Piecing out a large stem with no rigging points above the work requires the proper use of ropes and blocks. Rip Tompkins walks you through part one of Basic Blocking Techniques.

Basic Blocking Techniques part 2

This ArborPod&trade; series offers videos that can help an arborist identify parts of a line; select and use the appropriate knots; and learn about other equipment, resources, and techniques valuable in a variety of climbing and rigging scenarios.

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