Tree Cutting Gear for Arborists

Rope

• Professional climbing rope is one of the primary safety features keeping the life of an arborist out of harm's way. Ropes range in size and strength depending on the type of job required of them, ranging from accessory ropes that are around 3mm in thickness up to 16 strand, 13mm lines that are ideal for holding the weight of a person as well as the required tools for a task at hand.

Harnesses

• Whether you are looking to purchase a simple tree climbing harness or a specialty fall arrest harness, another vital part of any arborist's safety is the proper type of work harness. Basic tree climbing harnesses come in a variety of shapes and sizes, while fall arrest harnesses are specifically made for safety. Meanwhile, saddles and chest harnesses can be customized in a variety of ways to hold tools and provide additional use for your tree-cutting needs.

Spurs

• Any project dealing with scaling trees to trim the tops or higher limbs requires the use of specialty gear, such as rigging spurs. Sold in a variety of materials ranging from steel to aluminum, titanium and carbon fiber, spurs and spikes are attachments which attach to specialty arborist boots to help you climb trees. The spikes sink into the bark and wood of a tree as you climb, with your weight helping to drive the spike into the tree to keep you in place.

Cutting Gear

• From handheld pruning saws to two-handed pruners and even chainsaws, there are a variety of cutting tools that make up the backbone of tree cutting gear for arborists. While accessories are required as part of the overall gear, it is the cutting tools that everything else compliments. The type of cutting tool you use varies upon the project, with chainsaws usually being used to cut a tree down, while pruning shears and saws are used for generally tree maintenance.