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Arborists use rope every day, which means it's essential to know how to tie useful knots. In this video, Nick Bonner shows how to tie the most basic knots used in tree care and climb … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … read more

En este video, Nick Bonner repasará los conceptos básicos sobre el cuidado de árboles y los mejores equipos para usar en este trabajo. 0 … read more

When you're spiking up a tree, you need trust your gear - so TreeStuff made this video about our favorite tree and pole climbing spurs. Join Nick Bonner in his gear zone and learn ab … read more

Tree rigging is a large part of being a professional arborist - but there's so much to learn and know about it! In this video, Nick Bonner goes over the basics o … read more

The Port-a-wrap is the best rigging tool available - it's easy, affordable, and durable. In this video, Nick Bonner goes over how to operate a Port-a-wrap as a groundie. The Po … read more

The arborists behind the Tree Thinking Podcast agreed to do an in-depth review of the Notch Fusion Tether for the Rope Wrench, and they put it to the test! Below are the three review videos featuring Jamie Schlittenhart, Andrew Miron, Cory … read more

¿Dónde empiezo? Quiero todo lo que necesito para trepar a los árboles. Obtenga recomendaciones informadas sobre todos los productos que necesita de la cabeza a l … read more

Hay cientos de nudos diferentes que puedes usar, pero algunos son nudos de caballo de batalla que se usan todo el tiempo. Mira este video para aprender los nudos más populares … read more

¡Sierra de seda y más comparados! ¿Qué sierra de mano para arbolistas es la mejor? ¿Por qué usarí … read more

Hay una amplia selección de mosquetones disponibles, que van desde simples mosquetones accesorios hasta los complicados mosquetones de triple acción con cierre a … read more

Dicen que las mejores inversiones están en las cosas que te separan del suelo: camas, neumáticos y zapatos. Esto nunca ha sido más cierto que para el arbo … read more

¿Por dónde empiezo? Quiero todo lo que necesito para trepar a los árboles. Obtén recomendaciones bien informadas sobre … read more

Looking for Tree Climbing GIFs? These GIFs can be used anywhere you can use normal GIPHY GIFs and stickers. Search #TreeStuff & @Treestuff via GIPHY via GIPHY … 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 avail … read more

Using mechanical advantage to lift items can sound like a topic only for civil engineers - but it's not that complicated when … 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 … 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 … read more

You trust your life to your positioning lanyard, so make sure you have the right kind! This quick video gives an in-depth look at three of the dif … read more

Greenteeth manufactures the highest-quality stump grinder teeth and wheels. In this video you'll get a quick overview of why many arborists are sw … read more

There are hundreds of different knots you can use - but some are workhorse knots that get used all the time. Watch this video to learn the most popular knots! … 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 t … 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 th … read more

The Rope Logic Fix Tethers are specially constructed to be super stiff attachments for your Rope Wrench system. In this video, Carson demonstrates what makes the Fix Tether the best … read more

There are infinite ways to tie rope climbing prusiks. Watch this video to learn the fundamentals behind the 4 basic friction … read more

Speedlines are a great tool for removing debris from the tree quickly, safely, and directly to your chipper. Watch this quick video for a speedy s … read more

Join Nick Bonner as he discusses and demonstrates some of the rigging options provided by the application of rigging rings and thimbles. … read more

Winter Gloves for Arborists Keeping your fingers and hands warm and safe in the cold goes a long way towards keeping you safe on the … 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 … read more

This eight-minute short film explores the development process of the Notch Rope Runner Pro and the people behind it. Inventor Kevin Bingham, Product Development Field Testers Arch Au … 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 … 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 … read more

Silky Saw & More Compared! Which arborist hand saw is the best? Why would you use a curved hand saw instead of a straight hand s … 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 … read more

Tying a Timber or Cow Hitch with a Dead Eye Sling Using an Ultr … 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! … read more

TreeStuff asked experts for their advice for someone just starting in the arborist field. Watch the video to see what arborists around the world had to say! … read more

Travis Vickerson sat down with TreeStuff and created these great videos based on the 9 modules in the TCIA Crane Operations Specialist Course. If you're looking to become a TCIA Certified Crane Operations Specialist, … read more

Most arborists will tell you they love what they do. It's a way of life and not just a job, but what do they do on the days where everything seems to be going wrong? Rain, cold w … read more

Hear from professional arborists on how they bid tree jobs. Learn the specifics on what factors into coming up with a total to do a professional tree care job. … 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 … read more

TreeStuff is harnessing the power of the internet to create the ultimate guide for information on retrievable items. Will this quick link fit through that rig … read more

World-Class champion arborist, Krista Strating demonstrates a controlled rigging simulation in an urban environment. Watch this pro in action as she explain … 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 demons … 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 an … read more

TreeStuff asked experts in the field to share their thoughts and experiences about technology in the tree care industry. From cranes, to climbing gear there are tons of new a … read more

Aaron Workman was operating a chainsaw one day at work when something went terribly wrong, Fortunately, Workman was wearing Notch Armorflex Chainsaw Protective Pants that helpe … read more

TreeStuff asked TreeCare experts to talk about what makes the arborist community so special. As usual we got an incredibly impassioned response, enjoy! … read more

We asked tree care experts about how becoming an arborist has changed their lives. … read more

Learn how to buy the pruner pole that's just right for your needs. Do you need a pole with ferrules for a quick-change pole saw, or do you need ultra-ligh … 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 pa … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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-e … 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 Rig … read more

You should definitely be wearing safety glasses. Watch this video for some reasons why, and learn a bit about the differences in options and what is and i … 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 cra … read more

In this video, we look at some popular rigging blocks. Find out what makes each one different and which block suits your needs and your budget. Features s … 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 … read more

Mark Bridge, one of the TreeMagineers and co-inventor of the TreeMotion harness, uses the TreeStuff Micro Rigging Lab to show how to balance a limb using spider legs for bet … read more

Whether you call them a friction saver, false crotch or cambium saver, they all do the same thing: protect trees from potential wounds created by your climbing line, which a … read more

Here at Treestuff, we know that the right tools can make all the difference. We are dedicated to providing arborists with the highest quality cutting and … read more

Armed with 200' of 1/2" rope, Nick Bonner and Carson Royer from TreeStuff.com compare 28 arborist bags available at https://www.TreeStuff.com. Watch on YouTube to skip throu … read more

We've been so impressed by the quality and value of Greenteeth stump grinder teeth (not to mention customer feedback, product range, and manufacturer support) that they're no … read more

Petzl made some great improvements in 2019 to an already popular harness. Check out the video above to see what's new on the Petzl Sequoia 2019 and Petzl Sequoia SRT 2019 (a … read more

There is a plethora of pulleys for an arborist to choose from. Dozens of different brands, colors and functions. In this video, Nick takes a look at some … read more

Ultra Slings revolutionized the way we look at spliced anchors. Easy to use pockets provide adjustability without the bulky and unwieldy adjustable buries … read more

The V3 Quickie, created in a partnership between Notch and Singing Tree's Kevin Bingham, is a high-quality compact connector with marked strength ratings and a great low pri … read more

We are so psyched to be launching this new version of TreeStuff. Watch the video above to learn about some of the website’s new features and how t … read more

When you're as excited about a website upgrade as we are, you make videos about it! Check out these short videos revealing how our old website transitioned into our new website. … read more

We are really proud of the new TreeStuff website, so we made a series of goofy announcement teasers to get our customers excited as we are! … read more

We Love Video! We've always been big fans of video at TreeStuff. We've created hundreds (almost multiple thousands!) of arborist-focused videos, ranging from basic product 360s, category comparisons, and live … read more