PRESENTED BY
WHEN:
SAT. & SUN.
SEPT. 21-22, 2019
9.5 ISA & CTSP CREDITS
#AFWEST 2019 IS HERE!
ABOUT:
This two-day demonstration features some of our industry's best instructors. This is your opportunity to see live demonstrations from the best of the best in our industry, chat with vendors about the latest and greatest gear, and enjoy a great weekend with fellow arborists. Earn ISA CEUs and up to 9.5 ISA & TCIA CTSP credits. SHERRILLtree ArborFest is a demonstration-only workshop – attendees will not be climbing.
2019 / NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
EDUCATORS & SPEAKERS
Ryan Torcicollo
2019 / PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
Samson is at the forefront of the synthetic rope industry, utilizing the latest innovative fibers and proprietary constructions and coatings to design the perfect rope for your unique application.
For arborists, ropes aren’t just tools of the trade. They’re lifelines. They have to endure dynamic loads, abrasion, and passing through hardware, while keeping arborists safe. Which is why Samson's line of climbing and rigging ropes is specifically designed and engineered to meet the rigors of the tree work industry.
Samson highly values keeping arborists safe and efficient on the job, focusing on manufacturing high-performance rope and rigging gear that not only meet but exceed all expectations.
The above text is obtained from www.samsonrope.com
2019 / SUPPORTING BRANDS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 22
7am-8 BREAKFAST
Enjoy breakfast on us!
8am-9:30 TIPS 'N TRICKS
Derrick Martin and Jamie Chambrelli
Share tips and tricks with the group. Arrive curious, leave enlightened!
9:30-10 BREAK / VENDOR NETWORKING
Hang out with the brands behind your favorite gear, talk shop, products and techniques, or whatever floats your boat!
10am - 12pm PRECISION CHAINSAW & FELLING / MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE
Jared and Ryan Torcicollo
At this live demonstration, discuss how to set yourself up for successful felling everytime, including the tools and techniques involved, benefits of each type of cut, proper use of wedges, and mechanical advantage. Participate in a Q&A at the end.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21
7-9am REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN
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9-10:30am RIGGING DEMO PT. 1
Jared Abrojena & Ryan Torcicollo
Discuss the ins and outs of rigging, including site safety, rigging forces, working load limits (WLLs), cycles to failure, and rigging equipment features and benefits. Watch live rigging and cutting demonstrations by pro arborists, and participate in a Q&A.
10:30-11 BREAK & VENDOR NETWORKING
Hang out with the brands behind your favorite gear. Talk shop, products and techniques, or whatever floats your boat!
11-12:30pm RIGGING DEMO PT. 2
Jared Abrojena & Ryan Torcicollo
Discuss the ins and outs of rigging, including site safety, rigging forces, working load limits (WLLs), cycles to failure, and rigging equipment features and benefits. Watch live rigging and cutting demonstrations by pro arborists, and participate in a Q&A.
12:30-1:30pm Lunch / VENDOR NETWORKING
Kick back, relax for a bit, and enjoy a lunch on us!
1:30-3pm “BIG STICKS, LITTLE STICKS”
North American Training Solutions (NATS)
Watch a live demonstration that walks through proper best practices when dealing with tension and compression wood. Review proper techniques when dealing with large brush and brush piles that not only make the job site safer, but also increase your productivity and efficiency moving forward.
3-3:30pm BREAK / VENDOR NETWORKING
Hang out with the brands behind your favorite gear. Talk shop, products and techniques, or whatever floats your boat!
3:30-5pm LANYARDS & FLIPLINES
Derrick Martin & Jamie Chambrelli
Differentiate between lanyards and fliplines. Discuss terminology, applications, work positioning efficiency, industry standards, and more. Participate in a Q&A at the end.
3:30-5pm GENERAL Q&A IN SPANISH
North American Training Solutions (NATS)
Únete a un foro abierto con instructores que hablan español. Revise los temas y haga preguntas sobre cualquier cosa, desde escalada, corte de árboles, mantenimiento de motosierras y más. Join an open forum with fluent Spanish-speaking instructors. Review topics and ask questions about anything from climbing, rigging, felling, to chainsaw maintenance, and more.
5-8pm DINNER / VENDOR NETWORKING / GIVEAWAYS!
Grab a dinner on us, hang out with each other, and stick around for the giveaways!
2019 / SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
5 PM-7 PM
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