Two Tree Guys

#65: Gear Talk: Foot Ascenders

The boys give their thoughts on foot ascenders and Jared talks about the one he uses; the Petzl Pantin.

#64: What’s Your Story? Bill Burley

Bill Burley, Lead Trainer of the Strike Team and General Manager at Mowbray’s joins us at ArborFest 2022. Bill started at the age of 14 by dragging brush and chopping wood for a family friend's tree company - Verrier Tree Services.

#63: Gear Talk: Husqvarna Saw Dogs

Jared and Phil talk about how Saw Dogs play an integral part in lining up cuts, getting in good position, and handling the saw.

#62: Full Episode: Sennebogen Talk with Greg Roberts, Kurtis Fosnaugh, and Ben Kravitz

Greg Roberts, Kurtis Fosnaugh, and Ben Kravitz join Phil at the TCIA Expo to talk about their experience owning and working with Sennebogen. 

#61: Gear Talk: Petzl Zig Zag and Chicane

Jared speaks to the pros, cons, and everything in-between for the Petzl Zig Zag and the Petzl Chicane. The Zig Zag is a Mechanical Prusik climbing system and the Chicane is an auxiliary braking system which attaches on top of the Zig Zag and allows for single rope systems (SRS).

#60: What’s Your Story? Jeff Inman

Jeff Inman grew up rock climbing in VA and studied Natural Resource Conservation at Virginia tech. During his last year of school he discovered Arboriculture and realized it was a profession that allowed him to climb every day.

#59: Gear Talk: Edelrid Hand Cruiser

Josiah Georgeson, Work Safety and Territory Manager for Edelrid, shares with us some of the features and benefits of the Edelrid Hand Cruiser ascender.

 

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#58: Full Episode: Larry Martony and Colby Kuhn

Larry Martony and Colby Kuhn talk about starting their company, The Arbor Group, during the Pandemic and some of the challenges they faced.

#57: Gear Talk: Dyneema Slings

Jared and Phil cover the many uses of Dyneema Slings and how this simple piece of gear can really help you in a pinch.

#56: What’s Your Story? Eric Saunders

Eric Saunders was struggling through college at Penn State when a forestry professor suggested he drop out and utilize his natural climbing abilities and pursue tree work full time. The professor told him to reach out to Forman & Biller Tree Service in Arlington where he got his training and started a career in the world of trees.