FUNDRAISING AUCTION
NOW CLOSED
These items were kindly donated by our supporters and 100% of the proceeds go to the Anti-Poaching and Tracking Specialists.
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Seapod is a state-of-the art environmentally sensitive 2-bedroom beach holiday house perched neatly on the Southern headland of Sydney’s beautiful Avalon Beach.
Only meters from the beach and its quality surf breaks, a short stroll to vibrant Avalon village, and 50 minutes north of the city, Seapod is well positioned for those who want to enjoy a true beachside getaway within easy reach of the city and all that Sydney has to offer.
FINAL BID: $1320
Juri megarrity
item 1: Seapod beachfront holiday house, 3 NIGHTS
item 3: VAN DIEMEN RISE
BOUTIQUE WILDERNESS STAY, 3 NIGHTS
90 acres of dark forest, lofty views and rolling meadows overshadowed by a brooding mountain-scape.
Out of the tree-line, a boutique cabin is worked into the fabric of the wilderness and walks the dangerous divide between hunting hideaway, industrial chic and unapologetic luxury.
FINAL BID: $1400
Paul whitten
ITEM 5: CANNINGS OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT & ATRAES bundle
Cannings Outdoor Power Equipment and ATRAES have donated a massive climbing kit, including ropes, rope bag, a flipline and karabiners.
This auction item includes 135m of rope, and almost a complete refresh of your climbing kit. Plus, every cent goes to supporting anti-poaching rangers in Zimbabwe.
100M YALE BANDIT climbing rope RRP $780
35M YALE BLUETONGUE spliced climbing rope RRP $394
BUCKINGHAM MODULAR ROPE BAG RRP $267
ROPE BAG BACKPACK ATTACHMENT RRP $87.20
ISC ALU WIZARD KARABINER X 4 RRP $215.60
YALE XTC FLIPLINE / TRIPLE-LOCKING HOOK RRP $185
FINAL BID: $1499
Adelina carnevale
item 7: Husqvarna Xplorer bundle
If you're heading to Zimbabwe to climb trees with anti-poaching rangers (or heading off on any other adventure!) you'll need to be well equipped, and this bundle covers all the bases. You'll get a complete change of clothes and all of the luggage you need to carry it as well...
Bundle includes:
XPLORER SHELL JACKET RRP $249
XPLORER FLEECE JACKET RRP $129
XPLORER LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT RRP $39.95
TROLLEY BAG (90L) RRP $169
XPLORER BACKPACK RRP $89
XPLORER DUFFLE BAG RRP $119
XPLORER INSULATED BOTTLE RRP $34.95
INSULATED FOOD CAN RRP $34.95
X3 Husqvarna Xplorer Caps (each RRP $27.95)
XPLORER BEANIE RRP $39.95
*Note that the men's range is pictured, but the winning bidder can choose their preferred items and sizes.
FINAL bid: $730
Juri Megarrity
item 9: Teufelberger bundle 2
Another massive trove of advanced climbing kit from our friends at Teufelberger, and a great way to update your gear bag and support a great cause at the same time. This auction item includes:
ROPE TARP RRP $67.50
MIGHTY MULE ROPE BAG 80L, with BUCKET MULE, SHOULDER STRAPS and WAIST BELT RRP $620
TREE HAMMOCK RRP $75
K1 KEEPER RRP $80
fimblSAVER 200cm RRP $219.95
multiANCHOR 6m RRP $153
FINAL BID: $510
Luke Chittick-o'hara
item 11: Teufelberger bundle 3
The third of our three Teufelberger bundles, this collection offers a great way to get a new climbing line and to update the rest of your climbing kit at the same time. And every cent is going to support the tree-climbing rangers in Zimbabwe!
ROPE TARP RRP $67.50
TREE HAMMOCK RRP $75
K1 KEEPER RRP $80
drenaLINE 60m with spLIFE RRP $480
fimblSAVER 200cm RRP $219.95
WAY UP LIGHT Pants RRP $265
FINAL BID: $575
Andrew stovell
item 2: notch, Marlow and CSP kit
Pretty much a full kit of climbing gear, ready to go in one massive auction item! Kindly donated by our friends at Notch Equipment, Marlow Ropes and CSP Distribution, there's pretty much everything you need for climbing, whether that's for pruning, tree dismantling, or to get away from the lions in Zimbabwe!
Just add karabiners and a climbing device of your choice, and you've got a complete kit, including harness, ropes, rope bags, lanyard, two throwlines and a helmet. This bundle has a retail value of almost $3,000, and every cent of your purchase will be going to support a great cause.
NOTCH SENTINEL HARNESS RRP $749
MARLOW VEGA 11.7mm SPLICED 60M RRP $515
NOTCH PRO ACCESS BAG RRP $495
MARLOW GECKO 13mm SPLICED RRP $360
MARLOW DYNEEMA THROWLINE 60M x 2 RRP $130
NOTCH PRO 250 BAG RRP $85
JAMA SAFETY HELMET RRP $127
MARLOW WIRE CORE FLIPLINE 4M RRP $220
EZYID ISC MINI ROPE GRAB RRP $114.50
FINAL BID: $1500
tonino geracitano
There are hundreds of kilos of climbing gear on this page, and normally the winning bidders would be paying a hefty postage fee on top of the listed prices.
But thanks to our friends at Arbor Industrial and TreeServe, you won't have to pay a cent for shipping or handling!
Arbor Industrial stepped up to manage all of the handling, packing, labelling and shipping. And TreeServe chipped in to cover all of the postage costs for every item that isn't collected during the conference.
Thanks to them both, every single cent of your bid goes right to where it belongs - the tree climbing rangers of Zimbabwe!
What about postage?
ITEM 4: Teufelberger Mega bundle
With a total retail value of nearly $2,000 there's everything you could possibly need for a tree climbing adventure - in Zimbabwe or anywhere else! Refresh your whole climbing kit, knowing that the dollars you spend are supporting a fantastic cause.
This mega bundle includes:
ROPE TARP RRP $67.50
MIGHTY MULE ROPE BAG 80L, with BUCKET MULE, SHOULDER STRAPS and WAIST BELT RRP $620
K1 KEEPER RRP $80
drenaLINE 60m with spLIFE RRP $480
fimblSAVER 200cm RRP $219.95
multiANCHOR 6m RRP $153
WAY UP LIGHT Pants RRP $265
FINAL BID: $1300
Matt Barlow
ITEM 6: notch, Marlow and CSP kit
Kindly donated to the auction by our friends at Notch Equipment, Marlow Ropes and CSP Distribution, this bundle features the limited edition Rope Runner Pro, fully CE certified. Along with the device you'll need a rope to run it on, so we've included 45m of Marlow's low-stretch EN1891 11.7mm VEGA climbing line, and enough extra climbing and safety gear to keep you up off the ground away from the lions... or to get the next tree job finished on Monday!
Every cent of this auction goes to the rangers in Zimbabwe, so take the chance to set yourself up for work and support a good cause whilst you do so.
ROPE RUNNER PRO LIMITED EDITION GREEN RRP $625
MARLOW VEGA 11.7mm SPLICED 45M RRP $410
JAMA SAFETY HELMET RRP $127
NOTCH PRO 250 BAG RRP $85
MARLOW DYNEEMA THROWLINE 60M x 2 RRP $130
MARLOW WIRE CORE FLIPLINE 4M RRP $220
EZYID ISC MINI ROPE GRAB RRP $114.50
FINAL BID: $900
Luke Chittick-o'hara
ITEM 8: stihl shop Osborne park kit
A lightweight new climbing saw, along with some important accessories! Our friends at Stihl Shop Osborne Park have dug deep to support the cause, contributing an MS194T chainsaw, chaps, Pro helmet kit and a STIHL smart connector!
STIHL MS194T CHAINSAW RRP $799
PRO HELMET KIT RRP $135
STIHL SMART CONNECTOR RRP $42
FINAL BID: $720
Matthew Gossip
item 10: ReEcoil bundle
This fantastic collection includes many of the most popular and innovative items designed and engineered by Reecoil right here in Australia. Win this bundle and all of your rope storage and tool lanyard needs will be sorted... and you'll be supporting a worthy cause with your purchase as well.
Bundle includes:
ROPE-BAG 28 RRP $174.95
ROPE-BAG 45 RRP $229.95
FULL-REACH LANYARD RRP $69.95
BIG-BOSS LANYARD RRP $74.95
DRILL-GRAB KIT RRP $96.95
GUN METAL TUBE SCARF RRP $14.95
FINAL bid: $750
ged reynolds
item 13: Marlow & CSP distribution kit
A low stretch, spliced modern climbing rope, a 50 metre rigging line and a climbing helmet designed right here in Australia... a big thank you to our friends at Marlow Ropes and CSP Distribution for donating these items and helping to support an important cause. You can help too, by bidding on this kit and sending your purchase dollars to help the tree-climbing rangers of Zimbabwe!
MARLOW VEGA 11.7mm SPLICED 45M RRP $410
MARLOW DRACO 14mm RIGGING LINE 50M RRP $285
JAMA SAFETY HELMET RRP $127
FINAL BID: $380
tree maintenance & removal
item 15: sip protection gecko trousers and jacket set
Upgrade your wardrobe with a pair of SIP Gecko trousers in burgundy red, and SIP's brand-new Tundra jacket in dragonfly blue!
The winner of this auction can choose their trouser and jacket sizes, knowing that they're getting a great pair of trousers, a flash new jacket, and supporting a good cause as they do so. A big thank you to our friends at SIP Protection for their support of this fundraising initiative.
SIP GECKO TROUSERS RRP $369
SIP TUNDRA JACKET RRP $269
FINAL BID: $450
Maja Blasch
item 17: sip protection tracker rip stop trousers
Better experience the action wearing SIP's Tracker trousers! They are perfect for all sorts of adventures, including tracking rhino on foot through the Mopane scrub…The full ripstop and waterproof Tektor reinforcements keep you dry and comfortable and has an extremely high wear and tear resistance in every circumstance.
The winner of this auction can choose their trouser size, confident in the knowledge that every cent of their purchase is going to support a good cause.
SIP TRACKER TROUSERS RRP $399
FINAL BID: $400
Paul whitten
item 12: Marlow & CSP Distribution kit
Kindly donated to the auction by our friends at Marlow Ropes and CSP Distribution, this bundle includes a fantastic range of climbing gear to help kit you out for the week ahead, or to keep you nice and high in a baobab over the African plains!
And a reminder before you bid, that every cent of this auction goes to the rangers in Zimbabwe, so you're not just getting a fantastic deal you're also supporting a fantastic cause.
MARLOW VEGA 11.7mm SPLICED 45M RRP $410
JAMA SAFETY HELMET WITH VISOR RRP $193
MARLOW DYNEEMA THROWLINE 60M x 1 RRP $65
MARLOW WIRE CORE FLIPLINE 3M RRP $210
EZYID ISC MINI ROPE GRAB RRP $114.50
FINAL BID: $400
Michael jelly
item 14: Marlow and CSP distribution kit
Another great bundle of items from our friends at Marlow Ropes and CSP Distribution this bundle includes a great range of modern climbing ropes and gear.
Whether you're an experienced climber updating your kit, or a new climber just starting out, you can bid with confidence knowing that your dollars are going straight to support the rangers in Zimbabwe.
MARLOW VEGA 11.7mm SPLICED 45M RRP $410
JAMA SAFETY HELMET WITH VISOR RRP $193
MARLOW DYNEEMA THROWLINE 60M x 1 RRP $65
MARLOW WIRE CORE FLIPLINE 3M RRP $210
EZYID ISC MINI ROPE GRAB RRP $114.50
FINAL bid: $380
Doug Murphy
item 16: protos integral helmet
The Protos helmets have taken the arb world by storm, with their integrated ear and face protection and range of class-leading features.
Our friends at Treetools have kindly donated one Neon/Red Protos Integral helmet (RRP $525), so bid on this item to replace your current helmet and support a valuable cause in the process!
FINAL BID: $560
grant woodcock
item 19: Petzl / spelean kit
A great bundle of kit, kindly donated by our friends at Petzl and Spelean. With a knee ascender kit, foot ascender, helmet and rope bag... you'll be well set for a night in the African baobabs or a day at work in the Australian canopy!
KNEE ASCENT LOOP KIT RRP $320.00
PANTIN RIGHT RRP $140.95
VERTEX VENT – orange RRP $179.95
35L BUCKET BAG – red RRP $137.95
This bundle also includes a black Petzl tee shirt, black cap, some stickers and a shoulder tote bag... more images to come!
FINAL BID: $550
arna love
item 21: Sea to summit kit
Set yourself up for a night under the stars with this cool collection of camping kit from our friends at Sea to Summit.
A head torch for you, another one for your partner! Plus a lantern that mimics natural light and the prospect of coffee in the morning with a JetBoil personal stove...
JETBOIL FLASH personal cooking system RRP $239
BIOLITE ALPENGLOW 500 lantern RRP $149.99
BLACK DIAMOND STORM 500 headlamp RRP $139.99
BLACK DIAMOND STORM 400 headlamp RRP $99.99
FINAL BID: $310
Vanessa Carson
item 18: Marlow & CSp distribution kit
Get ready for the big trees with a 60m rigging line from Marlow Ropes and a new climbing helmet from CSP Distribution. With a minimum breaking strength of 3,590KG you'll have enough rope strength to lift up a rhino (average weight of a male white rhino = 2,300KG) if you ever need to!
MARLOW DRACO 12mm RIGGING LINE 60M RRP $354
JAMA SAFETY HELMET RRP $127
FINAL BID: $301
stan pennors
item 20: clogger Trouser set
Suit up your whole crew with three awesome pairs of chainsaw pants from our friends at Clogger.
Two pairs of their brand new Gen2 Defender Pro chainsaw pants - which are not actually released until the end of July - so you'll be first in best dressed once they hit Australia*! It will be the lightest and toughest pant Clogger have ever made.
And for the climber on the crew, a pair of Clogger's famous Zero Gen 2s.
2 x GEN2 DEFENDER PRO RRP TBC
1 x GEN2 ZERO RRP $440
* These pants are due for Australian release in July - so bid now and get them fresh off the press as soon as they hit the shops!
FINAL BID: $950
tree maintenance & removal
Our auction will be held at the 2022 Arboricultural Conference in Queensland. Come and make an in-person bid at our trade show stall from May 22-24. For those who would like to make an online bid, please send us an email by following the link under each specific item. We will be accepting online bids (in increments of $10 or higher) from 9am Monday 9th May to 3pm Tuesday 24th. Bids will be updated regularly on our website. Over the course of the trade show, bids will be updated during business hours on an hourly basis. The highest bidder for each item will be notified of their winnings on Wednesday 25th May via email. Items can be collected in-person or shipped locally or interstate thanks to our friends at TreeServe and arbor industrial. If we are unable to contact the highest bidder within 7 days of the auction, the item will go to the next highest bidder.