I'm not an arborist, but I love your videos. I watch them out of curiosity that was sparked by one of my best friends who was an arborist. In may 2018 he was killed on the job when working during excessive high winds.. Your videos make me happy by remembering him and the job that he loved so much... I'm glad you posted this video to highlight some safety aspects for those who are in your industry. stay safe out there, god bless.
The biggest thing we can all get out of that kind of tragedy is understanding and learning from it! I’m 25 yrs in to this and still learning, anyone who says they are done learning is an idiot! God bless your family member who lost his life doing this dangerous work!🙏
I just started climbing three years ago and I just turned 40 years old. You could classify me as “a frayed of heights” lol, but I still do what I can for the business I am employed by, even though I want to shit my pants every time I get in the saddle. I appreciate how you put in your faults along with your successes. We should all have a great deal of humility, it certainly helps camaraderie.
The grappling hook was awesome. A lot of the guys that climb here would of fought throw line to set a climbing line. That was an awesome show of rigging guys! Thanks for all the tips. Thanks for the laughs this morning. Always A+ in my book.
“When you hook it a certain way, you’re about to see a certain action.” Exactly!!! When you get to the point you can accurately predict what is going to happen, the job gets a lot easier.
And it's one of those things you gotta do wrong to know how to do it right sometimes. I used to rig antennas and stuff on big radio towers. Every once in a while I'd rig something and no matter how cock sure I was that it was skookum, the damn thing would do something crazy when the last bolt was out. Got lucky that I never got hurt (too badly) or damaged something more than once. But each time teaches you something. Like August says, "you know it when you know it".
The devil is in the details... Thinking that you are boring your followers and cutting to the chase, leaves out important information. When actually the least important part is the cutting and felling... the ratiomal, equipment, processes and techniques leading up that is what viewers get the most out of... If it crosses your mind don't leave it out; as to someone out here it's new. I would have enjoyed hearing about the custom rigging at the opening of this video... KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! 🌴Puerto Rico, USA🌳
We must be living in a parallel universe because I just went over some of these same principles about tying off rigging with my guys. One of my infamous quotes is: " You don't know what you don't know until you know." Wonderful job on entire video and especially the rigging! Maybe next time show Jeff wrapping the RC-2000 to get those great runs, and I like the way you went from MRS to DRS with the zig zag. I really enjoy the content and the time you put into the production of these vids. Very inspiring!
I always clean up my stubs too. Learned that from your videos, just haven't convinced my crew yet. I'm getting better at landing pieces flat, but not getting consistent A+s you do. Enjoyed the video as always!
Couldn't agree more. Love my 2511T. It's stock, but works like a little honey badger on anything but the main stem down to 12". It'd cut larger but why work the saw more than I need to.
this is probably one of my favorite videos ...." I don't wanna talk a lot I just wanna work " .....i don't like to talk in my videos but i like to watch people talk in their videos, because it give me a sense of their demeanor while doing that job. You can tell someone is confident, or if they are unsure about the what going on.... you can tell if they are in a good mood or a bad mood and I think all of that determines how that tree will be done. I think this video is a very excellent representation of what we do for a living and how to do it at a high level....there are some many cool things in this video i could talk about but i just wanna watch stay safe stay healthy
You always look so comfortable in the trees. I was told I had tendonitis and a band was recommended. I was told it was caused by the heels of my hands resting on the table top and the body of my hands being raised up to type and mouse. I laid the key board flat and got hand rests for the keyboard and mouse. Pain went away and stayed away.
You know, everything you & crew do have great meaning to anyone paying attention. Your work, your explanations, your technique to put us all at ease, use of your equipment or old school ways, you are great and a 'great person'! Carry that around for a time and stay safe. God bless. Sonny (CT)
My friend, I’ve cut down a lot of trees and am clearing sections of my 50-acre property in the mountains now. But I don’t climb. Watching you has made me realize I need to slow down and think more. Twice in the last month I l’ve had a branch come outta nowhere and knock my helmet. Whatever you’re teaching, I’m watching.
The amount of passion you all show is astounding, I’ve worked for good foreman, and bad firemen. But you all have a great team that’s very in tune with each other and I love it. I know you after watching you for so long, I know and understand you’re a humble tree crew. Show up, do the job, and you don’t gloat about it while showing what a good crew looks like. I cannot put into words the amount of tips and tricks you’ve placed in my library of tree work knowledge that I pull from. I’m very thankful, you’re doing yeoman’s work for our industry as a whole, god bless.
My sunday mornin ritual,wake up to a saw guy video...lol... one point of warning though...raccoon poop may not have carona, but it carries lots of parasites, that we can get. Balysacaris procyonis , otherwise known as raccoon round worm. Its causes severe sinus infections in most people,but can get in deeper into the head, and cause brain damage, or death. People don't take it very seriously, but the sinus infections are pretty common,and pretty painfull. Each state has its different levels of risk. It's pretty common in the state I live in,thats why I'm leery about seeing people touch it. Much like lyme disease, which is very common on the east coast, its not something I'd reccomend getting, I've had lyme for two months now ,it sucks bad. Stay safe guys, thanks for the great videos!
The 2511 is certainly a teriffic saw for this. It's light, fast and holds enough gas. Hope I can get one some time when they are in stock. Some people may be confused about why BRS leaves some branches sticking out a little in the top of fir trees to stand on when he is topping and you explained why you are not. I liked that. Your spar poles were perfect for what you were doing. Racoon poop may have roundworms in it so it's not benign but I'm sure you were just making a joke. This was a beautiful tree job. Thank you very much for the video.
I love the echo, can’t find a place that can port it here i Denmark but it doesn’t matter that much for my use. Always nice to watch some climbing. (Travors videos are awesome for fooling my subconscious mind - It is nerdy to watch raw but very giving if one put in the time). Thx for sharing videos August team. I like the “new” style (teaching). Keep’em coming/Soren
You can really tell August knows what he is doing, didn't leave any stubs on this tree that would cause rigged limbs to hang up on. Also he took the time to recognize that rigging off the same spar you are tied into poses risk that you need to acknowledge and account for... Great work August and team! Keep climbing and cutting August it helps you stay connected to who you are and why you do what you do!
I love watching you climb rig and cut. Your a very intelligent and accomplished tree man. The little tricks and stuff you show us is always a welcomed bonus!!! Thank you
Great work August I learn little tricks of the trade on every video. I have been climbing for 7 years clients say that I’m no longer a student but I say I always will be a student in this trade cause everyday your in school studying the craft workmanship angles pulling forces ect. Keep on teaching in your videos you do amazing work and I will keep studying
A beast?? That’s a lack for better words man! Reg is old school meets new school wrapped up in one!! He’s the man, I’ve been climbing for 25 yrs and I’ve learned tricks from him!👍💪😎
I remember a video of a climber falling and landing on a stub directly in his ass. Had to cut the stub and lift him while leaving it in til the hospital😬 I was told when first starting, no stubs unless you leave one above 30ft as a safety catch for your lanyard. That was for spuring on a single buckstrap though. Be safe🇺🇸🇺🇸
If your having tennis elbow issues start snap stretches and you’ll be better in a week. Worked like a charm for me. I had trouble even holding a cup of coffee and tried everything, works like a charm. Great video thanks for taking the time to share!
Climbed my first tree Wednesday. Been watching you for the last 6 months. Great videos. Definitely learn a lot from them. Can't wait to get back in a tree again next week.
Good morning sir. My coffee is ready so I can sit and watch this video before I start my day because I always learn something new every day from you! Thankyou for each video good luck and blessings 🙏👍👊
Im a rookie climber (1.5yrs exp.), but ive got 6 yrs ground work experience. I wish i could work for for You. Very knowledgeable and professional. Ive been mostly just learning by myself as i go
Who ever sed that about leaving stubs is the Greenhorn! I had one snag on me on a tree job I was doing by myself! Not recommend but Daddy needed the bacon it was the most sketchy tree I had done to date! But my top got hung up on a stub that was less than a 1/2 inch! I couldn’t reduplicate the way it snagged up if my life depended on it one in a million unlucky shots! But from that day forward I get it all flush to the tree it will ruin your day could cause a fatal accident! You don’t get away with to many of them with out paying a price physically or monetarily! Great video brother! Keep up the great content!🤙🏻
Great video as always. I about spit my coffee out when ya said that about leaving stubs lol. That’s unfortunate thing about not learning from the older generation of tree guys bc you rarely ever leave a stub unless it’s needed. Have a great day much love 💪🌲Tree Life
August that rigging point was a bit sketchy, I like that you know it's just a bit "sketchy" and not a no go. Those sketchy climbs are proof you've put the time in to learn the limits.. Always like your vids. Great work from everyone. Good work chemistry. Be well my man 🤝
The "RC" on the lowering device literally stands for "Reg coates". What a legend. And you're right up there yourself August. Much respect to you guys 🤙
Never heard of leaving stubs unless you're taking so long in the tree that you need a break and something to stand on... You only get a limb stuck on those stubs a couple of times before you realize the correct way is to remove them while they're in front of you. Worst things that can happen to you up in the tree is bodily harm, damage to property, having to come out of the tree to help a ground man before you're finished aloft and having to descend because you got something stuck without a tag line on it and not necessarily in that order! Mad props to your rigger and lol to "ya, you shoulda had gloves"
August, I so very much appreciate those "little lessons" you sprinkle into your videos. Aways love to hear your thoughts on the how and why of the work you're doing. Most of the time I'm learning something I didn't know but, more and more I'm encouraged to see you set up and "rig a piece" the same or very close to how I would have. I've learned a whole lot watching you and other good climbers but, I've got a whole lot more to learn. Thanks again and keep yourself safe my friend! 😎👍❤️🌲 Randy
Great video, impressive little saw. Thanks for mentioning the way you have the saw set up. Quarter pitch and high chain speed make for smooth cutting and and control. Make your moves deliberate, stay safe, and keep reminding the ground crew to look up when they hear your saw running.
Realy an nice pice off Art again August and the crew. From the North off the Netherlands, with "Sikko Polling tree service" in Town its good to learn some tips and trics from that guy Hunicke. Great job you deliverd again. Kind regard. Harro
August, absolutely live your videos, I work for AAdams tree out of Woodinville , use to work for lineage out of monroe wa, been doin this for a long time (5 years) ... mostly ground guy work, I bought my own gear l, and I'm afraid of heights ha what an idiot rite, well any way ... love your vids bud, keep it up... I watch them all, you definitely don't have a clue what your doin, just like all of us ... lol jk.. if I wbr move to Oregon I'll be hitting you up for a job.. any way .. thanks for the footage
23 minutes never leave stubs I don't either I've been impaled by half price Harry's leftover work!!! And that was in 1986 if I see stubs in a tree and I have to bail eyewear duracon armor lightweight ineffective even against bees
I really hate spell check duracon armor I made it myself out of truck bed liner in 1986 in June it was hot but still ineffective against bees but it won't puncture
I enjoyed this, yes! That little mod'd 2511T w Panther bar and chain is damn cool ... almost as cool as August the man, the legend. Love the good work that you guys do! Thank you so much for sharing this job with us!
Clamp-it like Jed. A new Go-Pro method, I wondered how you move that camera around so easily. Do you carry a small pouch with things like Go-Pro batteries and extra saw fuel, or do you lower/raise everything to your crew for support? Nice job to August and crew, super cutters and film production guys! Thanks for taking us on this job.
I really love ur videos man ..i like ur system so much it made me buy one of ur harnesses with the suspenders and im gonna start my one tree company ..good luck to me and u guys
My 1.5 year old grandson and I watched on his parents' big screen TV today... he loves it! :) Thanks a lot for taking the time to share so much info!! Tips, tricks, details, thought processes, etc.!!
The next time you tell someone about the dangers of the rope getting in the chipper, and they give you that stupid look of disbelief. Show them that clip of the dummy getting pulled in to a chipper, and that should be all they need to see to convince them as to how dangerous it can be. Excellent videos...... All of them...
I gotta be honest I have no idea why these videos were in my suggestions and I'm not even remotely interested in cutting trees but you made an awesome and information video and it was fun to watch lol. Quite interesting really, and I can tell you're an absolute legend. If I ever need a tree cut can you fly down to north carolina? lmao
I dont know why but youtube has not showed many of your videos to me lately. Your mentality is something g special reminds me of Jaden anders (rip jaden).
Amazing great footage, another fantastic job by the professionals. I learnt so much about this tree felling, the physics, geometry involved is great stuff. Keep it up boys.
Sure do like watchin u guys do big trees an explanation of different cuts an rigging helps us tinhorns so much I say thanks a lot for your vids but I really do appreciate them an you an your guys knowledge an got to use MonkeyBeaver saddle again today like it better each time I use it an suspenders make it awesome
Hi August , excuse my english please , i'm tree climber in France and i look your video because you are for me such a good tree worker , congratulation . I have a question : why do you do such big peace in this sick tree ? thanks for your answer . Keep safe you and your family . Yannick
