Arborist Physics 101: Understanding Forces in Tree Rigging
The tree doesn't care how much a limb weighs—it only cares how much force it applies. If you don't understand the difference between static weight and dynamic load, you aren't rigging; you’re just gue...
30 Maalis 6min
Compound Tree Rigging 101: Speedlines & Static False Crotches
In high-stakes arboriculture, more gear doesn't mean more risk—it means more control. When a single rigging line isn't enough to manage the forces or the obstacles, it's time to stop thinking in lines...
30 Maalis 7min
Advanced Arborist Rigging: Understanding Moment and Force
Advanced rigging isn't about using different gear; it's about understanding the same system at a much deeper level. If you don't understand how a redirect changes the reaction force at your anchor, yo...
30 Maalis 6min
Tree Rigging 101: How to Use Friction for Total Control
Rigging doesn't exist in theory—it exists in real cuts, real wood, and real consequences. If you aren't calculating your friction and predicting your swing, you aren't rigging; you're just hoping the ...
30 Maalis 6min
Hitch vs. Bend vs. Loop: Choosing the Right Rigging Connection
Your rigging system is only as reliable as the connection you tie. No matter how expensive your rope or how advanced your blocks are, a poorly dressed knot is a point of failure waiting to happen.Deta...
30 Maalis 6min
Tree Rigging Equipment Guide: Breaking Strength vs. WLL
In rigging, your equipment isn’t just gear—it’s a calculated system with hard physical limits. If you don't understand the difference between breaking strength and working load limit, you aren’t makin...
30 Maalis 8min
The Foundation of Tree Rigging: Weight, Force, and Control
Rigging isn’t about ropes—it’s about control. Most tree work accidents happen when we stop rigging and start reacting. This guide breaks down the physics of tree removal so you can stop fighting gravi...
29 Maalis 10min
Urban Forestry Permitting: Removal, Pruning, and Construction Compliance (Ep.75)
A policy is only as strong as its enforcement. In Episode 75, we dive into the world of Regulatory Compliance and Permitting.The Deep Dive:How does a city move from "planning" to "protecting"? The ans...
29 Maalis 3min
