Climber Resources
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I create & add video tutorials  as I find time in the office. Let me know if there is something you'd like me to work on & provide as soon as I can; video or resource content. - Curt
Video Demonstrations
INSTALLING ROPE - Three ways to attach rope to throwline when installing your climbing line (2:13) 
SELF-ADVANCING BLAKES - Modifying the Blake's/Footloop system to reduce fatigue & frustration and expedite your ascent (3:46)
LANYARD USE - Ways to use lanyard to stabilize for work-positioning or prevent uncontrolled swing during limbwalk (3:38)
COILING CLIMBING LINE - Learn the Butterfly coil for rope storage and transport.
CLIMBING ORGANIZATIONS
Global Organization of Tree Climbers (GOTC)
Supporting tree climbers and promoting tree climbing for recreation, education, and research. Facilitator and instructor credentials.

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Fostering professional arboriculture worldwide. Certified Arborist credentials.

Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
Supporting businesses with safety and training programs. Climbing & arborist training modules and certifications & credentials.
TREE RESOURCES

TreeBenefits.com - Calculate the economic and ecological benefits of a tree

TREE IDENTIFICATION
- Audubon Field Guide to North American Tree: Eastern Region
- Fruit & Twig Key to Trees & Shrubs - William M. Harlow
- PictureThis App- annual fee, accuracy: 97% to genus, 84% to species
- iNaturalist App- free, accuracy: 92% to genus, 70% to species

CHAMPION TREE REGISTRIES
​ - American Forests (USA)
 - Illinois
 - Indiana
 - Michigan
 - Minnesota
 - Missouri
 - Nebraska
​ - Ohio
 - Wisconsin
EQUIPMENT
Comprehensive Arborist Equipment Buyers Guide: ArbClimber Buyers Guide
EQUIPMENT INTRODUCED & USED IN CLASSES
HELMETS & SADDLES
ROPE & CORDAGE
CARABINERS/SNAPS
CLIMBING SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
MISCELLANEOUS GEAR
MY PERSONAL GEAR (used regularly)
You'll find that I use a wide variety of gear, these are just the ones I tend to use most often. Please note that I provide personal opinion on my general likes & dislikes. Your opinion, climbing style, preferences, and tolerances can vary greatly from mine!