Two special sets for rescue at heights are brand new in the Freeworker range. They correspond to the standard appliance sets for fire brigade equipment according to DIN 14800. Both sets contain high-quality equipment for rope access techniques and rescue at heights, including equipment from the French manufacturer Petzl. » weiterlesen
Last year Edelrid developed and launched the new Talon climbing spurs. Thanks to its plastic shell, the Talon is one of the lightest spurs on the market and adapts optimally to the wearer’s leg. In » weiterlesen
Last week, from 24 to 26 April 2018, the 26th “Deutsche Baumpflegetage” took place in Augsburg. We were there again with our own booth for you. Many thanks to everyone who visited us there! Of » weiterlesen
In the middle of March we had the chance to look behind the scenes at DMM Arborday. We took this as an opportunity to visit the relatively young company – and introduce it to you. » weiterlesen
Already for the 26th time the “Deutsche Baumpflegetage” will take place in Augsburg from 24th to 26th of April 2018. In 2018 visitors can look forward to three full days of tree care and tree » weiterlesen
The Approach throw hook is outstanding, because of the very easy way to connect the end of the rope to the hook. No carabiner or knot, that could get caught by a crotch, is needed. It is made of a pipe. At the end there is a pin, which serves as placeholder in the knot. Just put the rope through the hook, fix it with a knot, stick the knot to the pin – and the Approach is ready! » weiterlesen
Occasionally, errors occurred in the assembly of the comfort straps (lower Velcro straps). The Velcro fastener has been mounted incorrectly so that there is a gap between the spike and the shaft. This could lead » weiterlesen
A small number of the new Talon Climbing Spurs by Edelrid have some deficiencies in the Velcro fastener. In addition, the plastic cuff has been damaged in four cases worldwide. For this reason, Edelrid calls » weiterlesen
Tree climbing offers many possibilities: Single or double rope? Friction hitch or belay device? Which device? There are many rope devices for ascent, descent, work positioning and belay. Depending on preference and technique, other descenders, belay devices or mobile fall arresters are suitable for arborists. » weiterlesen
While climbing in the tree, you assume that an emergency will not occur. After all, you are well secured and you know how to handle your tools. Yet the risk of accidents can only be reduced to a minimum – unfortunately, they can’t be completely prevented. Especially when handling a saw, accidents which lead to bleeding injuries occur regularly. How do you behave in this case correctly – also as a second man on site? » weiterlesen
