This course has been designed for climbers new to the techniques used by professional arborists today, so that you can get your personnel trained without the frustration and risk of job-site training. From setting throw lines to basic ascention and work positioning techniques, this is the best way to get a tree climbing career off the ground. Tree climbing safety will be stressed in accordance with the ANSI Z133 Safety Standard for the tree care industry. The course is also designed to help experienced tree climbers who climb exclusively on climbing spurs make the transition to the rope-climbing techniques that are more professional and ultimately quicker and more efficient for proper limb work and maintenance in trees that are not being removed. We will also highlight advanced climbing knots and friction hitches that greatly improve mobility and efficiency in tree climbing.

Topics: Throw-line knots and techniques Variations on the Friction Hitch
(Blake's, Taut-line, French Prusik, and more) Footlock/footlocking the tail, and
Pantin (foot ascender) use Body positioning and safety lanyard variations Redirecting the climbing line