Might make qualified arborists cringe but im starting to climb and do a few jobs for friends and on my own property, been watching youtube videos basically every day for about a year. Im making sure that im not going above my skill level or doing anything over powerlines etc. But man i love it, would be interesting to hear your opionion on people getting out there and doing this kinda work as a hobbie or without going through the classroom and getting the certification etc.
That's how I got started when I was 65 on a Monkey Beaver Saddle. Practiced climbing my oak, cottonwood, and elm. Then, I took a couple of them down. Then, I helped a few neighbors. At 66, I started my solo tree service. I'm 68 now, and I prune or remove 60 trees each year solo. I love this work, and it keeps me fit. I always climb with two positioning lanyards and a climb line in case I accidently cut one. So far, so good. I also don't get in a hurry. A 70' white pine was my tallest removal this year. Keep reading and watching others. There's always more to learn. Stay safe.
@@Billster1955 that is one fucked up midlife crisis haha, so awesome! you should really make a few videos to show people how you started and how its working out.
I don't know to many people that get isa certified before they start climbing its normally the opposite. If you plan I pruning then you need to get the isa study gide and read it so you have a basic understanding of how a tree works so you can make informed decisions for the trees overall health.
@PurpleNovember don't take everything they say as absolute law that has no variables or exceptions. I learned that watching Daniel Murphy's videos and from my experience with "fertilizers".
I love the casual talk to us TH-cam videos. A fickle person once told me not to be ignorant and apathetic. I said I don't know what that means and I don't care. Thanks for the content.
Hey August, wow that was efficient! Didn't even mind it being a helmet cam video, still great to see your method, and hear your words explaining it. It's an honor to be able to follow and learn from you from the other side of the country.
It's Awesome to hear your thoughts while you're working, and man I love it when you think to dumb it down for us newer guy's 😉 Awesome little video and job !!! How could she or anyone not love August and crew ? 😁 Love the window guy's old van !!! Thank you August ❤
Many folks don’t get to work birch trees…a word of caution…once they loose integrity…watch out. Love those kind of jobs. This video for some reason made me feel peaceful! Thanks
I used to do the timber hitch thing when cutting branches because that's what everyone seemed to be doing. But within a year it became obvious to me that a single loop worked fine in almost all cases. Saves time, but also helps keep my hands from fatiguing and cramping up as I'm getting older.
Yes it took me till 40 to realize the power thing...just got to remind yourself sometimes...and hats off for another superb video :) The comments section shows how much people appreciate what you do.
Redundant work happens a lot when you’re not sure if you’re correct on what you’re about to do so you do a little extra to make absolute sure that nothing wrong will happen. At least for me I’m only 21 and have started a business so I’m doing everything possible to make sure everything goes perfect. I worked at 2 extremely large tree companies since I was 16 and in that little time I saw a lot go wrong and I strive to do not only better but do everything you need to do to make sure the job goes as planned. And that might call for half hitches on every limb if it makes you comfortable as a climber.
I always enjoy watching you work brother. I started recording my work a couple months ago, but I often forget the camera is on my helmet lol. There's not many climbers in my area, so I stay busy even in November. Thanks for sharing the tips and tricks. I always learn something.
Hey August, sounds like you were having the same day as I had, A no nonsense day. Also if your missing a safety cone the gardening truck dragged it done the street. 🙏🙏
The other reason for the half hitch when rigging that you didn't mention is that it can reduce the load on the carabiner by almost half. Not an issue for small stuff but it sure makes a difference in heavier logs when the crab is being cross loaded.
The chipper has the hardest job on the site hahaha and I don’t think once I’ve ever thought, damn just a helmet cam viddy?! I love all of your videos. Best in the biz!
Your a tree monk, full of wisdom knowledge and understanding and on the path to ever increasing enlightenment! Thanks August something about your babbling is encouraging inspiring and dare I say nourishing!
Probably one of my fav vids amongst every other one you put out. I was up in a tall beech tree and it was leaning over a shed pretty far. It was super solid and had no decay but it was just getting super slim and i felt bad not being able to keep going up further and also just keeping my climb line up there and using it to pull down the tree but i was working by myself and have not had that much climbing experience so far on anything other that pines. What im trying to convey is that your expierience and wisdom really rub of on me and i feel like your videos are some of my most looked forward to and cherished if i were to look back on in 10-20 years. Thank you
This was the best and most entertaining tree cutting video I've seen yet from anyone. A small tree but lots of actions and decision making. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
I love watching you and wish that you were close enough that you could come get rid of the miniature forest I have in my backyard that is all laden with termites
As always, August again delivers the rare trifecta gift of the technician, the teacher AND the story teller (video producer) combined. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, August. 👍🍻🍻
I've been climbing trees for a few years now and I pretty confident doing any and everything when it comes to rigging bur you still do make it look so easy haha
"The Flamingo, I didn't make up the move but I named it"! Any climber who has smashed their foot before. And now has learned to move his foot out the way. Will now call it "The Flamingo" in their heads. From this day forward. Hahaha Be safe out there but have fun!!
Ps I literally love you and your crew. Like inspiring as inspiration can be. You signed a book for me at last years tree show in charlotte and I almost fainted when you saw you not on a video but in actual day to day life!!!
Thank you for allowing me the choice in such matters. I wasn't aware that you were in charge of these things, but I will certainly consider that in my future deliberations.
Mr . Hunicke, when climbing drt would a rope sheath for the first few feet of rope on your eye splice end help with always grabbing the "right" end if the rope? I've just noticed that a lot of climbers grab both legs and have to separate them to find out which is the right side to pull. Hope this makes sense. Thank you for all your time you spend on these videos
I've heard it said that when some people ignorantly want to manage you, you'd best just nod and say "I understand." then proceed about your business. Silently.
Hay August I enjoy your videos, they remind me of the good old days. Here is an idea can you make a comparison of things you would definitely in your older videos. I am not saying you did anything wrong. Guest an idea for the winter slowdown
I just took down a tree today in the worst weather. It was an “easy” tree so I pushed through the bad weather and got it down safely… 10 minutes after I left the site the homeowner called me to say that the tree right next to the one I took down just blew over in the wind.
Thanks for the back to basics technique video. I really appreciate it. Technique on spikes with leaning stems is where I am struggling right now. Just can't seem to stay stable and get into a solid position to make a cut.
I've only been climbing for 5 years and it's not regular climbs at least in the area I work it's not regular I use a hitch climber on MRS we don't use gaffs at all even on dead trees we have to remove. I know I'm probably wrong but I would feel that using gaffs on a mostly straight up or diagonal limb would be easier than not using them? Like I said I'm no where near as experienced as so many others on here but is that right that gaffs are way easier climbs most of the trees we have out in my area are very sprawling style trees granted some of them that are very mature are very easy climbs
Give me your opinion about side loading those carabiner. Not in this video.but just as general practice. I think a big "unknown" concern I have. Has to do with side loading. I don't think you went too hard on this tree specifically, but we talk about confirmation bias alot. It's easy to just wrap the rope and clip the biner. But if you do it over and over, when will.is break? Do you co sider that.
Technically, those (distribution) power lines are considered "medium" voltage (likely 15 kV). "High" voltage (transmission) lines are 69 kV or more. So no worries! :)
Hey August and friends, I'm from Brazil and my harness doesn't have a bridge, where should I put my rappelling on? I usually put it in the carabiner on my chest, would appreciate some tips, thanks!!
I used to use a 2 into one swivel snap on my hip d rings of the harness. Gives a little more flexibility and isn't as pinchy . If you need the best of flexibility and you're trying to keep cost low you could make a bridge . If I can remember BinoH has some very good videos on making a bridge and lanyards. Hope this helps.
So what is the big deal with a HELMET CAM? Could well be a toilet seat CAM as long as we see YOU - the *AUGUST* at his craft!!! COOL, our leaves are the same color as yours here (on the east coast!) Your CAMERA ANTICS are too cool - THANKS!
I found myself wondering why the term "flatness" seemed so familiar, Then I remembered as a former commercial HVAC tech that I used to toss burned out 2 hp condenser fan motors from the top of equipment rooms to the ground and only when the motor axis was perfectly parallel to the ground did one get the very satisfying thump of flatness, I would strive for that every time. So flatness is not entirely unique to the life of an arborist.
Mr august we all know you're a zig zag man but the biggest flaw of it is non midline and eyes don't pass through it just got a new rope ftc nigma that can pass through it and it's fantastic
Good Job August you have a good Gift ( ty Ron )
August is like a psychologist/arborist on the help line talking you thru your tree work and helping you maintain an even calmness through it all 😅
Did anyone else see the guy run over his cone? 😂 superb video as always August 👌🏽 ❤🇬🇧🪓💪🏽
I keep looking up the street. He took that thing for a ride😂
He was obviously distracted by August hunicke 🤣
I come here for the tree work. I stay for the knowledge and philosophical nuggets. Thank you.
Might make qualified arborists cringe but im starting to climb and do a few jobs for friends and on my own property, been watching youtube videos basically every day for about a year. Im making sure that im not going above my skill level or doing anything over powerlines etc. But man i love it, would be interesting to hear your opionion on people getting out there and doing this kinda work as a hobbie or without going through the classroom and getting the certification etc.
That's how I got started when I was 65 on a Monkey Beaver Saddle. Practiced climbing my oak, cottonwood, and elm. Then, I took a couple of them down. Then, I helped a few neighbors. At 66, I started my solo tree service. I'm 68 now, and I prune or remove 60 trees each year solo. I love this work, and it keeps me fit. I always climb with two positioning lanyards and a climb line in case I accidently cut one. So far, so good. I also don't get in a hurry. A 70' white pine was my tallest removal this year. Keep reading and watching others. There's always more to learn. Stay safe.
@@Billster1955 that is one fucked up midlife crisis haha, so awesome! you should really make a few videos to show people how you started and how its working out.
@PurpleNovember thanks man good to hear!
I don't know to many people that get isa certified before they start climbing its normally the opposite. If you plan I pruning then you need to get the isa study gide and read it so you have a basic understanding of how a tree works so you can make informed decisions for the trees overall health.
@PurpleNovember don't take everything they say as absolute law that has no variables or exceptions. I learned that watching Daniel Murphy's videos and from my experience with "fertilizers".
I love the casual talk to us TH-cam videos. A fickle person once told me not to be ignorant and apathetic. I said I don't know what that means and I don't care. Thanks for the content.
Hey August, wow that was efficient! Didn't even mind it being a helmet cam video, still great to see your method, and hear your words explaining it. It's an honor to be able to follow and learn from you from the other side of the country.
Or, the down under side of the world.
Beautiful area. Love the colors of the trees. The cloud inversion near the mountains. Who could complain about that?
It's Awesome to hear your thoughts while you're working, and man I love it when you think to dumb it down for us newer guy's 😉 Awesome little video and job !!! How could she or anyone not love August and crew ? 😁
Love the window guy's old van !!! Thank you August ❤
Love the fall colors! The guy, sorry, person, across the street has a beautiful lawn. My kinda guy person.
Many folks don’t get to work birch trees…a word of caution…once they loose integrity…watch out. Love those kind of jobs. This video for some reason made me feel peaceful! Thanks
I used to do the timber hitch thing when cutting branches because that's what everyone seemed to be doing. But within a year it became obvious to me that a single loop worked fine in almost all cases. Saves time, but also helps keep my hands from fatiguing and cramping up as I'm getting older.
Yes it took me till 40 to realize the power thing...just got to remind yourself sometimes...and hats off for another superb video :) The comments section shows how much people appreciate what you do.
The view up high is so beautiful! The red, orange, green and yellow trees. You are in a beautiful part of the world!❤❤❤
Just as I thought , you are still awesome! God bless. 😊
Thx for those quiet words while the maple leaves blew past August. I've been needing them for quite a while now.
Hah! That white truck ate the orange cone at 5:03
August, you have balls of steel. We have Birch trees on our property, and I thought they were super delicate, soft trees. Lol
Redundant work happens a lot when you’re not sure if you’re correct on what you’re about to do so you do a little extra to make absolute sure that nothing wrong will happen. At least for me I’m only 21 and have started a business so I’m doing everything possible to make sure everything goes perfect. I worked at 2 extremely large tree companies since I was 16 and in that little time I saw a lot go wrong and I strive to do not only better but do everything you need to do to make sure the job goes as planned. And that might call for half hitches on every limb if it makes you comfortable as a climber.
Stay safe. Go well.
I always enjoy watching you work brother. I started recording my work a couple months ago, but I often forget the camera is on my helmet lol. There's not many climbers in my area, so I stay busy even in November. Thanks for sharing the tips and tricks. I always learn something.
Tree climbing tips and tricks.....
.....and some Mr. Miyagi life wisdom sprinkled in. 😉
Keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🌲
Randy
Hey August, sounds like you were having the same day as I had, A no nonsense day. Also if your missing a safety cone the gardening truck dragged it done the street. 🙏🙏
I saw that, can't believe the guy didn't see the cone when he walked up to his truck before pulling away.
haha @ 5:00 spotted it
The other reason for the half hitch when rigging that you didn't mention is that it can reduce the load on the carabiner by almost half. Not an issue for small stuff but it sure makes a difference in heavier logs when the crab is being cross loaded.
Another master class on doing it right! Thanks👍👍
The chipper has the hardest job on the site hahaha and I don’t think once I’ve ever thought, damn just a helmet cam viddy?! I love all of your videos. Best in the biz!
Laughed out loud at the "Thats harder" comment. Neat job thoroughly explained and demonstrated 👍👍
Your a tree monk, full of wisdom knowledge and understanding and on the path to ever increasing enlightenment! Thanks August something about your babbling is encouraging inspiring and dare I say nourishing!
Words of wisdom men...don't go too big for your little spar😊
Yes - thank you for the video. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. Take care.
it took me a half an hour to learn that the bowline strangler knot that is one of the most useful things I know now thanks
Excellent job made it look so simple and was done in such a small amount of time ..great money 💰
August you make it look like a symphony. Great video, thanks.
Probably one of my fav vids amongst every other one you put out. I was up in a tall beech tree and it was leaning over a shed pretty far. It was super solid and had no decay but it was just getting super slim and i felt bad not being able to keep going up further and also just keeping my climb line up there and using it to pull down the tree but i was working by myself and have not had that much climbing experience so far on anything other that pines. What im trying to convey is that your expierience and wisdom really rub of on me and i feel like your videos are some of my most looked forward to and cherished if i were to look back on in 10-20 years. Thank you
This was the best and most entertaining tree cutting video I've seen yet from anyone. A small tree but lots of actions and decision making. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
5:07 "those could've been guests...at her wedding!"
They wer coooones! Lololol
@@SpiDermonkey2499 YASSSSSS!
Did you ever talk about your favorite way to sharpen your chain? Just freehand with a round file or any other method?
I love watching you and wish that you were close enough that you could come get rid of the miniature forest I have in my backyard that is all laden with termites
As always, August again delivers the rare trifecta gift of the technician, the teacher AND the story teller (video producer) combined.
Thank you for sharing your gifts with us, August. 👍🍻🍻
Nice little tree August. I never had any doubt you and the crew would win the lady over. Always thanks for sharing your thoughts
I've been climbing trees for a few years now and I pretty confident doing any and everything when it comes to rigging bur you still do make it look so easy haha
I love the half hitch to add on another piece to the rig line
Nice work August! Not only on the tree work but also on the video
Apex and apathy. Two words I really don't use that often, but today I think I'll try to use both of them in one sentence.
Tears in my eyes seeing all that nice firewood disapearing in that chipper....
But good work!
Always awesome information stay safe
I also use nubs, branches etc to my advantage. Working efficiently is the safest way.
"The Flamingo, I didn't make up the move but I named it"!
Any climber who has smashed their foot before. And now has learned to move his foot out the way. Will now call it "The Flamingo" in their heads. From this day forward. Hahaha
Be safe out there but have fun!!
Love to have that window cleaning van!
Thank you Mr.Hunicke, might have been a fluke, but you saying that couldn't have come at a more important time for me in my life, thx.
Yep, still here. Watching and learning. Don't forget your apple on your desk I left for ya. 🤣
The window cleaner van 😎 so cool
Monkey Beaver Meanderings.
Love it!
Ps I literally love you and your crew. Like inspiring as inspiration can be. You signed a book for me at last years tree show in charlotte and I almost fainted when you saw you not on a video but in actual day to day life!!!
Thank you for allowing me the choice in such matters. I wasn't aware that you were in charge of these things, but I will certainly consider that in my future deliberations.
Mr . Hunicke, when climbing drt would a rope sheath for the first few feet of rope on your eye splice end help with always grabbing the "right" end if the rope? I've just noticed that a lot of climbers grab both legs and have to separate them to find out which is the right side to pull. Hope this makes sense. Thank you for all your time you spend on these videos
I've heard it said that when some people ignorantly want to manage you, you'd best just nod and say "I understand." then proceed about your business. Silently.
Efficiency is the key 🤟 👍
Awesome teaching 😊
Hay August I enjoy your videos, they remind me of the good old days. Here is an idea can you make a comparison of things you would definitely in your older videos. I am not saying you did anything wrong. Guest an idea for the winter slowdown
Great video and a wonderful job explaining things. Catch you on the next one homie
Well then... you tore that little wiper snapper a new one🤣🤣👍
excellent as always.
Good work and tips August.
Have a nice day , stay save and buissy! Greetings from germany
Do ya clip the rope around the limb in a specific direction which side of the limb should the clip be on 😉
I just took down a tree today in the worst weather. It was an “easy” tree so I pushed through the bad weather and got it down safely…
10 minutes after I left the site the homeowner called me to say that the tree right next to the one I took down just blew over in the wind.
Thank you for teaching! I hope you are OK?
So how long did it take for you crew member to realize he was dragging the Orange safety cone down the Street with pickup and trailer time 5:03 😮
Not my crew
@@AugustHunickeOh well who's cone was it
@jcc3999 not ours 🤷🏼♂️
The Mystery Mobile was repurposed to do windows. :-) You make cutting down trees look easy and it is a hard job.
Thanks for the back to basics technique video. I really appreciate it. Technique on spikes with leaning stems is where I am struggling right now. Just can't seem to stay stable and get into a solid position to make a cut.
Use climbing line to choke stem/ srt style . Also you can work from underside of the stem ;) enjoy and be safe bud
i need to buy some tree gear this is so fun to watch
Holy moly! That neighbors grass is hella green.
Did somebody saw the white truck smashing a cone ? Looked like landscape company 🤣.
Nice Video. What micro block is that?
3rd day in my monkey beaver 2.0. Never thought I could have comfort in a harness. 5 star comfort 5 star usage and 5 star easy set up
Everyone else saw the truck smoke the cone @ 5:01 right ?
Birch trees can be a problem as they often decay badly.
Nice cohesion, I like working with groundies like these. Not to mention having a mentor like this, thanks brohter. Proverbs 27:17
What do you wanna talk about, brother? How is things going?
Thanks, a bit rough.
@@AugustHunicke I'll pray the prayer I just did for myself, for you then. Take strength out of the cross.
😥You have my prayers.@@AugustHunicke
this is great.
I've only been climbing for 5 years and it's not regular climbs at least in the area I work it's not regular I use a hitch climber on MRS we don't use gaffs at all even on dead trees we have to remove. I know I'm probably wrong but I would feel that using gaffs on a mostly straight up or diagonal limb would be easier than not using them? Like I said I'm no where near as experienced as so many others on here but is that right that gaffs are way easier climbs most of the trees we have out in my area are very sprawling style trees granted some of them that are very mature are very easy climbs
Give me your opinion about side loading those carabiner. Not in this video.but just as general practice. I think a big "unknown" concern I have. Has to do with side loading. I don't think you went too hard on this tree specifically, but we talk about confirmation bias alot. It's easy to just wrap the rope and clip the biner. But if you do it over and over, when will.is break? Do you co sider that.
The dose makes the poison.
Wait, wait, wait.... I get to choose?
Man, that's a pretty sweet deal.
I'll take 2.
Going to climb my first tree today. I’ve been to climbing classes but never climbed for a customer. Hope it goes smoothly lol
Always a great job and videos,can you tell me what chain saw hook do you have on your saddle, thanks
A caritool that I modified
I would like to know what electric saw and bar length you are using, looking to purchase an electric saw. You definitely know what your doing .
Husqvarna 16” bar
I just keep a throw ball on my Biner at all times so I don’t have to keep taking it off and puting it back on when I advance my line.
Technically, those (distribution) power lines are considered "medium" voltage (likely 15 kV). "High" voltage (transmission) lines are 69 kV or more. So no worries! :)
I’m ready for rope tender mechanical device any suggestions . SRT and DRT in one ?
I'm considering a battery saw. Did you do all that on one battery?
Easily
Relatable
Come for the tree work... stay for the philosophy! "Apathy's good because then... who cares?!?"
Hey August and friends, I'm from Brazil and my harness doesn't have a bridge, where should I put my rappelling on? I usually put it in the carabiner on my chest, would appreciate some tips, thanks!!
I used to use a 2 into one swivel snap on my hip d rings of the harness. Gives a little more flexibility and isn't as pinchy . If you need the best of flexibility and you're trying to keep cost low you could make a bridge . If I can remember BinoH has some very good videos on making a bridge and lanyards. Hope this helps.
@@JasonSmith-xo9qr thanks man, I'll check it out, God bless you.
which pulley did you use to lower this branch?
So what is the big deal with a HELMET CAM? Could well be a toilet seat CAM as long as we see YOU - the *AUGUST* at his craft!!! COOL, our leaves are the same color as yours here (on the east coast!) Your CAMERA ANTICS are too cool - THANKS!
Good advice.
Nice job August.
Been looking at buying a new top Handel was considering husky’s battery saw. Anyone have a suggestion?
I found myself wondering why the term "flatness" seemed so familiar, Then I remembered as a former commercial HVAC tech that I used to toss burned out 2 hp condenser fan motors from the top of equipment rooms to the ground and only when the motor axis was perfectly parallel to the ground did one get the very satisfying thump of flatness, I would strive for that every time. So flatness is not entirely unique to the life of an arborist.
Mr august we all know you're a zig zag man but the biggest flaw of it is non midline and eyes don't pass through it just got a new rope ftc nigma that can pass through it and it's fantastic
Wheres the ford?! Love that green machine .