Tree Climbing Links & Info

A small selection of our growing library of tree climbing gear demonstration videos. Click on the "wesspur1" link above to view all videos we've done so far, or find them throughout WesSpur.com.

If you are unable to view our YouTube links, please feel free to view any of our current videos using the direct links below.

To view videos listed below: click on the link and choose "Open with Windows Media Player." You may also choose to save the file to your computer instead, however, this is not recommended since the files are quite large.

Bent-Ear Figure Eight

Standard Figure Eight

Sterling ATS Descender

Buckingham International Series Gear Bag

Pirate Auto-Locking Carabiner

RockD Auto-Locking Carabiner

RockO Auto-Locking Carabiner

Pirate ORCA-Locking Carabiner

RockD ORCA-Locking Carabiner

RockO ORCA-Locking Carabiner

Cow Hitch

DMM Hitch Climber Pulley

Double Line Rope Walker

Entry-Level Combo Spur and Rope Climbing Kit

Entry-Level Spur Climbing Kit

Entry-Level Rope Climbing Kit

Port-a-Wrap

3/4" ISC Spring Block

3/4" Steel Arborist Block

3/4" DMM Impact Block

Ring and Carabiner Friction Saver

Ring and Ring Friction Saver

Pacific Kevlar Helmet with Brim

Petzl Elios Helmet

Petzl Vertex Vent 2 Helmet

Petzl Vertex Best 2 Helmet

Petzl Alveo Vent Helmet

Kask Super Plasma Helmet

Storm Surge Rain Jacket

Target Line Throw Line

Timber Hitch

Whoopie Sling

• WesSpur Training Seminars - WesSpur produces training seminars on topics ranging from climbing and rigging techniques to safety and rope splicing. Visit our tree work training page to view upcoming seminars, register for a class, view instructor bios, or ask a question.
• Niceguydave - Niceguydave is WesSpur's on staff certified arborist and the head of the WesSpur training division. Dave has years of field experience and a passion for tree work which he puts to work in sourcing, testing, and developing tree gear for your business. Checkout the reviews or contact him with questions at the link.
• S.T.A.R.R.S. - Safety Training Aerial Rope Rescue Specialists (S.T.A.R.R.S.) provide professional training for all manner of tree climbing, felling, rigging and rescue work. Click the link for an overview of available training modules and contact information.

• Spur Climbing Basics
• Choosing an Arborist Block
• Rope Care and Inspection
• Glossary of Tree Equipment Terms
• Split Tail vs. Fixed Tail Climbing

Tree Gear Manufacturer Catalogs & Profiles

Here you will find catalogs and profiles for some of the best manufacturers of tree climbing equipment.

• Silky Saw Information
• Tree Gear Manufacturers

• Tree Care Industry Association
• TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional Article Database
• International Society of Arboriculture
• OSHA Landscape and Horticulture Page
  

Tree Climbing Web Links

• Oregon Field Guide: Treeverse A fun watch featuring some great gear and excellent climbers making a very long traverse.
• International Society of Arboriculture
  International organization providing training, resources, & certification for arborists.
• ISA Chapters
  A list of the state and regional chapters of the ISA. Find your local ISA chapter here.
• Tree Care Industry Association
  Association of professional tree care operations with tree climbing industry information and resources.
  
• Tree Care Jobs.com
  Online job forum to connect tree climbers with tree companies. Post your job listing, resume, or browse the tree climbing job listings.
• Animated Knots by Grog
  Animated knots by Grog is an amazing site which demonstrates how to tie knots for climbing, search & rescue, fishing, scouting, boating, & rope care. You can watch the knots being tied step by step before your eyes. A great resource for tree climbers and all rope workers.
• National Arbor Day Foundation:
  9 Things you Should Know About Trees
  Resource for the care of trees, how to make a pruning cut, tree care information, and store for trees.
• Trees are Good Public Tree Information
  Information on tree care, tree climbing, and why arborists and proper tree care techniques are needed.
• Arboricultural Association
  Association of tree climbers and tree care operatives in the U. K.
• Arboriculture Article at Wikipedia
  Wikipedia is the online encyclopedia edited by its users. This means that the people writing the articles are those involved in the field. This brief article has links to many good sources of information.
• Urban Forestry Article at Wikipedia
  Wikipedia is the online encyclopedia edited by its users. Yet More Information and links pertaining to the challenges, practice, and benefits of maintaining trees within cities.

Arborist Forums

Several sites maintain forums for arborists to discuss techniques, tools, & trade stories. WesSpur is not responsible for the content of these sites, good or bad! Some of the better ones are:

• The Treehouse (hosted by Gypoclimber.com)
• ArboristSite.com
• Treebuzz.com
• Treeworld.info

Arbor Talk

This is a neat site, a web-radio talk show just for arborists! The program is hosted by arborists and features guests from the industry. Available as a live web show or downloadable podcast.

• Arbor Talk