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We Encounter Many Firsts Throughout Life, and the Job Site Is No Exception CLI B TIPS FROM THE CANOPY We encounter many firsts throughout life, and the job site is no exception. Do you remember your first climb and the first climbing system you used? Or the first cut you made while in the tree? The first rigging scenario you set up and executed, or the first time you set up a speed line? Remembering these firsts are important for creating a foundation for what is to come. It is worth remembering these firsts, so we can gauge where we have progressed and what other areas we can push ourselves. Can you look back over the time since your first climb and see the differences in not only the gear or techniques you utilize, but you as an arborist? The last few years have been a great time to be in the industry — so many new tools and techniques at our disposal and almost unlimited resources available to us. Different methods and options are easy to find, especially with new products being released regularly. Mechanical devices are more popular than ever, and with the release of new and redesigned devices from PETZL and Rock Exotica, more options are now available for Moving and Stationary Rope Systems. In addition to these popular devices, Notch Equipment will be joining this category with the launch of its mechanical device, which is sure to find its way onto many climbing lines in 2020. Finding the right saddle is one of the most important aspects of climbing. Different materials, con- cepts, and designs are all part of the new saddles hitting the market. Edelrid, Buckingham and Weaver have all made additions to their line up of tree saddles bringing new innovations to the saddle category. These new saddles, along with popular models from Teufelberer and PETZL, provide many options and features for the beginner to expert. Look out for the release of new climbers and other climbing accessories dropping this year. Notch Equipment and Edelrid are continuing to push new ideas and technology in the climber category, which will improve comfort and efficiencies while in the tree. Many exciting new products, designed with the tree climber in mind, are hitting the market. All of them open up options and possibilities for climbing. Regardless if you are still climbing on the same set up you learned on, be open for change, not only with different gear and systems, but with a different outlook and approach. It's always good to look closely at both yourself and your gear and push yourself to search for efficiencies and new solutions. As always, make safety the priority. 32 CLIMB // LINE SETTING Visit Your Local Vermeer Dealer // 833-795-0604 33 NOTCH BIG SHOT® THROW WEIGHT LAUNCHING SYSTEM REACH 150 FT The advent of throwlines has changed the way arborists WITH EASE! climb trees. The BIG SHOT® revolutionized the way we use throwlines by giving you a simple, accurate, effective means to hurl your throw weight to new heights. The BIG SHOT accepts a wide range of projectiles and provides fully variable thrust force to limit over-shooting of low to mid-range targets. It’s simple … if you have a IMPROVED POUCH lower target, just don’t pull back as far! STITCHING The BIG SHOT also solves one of the most significant difficulties of hand tossing throw weights—vertical targets with narrow approaches. With minimal practice, you’ll be able to hit high targets through a small frame of branches and twigs. NOTCH // BIG SHOT® The BIG SHOT is an accurate and lightweight launching NEW! REPLACEMENT system! The launch pouch cuts in-air projectile rotation POUCH & TUBING by 50% over the original BIG SHOT pouch! (This DTX SHOULDER SHOT // PNEUMATIC LAUNCHER advance is also available as a sling replacement for older models.) If you’re looking to thread the needle through Lengthened straps sewn just above the finger the thickest of canopies or launch throw weights up to The product can reach a vertical distance of 100+ feet (using light weight throwline) with high accuracy with a 10oz or 12oz throw bag. The Shoulder Shot is solid stainless steel and all non corrosive material. hold, the new NOTCH BIG SHOT® launch pad 150 vertical feet, reach for the tool arborists around the grips the projectile firmly until released by hand NOTCH // BIG SHOT® world call for by name. The Shoulder Shot comes with a built in spring loaded safety on the valve release handle that prevents or trigger. Reinforced elastic connection points any accidental miss fires. The air chamber can be refilled very quickly with a handheld air pump or where tube meets pouch are now extra durable small compressor. Unlike certain products this does not use black powder which is illegal in most states and improved pouch stitching. BIG SHOT comes in your choice of sets. Two connectable and city use. 4' poles and Big Shot Trigger, just the two poles, or with an ITEM # PRODUCT oversized 8' pole to fit your specific needs. ITEM # PRODUCT 29290 Replacement Pouch 41536 DTX Shoulder Shot & Tubing ITEM # PRODUCT SET1029 With two connectable 4’ poles and BIG SHOT Trigger SET1027 With two connectable 4’ poles SET1026 with 8’ pole Use the Notch ® NOTCH // BIG SHOT TRIGGER BIG SHOT Trigger to increase This little add-on makes the world’s best line setting accuracy! ® tool even better. The BIG SHOT Trigger attaches NOTCH // BIG SHOT securely to any 1.25” diameter pole to increase your REPLACEMENT HEAD accuracy and ease of use. • Easy to install clamp ® A complete replacement head for the Notch • Adjustable positioning on the pole NOTCH // BIG SHOT BIG SHOT Line Launcher, including head, • Safety latch on trigger DELUXE KIT tubing and pouch. BIG SHOT with two 4' poles, 200' of Neon Plus 3mm, 8 oz. ITEM # PRODUCT ITEM # PRODUCT and 10 oz. throwbags, Canvas Line Bag, BIG SHOT Trig- ger, Plastic Carrying Case (50" x 7" x 9") and replacement 16413 Replacement head 50011 BIG SHOT Trigger BIG SHOT tubing. ITEM # PRODUCT SET1025 Deluxe Kit 34 CLIMB // LINE SETTING // THROW WEIGHTS & LINES Visit Your Local Vermeer Dealer // 833-795-0604 35 NOTCH // ACCULINE // Throwline ITEM # DIA LENGTH BAG WT TENSILE • Dyneema® throwline NTL175-180 1.75mm 180' 10-12oz 560 • 1.75 mm and 2.2 mm diameters YELLOW NTL175-1000 1.75mm 1,000' 10-12oz 560 • High strength / low stretch NTL22-180 2.2mm 180' 12-14oz 650 • High visibility Urethane coating ORANGE NTL22-1000 2.2mm 1,000' 12-14oz 650 • Wear resistant and knot friendly E US TH A IN E D A M NOTCH // HI-VIS THROW WEIGHTS SAMSON // ZING-IT // Throwline • Color coded according to size • 100% Dyneema® throwline • High contrast pattern • 1.75 mm and 2.2 mm diameters PETZL // AIRLINE // Throwline ITEM # LENGTH BAG WT TENSILE • 1,000 denier Cordura® material with extra stitching and a welded ring • Samthane-coated for improved visibility • Webbing loop on the bottom for quick attachment of a carabiner 39683 196' 12-14oz 550 • Strong and does not hold memory • 100% Dyneema® throwline 39684 • Flakes into a cube or bag easily, every time • 1.8 mm diameter 985' 12-14oz 550 • Excellent compromise between flexibility and rigidity ITEM # • Maintains a round cross-section, ensuring good rope glide through the tree NTW-8 - 8 oz / NTW-10 - 10 oz / NTW-12 - 12 oz ITEM # COLOR DIA LENGTH BAG WT TENSILE NTW-14 - 14 oz / NTW-16 -16 oz • Doesn’t require a heavy bag Z175Y-180 Yellow 1.75mm 180' 10-12oz 500 Z175Y-1000 Yellow 1.75mm 1,000' 10-12oz 500 Z175R-180 Red 1.75mm 180' 10-12oz 500 Z175R-1000 Red 1.75mm 1,000' 10-12oz 500 PETZL // JET THROW BAGS Z22Y-180 Yellow 2.2mm 180' 12-14oz 650 STEIN // SKYLINE // Throwline Z22Y-1000 Yellow 2.2mm 1,000' 12-14oz 650 ITEM # COLOR DIA LENGTH BAG WT TENSILE • Double-layer construction 40098 Pink 1.5mm 165' 10-12oz 550 • Available in three versions: 250, 300 and 350 g • 100% Dyneema® throwline 40099 Yellow 1.8mm 165' 12-14oz 660 • 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm and 2.2 mm diameters • 8-strand flat construction which allows it to store neatly 50000 Orange 2.2mm 196' 12-14oz 990 and reduces the nesting issues associated with inferior lines ITEM # 39680 - 250g / 39681 - 300g / 39682 - 350g TEUFELBERGER // DYNAGLIDE // Throwline ITEM # LENGTH BAG WT TENSILE DYNA-150 150' 12-14oz 1,000 • 100% Dyneema® throwline DYNA-200 200' 12-14oz 1,000 • 1.8 mm diameter DYNA-1000 1,000' 12-14oz 1,000 TEUFELBERGER // shaoLINE // Throwline • High-strength, urethane-coated Dyneema • Hollow-braid construction • Very thin, low-stretch thread glides easily over branches • Cover made of Dyneema® and polyethylene monofilaments • Polyethylene core • 2.2 mm diameter STEIN // SKYSHOT THROW WEIGHTS • Abrasion resistant • Maintains the required strength NOTCH // NEON PLUS // Throwline ITEM # LENGTH BAG WT TENSILE • Not susceptible to forming knots or kinks • Two colours of Cordura material with an abrasion coating on the outside • Core at the end of the rope can be removed to allow NPT-200 200' 12-14oz 350 • Multifilament Polyester throwline • Nickel-plated ring for easy attachment of the throw line the line to tear and the throwbag to come loose • 3 mm diameter NPT-1000 1,000' 12-14oz 350 • Webbing loop on the bottom for quick attachment of a carabiner HE USA • Lightweight N T I E D A ITEM # LENGTH BAG WT TENSILE • Elastic body that helps to minimize tangling M ITEM # • Bright color pattern for visability 40377 196' 12-14oz 460 SSTW-8 - 8 oz / SSTW-10 - 10 oz / SSTW-12 - 12 oz SSTW-14 - 14 oz / SSTW-16 -16 oz 36 CLIMB // FRICTION MANAGEMENT Visit Your Local Vermeer Dealer // 833-795-0604 37 A.R.T.
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