ARB Climber Magazine || WesSpur Tree Equipment

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #22

Arb Climber magazine with market guide to arborist helmets, friction/cabmium savers, a reivew of DMM's XS Impact block, & more!

ON-THE-COVER: Jo Hedger using Husqvarna battery chainsaw, helmet, boots and clothing
GUIDE to ARBORIST HELMETS
Review of DMM XS Impact Block
Back to Back Friction/cambium Savers
From Japan: Class II Rigging Ropes
Review of Petzl Spin Swivel Pulleys
Ox on Treetopia 2022
Chris Girard on Moving wood with highlines
Decay Detection Testing

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #21

Arb Climber magazine with market guide to tree climbers, harness & PPE reviews, and articles on recreational and work climbing.

ON-THE-COVER: Lightning conductor installation using Edelrid PPE
GUIDE to CLIMBING SPIKES
Review of SIPS Canopy W Air Chainsaw Trousers
Back to Back Harness Review (Edelrid, Teufelberger, Camp, Skylotec, Notch, Tree Austria)
Working with SRT/SRS Devices
Review of Stihl MSA161T vs Echo DCS2500T chainsaws
Recreational Tree Climbing

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #20

Arb Climber magainze is back with a fresh crop of tree climbing articles, reviews, and tips.

ON-THE-COVER: Petzl Eject
GEAR REVIEW: EGO Battery Climbing Saw
GEAR REVIEW: Atlantic Braids GripFlex ropes
BACKtoBACK: French Climbing Harnesses
MARKET GUIDE: BLOWERS pt2 Battery-Powered Backpacks
RECREATIONAL TREE CLIMBING: Crossbow Linesetting by Michael (Ox) Oxman
RECREATIONAL TREE CLIMBING: Sleeping in the Trees...pt3 by Charlotte Ina Sterland
SPECIAL: RFID Kit ID Systems

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #19

This issue is out of print.

Treeapalooza! Read all about it! If you missed it, or if you were there, you'll enjoy this write-up of the competition, including the aircraft crash rescue!

Weaver Cavern Kit Bag
GUIDE: Blowers pt1. Battery-Powered Handheld Blowers
GUIDE: 10.5-1.8mm Climbing Ropes
TreeaPalooza (Competition inc Aircraft Rescue) by Mike (Ox) Oxman
REVIEW: Edelrid Talon climbing spurs
REVIEW: Sap Zaprrr tree resin/pitch remover
Recreational Tree Climbing pt2 - Where to Climb & Trespass

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #18

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ARB Climber Magazine is at it again! With a market guide on ascenders and rope grabs, gear reviews on a variety of PPE and equipment, and more articles, this issue is bound to please.

MARKET GUIDE: Non-Handled Ascenders and Rope Grabs including chest, hand and emergency ascenders (this is a much larger GUIDE than normal and takes up almost half of the magazine!)
GEAR REVIEW: Petzl Vertex Helmet (2020 version)
GEAR REVIEW: FTC 11.7mm Argiope Rope
GEAR REVIEW: Echo DCS-2500T 50v battery Chainsaw
RECREATIONAL CLIMBING: Just for the Hell of it (part 1)

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #17

This issue is out of print.

ARB Climber is back, with great gear writeups and articles on competitions - perfect reading for everyone missing the 2020 comp season! Also includes a writeup by Thomas Schumacher on the 2019 Aerial Rescue Challenge.

PRODUCT INFO PRODUCT INFO Rope, PPE and Chainsaw stuff
TECHNIQUES SRT from around the World pt2 by Paul Poynter & Guests
COMPETITIONS UK & Ireland 2019 Results
MARKET GUIDE MARKET GUIDE Handled Ascenders
TECHNIQUES The Art of Cabling by TC Mazar
COMPETITIONS: AERIAL RESCUE Challenge by Thomas Schumacher
ON-THE-JOB Weathering a Nor'easter by Chris Girard
GEAR REVIEW Petzl Sequoia SRT harness by Adam Jones
LEGISLATION STANDARDS & LEGISLATION Twin Rope Working by Simon Richmond

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #16

This issue is out of print.

Latest issue features great articles on events in 2019, some deep dives into new gear like the Chicane + Zigzag combo, and some critical safety notices - plus lots more!

SAFETY NOTICES: DMM, teufelberger, ISC
PRODUCT INFO: Rope, PPE, and Chainsaw Stuff
Market Guide: Powered Rope Winches
SPECIAL: Women's Arb Camp - Finland 2019
ON-THE-JOB: Safe Dimsantling - A Burning Desire
GEAR REVIEW: Petzl Zigzag & Chicane
MANAGEMENT: 4 Steps in Large Scale Tree Maintenance
COMPETITIONS: NAOM DC

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #15

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Latest issue features a special article on Women in Arb, plus gear reviews, articles, and more.

MARKET GUIDE: Winches
MARKET GUIDE: Harness Tool Clips & Hooks
REVIEW: ISC Rigging Wrench
REVIEW: ROCK EXOTICA Akimbo
SPECIAL: Women in Arb
TRAINING: Crane Safety - Climbers Course

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #14

This issue is out of print.

Latest issue features an article on the awesome new Akimbo, plus gear reviews, articles, and more.

MARKET GUIDE: Lowering Devices/Bollards
REVIEW: Leatherman Rebar versus Rev & Wingman
GEAR (ON-THE-COVER) Rock Exotica Akimbo
WELFARE: Protecting the Body by TC Mazar
GEAR: Testing the ZigZag for SRT/SRS by Patrick Brandt and Richard Mumford
KNOTS: Beginners Guide to Friction Hitches pt 4 Distal Hitch
CRANES & HELOS: Give it to the Gods by Jimmy Hughes

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #13

The latest issue of ARB Climber features an updated version of WesSpur's MRS/SRS climbing article! Additionally great overview and comparison of foot ascenders and reviews of the ISC Phlotich and other new gear.

MARKET GUIDE: Foot Ascenders
MARKET GUIDE: Chainsaw Protective Gloves
REVIEW: Edelrid Spring Bag
REVIEW: ISC Phlotich Pulley
CLIMBING COMPETITIONS : USA & UK/Europe
KNOTS: Beginners Guide to Friction Hitches pt 3 Schwabisch
TECHNIQUES: SRT/SRS & MRS/DdRT

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #11

This issue is out of print.

A new issue of ArbClimber! Cover features a member of Disaster Arborist Response Team working to improve access and make dangerous trees safe in Vanuatu following a devastating cyclone.

MARKET GUIDE: Rigging Plates (what was meant to be a small Guide is now HUGE!)
ON THE COVER: DART - Disaster Arborist Response Team in Dominica 2017
REVIEW: ISC Stryder Foot Ascender
REVIEW: Haix Protector Ultra Chainsaw Boots
REVIEW: Peli Trauma Case (+ a word or two on creating the pinacle of Team Trauma kits)
KNOTS: Beginners Guide to Friction Hitches pt 1 Prusiks
WELFARE: Managing Worksite Micro-Environments

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #10

This issue is out of print.

A new issue of Arb Climber in to give you your new gear fix!

MARKET GUIDE: Multiscenders/Hybrids/Mechanical Prusiks
MARKET GUIDE: Climbing Boots Class (part 3 of 4 part series)
GEAR REVIEWS: Pfanner Chainsaw Tousers
Unilite Area (Flood) Lighting
Edelrid Tree Core Harness
Rock Exotica Akimbo Multiscender
SPECIAL - Ascent Competition ISA-ITCC 2017 Washington DC
BOOK REVIEW: TCIA Aerial Rescue Training Program Manual

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #9

This issue is out of print.

A new issue of Arb Climber in to give you your new gear fix!

MARKET GUIDE: Chainsaw Protective Boots Class (part2 of 4 part series)
REVIEW: Pfanner Protos Helmet
REVIEW: Arbpro Galaxy Helmet
REVIEW: Liros Rope
REVIEW: CMC Multi-purpose Device
REVIEW: ECHO CS 2511 TES Chainsaw
Maintenance - Starting Issues
Mini Pulley Systems - The Aztek and the DMM RPM
TCIA Books: Arborist First Responder Field Guide

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #8

This issue is out of print.

ARBClimber magazine is back with a new issue full of tree gear reviews, articles, safety information, and more.

MARKET GUIDE: Chainsaw Protective Boots Class (part1 of 4 part series)
REVIEW: Rock Exotica Omni pulleys
REVIEW: SIPS Climbing Trousers
REVIEW: CMI Rope Jack: Zip-line tensioner
REVIEW: Peli Team First Aid Kit Case
SPOTLIGHT: Actsafe Powered Ascenders - how to...guide
BACK to BACK: The world's top 5 Multitools according to us! (Leatherman/SOG/Victorinox)
CHAINSAW MAINTENANCE- replacing a broken clutch spring
SPECIAL: The Gear a Climber Should Have in 2016

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #7

This issue is out of print.

ARBClimber magazine is back with a new issue full of tree gear reviews, articles, safety information, and more.

Guide to Arborist Prusik Cord
Review: ROCK EXOTICA BOLT Rigging Plate
Arb Health- Common Myths about Poison Oak, Ivy & Sumach
Review: FELCO hand saw
ROPES: Where should Friction be in Rigging?
Arborists go Hollywood - the YouTube Generation
Review: Arbortec FORESTRY Chainsaw Trousers
Chainsaw Maintenance - replacing a pull cord
Petzl ZigZag - manufacturer guide for use in Rescue

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #1

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The first issue of ARB Climber kicks it off with 66 pages of useful gear reviews, product info, and spotlights on technique, including rope tricks, aerial rescue, and chainsaw use. Many of the gear reviews are 2-page spreads, which really help put the gear side-by-side with the competition for comparison. This issue also contains a Green Log Weight Chart for your reference.

Product Info - Saws
Product Info - Rope Software
Product Info - Rope Hardware
Aerial Rescue Part 1
Gear Review - DMM Impact Blocks
Rope Tricks Part 1 - Double Ropes
Market Guide - arborist Harness
Chainsaw Techniques
Multitools Review
First Aid - Severed Fingers
Gear Spotlight - The Rope Wrench
Green Log Weight Chart

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #2

This issue is out of print.

The second issue of ARB Climber magazine brings the second part of articles started in issue #1, as well as results of testing Class 1 chainsaw boots, a guide to arborist helmets, an article on SRT techniques by Rope Wrench inventor Kev Bingham, and more.

Product Info - Saws, Rope Stuff, and PPE
Aerial Rescue Part 2
Chainsaw Techniques
Special - Boot Tests
Rope Tricks Part 2 - D.R. Termination Knots
Multitools Review Part 2
Market Guide - Tree Work Helmets
Gear Review - Singing Rock Timber II
Big Wood
First Aid - Major Blood Loss
SRT Techniques - Tie-In Points
Green Wood Weights Chart (metric)

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #3

This issue is out of print.

Issue 3 of ARB Climber Magazine continues excellent coverage of topics in tree care and climbing, including more articles on large removals, chainsaw techniques, and updates for some of the most popular climbing tools of recent years, including the Rope Wrench and CE Lanyard.

Product Info - Tools, Saws, PPE, and Rope Stuff
Aerial Rescue Part 3 - DdRT Pick-offs
Rope Tricks Part 3 - DRT Climbing Hitches
Gear Review - Petzl Zigzag
Big Wood - Heli-work
SRT - Wrench Update
Market Guide - Top Handle Chainsaws
Climbing - Safe Ascent
Gear Spotlight - The Frontier Harness
Chainsaw Techniques - Positioning
Gear Review - CE Lanyard

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #4

This issue is out of print.

Issue 4 of ARB Climber Magazine brings further articles on chainsaw use in the tree, SRT work using mechanical friction devices, and reviews of books, rope, gear and more.

Product Info - Tools, Saws, PPE, and Rope Stuff
Safety Recall - Petzl Zigzag
Gear Review - Climbing Technology Quick Arbor Ascenders
Back-to-Back - Multitools Comparison
Tropical Canopy Access and the Ground-Based Rescue System
Market Guide - Arborist Climbing Ropes
Chainsaw Techniques - Managing the Saw While Working Aloft
SRT - Mechanical Prusiks
Book Review - TCIA SRT Techniques

ARB Climber Magazine Issue #5

This issue is out of print.

Issue 5 continues excellent coverage of tree climbing tools and techniques. Features include an overview of the new Petzl Zigzag 2, a market guide to rigging lines, article on arboreal fungi, and more.