About the Course
We typically start the Arbor: Work At Height course with an overview of the Moving Rope System (MRS) — also known as the DdRT or Doubled Rope system — that’s in use by a majority of arborists worldwide. Why? To better understand both the positive and negative aspects of MRS climbing and to point out that many of the climbing systems that we view as “safe” are only safe if we apply them correctly.
We want to stress that the intent of this course is not to show that a Stationary Rope System (SRS) — also known as the SRT or Single Rope Technique — is superior to MRS in every possible way, but to highlight that the SRS is simply another set of options. Really, it's a new range of options that, if used properly, can complement the MRS options that you already have in order to make working in trees potentially safer and more efficient.
What You'll Learn
When you join us inside the Arbor: Work At Height course, you'll follow along with Rich Hattier to learn critical information about arbor climbing systems such as:
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The Moving Rope System (MRS)
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The Stationary Rope System (SRS)
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Setting up to climb with SRS
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Tie-In-Point (TIP) Anchors
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Planning and working the tree
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And more!
Learn from One of the Best in the Industry
Learn more about Arbor: Work at Height's expert instructor
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Rigging Lab Academy Instructor | North American Sales Manager for International Safety Components | Former Production Climber | Champion Tree Climber
Rich Hattier
Course Curriculum
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Unit 1: Welcome
- 1.1 Welcome FREE PREVIEW
- 1.2 Introduction to Arbor Climbing System Comparison, Part 1
- 1.3 Video Tutorial: Arbor Climbing System Comparison, Part 1
- 1.4 Introduction to Arbor Climbing System Comparison, Part 2 FREE PREVIEW
- 1.5 Video Tutorial: Arbor Climbing System Comparison, Part 2 FREE PREVIEW
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2
Unit 2: The Moving Rope System (MRS)
- 2.1 MRS Anchor Position
- 2.2 Video Tutorial: MRS Anchor Position
- 2.3 Descending & Working Around Limbs
- 2.4 Video Tutorial: Descending & Working Around Limbs
- 2.5 Elements of Limb Walking, Part 1
- 2.6 Video Tutorial: Elements of Limb Walking, Part 1
- 2.7 Elements of Limb Walking, Part 2
- 2.8 Video Tutorial: Elements of Limb Walking, Part 2
- 2.9 Elements of Limb Walking, Part 3
- 2.10 Video Tutorial: Elements of Limb Walking, Part 3
- 2.11 Moving Rope System (MRS) Wrap Up
- 2.12 Video Tutorial: Moving Rope System (MRS) Wrap Up
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Unit 3: The Stationary Rope System (SRS) Ascent
- 3.1 Introduction to the Stationary Rope System
- 3.2 Video Tutorial: Introduction to the Single Rope
- 3.3 Stationary Rope System Ascent Method Using a Sternal Bungee Attachment
- 3.4 Video Tutorial: Stationary Rope System Ascent Issues, Part 2 - Ascent to Sternal
- 3.5 Stationary Rope System: Basic Method Walking System
- 3.6 Video Tutorial: Single Rope Ascent Issues, Part 3 - The Walking System
- 3.7 Stationary Rope System HAAS Ascent Method
- 3.8 Video Tutorial: Single Rope Ascent Issues, Part 4 - HAAS 1
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Unit 4: The Stationary Rope System (SRS) Descent
- 4.1 Stationary Rope System Descent Movement
- 4.2 Video Tutorial: Single Rope Descent Movement
- 4.3 Single Rope Descent Natural Redirect No Friction
- 4.4 Video Tutorial: Single Rope Descent Natural Redirect No Friction, Part 2
- 4.5 Stationary Rope System Dynamic & Static Redirects with a Sling
- 4.6 Video Tutorial: Single Rope Standard Redirect with Sling
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Unit 5: Stationary Rope System & Mirrored System
- 5.1 Mirrored System in Action FREE PREVIEW
- 5.2 Video Tutorial: Mirrored System in Action FREE PREVIEW
- 5.3 Mirrored System Ascent & Descent
- 5.4 Video Tutorial: Mirrored System Ascent
- 5.5 Mirrored System Using Natural Redirects
- 5.6 Video Tutorial: Mirrored System Natural Redirect
- 5.7 Mirrored System Wrap Up
- 5.8 Video Tutorial: Mirrored System Wrap Up
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Unit 6: At Height Arb Meets At Height Industrial
- 6.1 Arb vs Industry: A Two Stationary Rope Comparison
- 6.2 Video Tutorial: Arbor vs Industry: A Two Rope System Comparison
- 6.3 Observation, Not a Question
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Unit 7: Wrap Up
- 7.1 Wrap Up