Rip Tompkins goes old school and shows a safe an effective method for removing the top of a tree using natural crotch rigging.

Top Removal with an Arborists' Block part 1

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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