Rope Splicing, Knot Tying, & Rigging Books

The Morrow guide to Knots

647 color photos describe in step-by-step details how to tie 70 of the most useful knots. Clear illustrations with color-coded ropes make tough knots a breeze.
250 pages, softbound, color illustrations & photos.

Arborist's Knots DVD and Book

Clear instruction on the most used arborists' knots for climbing and rigging from the professionals of the ISA. Workbook and DVD available, a great combination. 1 DVD with 50 page spiral bound workbook.

Tree Climber’s Knots

Collection of new frequently used as well as some uncommon arborist knots from German arborist and knot junkie Dirk Lingens. Especially good selection of friction hitches. Lots of color photos and illustrations.
Soft cover, 88 Pages, Color Illustrations

Reeds Knot Handbook New in 2012!

Pocket guide to all the most useful knots, illustrated with step-by-step photos and drawings. Small enough to fit in your pocket, yet covers over 50 knots!

Softcover, 128 pages, color photos and illustrations.

Knots for Climbers

This completely revised and updated edition (Third Edition) of Craig Luebben's bestseller covers the ten essential climbing knots all climbers need to know, then presents sixteen others for special situations. All new color photos, including photos of the knots being used in the field, make learning these knots a cinch! Covered material includes: the Munter hitch, the auto block, the clove hitch, the equalizing figure eight, overview of essential climbing equipment, and much more.
51 pages, soft cover, color photos.

Animated Knots CD-ROM

Learn to tie knots the fun and easy way. This CD-Rom from Grog’s animated knots delivers clear, step by step animations for the most popular and useful knots for climbing, boating, search and rescue and much more! There are over 80 knots on this disc, and each is presented with a detailed animation that shows the critical steps for a properly tied knot. This is a great resource for climbers and a must-have for knot enthusiasts.

Basic Braided Splices

Master rigger Brion Toss discusses splicing techniques, theory, and equipment as it relates to braided ropes. Detailed step-by-step instructions & illustrations from the inventor of the Splice Wand. See also the splicing video by Brion Toss.
122 pages, spiral bound, b&w illustrations.

Making Your Own Eye Splices DVD

Eye Splices video by Brion Toss is packed with almost 3 hours of clear, easy to follow rope splicing instructions. DVD features expanded arborist rope splice section. Covers double braid, 3-strand, spectra, and sta-set splices.

The Splicing Handbook, 3rd Ed.

Barbara Merry's 3rd edition of The Splicing Handbook covers splicing 3-strand and braided ropes. One of our most popular rope books, with clear instructions that make this a handy resource for people making their own rope tools.
150 pages, softbound, b&w illustrations.

Samson Splicing Manual

This new, durable manual features user-friendly directions for the latest splicing techniques. A full-color Samson rope identification chart features 52 different ropes and their corresponding construction and class designation. 158 pages of 30 different splices grouped by 7 types of rope constructions. Laminated, fold-out cover.
159 pages, spiral bound, b&w illustrations.

Splicing Wire & Fiber Rope

Classic manual on splicing wire & 3-strand ropes. Step by step instructions with black and white photos and illustrations.
112 pages, softcover, b&w.

The Complete Rigger's Apprentice

Master rigger Brion Toss covers mechanical advantage, knots, rope splicing, and other aspects of rigging. While this book was written with the marine industry in mind, the information is just as pertinent to arborists and the tree care industry. Hardcover, 392 pages with illustrations, formulas, glossary, charts, and bibliography included.
392 pages, hardcover, b&w illustrations.

The Rigger's Bible

The Rigger's Bible is a general reference guide for riggers and crane operators. Although it was written with the construction industry in mind, the concepts and data it discusses are still pertinent to the tree service industry because of the similarity between the applications. Both tree and construction riggers commonly employ the use of cranes, mechanical advantage, and similar working loads in their rigging systems. Because the principles of physics it discusses are universal, this book is an excellent resource for anybody who does heavy rigging.
144 pages, hardcover, b&w illustrations.

High Angle Rescue Techniques

Textbook style resource covers the latest safety and rescue operations at heights. Compliant with OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards. Suitable for training fire, military, police, and volunteer rescue personnel.
404 pages, soft cover, color photos and illustrations, plus pocket field guide of essential points.