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Basic tree care concepts

Basic tree care concepts
Carabiner basics

Carabiner basics
Choice of carabiner for the ZIGZAG

Choice of carabiner for the ZIGZAG
Choice of carabiners for hauling systems and pulley attachment

Choice of carabiners for hauling systems and pulley attachment
Choice of carabiner for connecting a ZILLON or GRILLON lanyard to the harnesss

Choice of carabiner for connecting a ZILLON or GRILLON lanyard to the harnesss
Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.

Examples of dangerous carabiner loading.
Second belay point on the trunk and evacuation system with the ZIGZAG

Second belay point on the trunk and evacuation system with the ZIGZAG
Second belay point on the trunk, without false crotch, evacuation system with the ZIGZAG in single mode with added friction

Second belay point on the trunk, without false crotch, evacuation system with the ZIGZAG in single mode with added friction
Dismantling: choke the ZILLON lanyard

Dismantling: choke the ZILLON lanyard
Principal uses of the ZIGZAG

Principal uses of the ZIGZAG
Precautions when using the ZIGZAG

Precautions when using the ZIGZAG
Review of primary ZILLON lanyard functions

Review of primary ZILLON lanyard functions
Organizing the reserve rope of the ZILLON lanyard

Organizing the reserve rope of the ZILLON lanyard
Attaching the free end of the ZILLON lanyard: danger

Attaching the free end of the ZILLON lanyard: danger
Position in relation to the anchor with the ZILLON lanyard

Position in relation to the anchor with the ZILLON lanyard
Using the ZILLON lanyard in single mode

Using the ZILLON lanyard in single mode
Double Prusik access with the ZIGZAG

Double Prusik access with the ZIGZAG
Access on doubled rope with the ZIGZAG

Access on doubled rope with the ZIGZAG
Securing the ASCENTREE with the ZIGZAG - Technique for access and work on a single rope

Securing the ASCENTREE with the ZIGZAG - Technique for access and work on a single rope
Securing the ASCENTREE with the ZIGZAG - Variant with installation of a rope for aid and rescue

Securing the ASCENTREE with the ZIGZAG - Variant with installation of a rope for aid and rescue
Access on a single rope with the ZIGZAG

Access on a single rope with the ZIGZAG
Movement within the tree: returning to the trunk

Movement within the tree: returning to the trunk
Examples of ZIGZAG handling in normal work configuration

Examples of ZIGZAG handling in normal work configuration
Adjusting the ZIGZAG's position in rope loop technique

Adjusting the ZIGZAG's position in rope loop technique
Ghost technique

Ghost technique
Controlling the victim's ZIGZAG from a distance

Controlling the victim's ZIGZAG from a distance
Accompanied descent rescue with two people on one ZIGZAG

Accompanied descent rescue with two people on one ZIGZAG
Torsion on the ZIGZAG and ZILLON chain

Torsion on the ZIGZAG and ZILLON chain
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Measuring the world's tallest trees Measuring the world's tallest trees An interview with Laurent Pierron and Jérémie Thomas, founders of the non-profit association "EnQuête d'Arbres", during their last trip to Tasmania in 2016 to measure some of the world's tallest trees. Tree care
PETZL ROPETRIP 2018: THE ONLY EVENT 100% ROPE ACCESS PETZL ROPETRIP 2018: THE ONLY EVENT 100% ROPE ACCESS The Petzl RopeTrip is an international event created in 2012. It brings together rope-access professionals from around the world for a fun competition and highly-educational symposium. The event offers the unique opportunity for participants to share their experience and the techniques they use every day in their home countries. Tree care
10 photos of acrobatics at work 10 photos of acrobatics at work Rope work often requires flexibility and imagination to reach the most difficult-to-access places. Through the following selection of photos, Petzl provides a quick snapshot of some truly unusual situations… Tree care
10 team photos from the Petzl RopeTrip 10 team photos from the Petzl RopeTrip Created in 2012 in Crolles (France), the Petzl RopeTrip is an international competition that brings together rope access professionals from all around the world. Organized every two years, this gathering was held in Uppsala (Sweden) in 2014 and in Salt Lake City (USA) in 2016. This unique event allows participants to demonstrate their technical skills and ability to work as a team. View our selection of 10 Petzl RopeTrip photos showcasing incredible teamwork! Tree care
10 great photos of teamwork 10 great photos of teamwork "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." Here are a few great photos of teamwork that perfectly embody this well-known African proverb. Tree care
10 photos... life on a worksite 10 photos... life on a worksite A worksite is made up of so many moments preparing, concentrating, working, laughing with coworkers, teamwork... Moments spent living life and one's work to the fullest. On rare occasion, a photographer is able to perfectly capture these singular moments. Enjoy our selection of 10 photos of life on a worksite. Tree care
Tree removal: how to dismantle a tree Tree removal: how to dismantle a tree Among arborists, tree removal is considered its own specialty. Dismantling technique requires a great deal of experience, intimate knowledge of tree behavior, working well as a two person team, and using the right gear. To better understand this profession, we traveled to a work site in the South of France to meet with Laurent Pierron, an arborist who took us step by step through the process. Tree care
Individual serial number evolution Individual serial number evolution In order to improve the product manufacturing traceability, Petzl decided to evolve the codification of the individual Serial Number of its PPE. The new codification will include the manufacturing batch number, which will give to Petzl a faster and more precise access to all manufacturing data's. User-added image Tree care
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