarna AutoTune… read more

Husqvarna's X-Torq saws boast some great claims, but how do they work? Nick Bonner was joined by Husqvarna H-Team Ambassador Ryan Torcicollo to explain what X-Torq is and how it makes Husqvarna saws the best. … about Husqvarna X-Torq Engine Technology… read more

The APTA is the fastest, most accurate, dependable, and satisfying way to launch your throwline into a tree. In this video, Nick Bonner goes in-depth with the APTA and how to use it. … about APTA - Air Powered Tree Access… read more

We're always urging you to wear a helmet - but how do helmets actually help you? In this short video, Nick Bonner compares helmet suspension systems and how they work to save your li … about What's in your Helmet?… read more

Didn't get your line in the right spot? Don't worry, Taylor Hamel has some tips on how to fix it with minimal frustration, and maximum fun! window.__ … about Flip Stick Method… read more

The Notch Rope Runner Pro is one of the most popular climbing devices for arborists, but people still have questions - so we made this video answering the most common questions. … about Notch Rope Runner Pro FAQ… read more

The Notch Glide Rope Grab is out! One simple and smooth lanyard rope grab can now give you three different friction modes! Check out this video that explains all the features. … about Notch Glide Rope Grab Benchtop Review… read more

Everyone loves a rope swing, but not everyone knows the right way to set one up! Grab a TreeStuff Rope Swing Kit and follow this step-by-step guide on making your own pro rope swing. window.SHOGUN_ … about How To Make A Rope Swing… read more

We know that TreeStuff is the #1 place online for arborists, but we wanted to hear from our customers why that is for them. … about Why TreeStuff?… read more

The Notch Equipment Rigging Block line is the freshest, shiniest addition to our collection of arborist blocks. In this quick video, Nick Bonner gets his hands on all three of the No … about Notch Rigging Blocks Benchtop Review… read more

It's been a while since our first video on tool holders and accessories for your climbing saddle, so Nick Bonner sat down with the newest gear, and the upgraded favorites to show you … about New Arborist Harness Accessories… read more

The tree care industry relies on teams to complete dangerous and complicated tasks, which means relying on good leaders. In this video, we asked some arborists their thoughts on what th … about Leadership in Tree Care… read more

The DMM Hitch Climber Pulley is a favorite of DRT climbing arborists around the world, and DMM ambassador Taylor Hamel has all the details on how the Hitch Climber became even better with the introduction of the DMM Hitch Climber Pulley. … about Hitch Climber Pulley Designs… read more

For a climber, missing your throw when line setting can be really frustrating, which is why Taylor Hamel has shared some of his best tips and tricks for manipulating your throwline to where you want it. … about Throwline Manipulation Secrets… read more

The Stein Arbor Trolley is a beloved cart designed specifically for the rigors of professional arborist use, and Nick is here to show you some of the new upgrades! The Stein Ar … about Stein Arbor Trolley Video… read more

Climbing gear. Throw line. Ascenders. Friction saver. Lanyard. Carabiners. Harness. Spikes. Yes, climbing trees for arborist work requires a lot of gear, and a key part of that gear is arborist climbing rope. While yo … about An Arborist’s Guide to Types of Rope - TreeStuff… read more

As an arborist, you count on your tools and equipment to help you do your job and to keep you safe while working. Your climbing harness or arborist saddle is one of the more important parts of your climbing kit, so buying a high-quality u … about Arborist's Guide to the Best Tree Climbing Harness… read more

Petzl engineers have come up with the coolest way to design a retrievable friction saver, and there's no one better than Petzl rep Rudy Rutemiller to show us how it works! … about The Coolest Friction Saver - Petzl Eject Video… read more

Arborist and ISC athlete Jeff Inman took some time out of his busy schedule during Arborfest Expo to use TreeStuff's Micro Rigging Lab to demonstrate how span rigging can be u … about Span Rigging with Jeff Inman… read more

DMM Technical Representative Taylor Hamel demonstrates how to set up a double whip tackle for tensioning and lowering a tree limb in TreeStuff's Micro Riggi … about How to Set Up a Double Whip Tackle & Mechanical Advantage w/ Taylor Hamel… read more

Chainsaw chaps are one of the most important safety items you can own as a saw user. No matter how experienced you are with a chainsaw, there's always the chance that something unexp … about How to Buy Chainsaw Chaps… read more

Having the right handsaw is key. Making sure its stowed correctly and easily accessible is key. Have you seen the Notch Talon? Or the Hansaw leash options we have? … about Arborist Handsaw Accessories… read more

Whoopies and loopies are great, and they represent some of the most commonly used slings in the industry. Known for their spliced adjustable sections these are a perennial favorite! If … about Whoopies and Loopies Explained… read more

Getting your line into a tree can be the most frustrating part of climbing, so we've gathered all of the best videos of throwline tips and tricks into this one location! … about How to Get a Rope in a Tree - Throwline Tips and Tricks… read more

Where do I start? I want everything I need to climb trees. Get knowledgeable recommendations on every product you need head-to-toe (or soup-to-nut … about How to Pick the Best Tree Climbing Gear for Arborists… read more

Increase your throw line skills - GUARANTEED!* Taylor Hamel from DMM is here with his personal mantra that he used for years to accurately deploy his throw line, and we think it can … about Taylor Hamel's Throw Line Mantra… read more

We know you use a lot of rope, so TreeStuff has put together this video detailing the three best ways to keep your arborist rope organized and tangle free. In this video, you'll lear … about How To Store Arborist Rope… read more

Introducing Arbor ID! Arbor ID is TreeStuff's newest collection of exclusive arborist-inspired designs drawn by the TreeStuff art department. Look for it on short, limited runs of yo … about TreeStuff Arbor ID Gear… read more

8 Rules for Chainsaw Safety When Tree Cutting When it’s time to remove one or more trees, the venerable chainsaw is the tool of choice for both homeowners and professionals. Although this popular power to … about 8 Rules For Chainsaw Safety When Tree Cutting… read more

Learning how to properly use your tree access equipment can save you a load of trouble! Watch this video for some tips and tricks on using your throwline and throw weights so … about How to Use Arborist Throw Line… read more

The Bowline Knot is the most important and useful knot you can learn! It is sometimes called the queen, or king of knots. Strong, secure, and easy to untie after an extreme load. This article will explain how to tie a bowline knot, which on … about How to Tie a Secure Bowline Knot Safe for Climbing… read more

How (and why) To Tie Climbing Prusik Knots Using a prusik knot or friction hit … about How To Tie Climbing Prusiks… read more

The Rock Exotica Akimbo provides ample options for customizing the friction settings for your rope, so we've made you a video on how to quickly adjust it for the best climbing perfor … about Dial in your Rock Exotica Akimbo… read more

The Notch Rope Runner Pro is the premiere SRT climbing device and provides you with the ability to adjust the friction levels for the rope you're climbing with. In this video, Nick B … about How to Dial-In your Rope Runner Pro… read more

Your new Pfanner Protos is cool and exciting, but proper adjustment to your head is required to take advantage of all the safety features your helmet provides. Get a nice fit and wor … about How to Adjust your Protos Helmet… read more

Proper adjustment on your tree climbing harness can mean the difference between a comfortable work day and what seems like the longest day in the trees. Watch this video to learn how … about How to Adjust your New Saddle… read more

Climbers love foot ascenders because they make your work in the trees easier - but which one should you choose? Join Nick Bonner, TreeStuff General Manager, as he reviews and tries o … about Best Foot Ascenders for Arborists… read more

Cutting limbs from the ground has gotten much easier with the advent of the Notch Sentei Telescoping Polesaws - and Nick Bonner filmed this video to show you what makes them special! … about Notch Sentei Polesaws Reviewed… read more

Felling Wedges are useful basic machines. IN addition to creating lift under a spar, they can also be used to enter your car, if you leave the keys inside. If you decide to try this, b … about Using Plastic Wedges To Get Into a Locked Car… read more

  Sean Byam shares his best tips and tricks for using a polesaw. Watch the video that helped Sean become one of the winners of the first ever TreeStuff Community Expert contest! … about Pole Saw Tips And Tricks… read more

  Dull chainsaws cost too much money, have you heard that before? Dont use a dull saw, check out this excellent video showing tips and processes for sharpening chain the right w … about How to Sharpen Chainsaw Chain… read more

  You know how to coil a rope, but do you do it right? Watch Samuels video above for his tips on how to best coil a rope. Dont like coiling rope? Check out these sweet ropebags. … about How To Coil a Rope… read more

  Greenteeth are the industry standard for high quality stump grinding. Enough about that, did you know that they are also used in robot combat? Check out the video above. If yo … about Greenteeth Robot Battle and Low Pro Installation Guide… read more

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  You have a snazzy new pair of Arbortec pants huh. You want to make sure you don't mess them up, so follow the care tips in this quick video from Arbortec. … about Arbortec Clothing Care… read more

The Rope Runner Pro is the leading SRT device on the market. It is perfect for silky smooth descents, and low drag ascents. One big benefit of the Rope Runner Pro is that it is servi … about How to Clean and Maintain a Rope Runner Pro… read more

The Teufelberger TreeMotion is the arborist world's favorite climbing saddle, and there's a lot of customization potential. These Teufelberger videos will show you how to properly adjust the fit of your Treemotion Evo, and the basic tree … about TreeMotion EVO Adjustment and Setup… read more

The Rigguy Wire Stop is a must-have when cabling, but how do you install it? Check out Rigguy's video on one of their most popular products. window._ … about Rig Guy Wire Stop Installation… read more

So you have a new Protos helmet, cool! We know you'll enjoy it. We found this handy guide from Pfanner on how to properly adjust your new helmet! … about Pfanner Protos Integral Instructions… read more

Emerald Ash Borer is the most famous tree pest devestating the US today - but fortunately there's a way to fight back! Check out these great resources on using Arborjet's Tree-age G4 Systemic Pesticide to win over EAB. … about Treating Emerald Ash Borer … read more

  The Petzl ZigZag is a leading MRS (or DRT) rope climbing device. When you pair it with a Petzl Chicane you can easily start to climb using SRS or SRT. Watch this great video f … about Petzl Zig Zag Chicane SRS… read more

The Notch Fusion Rope Wrench Tether is the premiere Rope Wrench tether for SRT climbing, and Nick Bonner is here to discuss why. window.__shgProductInits = … about Notch Fusion Tether Closer Look… read more

The Good Rigging Control System - lovingly called the GRCS - is a winching and lowering system that can quickly change the amount of effort put into a rigging job. In this video Nick … about How To Use a GRCS… read more

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Arboriculture isn't just about revving chainsaws and making sawdust - it's about taking care of the world around us, which is why we are committed to becoming a company that has a net-positive affect on the environment. That commitment now m … about Carbon Neutral TreeStuff… read more

There are simple ways to attach your chainsaw to your harness, and there are high-tech ways to do it - but what's the option … about TreeStuff - Chainsaw Lanyards Explained… read more

We have $6,000 to give away, and we're giving it to the top 11 video creators who enter the Community Expert Video Contest 2.0 by January 30th! You could be one of three $1,00 … about Community Expert Submissions Open… read more

Studson Safety Helmets Feature X-Shield Anti Rotational Tech, TwiceME NFID Emergency Safety Features, Fidlock Magnetic Buckles, Koroyd Shock absorption, and MORE. Watch this video to … about Studson Helmets Product Profile… read more

How to Report to OSHA Call the nearest OSHA office. Call the OSHA 24-hour hotline at 1-800-321-6742 (OSHA). Report online: Report a Fatality or Severe Injury | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha … about Helpful OSHA Links… read more

Arborists use metal rings for a wide variety of jobs, and Nick Bonner is here to compare and explain the different types of anchor rings available at TreeStuff.com. … about Anchor Rings Compared… read more

On May 15, 2021, at about 9pm a small airplane flying over Moraine State Park in Wisconsin lost power and crashed into the canopy. Tangled in the tree tops, the three flyers were strand … about Plane Crashes Into Trees… read more

¿Se pregunta cómo pasar de un enganche de Blake a una polea trepadora? ¿O cómo escalar SRT / SRS? ¿O qué hace que el SRT sea mejor que la cu … about Comparación y Explicación de los Sistemas de Trepado de Árboles | TreeStuff… read more

Wonder how to go from a Blake's Hitch to a Hitch Climber Pulley? Or how to climb SRT/SRS? Or what makes SRT better than DRT rope climbing? Nick Bonner from TreeStuff covers tree climbin … about Climbing Systems Explained and Compared… read more