Two Tree Guys

#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.

 

https://edelrid.com/us-en/sport/rope-clamps-shop/hand-cruiser-right

#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.

#55: Gear Talk: Carabiners

Phil and Jared kick off their new Gear Talk series with an episode about carabiners. In this series they will answer questions on everything from large equipment like Sennebogens and chippers to carabiners and apparel. In this episode they cover 3 Petzl carabiners: AMD, OK, and the William.

#54: Full Episode: Elaina Noell

Author Elaina Noell joins Phil in the studio to share her insights for helping increase employee engagement, productivity, and accountability. She is the author of Inspiring Accountability in the Workplace and Happiness is Overrated. 

 

Learn more about Elaina and her work at www.inspiringaccountability.com and www.elainanoell.com.

@inspiringaccountabilityatwork, @elainanoell

#53: What’s Your Story? Jesus Torres

After high school Jesus Torres picked up some tree work with a friend and got his first experience watching a climber make some cuts. From then on he knew he wanted to be in this high adrenaline field and sought out a mentor to set him on his path.