"Art & Science of Practical Rigging Book" A good read?

[Tree Man Tom]

Im putting together abit of a wish list for my birthday.

 

As a climber whos now taking on more rigging now im becoming more confident in the work i do, is this book a good place to start in learning the "art" of rigging?

 

Any other books you guys and girls could reccomend?

 

Cheers

[bob]

top book that

also tree climbers knot book is well worth a stab

[Rich Rule]

yes a good book along with the dvd makes excellent reference material

 

another essential IMO is the Fundamentals of General Tree work - Gerry Beranek.

[MattyF]

yes!exellent ref material!

[Peter]

Very good book, explains some quite complicated things in an easy to understand way.

[john dawson]

a good book. also try the new "to fell a tree" by jeff jepson, (the same bloke who wrote the tree climbers companion).

 

however be aware of the "americanisms", such as weight refs, and ansi regs.

 

also try the arb assoc's books. they basicaly say the same as the above, but with english refs,

they are currently revising the guide to good climbing practice, and are allegedly working on a rigging guide.

[RC0]

Dont over look Don Blairs book: Arborist Equipment Book , excellent....but try and get the updated version.

 

Best of all, for cutting and rigging is:Bailey's - Jerry Beranek Working Climber - Series Two

 

available at treeworker, although not obvious on the website.

 

Plenty to go at Tom

[burrell_]

rco do u no if treeworker sell Jerry Beranek Working Climber - Series one mate

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

As with the others, thats a great little book, well worth the money and time.

[Ian C]

Good book that, got mine on me shelf, beats the hell out of midget porn monthly that Bob reads.