Essential Equipment For An Entry-Level Arborist
Embarking on a career in arboriculture means prioritising your health, safety and efficiency to carry out responsibilities with the best tree surgeon equipment. Like in many industries, starting a new profession can feel overwhelming when preparing for your first day. At Gustharts, we are committed to simplifying this process, so this blog covers the best tips and tree-climbing gear for beginners. Whether you are about to start from the top with an arborist course or take the first step into your own business, you can find all the advice on the best tree surgeon tools and brands right here!
Table of Contents
- The best brands for tree surgeon equipment
- The perfect tree surgeon tools
- Tree climbing gear for beginners: What to wear
The best brands for tree surgeon equipment
There are many brands to choose from when selecting your tree surgeon equipment. At Gustharts, we aim to provide our customers with the best, so our range varies from TREEHOG, Abortec and STEIN. If you are unsure which brand to go for, browse through our brand breakdown for all the information you need to decide. You may even decide to mix and match the brands of your tree surgeon tools to personalise your gear and make you look and feel your best.
TREEHOG
TREEHOG is the perfect brand for you if you want to find the balance between affordability and quality. With their versatile range of products to suit climbing, rigging and chainsaw protection, your arborist starter kit will be a key factor in conveying your potential as a tree surgeon, even in the earliest stages of your professional journey.
Arbortec
Your tree surgeon equipment must allow you to express your professional passion, which is why Arbortec crafts its products to encourage innovation and individualism within the community. If you want to add colour and vibrancy to your arborist starter kit while still ensuring maximum protection, Arbortec might be the perfect brand.
STEIN
To continuously evolve, STEIN is devoted to creating its products with a research-informed approach to keep safety and quality at the forefront of the brand. With such in-depth knowledge of the industry and ways to perfect tree surgeon tools, STEIN will be integral to establishing your arborist skills, ensuring your development and the limitless heights of your capabilities.
The perfect tree surgeon tools
As you adjust to your career in arboriculture, you will find what works best for you when selecting your favourite brands. However, if you are fresh into your training or role, we have collated a top-quality arborist starter kit so you can experiment with great equipment from the get-go.
Gustharts Tree Surgery Arborist Climbing Starter Kit
To keep the selection process of your arborist starter kit simple, Gustharts provides a full Tree Surgery Arborist Climbing Starter Kit to ensure you can find everything you need in one place.
Our starter kit contains:
- 1 x Treehog TH5000 Harness
- 1 x Stein Utility ACR 13mm Rope (25 or 35mm)
- 2 x Harkie Orange Tree Karabiners
- 1 x Sirius 70cm Prussik Loop
- 1 x 4m Gustharts Adjustable Lanyard Kit (4m dragonfly rope, 2 x karabiners, pulley, eye-to-eye friction sling)
- 1 x Stein Utility Storage Bag 70 litre
With your tree surgeon equipment grouped together for you, you can stay safe and secure from your first day of training or work. Better still, some of the tools are from our recommended brands listed above, allowing you to utilise some of the best arborist equipment immediately whilst looking like a well-seasoned tree surgeon.
Should you wish to customise your arborist starter kit, our TREEHOG range features an arborist climbing kit, helping you expand your equipment range as your skills and experience grow.
Teufelberger drenaLINE 11.8mm Climbing Rope
Suppose you have some experience in tree climbing or feel confident in branching out on equipment outside of our arborist starter kit. In that case, the Teufelberger drenaLINE 11.8mm Climbing Rope is excellent gear for your tree surgeon toolkit.
With the perfect balance of lightweight handling and exceptional strength, this climbing rope prioritises performance and safety, ensuring you always have full peace of mind with every use.
Thanks to its high-quality materials, the Teufelberger rope offers a comfortable carrying weight without minimising durability. With impressive breaking strength and abrasion resistance, its reliability remains paramount as it can endure even the most demanding climbing jobs. It is also available in 45 or 60m lengths, keeping it adaptable to various arborist duties.
To keep you comfortable, the 32-strand cover creates smooth handling and brilliant control during ascents and descents. Also, it caters to single or double rope setups, meaning you can fully adjust it to your climbing preferences.
It is important to note that this piece of tree surgeon equipment meets the EN 1891A and ANSI Z133 safety standards, giving you full confidence and assurance with every use.
Along with the Teufelberger drenaLINE 11.8mm Climbing Rope, Gustharts also has a wide range of high-quality tree climbing ropes to browse. So, whether you want to find your favourite product or compare some item specifications, you can do it here.
Petzl Oxan Screw Lock Carabiner
Amongst our wide range of premium karabiners and connectors, the Petzl Oxan Screw Lock Carabiner is our current best seller with its high-strength steel construction and its two locking systems: automatic TRIACT-LOCK or manual SCREW-LOCK, allowing you to utilise it how you prefer.
In prioritising safety, security and ease of use, the Petzl Oxan Screw Lock Carabiner also features a keylock system to prevent accidental unhooking, which is perfect for tree surgeons at an early stage in their training or careers who are still getting to grips with the many things to remember within the job. With maximum safety, you can fully apply yourself to other practical avenues of the role, assured that you are fully protected.
The exterior of the carabiner is oval-shaped to support optimal loading, while the interior has a fluid design to allow for easy rotation. These features are essential for maintaining simple usage, meaning you can remain focused on the job with full mobility.
Tree climbing gear for beginners: What to wear
Along with the best tree surgeon tools, it is crucial that your clothing provides the same level of comfort and protection, which is why we have listed our recommended tree climbing gear for beginners. So, whether you require chainsaw boots, a chainsaw helmet or a SIP Protection BasePro Hi Viz Chainsaw Jacket, you can find it all here at Gustharts.
STIHL Function MS Chainsaw PPE Starter Kit
As with our Tree Surgery Arborist Climbing Starter Kit, we have also collated a range of equipment to make selecting your arborist clothing quick and easy.
Our STIHL Function MS Chainsaw PPE Starter Kit contains:
- Chainsaw Chaps
- Work Gloves
- Safety Glasses
- Ear Defenders
Your chainsaw chaps will be a vital part of your arborist attire, with their 270° of front leg protection keeping you safe from accidental cuts. To prevent injury caused by chainsaw chains, our chaps are also designed to snag and stop a chain, giving you time to react in the event of slipping.
Keeping your hands fully protected throughout every arborist job is important, so we recommend the FUNCTION SensoTouch gloves within our PPE starter kit. The gloves have a maximal grip to ensure security and agility, protecting your hands from splinters, scrapes and general hazards.
You should always wear our FUNCTION Slim safety glasses to shield your eyes from debris, sawdust, or accidental chain shrapnel. With their clear lenses, this protective eyewear will optimise visibility while working.
For ear protection, the Timbersports Ear Defenders SNR 28 block out loud noises produced by a chainsaw, which helps to prevent hearing damage and reduce fatigue during particularly lengthy jobs.
Petzl Vertex Vent Arborist Chainsaw Helmet Mesh Visor & Ear Defenders
If you prefer to keep buying your tree surgeon equipment easy and cost-effective, our Petzl Vertex Vent Arborist Chainsaw Helmet Mesh Visor & Ear Defenders set is the perfect kit for you.
The helmet contains a six-point textile suspension system that moulds to the shape of your head for personalised comfort and ventilation holes with sliding shutters to allow for airflow, making your helmet fully wearable for long periods.
Thanks to a pair of Sordin ear defenders and a Sordin visor, which also comes with a carrier, you can keep your head and face fully protected on every job.
At Gustharts, we believe you should also be able to add a personal touch to your tree surgeon gear, which is why the helmet comes in various colours, allowing you to subtly customise your look while keeping it professional.
You can also browse our range of chainsaw helmets to choose your favourite, which contains quality products from brands such as Husqvarna, MSA, Protos and Stihl.
Chainsaw Boots
Our range of Chainsaw Boots offers the perfect choice of footwear, as each style prioritises safety, durability and comfort.
As outlined in our recommended brands, our boots from Stihl and Treehog are some of the best tree climbing gear for beginners. However, as your arborist career expands, you may want to consider your personal preference.
The Stihl Function Leather Class 1 Chainsaw Boots, pictured above, are constructed of high-quality leather and feature a range of safety features such as a steel-toe cap, puncture-resistant midsole and a non-slip outsole. With a padded collar and tongue, finding safety and comfort in one style has never been easier, allowing you to carry out tasks without worrying about disruptions to your feet.
Scafell Lite Chainsaw Boots
When you know the ropes further into your career as a tree surgeon, our Arbortec Scafell Lite Chainsaw Boots collection will be the perfect addition to your arborist wardrobe.
These Scafell Lite chainsaw boots are intended for professional arborists and forestry workers who seek top-quality protective footwear without compromising agility or comfort. With all of our Scafell Lite boots categorised as Class 2, each style meets rigorous European safety standards, providing exceptional chainsaw cut resistance at speeds of 24 metres per second.
Thanks to features such as a steel toe cap, a maximal-grip Vibram outsole and waterproof and breathable materials, your Arbortec boots will seamlessly merge protection, durability and comfort with every wear.
Shop the best tree surgeon equipment at Gustharts today!
Put your new knowledge of your tree surgeon tools and equipment into practice and choose your favourite arborist products on our website today. Not only will your arborist starter kit exude professionalism and quality, it will also allow self-expression thanks to the range of colours and available customisation options.
Get ready to embark on your career as a tree surgeon today and make your first purchase to build your attire. All orders over £75 qualify for free delivery, excluding VAT.
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