How the Notch Six Pack was Born

In the world of arboriculture, innovation often starts with a problem—and sometimes, a cold six-pack. That’s exactly how the Notch Six Pack, one of the industry’s most talked-about rigging devices, got its start.

In this exclusive behind-the-scenes video, inventor and professional arborist Terry Banyard walks us through the gritty, hands-on evolution of the Six Pack. What began as a simple sketch traced around six empty beer cans quickly became a mission to solve some of the biggest frustrations faced by tree workers: rope twist, unpredictable friction, and awkward rigging setups.

With a welder in hand and problem-solving on his mind, Terry spent countless hours prototyping in the workshop. The result? A compact, tree-mounted lowering device that delivers smooth, controlled friction and customizable rigging options—all in one rugged, easy-to-use tool.

The Notch Six Pack isn’t just another lowering device—it’s a purpose-built solution born from real-world experience. Designed with input from working arborists and refined through dozens of iterations, it stands as a testament to what happens when innovation meets necessity.

Hit play on the video above to get the full story straight from the source—and see why the Notch Six Pack is changing the game for arborists everywhere.