Lawrence Schultz, Independent Trainer
This session covers creative applications of rigging fundamentals, including the most basic “old school” techniques, in the most complex of situations.
Rope has been the arborist’s first tool before there were any others. In matters of climbing and rigging, rope on rope and rope on wood was the standard. Time of course marches on as does technology. Ropes, just as the tools, are plentiful and varied. However, the merits of the tried-and-true old-school use of aerial friction are still applicable today. In this course, we shall look at creative applications of fundamental principles in tight quarter rigging situations, including aerial friction. Because it is the most demanding and technical type of work an arborist will encounter, it often requires all the tools and techniques we have at our disposal, even the “old school” ones. Lawrence will supplement his presentation with real-life examples from the field including a combination of job site pictures and video footage.
Speaker Bio:
Schultz, Lawrence – Independent Trainer
Lawrence Schultz is a ISA certified arborist and municipal specialist currently self-employed as contract climber in the Bay Area of California. He’s been in the industry for over 20 years. His involvement in all aspects of tree care has expanded to include training and sharing with the next generation of fellow arborists.