One other technique I find intriguing is a vertical speedline to control logs dropping off a spar. Reg Coates often uses this to control random bouncing after they hit the ground, to prevent damage to nearby structures.
Yes, vertical speed lines are very useful for the one very specific scenario. It is so specific I don’t remember the last time I did one and don’t have any footage of doing one, hence not including it in the video
Just used one the other day it was funny I said use a vertical speed line an the other climber an rest the crew looked at dumb founded I’m like il take that tree whatch lol
💙 Speedline at 08:04 and 16:12 Climber/ chainsaw operator nudges the "backcut" slowly while the groundsman pulls branch over in desired direction BEFORE it is severed from main trunk.
It's a couple of months that i follow you and I'm really glad , you are the best in threeclimbing video making !! Always super explanation and demostration! Thankyou so much
love watching your content with my son, who is currently doing his Arborist/Tree surgeons course in the northwest uk.Great content on big trees. Speed line content is amazing.
That is awesome! I hope his training goes well. I would encourage him to attend the UK tree climbing competitions this year, they are amazing to watch and to take part in, he will learn so much from them
Thanks for this. Really learning alot from your well detailed and broken explanations. Extremely beneficial. The work and time put into making these vids is very much appreciated.
Good video. I've not found much use for a speedline yet and the couple times I've seen them set up they failed to work and were a waste of time. Hopefully some of this stuff will be useful one day when i finally find the tree to use one on 🙏.
Speedlining is so efficient, fun and safe when you get used to it! Being a groundie and speedlining is so much more thankful than dragging the branches for the same distance. Do you usually first install the speedline with a throwline or just advance it upwards as you make the corridor in canopy for the speedline? I quite often use a 3.1 mechanical advantage to tighten up the speedline if there are big heavy branches coming down.
Not seeing alot of spurs in the footage even on removals. Just getting into climbing. You prefer to rope walk when possible? What's the advantages? Cheers.
Hi Dan. could you possibly explain how and where you tie the speedline to the tree? ,,,, especially when speedlining the top down. I've been on the ground speedlining butnever in tree to understand exactly where the line was especially when we lined the top down. Thanks
Higher the better (accounting for strength of the tree) but at least high enough for lowest branches to clear obstacles. If you set it lower you'll need to reset it for the higher branches. For the top, put it high enough that you can take a safely sized top. Too big a top can excessively side load the tree.
Running bowline around a main stem. Taking a top on a speedline is a much greater force to the tree and I often avoid it. Be cautious and know your ground crew.
Typically you want the speedline high up in the canopy but around something substantial that can take the sideways forces. The higher the better in terms of branches coming down and clearing things. Also need to consider getting the line back to the climber
200 gets the piece down here in Canada 99% of the time, if you are really stretching the angle out you can add a rope as long as the knot is not short of the stop zone. sometimes if it is short landing zone I might actually use a knot to halt pieces(situations with low enough forces).
200ft is usually good if you are anchoring at the top. Also depends on how far you are trying to send the branches. We usually use 200ft, but also have a crazy long length of rope that we bought for one particular job but never used since
We don't get to do much speed lining in Indiana, so I appreciate the detailed breakdown of these techniques. Your content is always top notch.
Awesome, thank you! 🤙
One other technique I find intriguing is a vertical speedline to control logs dropping off a spar. Reg Coates often uses this to control random bouncing after they hit the ground, to prevent damage to nearby structures.
Yes, vertical speed lines are very useful for the one very specific scenario. It is so specific I don’t remember the last time I did one and don’t have any footage of doing one, hence not including it in the video
Just used one the other day it was funny I said use a vertical speed line an the other climber an rest the crew looked at dumb founded I’m like il take that tree whatch lol
Reg is great. I've been saving that very technique for this tall, lightening struck white pine in my yard. Speed lines are so cool
Best speedline video ive seen so far. All the info in one.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the nice comment 👍
Nice video on how to set up the speed line and the simplicity of it. Could you do a video on solo tree workers using speed line ?
💙 Speedline at 08:04 and 16:12
Climber/ chainsaw operator nudges the "backcut" slowly while the groundsman pulls branch over in desired direction BEFORE it is severed from main trunk.
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Thanks for sharing Patrick.
It's a couple of months that i follow you and I'm really glad , you are the best in threeclimbing video making !! Always super explanation and demostration! Thankyou so much
Awesome, thank you! Be sure to check out all of the videos and info on our website ClimbingArborist.com . Lots of stuff the learn from on there
Just great. Dan explains really well no hype.
Thanks 🙏
Hi Dan many thanks for this it's always great to see how other more experienced climbers do things. We really enjoy watching your videos 😁
Awesome job.
Thanks!
love watching your content with my son, who is currently doing his Arborist/Tree surgeons course in the northwest uk.Great content on big trees. Speed line content is amazing.
That is awesome! I hope his training goes well. I would encourage him to attend the UK tree climbing competitions this year, they are amazing to watch and to take part in, he will learn so much from them
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 🤙
Thanks for this. Really learning alot from your well detailed and broken explanations. Extremely beneficial. The work and time put into making these vids is very much appreciated.
Thanks for your time,
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Comprehensive explanations! Thanks & best regards from Germany
Thank you for doing this video, I learnt a lot. Take care
Thanks! 😉 👍
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Great content. Never enough! Thanks!!!
Glad you enjoy it!
Subscribed. Appreciate your educational stuff
Very good (as always).
Thanks buddy!🤙
Thanks for your videos, it's help me very much.
Great to hear it 🤙
GREAT VID..I'VE NEVER SPEED LINED BUT WANT TO . MAYBE SOMEDAY 🤷🏻
in the right situation they are amazing
Good video. I've not found much use for a speedline yet and the couple times I've seen them set up they failed to work and were a waste of time. Hopefully some of this stuff will be useful one day when i finally find the tree to use one on 🙏.
Enjoyed the video. Excellent demonstrations and explanation of various speed lining techniques. A1
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍
Thanks for your videos
Glad you like them and find them useful 👍
@@ClimbingArborist yes I will use this tecnics in 2 days for 2 tall pines
Speedlining is so efficient, fun and safe when you get used to it! Being a groundie and speedlining is so much more thankful than dragging the branches for the same distance. Do you usually first install the speedline with a throwline or just advance it upwards as you make the corridor in canopy for the speedline?
I quite often use a 3.1 mechanical advantage to tighten up the speedline if there are big heavy branches coming down.
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First! Thanks again for some good info. I been thinking about trying out some speedline but haven’t yet.
You should when you get the opportunity. You’ll learn a lot by doing it.
Not seeing alot of spurs in the footage even on removals. Just getting into climbing. You prefer to rope walk when possible? What's the advantages? Cheers.
Hey Dan how is it going, is there any static speed line you recommend (diameter/brand) to speed line chunks of wood?
Thanks
I’d say a 1/2” sterling htp would be great to dedicate as a rigging speedline.
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Hi Dan. could you possibly explain how and where you tie the speedline to the tree? ,,,, especially when speedlining the top down. I've been on the ground speedlining butnever in tree to understand exactly where the line was especially when we lined the top down.
Thanks
Higher the better (accounting for strength of the tree) but at least high enough for lowest branches to clear obstacles. If you set it lower you'll need to reset it for the higher branches. For the top, put it high enough that you can take a safely sized top. Too big a top can excessively side load the tree.
Running bowline around a main stem. Taking a top on a speedline is a much greater force to the tree and I often avoid it. Be cautious and know your ground crew.
Typically you want the speedline high up in the canopy but around something substantial that can take the sideways forces. The higher the better in terms of branches coming down and clearing things. Also need to consider getting the line back to the climber
Gota pwc winch but most dont wana use it. Shame one day.thanx
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No mess'
Exactly
How long is your speedline rope? I feel like a 200ft rope would be to short. 300ft seems to make the most sense to me. Am I correct?
200 gets the piece down here in Canada 99% of the time, if you are really stretching the angle out you can add a rope as long as the knot is not short of the stop zone. sometimes if it is short landing zone I might actually use a knot to halt pieces(situations with low enough forces).
200ft is usually good if you are anchoring at the top. Also depends on how far you are trying to send the branches. We usually use 200ft, but also have a crazy long length of rope that we bought for one particular job but never used since
Is there a way to remotely set the Speedline?
Often throwline it, but a base tie can get in the way and makes me think I should’ve just Climbed up
Like Neil D said, you can throwline in and base tie if it makes more sense to on a specific tree.
Yer bro always pull it up in outa stuff
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