non invasive bracing options

[Gordon]

Hi all,

i am not a huge fan of bracing per se - often feel it's recommended by tree surgeons who fancy swinging about without doin the hard work for a change and havent really investigated the mechanics of the thing - massive branch and insubstantial system etc.

Having said that, i have a couple to install! Now I did a few cobra systems way back and didnt realise how many new systems have popped up since. Am interested to have a closer look at the alternatives as to simply order a load then stand scratching my head seems a little stupid. Would be like to know given as previous threads have pointed out all systems have their pros/cons what the general fav is? vis a vis cost /efficiency/ease of installation (we have to assume that properly installed they all work!)

[Bundle 2]

Maybe have a word with Nod @ treeworker....He sells a product and has some experience in the matter ...could be the input you need......

 

Other products include this company here.....

http://www.arboa.com

Dr Lothar Wessolly boasts an impressive involvement in bracing innovation but you will have to decide for yourself depending on your specific requirements

[tokaloch]

I always used Cobra in the past, but have recently changed to Boa as its far simpler to instal. Lothar Wessoly as mentioned above invented Cobra but now owns Boa. The other thing I like about Boa is if you have doubts you can e-mail them pics of your tree and they will give you advice. the other thing I like about Boa over all other systems is it is the only one with a 12 year wokring life against the others 8 years

[Big 'Ammer]

I always used Cobra in the past, but have recently changed to Boa as its far simpler to instal. Lothar Wessoly as mentioned above invented Cobra but now owns Boa. The other thing I like about Boa is if you have doubts you can e-mail them pics of your tree and they will give you advice. the other thing I like about Boa over all other systems is it is the only one with a 12 year wokring life against the others 8 years

 

I always wondered what the life expectancy of Cobra was.

 

Time to get the diary out and see if we can sell anybody some more then!