My first tree removal!

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I'm not a professional arborist, but was asked if I was willing to take down this pine tree that was stretching over my friends' summer house on an island in the Finnish archipelago. How could I say no! My first complete removal and the second time on spurs. There are things that I could do better next time, but also things that I'm super proud of that I managed to pull off! Please leave a comment if (when) you spot obvious mistakes / places to improve.
Drone footage & cover photo by Lassi Kaukonen
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’The Western Wind’ - ikoliks
’Catching Lightning’ - Alex Mastronardi

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16 сен 2024

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@JLyons314 Год назад

You did great man! Youve definitely got a good sense for the work.

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Thank you!

@matteswe Год назад

I picked a small, straight spruce as my first tree. This is a lot more difficult so good job! Keep at it and you'll be a pro. Just hang around experienced people and you will learn fast. Greetings from Sweden!

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Tack så mycket! 🙏

@danpowell1776 Год назад

You should be proud of yourself. Did a difficult job safely 👍

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Thank you sir! 🙏🏻

@bman6065 Год назад

Good job buddy. It's just like riding a bicycle.

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Thank you! 🙏🏻

@magnuslindvall Год назад

Good stuff! I’m in exactly the same situation as you are. Hope it can develop to more soon.

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

I’m quite happy if I can get some small pruning jobs from friends and neighbours every once in a while. Can’t really charge for them either. Doing it as a hobby and excercise 😅

@just4mewife 10 месяцев назад

Wow, you did great! Have you been climbing without spurs for a while? When I was in my 30s, I climbed and took down a few trees. Lots of fun, would have liked to do it for a career. I just turned 60, and my son started a tree service a little over a year ago. I've climbed quite a few since then, having the time of my life. My only suggestion would be to not rush for any reason. Generally, mistakes happen when you rush.

@mr.Chiemyet Год назад

Good ❤❤

@JohnnyIDive37 Год назад

great job

@matejkubis Год назад

Using your srt choke as you climb up, i can feel the fear. Been there as well, you are doing a good and safe job as a side hustle. Good work.

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Thank you! 🙏🏻 Yeah, climbing on spurs still feels a little unnerving to me. 😅

@facelesspsycho8252 Год назад

Choking off as you climb up a small diameter stem like that is not a bad idea fear or no fear.

@matejkubis Год назад

@@facelesspsycho8252 you are right. but i wouldnt do it prolly.

@facelesspsycho8252 Год назад

@Matej Kubis - My Tree Life that used to be me until I gaffed out and dislocated my shoulder causing fractures and tearing up the inside of my shoulder.

@matejkubis Год назад

@@facelesspsycho8252 good point! definitely a good idea on smaller and slippery bark trees. Cut my forearm a few days ago, I wear anti-cut sleeves now on my arms. Wish you best of luck

@justin5156 Год назад

Great work man! One thing for next time, I would consider tying a finishing knot on the bowline you use for your srt, when you were choking up the tree near the beginning you can see the bowline loosening off. The finishing knot will just keep it nice and snug. Keep up the good work!

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Thank you! Yeah, you’re right. The bowline doesn’t like cyclic loading and this Xstatic rope in particular seems to be pretty slippery and stiff. Now, I don’t show it very well in the video, but you can actually spot me doing a Yosemite backup when I reach my high tie in. I do also have a Quickie so I don’t know why I wasn’t using that. 😅

@cesarancalaos.5051 Год назад

Hola buen video un exelente trabajo saludos desde chile

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Gracias!

@chtclimbing Год назад

Best advice is to rewatch how you work and critique your work. When I began doing that I improved all of my techniques.

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Thanks! I have already re-evaluated some of my practices after watching the footage: I need more separation between my lanyard and climbing line when working on a spar. I also need to give more attention to the lean of the top and also the possible wind factor.

@matejkubis Год назад

that drone footage and lakes are so cool!

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Thanks! It’s actually the sea, though. It’s in the Finnish archipelago.

@matejkubis Год назад

@@TimoGoesKnots very cool, no sea in czechia. :D

@baronvon8407 Год назад

Congratulations great effort remember go slow and double check your gear also good idea to have some one to back you up.

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Thank you! 🙏🏻 Do you mean like a separate belay line? I don’t think if I would be comfortable with that in this scenario. Unless it would be anchored to an other tree, then maybe. Thanks for the suggestion!

@baronvon8407 Год назад

@@TimoGoesKnots no not another belay line what I was referring to was is have some one with you in case you get into difficulty that can help you, that's all

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Right! That would be great to have someone more experienced show me how to properly do stuff and point the mistakes as I’m going to make them. Unfortunately people like that don’t grow on every branch! (Pun intended)

@Zenndragon Год назад

quite the set of equipment for someone who doesn't climb often nice work!

@TimoGoesKnots Год назад

Haha! I know. I’ve acquired it over many years, but most of the arborist specific stuff I have bought during last year or so. I would love to be able to do it as a side job, but sadly don’t really have the time for the proper education. So, I climb trees on my own yard and sometimes help friends with theirs.