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This best selling, well illustrated field guide covers tree climbing techniques, equipment selection and use and instruction on basic methods. This guide is meant to help you formulate your own safe working practices. The tree climbers companion by jeff jepson, january 31, 2000, access pub inc edition, in english. It is a synopsis of the information, technics and safety. I think on rope has to be considered one of the basic books, especially if youre going to look at srt. Jeffs systematic approach is helpful for both working and recreational climbers. Also, tricks of the trade, knots for the climber, equipment and supplies, skill performance sheets, and safety standards. The worlds best selling tree climbing pocket reference book and training manual. Covers tree climbing techniques, equipment selection and use, and provides instruction on basic methods of entering a tree. A reference and training manual for professional tree climbers 2 by jeff jepson isbn. Arborist books tree books gardening books plant books.
Information about tree climbing, tree climbing gear, tree climbing training, and more from the worlds first school and organization for recreational tree climbers. The tree climbers companion by jeff jepson was first published in 1997, and having sold over 100,000 copies, it is the worlds highest selling tree climbing pocket reference book. The tree climbers companion forestry suppliers, inc. The tree climbers companion book is the most essential book in any arborist or tree climbers gear bag. Also, tricks of the trade, knots for the climber, equipment and supplies. I would also recommend that you avoid the two book bundle offered by amazon. Here is a text that outlines the basic techniques of safe tree climbing. Treesource is a bespoke book shop with a diverse range of books for professional arborists, foresters and anyone with an interest in trees. The tree climbers companion is the best and most popular manual for beginning tree climbers, and has plenty of useful information for the experience tree climber as well. Tree climbers companion tree climbers international.
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Tech specs 103 pages softbound written by experienced tree climber jeff jepson excellent illustrations by bryan kotwica treegear takeaway this book really is the best place to start if your thinking of getting into tree climbing. Written and illustrated by professional climbers, this book is an easy to use field guide that gets straight to the point. The second book knots and ropes for climbers, although well written, is not very useful for someone looking for information on tree climing and arborist techniques. A reference and training manual for professional tree climbers 2 by jepson, jeff isbn. Loaded with information and illustrations on standard and advanced climbing techniques, as well as a complete section on knots and hitches. It is a handy field guide that introduces arborist equipment, tree climbing techniques using ropes, ascenders, or spurs, and the basic howtos of climbing a tree.