Meet: Captain Hook

Arrr! Tree Pirates! Actually, no, this hook is not used for evil but for good! We use this high strength hook to quickly access different parts of a tree or even another tree nearby to where we are already climbing.  After setting one line as our primary safety point we then use other rigging in order to safely and comfortably get into all parts of the canopy.  The hook is specifically shaped to self locate the best grip on the branch it is tossed onto. By using Captain Hook we can increase our speed maneuvering around the tree and is especially helpful while pruning.Below you can see how a climber can now ascend this rope, anchored with Captain Hook, up a different limb of the tree.

October's Weekly Blog Special: Get to Know Our Gear

Before and after pictures were fun in September, but we may have just come up with something even more exciting: a tour of our equipment! Arborists come in all shapes and sizes and the gear they use is just as varied. We at Smart Feller's use the most non-invasive and the highest quality gear we can, updating our collection regularly for safety and for efficiency as we learn new techniques. We have old favorites and new favorites, both for the most common procedures and for the more rare circumstances. We hope you all find this both fun and informative!