How To Start a Chainsaw for the First Time Husqvarna May 25th 2023 This simple video guide shows you how to start a Husqvarna chainsaw. … read more about How To Start a Chainsaw for the First Time
Silky NATA Hatchet: Like a Machete, But Better Silky Saws May 24th 2023 One of the more unusual tools in Silky’s lineup is the NATA Hatchet. It’s the weight of a short-handled axe, but shaped for choppin … read more about Silky NATA Hatchet: Like a Machete, But Better
How To Tighten the Chain on a Chainsaw Husqvarna May 23rd 2023 Watch as professional arborist and Husqvarna H-Team member Jeff Perry walks you through the simple process of chain tensioning on a Husqvarna 1 … read more about How To Tighten the Chain on a Chainsaw
How To Assemble the Bar and Chain on a Chainsaw Husqvarna May 16th 2023 Do you need to replace a chainsaw chain or tighten a chainsaw chain? Watch as professional arborist and Husqvarna H-Team member Jeff Perry wal … read more about How To Assemble the Bar and Chain on a Chainsaw
Rope Care & Handling Samson Rope May 16th 2023 The use of rope for any purpose subjects it to varying levels and modes of tension, bending, friction, and mechanical damage, as well as a wid … read more about Rope Care & Handling
What's In the Bag? Krista Strating Apr 27th 2023 We've asked world tree climbing champion Krista Strating to spill the beans, and her bag on what gear she uses. Krista tak … read more about What's In the Bag?
How To Use The NAJA Friction Saver Petzl Apr 26th 2023 The NAJA is a friction saver for tree care that is easily retrievable from the ground, with an integrated pulley and a strap with different ad … read more about How To Use The NAJA Friction Saver
Demystifying Saw Blades Silky Saws Apr 25th 2023 There are a number of factors that make a saw good for one job and sub-optimal for another. Here we dive into the basics to help you hone in on … read more about Demystifying Saw Blades
Get the most out of your Notch Glide Rope Grab NotchEquipment.com Apr 5th 2023 Notch Equipment answers some common questions to help you get started in using the Notch Glide Rope Grab. What is the purpose of the Glide … read more about Get the most out of your Notch Glide Rope Grab
Meet Krista Strating Sherrilltree Mar 23rd 2023 We are so excited to play our part in advancing the industry and putting the spotlight on women in arboriculture by having our very first woman on the cover! Krista Strating (Husqvarna H Team and Notch Team member) is a Certified Arborist an … read more about Meet Krista Strating
Selecting the best chainsaw for your needs Husqvarna.com Feb 6th 2023 How to buy the best chainsaw for your needs - There are many excellent chainsaws on the market – but which one is right for you? Here are the factors to consid … read more about Selecting the best chainsaw for your needs
The Notch ROOK Sherrilltree Jan 20th 2023 Arborists began to see the functionality of small pulleys integrated into climbing systems some time ago. What started out as using whatever was available … read more about The Notch ROOK
A Tale of Two Tails: Which is best for your climbing style Sherrilltree Jan 20th 2023 The single-eye split tail is similar to the traditional system, but it allows the system to be redirected around branches without untying the hitch. … read more about A Tale of Two Tails: Which is best for your climbing style
What to Consider When Buying Arbor Boots Steve Lockridge of HAIX USA Nov 4th 2022 There is nothing easy about the job of an arborist. Committed to long days working outdoors, arbor professionals must perform their job in whatever conditions mother … read more about What to Consider When Buying Arbor Boots
Product Recall: DMM Compact Swivel Units Safety Update Nov 2nd 2022 We have received this notice from DMM regarding the DMM Compact Swivel Units. DMM's investigation has identified a product fault that, under certain circumstances, may allow the swivel assembly to unscrew and subsequently part. … read more about Product Recall: DMM Compact Swivel Units
Product Certification for Arborist Gear: What it is, why it Matters Sherrilltree Oct 24th 2022 If you’ve been in the arborist business for any amount of time, you’ve likely seen and purchased products that are labeled as achieving this-or-that cert … read more about Product Certification for Arborist Gear: What it is, why it Matters
TFTC #39 Inspecting Your Rope Runner Pro With Krista Strating Sherrilltree Aug 11th 2022 The Notch Rope Runner Pro is the ultimate SRS mechanical tool. Krista Strating, certified arborist and Notch ambassador, goes over how to inspect your device. Alwa … read more about TFTC #39 Inspecting Your Rope Runner Pro With Krista Strating
TFTC #38 Caring For Your Silky Saw Silky Saws Aug 9th 2022 How To Clean Your Silky Saw Blade Always make sure your Silky blade is dry before you store your saw. Periodicall … read more about TFTC #38 Caring For Your Silky Saw
Climbing Systems Guide: DRT and SRT Climbing Systems Sherrilltree May 20th 2022 When looking at tree climbing systems there are many choices in climbing gear and climbing methods, and it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Arborists are … read more about Climbing Systems Guide: DRT and SRT Climbing Systems
TFTC #36 3 Big Questions about Replacing Rope Bridges Sherrilltree Apr 21st 2022 Floating bridges transformed work positioning comfort and maneuverability for climbers. No wonder all modern saddles feature some style of bridge. The rope bridge … read more about TFTC #36 3 Big Questions about Replacing Rope Bridges
Edelrid Treecore and CORE Safety Recall Notice Safety Update Feb 11th 2022 The TREECORE is a lightweight, functional harness specially developed for arborists. We have received this notice from Edelrid regarding the Treecore and CORE Plus CL harness. To view the PDF, click th … read more about Edelrid Treecore and CORE Safety Recall Notice
TFTC #35 Top 10 Tools Every Climber Needs: Part 3 Sherrilltree Nov 15th 2021 This is part three of the top tools every climber needs. We've covered saddles, climbing lines, a climbing system, loop runners, carabiners, f … read more about TFTC #35 Top 10 Tools Every Climber Needs: Part 3
Rope Runner Pro Inspection Notice Safety Update Nov 11th 2021 THE ISSUE Notch Equipment has received limited reports of users experiencing malfunctioning “Birds” while using the Rope Runner Pro. We ask you to do a manual inspection and a function test of your … read more about Rope Runner Pro Inspection Notice
TFTC #34 Top 10 Tools Every Climber Needs: Part 2 Sherrilltree Oct 28th 2021 Let's get into part two of the top tools every climber needs. In part one, we coverered saddles, climbing lines, climbing systems, and loop ru … read more about TFTC #34 Top 10 Tools Every Climber Needs: Part 2
TFTC #33 Top 10 Tools Every Climber Needs: Part 1 Sherrilltree Oct 20th 2021 Whether you’re buying your first climbing kit, or putting kits together for new climbers on your team, the hardest part is making sure you’ve thought o … read more about TFTC #33 Top 10 Tools Every Climber Needs: Part 1
TFTC #32 The Minimum for Safe Climbing Sherrilltree Sep 30th 2021 Here are some recommendations for what you need as the minimum for a safe … read more about TFTC #32 The Minimum for Safe Climbing
TFTC #31 How to Buy the Best Climbing Gear for You Sherrilltree Sep 10th 2021 This could be the most difficult job you’ll ever have. But, if you stick with it long enough, it might become the best job you’ll ever have. Sadly, most … read more about TFTC #31 How to Buy the Best Climbing Gear for You
Cases of Slippage with ZIGZAG / ZIGZAG PLUS / ZILLON Safety Update Sep 2nd 2021 Read below for an important notice from PETZL: Read the official document on PETZL's website here. We have received reports of users experiencing rope slippage while using the ZIGZAG, ZIGZAG PLUS and … read more about Cases of Slippage with ZIGZAG / ZIGZAG PLUS / ZILLON
URGENT: RopeGuide Safety Inspection Safety Update Aug 9th 2021 Safety in the industry is our highest concern. Please review the following notification in regards to the ART RopeGuide 2010 and Twinline: https://www.freeworker.de/en/2019/01/16/safety-information-ropeguide-2010-and-tw … read more about URGENT: RopeGuide Safety Inspection
TFTC #30 Competition Climbing With Derrick Martin: Part 2 Sherrilltree Aug 5th 2021 We spoke with Derrick Martin about competitions. You recently competed at the NAOM event that took place in Williamsburg, VA. What is NAO … read more about TFTC #30 Competition Climbing With Derrick Martin: Part 2
TFTC #29 When Purchasing Arborist Equipment... Sherrilltree Jul 22nd 2021 Making a purchase doesn't have to be as difficult as you might think. Whether you're looking for something that's simple and efficient, or ergonomic and versatile, a … read more about TFTC #29 When Purchasing Arborist Equipment...
TFTC #28 Contract Climbing With Derrick Martin: Part 1 Sherrilltree Jul 13th 2021 We spoke with Derrick Martin about his general approach to contract climbing and safety. When did you start contract climbing? I went out … read more about TFTC #28 Contract Climbing With Derrick Martin: Part 1
Notice for the Edelrid TREEREX Harness Safety Update Jun 25th 2021 Since mid-2020, EDELRID has been advised of 32 cases (as of June 18, 2021) showing defects with the 28 mm Triple Lock (TL) buckles on the TREEREX harness. In the majority of these cases, the plastic housing on the buckle had loosened, and i … read more about Notice for the Edelrid TREEREX Harness
Notice for the Notch Sentinel Harness Safety Update Jun 18th 2021 It has come to our attention that two (2) Notch Equipment Sentinel harnesses have had the plastic housing on the waist buckle come apart. This plastic housing is used to keep the waist buckle seated in position and is not part of a primary l … read more about Notice for the Notch Sentinel Harness
Excerpt from “Groundie” by Jeff Jepson: The Role of the Ground Worker….At a Glance. Sherrilltree Jun 17th 2021 This could be the most difficult job you’ll ever have. But, if you stick with it long enough, it might become the best job you’ll ev … read more about Excerpt from “Groundie” by Jeff Jepson: The Role of the Ground Worker….At a Glance.
TFTC #27 A Must Have (but hope to never use) Kit Sherrilltree Jun 10th 2021 This year for the 2021 Master catalog, we got the chance to interview several leaders in the arborist community about their knowledge on differe … read more about TFTC #27 A Must Have (but hope to never use) Kit
Brand Spotlight CAMP: Innovations for Arborists Sherrilltree Jun 8th 2021 Among all the new gear coming out this year, some great innovations are coming from CAMP, a company with a rich history and strong vision for the future of climbing equipment. … read more about Brand Spotlight CAMP: Innovations for Arborists
TFTC #26 Make Hydration Happen Sherrilltree May 20th 2021 As spring turns to summer and busy season kicks into overdrive, every tailgate safety meeting happening right now is about hydration. Many are lea … read more about TFTC #26 Make Hydration Happen
TFTC #25 Different Ways to Ascend a Tree Video Apr 29th 2021 Daryl Stanley, arborist and trainer, demonstrates four different ways to ascend a tree as we discuss the pros and con … read more about TFTC #25 Different Ways to Ascend a Tree
Foot and Knee Ascenders with Jared Video Apr 15th 2021 Let's talk with Jared Abrojena about how foot and knee ascenders are useful piec … read more about Foot and Knee Ascenders with Jared
TFTC #24 Mark Chisholm on Cutting Sherrilltree Apr 1st 2021 We got the chance to interview Mark Chisholm, Director of Operations at Aspen Tree Expert Co., about his general approach to cutting. … read more about TFTC #24 Mark Chisholm on Cutting
TFTC#23 Phil Kelley on Rigging Sherrilltree Mar 24th 2021 This year for the 2021 Master catalog, we got the chance to interview several leaders in the arborist community about their knowledge on different subject matters. W … read more about TFTC#23 Phil Kelley on Rigging
TFTC#22 Ryan Torcicollo on Climbing Sherrilltree Mar 18th 2021 We spoke with Ryan Torcicollo, General Tree Care Talent Developer at SavATree, about his general approach to climbing. … read more about TFTC#22 Ryan Torcicollo on Climbing
TFTC #21 Jared Abrojena on Ropes Sherrilltree Mar 11th 2021 This year for the 2021 Master catalog, we got the chance to interview several leaders in the arborist community about their knowledge on differe … read more about TFTC #21 Jared Abrojena on Ropes
Tree Talk with Jared - Ropes Video Mar 4th 2021 Let's talk with Jared Abrojena about how to pick what rope is best for your needs. #TipsFromTheCanopy #TFTC #JaredAbro … read more about Tree Talk with Jared - Ropes
TFTC #20 Tyler Zuniga on PPE By Daryl Stanley Feb 25th 2021 This year for the 2021 Master catalog, we got the chance to interview several leaders in the arborist community about their knowl … read more about TFTC #20 Tyler Zuniga on PPE
Tree Talk with Jared Video Feb 11th 2021 Here we sit down with world champion, tree climber, and arborist Jared Abrojena to discuss the important of safety, tra … read more about Tree Talk with Jared
Notice for the Notch Rope Runner Pro Safety Update Feb 2nd 2021 It has been brought to our attention that on a small number of the 53420 Rope Runner Pro devices, the bolt that holds the lever plate stationary during the loading and unloading of the rope, can back out during use. The … read more about Notice for the Notch Rope Runner Pro
How to Install a Hitch Climber Pulley System Video Dec 1st 2020 The Hitch Climber System is a favorite of tree climbing professionals around the world. Available with either 8mm or … read more about How to Install a Hitch Climber Pulley System
Arborist Interview - Daryl (Pt. 2) Video Nov 2nd 2020 Welcome to our TFTC Arborist Interviews series. We’re talking with Daryl Stanley, ST friend and contract arborist … read more about Arborist Interview - Daryl (Pt. 2)
Arborist Interview - Daryl (Pt. 1) Video Oct 15th 2020 Welcome to our first installment of our TFTC Arborist Interviews series. We&rsqu … read more about Arborist Interview - Daryl (Pt. 1)
Brand Spotlight Samson Rope Sherrilltree Team Oct 8th 2020 We recently spoke with Gavin McWilliams, Technologies Global Product Manager for industrial and specialty ropes at Samson Ropes on what is next … read more about Brand Spotlight Samson Rope
Adding a Micro Pulley to a Traditional System Video Sep 30th 2020 How to add a micro pulley into a traditional system. .blog-thumbnail img { display: none !important; ma … read more about Adding a Micro Pulley to a Traditional System
Carabiner Gates Video Sep 18th 2020 There’s a wide variety of carabiners, so which do you need? We’re co … read more about Carabiner Gates
Brand Spotlight Notch Equipment Sherrilltree Team Aug 21st 2020 We recently spoke with Mike Ziecik, the product management director of Notch Equipment (@notchequipment), on the arborist industry and what’ … read more about Brand Spotlight Notch Equipment
TFTC #19 Wound Dressing Protocols by Travis Vickerson Jul 31st 2020 So the unthinkable happens! Maybe it’s a skin sacrifice to the Silky handsaw gods, or even suffered the fate of a tur … read more about TFTC #19 Wound Dressing Protocols
TFTC #18 Arboriculture – Is it an Occupation or a Profession? by Travis Vickerson Jul 16th 2020 First, we have to understand the distinction between the two terms, and how these two words correspond to what we call &ldquo … read more about TFTC #18 Arboriculture – Is it an Occupation or a Profession?
TFTC #17 Reducing Force in a Rigging System North American Training Solutions Jun 18th 2020 Introduction Rigging for a production arborist can be challenging and complicated. Simple natural branch union riggin … read more about TFTC #17 Reducing Force in a Rigging System
Inspection Notice for ISC Triple Action Snaps Safety Update Jun 10th 2020 Read the PDF below for the safety information for the ISC Triple Action Snap Hooks. Part numbers #33741, #33392, #34065, and any product containing these snaps should be inspected. Download the Inspection Notice … read more about Inspection Notice for ISC Triple Action Snaps
TFTC #16 Ground Support for Tree Care North American Training Solutions May 27th 2020 A climber is only as good as his or her ground crew. Like so many things in life, safe, effic … read more about TFTC #16 Ground Support for Tree Care
TFTC #15 Tree Climber's Checklist North American Training Solutions Apr 29th 2020 The act of climbing a tree for production arboriculture is a complex task that should be treated … read more about TFTC #15 Tree Climber's Checklist
Brand Spotlight Clogger Sherrilltree Team Dec 16th 2019 SHERRILLtree recently spoke with the founder and owner of Clogger (@cloggernz) Lincoln Smith, about his business in Clogger … read more about Brand Spotlight Clogger
Notch Wrap Star Eye-N-Eye Prusik Video Nov 20th 2019 Notch Wrap Star 10.1mm and 8.1mm prusik cords's construction featuring HMPE core … read more about Notch Wrap Star Eye-N-Eye Prusik
Notch Gear Bags Video Nov 20th 2019 Notch full line of Gear Bags, Pro Deluxe, Notch Throwline cube, Pro Gear Bag, Pr … read more about Notch Gear Bags
Notch V3 Quickie Video Nov 20th 2019 Watch the video about the Notch V3 Quickie connector. … read more about Notch V3 Quickie
Notch Gecko Steel Climbers Video Nov 20th 2019 Notch Gecko Steel Climbers with replaceable Tree or Pole gaffs. .blog … read more about Notch Gecko Steel Climbers
Notch Sonic Climbing Pants Video Nov 20th 2019 Watch the video featuring Notch Sonic Climbing Pants. .blog-thumbnail … read more about Notch Sonic Climbing Pants
Notch Jet Step Video Nov 4th 2019 Ambidextrous foot ascender with dual toothless cams. … read more about Notch Jet Step
Arborist Spotlight Francisco Davila Sherrilltree Team Oct 25th 2019 Sherrilltree recently spoke with Spider GreenScapes LLC owner Francisco Davila (@greensspider) about his love of climbing an … read more about Arborist Spotlight Francisco Davila
DMM Nexus Swivel Safety Notice Oct 24th 2019 DMM has recently made us aware of an incorrectly assembled DMM Nexus swivel body. DMM assures us this initial investigation indicates that this is an isolated, one-off occurrence affecting a … read more about DMM Nexus Swivel Safety Notice
Notch Sentinel Harness Video Oct 9th 2019 Notch considered comfort, fit, adjustability, customization, weight, and more … read more about Notch Sentinel Harness
TFTC #14 Are chainsaw pants worth the expense? Brandon Nance Sep 30th 2019 Have you noticed, over the last couple years, chainsaw protective pants rising in popularity? No longer are we limited to sup … read more about TFTC #14 Are chainsaw pants worth the expense?
Safety Update for Sequoia and Sequoia SRT Sep 20th 2019 Read below for the safety information for the tree care harnesses Sequoia and Sequoia SRT: Safety Information in English (PDF) Information sécurité en français (PDF) Cl … read more about Safety Update for Sequoia and Sequoia SRT
Brand Spotlight Petzl Sherrilltree Team Sep 10th 2019 Sherrilltree recently spoke with Petzl's Eastern Sales Manager Rudy Rutemiller (@run_rudy) about his work in the arborist in … read more about Brand Spotlight Petzl
TFTC #13 Maintaining Your Carabiners Jul 25th 2019 This industry is great at many things, especially putting gear through its paces. Yes, some arborist … read more about TFTC #13 Maintaining Your Carabiners
Arborist Spotlight John Maksanty Sherrilltree Team Jul 11th 2019 Sherrilltree recently spoke with the owner of American Lawn & Tree (@americanlawntree on Instagram) John Maksanty, about … read more about Arborist Spotlight John Maksanty
TFTC #12 Make Gear Inspection Your #1 Safety Habit Jun 21st 2019 It is well known that the tree care industry is not the safest of work environments. Our decisions can make it dangerous. Th … read more about TFTC #12 Make Gear Inspection Your #1 Safety Habit
NOTCH Armorflex Chainsaw Protective Pants Video May 24th 2019 The NOTCH Armorflex Chainsaw Protective Pants were designed with the arborist … read more about NOTCH Armorflex Chainsaw Protective Pants
Arborist Spotlight Isobel Watson Sherrilltree Team May 23rd 2019 Sherrilltree recently spoke with UK arborist Isobel Watson about what she loves about climbing and how she got into this bus … read more about Arborist Spotlight Isobel Watson
TFTC #11 The Mechanical Advantage: Pt. II Apr 18th 2019 In the last installment, we ventured down the road of Mechanical Advantage and discussed “Working Smarter (safer) and harder” in relation to the job site. For this entry, we’ll dive into … read more about TFTC #11 The Mechanical Advantage: Pt. II
TFTC #10 Tips From The Canopy Enters The Master Catalog! Mar 12th 2019 One of the biggest projects every year is the SHERRILLtree Master Catalog (which showcases our huge selection of climbing equipment) and we are truly excited to debut in the 2019 Catalog and some of the new fea … read more about TFTC #10 Tips From The Canopy Enters The Master Catalog!
TFTC #9 Mechanical Advantage... Working Smarter? Feb 8th 2019 We have all heard the saying “Work smarter, not harder.” While there is truth to this, sometimes, depending … read more about TFTC #9 Mechanical Advantage... Working Smarter?
TFTC #8 Get Mechanically Inclined in your tree work Jan 10th 2019 In every job, completing a task safely and efficiently is at the top of the priority list. Wouldn't you agree? … read more about TFTC #8 Get Mechanically Inclined in your tree work
TFTC #7 Work Positioning Done Right Dec 18th 2018 Does the following sound familiar? You’re working in a tree, and the comfort level for making a cut is anything b … read more about TFTC #7 Work Positioning Done Right
Rope Cannon Video Nov 27th 2018 Fill your rope bag and relocate long lines in just seconds with the Rope Canno … read more about Rope Cannon
How to Install A Ring And Ring Friction Saver Video Oct 11th 2018 Watch the video about technique, tips and tricks of installing a ring and ring f … read more about How to Install A Ring And Ring Friction Saver
TFTC #6 Maximizing your Climbing System Efficiency Sherrilltree Oct 11th 2018 One quote I heard early on and have kept in the back of my mind comes from Tony Tresselt. Tony is a well experienced arb … read more about TFTC #6 Maximizing your Climbing System Efficiency
TFTC #5 Efficiency with Friction Savers Oct 11th 2018 Friction is something we encounter on every job site, and it is either working for us or against us. It can be o … read more about TFTC #5 Efficiency with Friction Savers
TFTC #4 A Rope is a Rope... Or is it? (Part 3) Sep 26th 2018 Through the last couple of posts, we have looked at several factors that affect ropes. We first looked at rope constructio … read more about TFTC #4 A Rope is a Rope... Or is it? (Part 3)
TFTC #3 A Rope is a Rope... Or is it (Part 2) Sep 6th 2018 As part of this series on rope, we will get into the materials, technology and other specifics that work together to create ou … read more about TFTC #3 A Rope is a Rope... Or is it (Part 2)
TFTC #2 A Rope is a Rope... Or is it? Brandon Nance Aug 23rd 2018 I am unsure where I first heard it, but I remember being told earlier in life that a rope is a rope until it is given a function or job, such as c … read more about TFTC #2 A Rope is a Rope... Or is it?
TFTC #1 Introducing Tips from the Canopy Jul 26th 2018 We are excited to kick off a new project: Tips From the Canopy! We have a lot of great ideas for this blog: safety and educational topics, new product reviews and insight, videos, climber interviews, techni … read more about TFTC #1 Introducing Tips from the Canopy
ArborFest North East 2018: Presented by SHERRILLtree Video Jul 12th 2018 Watch highlights of SHERRILLtree ArborFest NE 2018! … read more about ArborFest North East 2018: Presented by SHERRILLtree
Notch Triple Thimble Video Feb 8th 2018 A new configuration of rigging thimble that allows you to add friction at the ri … read more about Notch Triple Thimble
Notch Sentinel Harness Video Feb 8th 2018 The Sentinel Saddle was developed with one main goal: make the most user friendl … read more about Notch Sentinel Harness
Notch Modular Cart Video Feb 8th 2018 The Notch Modular Cart is made of high-grade steel, with smooth, concise welds. … read more about Notch Modular Cart
Reecoil Big Boss Lanyard Video Jan 12th 2018 The Reecoil Big Boss Lanyard is designed to be a hard wearing, heavy duty tool l … read more about Reecoil Big Boss Lanyard
Kask vs. Imitation Video Aug 18th 2017 Drop test of Kask Super Plasma Helmet vs Imitation. Beware of imitation. … read more about Kask vs. Imitation
Rock Exotica Unicender Video Mar 2nd 2017 Rock Exotica shows the basic installation and use for the Rock Exotica U … read more about Rock Exotica Unicender
HAAS Velox Video Aug 29th 2016 The Velox improves upon the already ingenious HAAS system, adding an additional … read more about HAAS Velox