Arbor Master Training Series I
ISA training series features International Tree Climbing Champions Ken Palmer and Rip Tompkins. This six part series includes the following topics: 1. Introduction to Belay: Equipment and Techniques, 2. Introduction to Climbing: Techniques and Equipment, 3. Introduction to Footlock: Equipment and Techniques, 4. Climbing Knots and Hitches, 5. Introduction to Ropes: Care, Construction, and Limits , 6. Introduction toThrow line: Equipment and Techniques.,
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Arbormaster Series I Work Book (Included with DVD purchase)
Tree Climbers Educational Bundle
If you are new to the tree care business, this kit is for you. Containing a good balance of informative reading material and instructional video, our educational kit is the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the equipment and techniques used by professional climbers. The kit includes The Tree Climber's Companion, Tree Climber's Guide, and Basic Training for Tree Climbers DVD rental with workbook.
Arbor Master Training Series III
Teaches the basics of chainsaw safety and use with application in the field. The series includes: 1. Chainsaw Safety, 2. Chainsaw Maintenance, 3. Felling Techniques, 4. Limbing and Bucking, 5. Chainsaw Use in Trees, 6. Notches, Hinges, & Back Cuts.
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Arbor Master III Workbook (Included with DVD Purchase)
Arbor Master Training Series IV
This is an advanced training series that requires the user to have already mastered basic climbing skills (or aerial lift operation) and cutting techniques. This series is an eye-opener and is very popular. Topics covered: 1. Introduction to Techniques and Methods, 2. Equipment and Ropes, 3. Rigging Knots, 4. Basic Limb Removal, 5. Advanced Limb Removal, 6. Compound Rigging Techniques, 7. Understanding Forces in Rigging, 8. Top Removal and Rigging Heavy Wood.
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Arbor Master IV Workbook (Included with DVD Purchase)
Basic Training for Tree Climbers
Three of the world’s best climbers teach you and your crews the skills required to become a top production tree climber. Designed for training new climbers, this video series will be the most valuable tool in your training curriculum. Included in the series: 1. Getting Started: Guide to gear and pre-climb site inspection, 2. Rope Installation and Techniques for Ascending , 3. Using Climbing Spurs, 4. Tying-In and Positioning Strategies , 5. Working the Tree.
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Basic Training for Ground Operations
Basic Training for Ground Operations in Tree Care is a five part series designed to improve the safety, productivity, and morale of field crew personnel responsible for ground operations. Included in the series: 1. An Orientation to the Arboriculture Profession, 2. Vehicle Safety, 3. Job Planning & Preparation, 4. Working Safely & Efficiently, 5. Brush Chipper Operation & Maintenance.
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Basic Training Workbook(Included with DVD Purchase)
Tree Climbing Basics
Tree Climbing Basics with Peter "Treeman" Jenkins is a DVD covering the basics of tree climbing for recreational climbers. This DVD is by the “Father” of recreation tree climbing and an ISA-certified arborist. Here Jenkins shares his knowledge of trees and his experience as a rock and tree climber to show beginning recreational climbers how they too can “Get High, Climb Trees!” Included are Chapters on Tree selection and risk assessment, general rules for safe climbing, basic tree climbing gear, setting your climbing ropes, tree climbing knots, climbing technique, tree climbing ethics. 1 DVD, 1 hour 45 minutes run time.
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