Maybe it’s time to replace your worn-out gaffs or you are a traveling tree worker, and you need to exchange the long gaffs for the short ones. At some point, all arborists will need to know how to take off the curr … read more about Swapping Out Your Climbing Gaffs

Rob Stirling was working for DMM, a UK-based climbing-equipment manufacturer, when he visited a rope access operation in Aberdeen, Scotland. What he saw there was astonishing: The team would manually read the serial numb … read more about Why Scannable Matters: Making it Easy to Manage Your Gear

While the D shaped carabiner and the HMS carabiner are almost identical in shape and style, their shapes are designed based on their very specific uses. Let’s dive into more detail. … read more about What’s the difference between the D and HMS Carabiners?

Pole tool inspection is not only a compliance requirement but also good practice to ensure proper function and protection for workers. This one page sheet will give you the top things to check in your regular inspection cycle to help remind … read more about Pole Tool: Periodic Inspection Checklist

The Notch product team has thoughtfully reimagined what seems to be the most simple but essential tool- a pocket wedge. The functionality is the same — it prevents the pinch when cutting logs o … read more about Get to Know the Dual Wedge

Sometimes you may ask yourself, why is this zipper here? What is the purpose of this pocket, or strap? We wanted to give you a peek behind the curtain of some of the thoughtful details that went into the new Notch Appro … read more about Behind the Scenes: Developing the Notch Approach Bag

We want to make sure you’re fully equipped to get the most out of your Notch gear, so here are some common questions that will help you get started using the Notch Glide Rope Grab. Reading the FAQ will help you maximize all the featur … read more about FAQ: Get the Most out of Your Notch Glide Rope Grab

It’s new product time at Notch Equipment! Here's a Notch Insider look at four just-released (or about-to-be-released) products we know arborists will love. At Notch Equipment, we’re constantly inno … read more about Four excellent new products to start 2023

Getting to know our Wear Safe Steel and Aluminum Friction Rings. At Notch, our goal is to design and develop new products that make professional arborists’ lives easier. In this case, we’ve developed the industry’s first w … read more about FAQs: Wear Safe Steel and Aluminum Friction Rings

Certification for arborist gear. If you’ve been in the arborist business for any amount of time, you’ve likely seen and purchased products that are labeled as achieving this-or-that certification. (After all, we published a blog … read more about Product certification for arborist gear: What it is, why it matters

Notch Ambassador Krista Strating walks through the features that make the Rope Runner Pro stand out over other mechanical devices on the market. H … read more about Rope Runner Pro vs. Other Mechanical Devices

Notch Ambassador Krista Strating demonstrates the differences between the original Rope Runner and the Notch Rope Runner Pro. Highlights include: … read more about Rope Runner vs. Rope Runner Pro

Get the most out of your Notch ⅝” Arbor Rigging Block and keep it performing at its best. Here are some common questions and answers to help you better understand how it’s used, how to maintain it and make sure it continues work … read more about Get Started Using the New Notch ⅝” Rigging Block

If you're considering the Rope Runner Pro, but aren't quite sure you're ready to make the leap, Notch Ambassador Krista Strating walks through the … read more about Transitioning to Mechanical Devices

The rope bridge on your harness is subject to friction, bending and flexing throughout your climbing and work positioning. Chances are that the harness manufacturer recommends retiring your rope bridge every six to nine months, even if it&r … read more about FAQ: Rope Logic Replacement Rope Bridge

We want to make sure you’re fully equipped to get the most out of your Notch gear, so here are some common questions and answers that will help you get started using the Notch ½" Rigging Block. Now you can maximize all the feat … read more about FAQ: What to know about the new Notch ½" Rigging Block

The Notch Rope Runner Pro is the ultimate SRS mechanical tool. Krista Strating, certified arborist, goes over how to inspect your device. Always make sure to check your equipment daily and before every climb. … read more about Inspecting Your Rope Runner Pro With Krista Strating

Kevin Bingham offers up some insight on the development, features and capabilities of the industry’s most popular mechanical positioning device, the Notch Rope Runner Pro. … read more about Video: Developing the Rope Runner Pro

From recommending hitches to determining if your eye to eye should be retired, Notch Ambassador Mark Gaudet offers up some helpful information about one of the essential tools in your climbing system: your hitch cord. What diameter hi … read more about Choosing the Right Hitch Cord

With the Notch Flow Rope Wrench, any climber can customize, and optimize, the friction of their rope wrench to meet their personal preference, weight, hitch cord, climbing style, and rope size and type. Because of the adjustable bollard, th … read more about Installing Your Notch Flow Rope Wrench

Inventor Kevin Bingham talks about the origin, design process, and evolution of the new Notch Flow Adjustable Rope Wrench. Kevin takes us from the original wooden model in 2008 to the ZK1, up to current revolutionary adjustable Flow Rope Wr … read more about Notch Flow Adjustable Rope Wrench: The Origin Story

At Notch Equipment, we introduce new products when we think we can bring something to the market that can improve an arborist’s experience or safety. That’s why we’re excited about the new Notch Flow Rope Wrench — it … read more about FAQ: What to know about the new Notch Flow Rope Wrench

The difference between a work positioning device and a fall arrest device, generally, is that a fall arrest device is designed to catch a fall usually with a minimum mass requirement and distance of travel before engagement, or what we refe … read more about What's the difference between a fall arrest device and a work positioning device?

It’s important to inspect your equipment daily to make sure everything is in good working condition, including your Rope Runner Pro. If you find the bird at the top of the Rope Runner Pro is not springing back like it did when it was … read more about How to Clean Your Rope Runner Pro

We’re excited to announce that we can add two letters to the labels of three popular Notch products: CE. The Triple Action Snap Hook, ¾-inch Rigging Spring Block, and the Rope Runner Pro have earned the Con … read more about Big News: CE Certification For More Notch Products

THE ISSUE We have received limited reports of users experiencing malfunctioning “Birds” while using the Rope Runner Pro. We ask you to do a manual inspection and a function test of your product, to detect any possible concerns. … read more about Rope Runner Pro Inspection Notice

An instructor at a course once asked the group how many people had read the user manual to their gear. It was frightening how many people had never opened them for their gear and wondered why they didn’t know the limitations of it. … read more about Top Tips for Taking Care of Your Gear: Part 2

We build high performance products that allow arborists to work safely and efficiently whether in the canopy or on the job site. We work tirelessl … read more about Notch Equipment Anthem Video

Whether we are talking about on a harness or in the truck, always protect your ropes and harnesses from sharp objects. This could be something as simple as a cabinet door on the truck or the freshly sharpened chainsaw you put on top of your … read more about Top Tips for Taking Care of Your Gear

We've asked Krista to spill the beans, and her bag on what gear she uses. Krista takes us through her Pro Access Bag with insights on how she packs it, what she uses and why. I’m currently using the Notch Pro Access Bag. … read more about What’s In the Bag with Krista Strating

Notch Ambassador Krista Strating offers an in-depth review into what she likes about the Sentinel harness and why. She also walks through how she s … read more about Gear Review: Sentinel Saddle with Krista Strating

Built with arborist input and loads of testing? You bet. Here's an Insider look at six new products available this spring on NotchEquipment.com At Notch Equipment, we love New Product Day! That's when we get to share the innovative ne … read more about Six exciting new products for Spring 2021

Krista Strating's journey as a champion climber begins in an unexpected place: A friend's wedding. The owner of an arborist company was in the wedding party, knew Strating's landscaping background, and thought she'd be … read more about Q&A with Krista Strating

“You can’t go wrong with a little hitch and a little wrench.” Brian Rector, professional arborist, reviews the thoughtful design … read more about Product Review – Notch Fusion Wrench Tether

Notch Equipment creates innovative arborist equipment built for the real world. We partner with world-class engineers to develop quality gear that& … read more about Notch Equipment Brand Video

The Notch Armorflex Chainsaw Protective Pants were designed with the arborist in mind. These chainsaw protective pants offer flexibility, comfort, … read more about Armorflex Chainsaw Protective Pants

Ultimate Control. The Notch Rope Runner Pro was developed in partnership with Kevin Bingham and the Notch engineering team, to improve the industry … read more about Exclusive Interview with Kevin Bingham

Notch Equipment Product Management Director Mike Ziecik speaks on how we bring a project to life and what’s next for Notch Equipment. Notch Equipment is committed to providing innovative product solutions, that our customers coun … read more about Bringing a Project to Life

Welcome to the new NotchEquipment.com! What is this place? It's a good question. Let's start with who we are. At Notch Equipment, we focus on innovative arborist equipment — quality gear that's designed by arborists, … read more about Welcome to the Notch Insider