Tree Climbers 39- Guide 4th Edition Pdf May 2026
The 4th Edition of the Tree Climbers' Guide by Sharon Lilly and Julius features updated content, including new chapters on Moving Rope Systems (MRS) and Stationary Rope Systems (SRS), alongside 270+ detailed illustrations for ISA certification preparation. The 272-page technical manual covers comprehensive aerial work, from pruning to specialized rigging techniques. Purchase options are available through the ISA store, including the Softcover Guide and Digital Edition. Tree Climbers' Guide, 4th Edition - ISA Arbor
4. Rigging for the Modern Climber
New chapters on negative rigging and port-a-wrap friction calculations are presented in easy-to-read tables. The guide also covers the safe working loads (SWL) for popular rigging rings like the X-Rigging Ring. tree climbers 39- guide 4th edition pdf
The official 4th edition is available in softcover and digital PDF formats directly from the ISA store. The 4th Edition of the Tree Climbers' Guide
Illustrations: Over 270 detailed illustrations by professional climber and artist Bryan Kotwica. Format: 272-page technical manual. Read the description of the Distel Hitch on
Sample Test Questions: Direct preparation for the ISA certification exam.
- Read the description of the Distel Hitch on page 47 of the PDF.
- Watch the embedded QR code video.
- Practice the hitch on a 12” piece of rope at your desk.
- The next day, tie it 20 times in the tree.
The Tree Climbers' Guide, 4th Edition, authored by Sharon J. Lilly and Alex K. Julius, is the definitive technical manual for both aspiring and professional arborists. Published by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), this updated edition serves as a foundational text for safe climbing and is the official study guide for the ISA Certified Tree Worker Climber Specialist® exam. Overview of the 4th Edition