I think it’s great that you did this on your first tree. There’s so much that could be said about this video because you’re asking questions and being transparent. This might be a good video to make a video on my channel and respond to.
I'd say you did a good job for your first climb, this is not a typical DIY thing. Clearly you researched it. Take your time and keep practicing. Maybe don't reach over your head too high, move up to your work. Props for even trying this 👍.
The tail of your rope ( the part over your wrist) take that tail and clip to a hook or caribeaner on the right side of your harness ( on your right hip or behind your hip ). It helps to keep the extra bit hanging behind you so you don't spike your rope :)
Hey man tree guy here. You did great. Low & slow always. Climb high, cut small. And everything in this game is out to bite you in the ass so stay sharp !
Just remember "Big pieces big mistakes, small pieces small mistakes". And whatever you do, don't cut the rope!! There are some good books on tree climbing, "The fundamentals of general tree work" by Gerry Beranek and "The climbers companion" by Jeff Jepson.
Wow man. Great job. You looked a whole lot better then I did my first time. I would even go so far as to say I believe you have a natural inclination for climbing. I noticed you did a few things naturally that for most people take some time to remember to do. For example your positioning your climb line and your body for certain cuts. Also keeping the tail of your line OUTSIDE of your flip line. I spiked countless ropes before it was drilled in my head. One thing about the type of cuts to use and when, if you noticed some of those pieces you notched, hinged over and came down head first. Not a big deal in this scenario but be careful with that when doing a job with homes, fences or other targets under you. The top will land first and the piece will springboard forward or backward and take out whatever's around. You can land the piece flat by using a "post" cut (august hunike demonstrates in some videos) or a variation of the post cut. Another thing to be mindful of is other trees in the general vicinity that whatever piece you're cutting such as limbs and especially when taking a top, could come in contact with. Even small branches from another tree that contact the piece you are dropping can drastically alter the momentum and direction of that piece and in some cases even cause it to come back on you and injure or kill you. But dude for the most part I think you did unbelievably well for your first tree. Speed and efficiency will come with time. The biggest thing to remember when starting out is safety 1st ALWAYS and complacency kills. Definitely push yourself through your fears but also listen to your gut instincts. Understand the difference between rational, and irrational fears. They will both always be present in the beginning but irrational fear can cause you to do something that you shouldn't and can get you seriously hurt if gone unchecked. I have no doubts that if you stick with this, you will be great and let me tell you...being a tree climber is relatively easy but being a great climber is, by orders of magnitude, more difficult. Good luck buddy!
Regional Tree Care LLC, thank you for the input! I will definitely work on how I drop logs and be aware of where the branches are falling and make sure they don't get hung up. I do watch Mr August and I learn a lot from him. Thank you for the compliments!
Learning snapcuts not only for branches but for chunking would as well. Take smaller pieces when you’re first learning so you understand how different types of would react. Chunking larger pieces like you were doing I typically use a really deep face cut and come in with your back cut slightly above the apex. Good job on your first removal man. Remember nervousness is okay but if you’re scared then there’s something wrong.
Bvis, when you were dropping that spur/stem, THAT is when it looked like you were having some fun. I believe that you are doing ok at following a potential dream.
@@bvisbuilds well, my balance is so atrocious that I couldn’t pass a “field sobriety test” while I was stone cold sober so climbing is out of the question for me, but while I’m on the ground and dropping trees; that’s some of the most fun that I’ve ever had! I’ve even got fairly proficient at making the drop go where it didn’t want to go because of some predisposed lean. I even proved that to my brother-in-law on a snag at his house (but in his small woods) so that when it dropped it was much closer to make the cleanup go faster AND easier, especially considering how he burns his own wood for heat. I was proud of myself AND it was immensely an immediate ego boost because he didn’t believe that ANYONE could make a drop like that even if they had intended for it to happen unless there was a winch of some sort involved. It’s just amazing how much stuff that you can learn from watching these different channels, but a persona has to be smart enough to know the differences between “fluff” and practiced “art”. I’m fairly certain that you know what I mean. 🤬😶🌫️ Stay safe and continue with what you do and love. Remember this: if nobody likes what you’re doing (as long as you’re not doing anything “wrong”) then it’s THEIR problem and not yours! Just keep after it and the next thing you know is WOW, I remember when I just started out! hehehe😆
Great Job! Wow!! August Hunicke watched and commented on your video. He is the one that got me up in the trees and I'm in my sixties. His channel is the best I have found that shares knowledge of tree removal. This guy also has a way of subtly opening your eyes to things that can make your life better. If you're into tree work, definitely check out his videos; as a rookie that's my best advice. And, pick up an adjustable cambium saver, you will love it.
Hey, thanks for the comment. I joined August Hunicke’s filming and editing class so that’s how he subscribed to my channel and commented. Otherwise, there’s not a chance someone like him with Stumble Upon my channel! Ha ha.
Man you did great! I have been working on the same thing myself. I started just climbing with spikes and the lanyard. Then started working in with the climb line DRT. Now I’m onto working the saw in. There is so much info out there today between the Jepson and Beraneck books and TH-cam with all the guys (I feel like I’ve been a student in a master class with Instructor Hunicke for a few years now) 😂 Hobbyist and weekend warrior’s like us definitely owe those guys! Passing on their knowledge is so great and I like to feel like we’re carrying it on even in a small way. Be Safe!
Good double rope system zigzag decender but if your going down the tree with no branches to loop over the two rope system I would definitely consider using a single rope system that allows the rope on choke on its self for better safety other than that amazing job and keep up good work be safe
Exactly if you're spikeing i would keep it (the rope) on the outside.cool video i do similar things as far as cutting trees sometimes when i have to or for a side job i invested some money and time in educating myself from other tree guys on u tube..it was very helpful.
Those first tops are absolutely unexplainable. It's the ultimate rush of so many emotions rushing through your brain all at once. It's crazy how over time you get the nerves to keep that all under control.
That is so true. My heart rate was somewhere around 180 bpm when I was cutting that top off! I’ve only done two trees since that first tree and they both have gotten significantly easier.
@@bvisbuilds it becomes an addiction and you start wanting bigger challenges. At least it's a healthy addiction as long as you have your head on straight and play it safe haha.
Nice work man, when your setup in drt like you were you can use your rope to help get yourself up the tree vs just spiking up. It will help tremendously
Great job, Im a new climber as well, but definitely keep your line outside your lanyard. I have accidentally found my climb line inside my lanyard after repositioning around obstacles kick myself every time. Look into a cinching canopy Anker, for MRS I think you would be looking at an adjustable friction saver. SRS Im running a notch quickie and whatever knot fits the occasion usually an alpine butterfly with a tail long enough to retrieve from the ground.
One comment about cinching on a spar directly with a Zigzag. If you do gaff out, you do stand a possible chance of damaging the friction chain by flexing it too far sideways, rendering a $360 piece of hardware into junk for the scrap heap. Get yourself a Notch Quickie, or Singing Tree Quickie, slick pin shackle. Just my 2¢. =O)
Not a how-to video! I can appreciate that perspective ... good stuff man. ya got a second lanyard with ya up there? can come in handy and sometimes save yer bacon. also looked like a minor dutchman at the end which can lead to a hinge getting negated, which sucks. you seemed comfortable and relied on the gear, so it's just a matter of practice and experience building over time ... 11:45 got me laughing!
l’ve been a professional arborist since 1996, my professional advice to you would be to learn to climb SRT, it’s a shit ton easier and it self tends as you climb if you connect your device to a neck tether, there’s so many other benefits to knowing SRT, don’t even waste your time learning to climb DDRT. just something to think about.👍🏼
@johndebolt, thank you for the advice. I agree with you. I’ve been wanting to try SRT and my next equipment purchase will be the petzl chicane to go along with my zigzag.
that's cool that you are rec climbing, I'm a rec climber as well and only have pruned a few trees. get a chest harness, very cheap, so you can auto tend your zig-zag. also to me it feels comfortable to keep your climbing line inside or in between the lanyard- probably doesn't matter. some people, I've seen clip the tail of the climbing line back where you rack your chainsaw so that it stays out of the way and self-tends. you are doing great keeping two hands on the saw! I don't know about you, but my legs become jello when I try using spikes. I tend to squeeze with my inner tights out of being scared. Do you have the same issue? how did you overcome it ? stay safe and keep keep making vids.
fr xa, thank you for the comment. I will definitely check out that chest harness you are referring to. The only time I felt weird on spikes was the very first time I put them on and hopped on the tree. I felt like I was going to swing away from the first spike I put in. After that, I felt really comfortable on the spikes. I just had to work up the courage to go higher in the tree after the first time I felt a little uncomfortable. Learning to trust the equipment and the integrity of the tree is something I’m working on.
@@preceptuponprecept I went to a local arborist supply store and talked to the guys there and basically bought what they recommended, but I basically bought a middle of the road saddle. A petzel zigzag with a petzel rope, notch gecko spurs, a steel core flip line, and a few carabiners. That’s really all you need.
Hi bud, what do you call that system on your green rope that belay system that keeps you safe going upwards?the carabiner I know but what’s it’s hooked into? I’m the new guy with shiny tools too lol
@@bvisbuilds ok cool I actually heard of a zigzag before but wasn’t clear on how it’s used , thanks for the reply bud. I have another couple question for ya if you are willing to answer . Is there a cheaper tool to do the job that the zig zag does because they are quite expensive? and How did you get you line around the trunk for the zigzag to operate? Did you use a tagline and throw bag or?
@@travb8670 yes, you can use a prusik friction hitch, which is just used with rope. There are plenty of TH-cam videos that show how to do this. And yes, I do use the throw line with a throw bag to get my rope up in the tree before climbing. I believe I show this in my other climbing video.
Watch some video content from august hunicke and Jake of guilty of treeson also cotop3 , those are some of the best in my opinion, you did a good job for your first , congratulations 😊
As well you should be. All of the tree climbing spurs that “I” have seen could’ve sliced a rope into multiple pieces if those 2 encountered at just the wrong circumstances. Yeah, be careful with spurs around your ropes. Ropes of any kind for any purpose will not last forever, but that’s no reason for accelerating the process by wanton mistreatment of them 😉🤔
Tree work is not for amateurs. Period. HUNDREDS of people die every year. Well trained professionals die every day. You absolutely should not have published this.
Why ? How do you become good if you don’t do it? He was pretty safe in the methods he used heck he a lot more safe than I was when I started out. Granted I started years ago and was shown by a old school climber it doesn’t mean they were not good at what they do cause he was old school. Tbh honest he could out climb 90 % percent of the the ppl i see climbing nowadays. He was faster on taught line than most guys are today using a zig zag anyway. This guy definitely did some research an new the basics before he did this he admits he need to learn an is asking for advice from other so how else could he do that without posting a vid of him. He tied I. Twice he using two hands on the saw I so t agree that it a rule that can’t be broken at times look at how climbing saw are created they are clearly made with the thought ppl would use them one handed at times. Why wouldn’t ppl use a regular saw if you we’re never supposed to use it one handed? I’m not saying not use two hand as much as possible an yes I know there just about always a way to make a cut with two hands but is it more safe alway I don’t think so . Any way what not give the man a few tips instead of putting him down
I personally keep my climb line between my legs just because its out of the way of my flip line. But u gotta watch yur spikes. Dont 1 hand the saw, especially learning. And especially when u r adjusting your position while holding the running saw. Hit the chain brake at least. A gaffout or something could get bad. Pull yur saw out when the piece is gonna go so it doesnt grab your saw and rip it out of your hands. And your climb line like that on the spar u wont be abke to rwpel out if needed cause its not cynched. As u come down it will open and slip down. Get a friction saver or srs setup. Then you can cynch it to the spar and repel out if needed. Accident or something. If u cut about 1/5 of the spar it will land flat usually. But you did a good job man. 1st tree is nerve racking fir sure. And if the worst thing that happened was a dead battery u r doing good. But it is super dangerous. I still have things that happen that make me say holy karp.. Anyway awsome job man.. be safe out there. Oh andni just subscribed to your channel You can subscribe to my channel if ya want to
I think it’s great that you did this on your first tree. There’s so much that could be said about this video because you’re asking questions and being transparent. This might be a good video to make a video on my channel and respond to.
I appreciate the comment and taking the time to watch the video. I might just take your advice and do that.
I'd say you did a good job for your first climb, this is not a typical DIY thing. Clearly you researched it. Take your time and keep practicing. Maybe don't reach over your head too high, move up to your work. Props for even trying this 👍.
The tail of your rope ( the part over your wrist) take that tail and clip to a hook or caribeaner on the right side of your harness ( on your right hip or behind your hip ). It helps to keep the extra bit hanging behind you so you don't spike your rope :)
yep that's the way to go
Hey man tree guy here. You did great. Low & slow always. Climb high, cut small. And everything in this game is out to bite you in the ass so stay sharp !
Just remember "Big pieces big mistakes, small pieces small mistakes". And whatever you do, don't cut the rope!!
There are some good books on tree climbing, "The fundamentals of general tree work" by Gerry Beranek and "The climbers companion" by Jeff Jepson.
Wow man. Great job. You looked a whole lot better then I did my first time. I would even go so far as to say I believe you have a natural inclination for climbing. I noticed you did a few things naturally that for most people take some time to remember to do. For example your positioning your climb line and your body for certain cuts. Also keeping the tail of your line OUTSIDE of your flip line. I spiked countless ropes before it was drilled in my head.
One thing about the type of cuts to use and when, if you noticed some of those pieces you notched, hinged over and came down head first. Not a big deal in this scenario but be careful with that when doing a job with homes, fences or other targets under you. The top will land first and the piece will springboard forward or backward and take out whatever's around. You can land the piece flat by using a "post" cut (august hunike demonstrates in some videos) or a variation of the post cut. Another thing to be mindful of is other trees in the general vicinity that whatever piece you're cutting such as limbs and especially when taking a top, could come in contact with. Even small branches from another tree that contact the piece you are dropping can drastically alter the momentum and direction of that piece and in some cases even cause it to come back on you and injure or kill you. But dude for the most part I think you did unbelievably well for your first tree. Speed and efficiency will come with time. The biggest thing to remember when starting out is safety 1st ALWAYS and complacency kills. Definitely push yourself through your fears but also listen to your gut instincts. Understand the difference between rational, and irrational fears. They will both always be present in the beginning but irrational fear can cause you to do something that you shouldn't and can get you seriously hurt if gone unchecked. I have no doubts that if you stick with this, you will be great and let me tell you...being a tree climber is relatively easy but being a great climber is, by orders of magnitude, more difficult. Good luck buddy!
Regional Tree Care LLC, thank you for the input! I will definitely work on how I drop logs and be aware of where the branches are falling and make sure they don't get hung up. I do watch Mr August and I learn a lot from him. Thank you for the compliments!
Would recommend learning snap cuts, smaller pieces, no one handing necessary. Definitely clean up the bypass more on your face cut. great job.
Mountain Zen, thanks for the advice. I will definitely give that a try.
Learning snapcuts not only for branches but for chunking would as well. Take smaller pieces when you’re first learning so you understand how different types of would react. Chunking larger pieces like you were doing I typically use a really deep face cut and come in with your back cut slightly above the apex.
Good job on your first removal man. Remember nervousness is okay but if you’re scared then there’s something wrong.
Thanks for the tips! I will try that out on my next tree.
Is that a little Ed Bassmaster Pssh!?!? Great video, I’m right there with you on the adrenaline rush, but so much fun!! Stay safe
Hahaha yes it is!!
Bvis, when you were dropping that spur/stem, THAT is when it looked like you were having some fun. I believe that you are doing ok at following a potential dream.
Todd Adams, I appreciate that. I had fun through the whole process! once I get a little more proficient and confident I'm sure it will be more fun.
@@bvisbuilds well, my balance is so atrocious that I couldn’t pass a “field sobriety test” while I was stone cold sober so climbing is out of the question for me, but while I’m on the ground and dropping trees; that’s some of the most fun that I’ve ever had! I’ve even got fairly proficient at making the drop go where it didn’t want to go because of some predisposed lean. I even proved that to my brother-in-law on a snag at his house (but in his small woods) so that when it dropped it was much closer to make the cleanup go faster AND easier, especially considering how he burns his own wood for heat. I was proud of myself AND it was immensely an immediate ego boost because he didn’t believe that ANYONE could make a drop like that even if they had intended for it to happen unless there was a winch of some sort involved. It’s just amazing how much stuff that you can learn from watching these different channels, but a persona has to be smart enough to know the differences between “fluff” and practiced “art”. I’m fairly certain that you know what I mean. 🤬😶🌫️
Stay safe and continue with what you do and love. Remember this: if nobody likes what you’re doing (as long as you’re not doing anything “wrong”) then it’s THEIR problem and not yours! Just keep after it and the next thing you know is WOW, I remember when I just started out! hehehe😆
Great Job! Wow!! August Hunicke watched and commented on your video. He is the one that got me up in the trees and I'm in my sixties. His channel is the best I have found that shares knowledge of tree removal. This guy also has a way of subtly opening your eyes to things that can make your life better. If you're into tree work, definitely check out his videos; as a rookie that's my best advice. And, pick up an adjustable cambium saver, you will love it.
Hey, thanks for the comment. I joined August Hunicke’s filming and editing class so that’s how he subscribed to my channel and commented. Otherwise, there’s not a chance someone like him with Stumble Upon my channel! Ha ha.
Looking good Bvis! I remember my first tree like that, all the way back to April '22. Shaking like a leaf on a tree!
you are doing great. your accomplishment is the evidence..
Great job. I usually clip tail end climb line onto leg of harness with carabiner or however. Single Rope Technnique can be helpful
Man you did great! I have been working on the same thing myself. I started just climbing with spikes and the lanyard. Then started working in with the climb line DRT. Now I’m onto working the saw in. There is so much info out there today between the Jepson and Beraneck books and TH-cam with all the guys (I feel like I’ve been a student in a master class with Instructor Hunicke for a few years now) 😂
Hobbyist and weekend warrior’s like us definitely owe those guys! Passing on their knowledge is so great and I like to feel like we’re carrying it on even in a small way. Be Safe!
Hey, thanks for the compliment! TH-cam is such a powerful tool these days for education. I learned a lot just by watching August Hunicke and others.
one thing i was taught was to move the saw behind your back so you dont nick ropes or on the off chance u forget to put the chainbrake on
Good double rope system zigzag decender but if your going down the tree with no branches to loop over the two rope system I would definitely consider using a single rope system that allows the rope on choke on its self for better safety other than that amazing job and keep up good work be safe
Exactly if you're spikeing i would keep it (the rope) on the outside.cool video i do similar things as far as cutting trees sometimes when i have to or for a side job i invested some money and time in educating myself from other tree guys on u tube..it was very helpful.
Those first tops are absolutely unexplainable. It's the ultimate rush of so many emotions rushing through your brain all at once. It's crazy how over time you get the nerves to keep that all under control.
That is so true. My heart rate was somewhere around 180 bpm when I was cutting that top off! I’ve only done two trees since that first tree and they both have gotten significantly easier.
@@bvisbuilds it becomes an addiction and you start wanting bigger challenges. At least it's a healthy addiction as long as you have your head on straight and play it safe haha.
@@readifer yes! It is certainly an adrenaline rush. When that top comes off and the tree you’re attached to starts swaying……😬
Nice work man, when your setup in drt like you were you can use your rope to help get yourself up the tree vs just spiking up.
It will help tremendously
Cool. Thanks for the tip!!
Like hip thrusting or???
Great job, Im a new climber as well, but definitely keep your line outside your lanyard. I have accidentally found my climb line inside my lanyard after repositioning around obstacles kick myself every time. Look into a cinching canopy Anker, for MRS I think you would be looking at an adjustable friction saver. SRS Im running a notch quickie and whatever knot fits the occasion usually an alpine butterfly with a tail long enough to retrieve from the ground.
Thanks! A few people have recommend the canopy anchor so I will definitely try that out.
Well done!
One comment about cinching on a spar directly with a Zigzag. If you do gaff out, you do stand a possible chance of damaging the friction chain by flexing it too far sideways, rendering a $360 piece of hardware into junk for the scrap heap. Get yourself a Notch Quickie, or Singing Tree Quickie, slick pin shackle. Just my 2¢.
=O)
Warped, thanks for the input. This makes sense. i will look into this.
I think you did a really good job for yur first tree take down YEA
Not a how-to video! I can appreciate that perspective ... good stuff man. ya got a second lanyard with ya up there? can come in handy and sometimes save yer bacon. also looked like a minor dutchman at the end which can lead to a hinge getting negated, which sucks. you seemed comfortable and relied on the gear, so it's just a matter of practice and experience building over time ... 11:45 got me laughing!
@metaspencer, not a how to, I learned that from you!!
@@bvisbuilds hahaha good to hear! watched a second climb of yours (maple) and it was great to see. fresh!
l’ve been a professional arborist since 1996, my professional advice to you would be to learn to climb SRT, it’s a shit ton easier and it self tends as you climb if you connect your device to a neck tether, there’s so many other benefits to knowing SRT, don’t even waste your time learning to climb DDRT.
just something to think about.👍🏼
@johndebolt, thank you for the advice. I agree with you. I’ve been wanting to try SRT and my next equipment purchase will be the petzl chicane to go along with my zigzag.
that's cool that you are rec climbing, I'm a rec climber as well and only have pruned a few trees. get a chest harness, very cheap, so you can auto tend your zig-zag. also to me it feels comfortable to keep your climbing line inside or in between the lanyard- probably doesn't matter. some people, I've seen clip the tail of the climbing line back where you rack your chainsaw so that it stays out of the way and self-tends. you are doing great keeping two hands on the saw! I don't know about you, but my legs become jello when I try using spikes. I tend to squeeze with my inner tights out of being scared. Do you have the same issue? how did you overcome it ? stay safe and keep keep making vids.
fr xa, thank you for the comment. I will definitely check out that chest harness you are referring to. The only time I felt weird on spikes was the very first time I put them on and hopped on the tree. I felt like I was going to swing away from the first spike I put in. After that, I felt really comfortable on the spikes. I just had to work up the courage to go higher in the tree after the first time I felt a little uncomfortable. Learning to trust the equipment and the integrity of the tree is something I’m working on.
good job
And would love to know which hook your using for your saw to stay in your harness need me one
@@theofficialredneck1603 2PCS Zimpty Heavy Duty Belt Hook... www.amazon.com/dp/B0B64G5LN4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I always throw the slack over my shoulder it stays out of the way.
What all did you buy? I’m looking to start but don’t really know what I need and don’t need. There’s so much stuff.
@@preceptuponprecept I went to a local arborist supply store and talked to the guys there and basically bought what they recommended, but I basically bought a middle of the road saddle. A petzel zigzag with a petzel rope, notch gecko spurs, a steel core flip line, and a few carabiners. That’s really all you need.
Hi bud, what do you call that system on your green rope that belay system that keeps you safe going upwards?the carabiner I know but what’s it’s hooked into? I’m the new guy with shiny tools too lol
@@travb8670 it’s a Zigzag mechanical prusik.
@@bvisbuilds ok cool I actually heard of a zigzag before but wasn’t clear on how it’s used , thanks for the reply bud. I have another couple question for ya if you are willing to answer . Is there a cheaper tool to do the job that the zig zag does because they are quite expensive? and How did you get you line around the trunk for the zigzag to operate? Did you use a tagline and throw bag or?
@@travb8670 yes, you can use a prusik friction hitch, which is just used with rope. There are plenty of TH-cam videos that show how to do this. And yes, I do use the throw line with a throw bag to get my rope up in the tree before climbing. I believe I show this in my other climbing video.
@@bvisbuilds ok cool, thanks for the info bud, I will check out the other videos thanks
Watch some video content from august hunicke and Jake of guilty of treeson also cotop3 , those are some of the best in my opinion, you did a good job for your first , congratulations 😊
Thank you for the compliment. I think I’ve watched every video that August has made.😂
Well jmho that chain looks like it could use a good sharpening,, just saying.
@tomcatt998, the saw and chain are brand new!!! Must be a lack of power!
Need to learn over under cut, easier to break off
You'll always be afraid of spiking your rope lol
Yeah, I guess that’s true!!
As well you should be. All of the tree climbing spurs that “I” have seen could’ve sliced a rope into multiple pieces if those 2 encountered at just the wrong circumstances. Yeah, be careful with spurs around your ropes. Ropes of any kind for any purpose will not last forever, but that’s no reason for accelerating the process by wanton mistreatment of them 😉🤔
Get some chainsaw trousers
TH-cam'r with a dead battery = unforgivable sin, i sentence you to 3 days picking up leaves,, ONE leafe at a time.
😂
Tree work is not for amateurs. Period. HUNDREDS of people die every year. Well trained professionals die every day. You absolutely should not have published this.
Why ? How do you become good if you don’t do it? He was pretty safe in the methods he used heck he a lot more safe than I was when I started out. Granted I started years ago and was shown by a old school climber it doesn’t mean they were not good at what they do cause he was old school. Tbh honest he could out climb 90 % percent of the the ppl i see climbing nowadays. He was faster on taught line than most guys are today using a zig zag anyway. This guy definitely did some research an new the basics before he did this he admits he need to learn an is asking for advice from other so how else could he do that without posting a vid of him. He tied I. Twice he using two hands on the saw I so t agree that it a rule that can’t be broken at times look at how climbing saw are created they are clearly made with the thought ppl would use them one handed at times. Why wouldn’t ppl use a regular saw if you we’re never supposed to use it one handed? I’m not saying not use two hand as much as possible an yes I know there just about always a way to make a cut with two hands but is it more safe alway I don’t think so . Any way what not give the man a few tips instead of putting him down
I personally keep my climb line between my legs just because its out of the way of my flip line. But u gotta watch yur spikes. Dont 1 hand the saw, especially learning. And especially when u r adjusting your position while holding the running saw. Hit the chain brake at least. A gaffout or something could get bad. Pull yur saw out when the piece is gonna go so it doesnt grab your saw and rip it out of your hands.
And your climb line like that on the spar u wont be abke to rwpel out if needed cause its not cynched. As u come down it will open and slip down. Get a friction saver or srs setup. Then you can cynch it to the spar and repel out if needed. Accident or something. If u cut about 1/5 of the spar it will land flat usually.
But you did a good job man. 1st tree is nerve racking fir sure. And if the worst thing that happened was a dead battery u r doing good. But it is super dangerous. I still have things that happen that make me say holy karp..
Anyway awsome job man.. be safe out there. Oh andni just subscribed to your channel
You can subscribe to my channel if ya want to
megadose vitamin c, thank you for the comment. Everything you said makes sense and I will practice that. thanks for the sub! I returned the favor!
@@bvisbuilds . Cool thanks.