Alone, Climbing and Cutting Dead Tree

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  • @batmantiss
    @batmantiss ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hyper mode:Philbert mode..."I'm nauseas..."

  • @ClellWise
    @ClellWise ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks August. Lots of education in that video. As always you make it look so easy/simple.

  • @sizemoretreeworks
    @sizemoretreeworks ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That pile looked a lot cleaner than I expected. Killer vid.

  • @skinser7918
    @skinser7918 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    August, this is one of your best videos. You prove that it is content and character that makes a great video. Television is saturated with garbage content and they utilized huge funding, huge staff, huge advertising. You, alone, out videoed, out classed, out produced with this informative, educational and enjoyable video.
    The super view is best because the hyper is too wide and dizzying to watch.

  • @keithbickers2854
    @keithbickers2854 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Once again you read my mind and this speed lining setup is awesome! Another Great video and right on point for an upcoming job where I will be working alone! I feel like if I was taking the "August" school of climbing and cutting trees I just passed my sophomore year final. I not only understood all the rigging you setup for this video, but I 100% understood and appreciate why you did certain things because I've gained enough actual experience now to safely put it into practice.
    You are making a difference to a lot of hard working potential tree workers! I have a lot to learn, but your help and practical explanations and examples make it possible to work and learn. I am ready to buy a Monkey Beaver version 2 harness and pass my Petzl Sequia down to my worker so he can use it to start learning to climb.
    Thanks August! Thanks A Lot!

  • @bvisbuilds
    @bvisbuilds ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice work Mr H! As always, I learned something new from your video!

  • @alanschwier4045
    @alanschwier4045 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    August, another great and informative video. Your camera angles are spot on. We have been enjoying all your projects… Do be safe and take care my friend…

  • @billroberts3864
    @billroberts3864 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    August, the hyperview is much better because it gives a broader perspective that includes more of your procedures. You have years of experience and know how to set the cameras that help us understand what you are doing and why you do procedures. I worked for Mountain Timber Cutting Company, cutting trees up the Clackamas River drainage. I never did any climbing so appreciate what you and your crew do to take trees down. Blessings to you.

  • @Jester3775
    @Jester3775 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are one neat dude August, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and you gave me an idea for the work I am doing this very day. Thank you !

  • @havespurswillclimb
    @havespurswillclimb ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Enjoyed the video. Excellent camera work. Thorough explanation of your process. A fun video for viewers......and I'm sure you enjoyed yourself working it out. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @thecanopyclimber
    @thecanopyclimber ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It might not be complicated, but you do it with such grace! You make it look easy! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @danielbowser130
    @danielbowser130 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great video. Thanks for taking the time to make this for us.

  • @Riverguide33
    @Riverguide33 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the vid, August. 👍

  • @jimratliff2753
    @jimratliff2753 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    August I'm always impressed by your videos. You are the master of the woods.

  • @bsjoberg
    @bsjoberg ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You rock! Thanks for all the great content and wisdom shared. I have learned a ton from you. I recently bought your speed line kit. Used them a couple of times with my friend doing the ground tensioning. I recently thought of doing just this solo with another tree I'm taking down for a neighbor. And low and behold you just made a video pointing out some really good tips for me to use.

  • @craigprice425
    @craigprice425 ปีที่แล้ว

    love you, August. The kids, dogs, and I enjoyed the show. 🌲🤠

  • @denisdoyle6556
    @denisdoyle6556 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    superview - hyperview too goldfishy

  • @alandillon4956
    @alandillon4956 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would like to thank you August on your posts, you have helped me so much on how to tackle trees on my property, if you only see good practice, you only carry out good practice and don't pick up bad habits.

  • @robertbarkey3194
    @robertbarkey3194 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's amazing watching you work , you make it look so easy

  • @warped2875
    @warped2875 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    To me, hyperview mode is too squirrely. Too much of it would make me kind of seasick.

  • @NHlocal
    @NHlocal ปีที่แล้ว

    August, I had to chuckle a bit when you started explaining about making sure
    you don't cut the last sling so the rope doesn't get away from you..... I instantly
    understood what you were saying and you gave a long explanation of the why
    and how..... and then you went and did what you said not to do. 🤷🏻‍♂😆
    You almost want to giggle when the limbs "magically" float away and stack
    themselves in a neat pile. Working solo that is a huge time/effort saver.
    Thanks for sharing and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍
    Randy

  • @johndoe-lr9if
    @johndoe-lr9if ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I find these videos relaxing, and despite having learned nothing naturally of Arborist work (except what I've seen in these videos) I can still spot the skill and practiced movements that come with years of work.

  • @nicolaisvlog8701
    @nicolaisvlog8701 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thanks for the solo speed line, I most of the time works alone, not a good idea but it is was it is. I have all ways been thinking about how the best way could be to do speed line alone.

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It might be better to keep the tensioning method with you attaching and reattaching as you advance so as to maintain the ability to slacken the line as well.

  • @TreeMuggs_PatrickM
    @TreeMuggs_PatrickM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One man show, Legendary

  • @sonnyblazer5504
    @sonnyblazer5504 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was *OUTSTANDING* - I mean talk about *CONTENT w DETAILS* ! Everyone notice how his "skill" with the CAMERA & Editing & Playing was SO dedicated to the CONTENT of this video (I speak mainly when he used the blue pad) plus the remainder of the EXPLANATION(S) - *HOW NICE* Thanks *AUGUST* !!!

  • @gunnarblank7071
    @gunnarblank7071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best kind of inspirational video!

  • @Billster1955
    @Billster1955 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks August. I ordered one of those Ropeman2 devices to help keep tension on my Speedline. I've been utilizing the Speedline on several jobs this year. Take care of your body so you can keep climbing when you're my age, 68. Whether I'm spurring up a tree or cleaning up a tree job site I've been keeping the work day to about 3 hours of hard work. That way I'm not too sore to fall asleep or to work the next day. We have to be kind to ourselves.

  • @davidcmetheney5194
    @davidcmetheney5194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed watching your video. As always, I really like watching your videos and it is very informative. Thank you

  • @troyerthedestroyer
    @troyerthedestroyer ปีที่แล้ว

    Big fan of the rigging rope wrench, similar concept. Works really well as a speed line anchor too.

  • @justinjones9255
    @justinjones9255 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! The point you made at ~13:53 was right pure experience talking.

  • @deniseanderson7895
    @deniseanderson7895 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome man ...
    I work alone everyday and watching you has helped me think of ways to do many things.

    • @blujay22
      @blujay22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Be careful out there with no one else. I hope clients or at least someone is nearby, just in case. Stay safe.

  • @s1tanner
    @s1tanner ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful day!
    Thanks for sharing this video and the tips.

  • @jeffgerm2
    @jeffgerm2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome setup! Thanks for a great solo speedline idea.

  • @lregoso3176
    @lregoso3176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You truly enjoy what you are doing. The tree work, the camera placement, and your video editing are all contribute to the enjoyment I get from watching your videos.
    Hyper tends to create more distraction from the subject in the shot for me,

  • @mrgardner6405
    @mrgardner6405 ปีที่แล้ว

    That top in slow mo was soo cool the snaps and crackles of limbs was ASMR to tree men alike

  • @stevebrough304
    @stevebrough304 ปีที่แล้ว

    As Mr Rogers would say, "It's a neighborly day in this beauty wood, A neighborly day for a beauty. Would you be mine? I've always wanted to have a neighbor just like you."
    You have a beautiful family, home, and neighborhood August. Thanks for sharing everything with us...

  • @VeteranTreeService
    @VeteranTreeService ปีที่แล้ว +4

    No to Superview. Messes with my brain. 😵‍💫

  • @dprevish100
    @dprevish100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great system…it’s funny how every thing we do in this field is so open to creativity

  • @joehenington6666
    @joehenington6666 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! For a new guy learning it is very informative!

  • @allamericantreeservice3754
    @allamericantreeservice3754 ปีที่แล้ว

    18:00 Thank you got this video. I enjoy working alone and have never understood how to safety speedline solo. I've constantly ran into the problem of my line being to far away to grab to stretch another limb to. Thank you again it was a great video.

  • @boomupengineering
    @boomupengineering ปีที่แล้ว

    Solo speed-lining...I've certainly pondered that a lot for when I take down a pecan tree next to my house. I'll need to tension and detention my line as I go but you gave me a new idea or two.

  • @birddog0762
    @birddog0762 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome!!!! Loved it!! Love all your vids, but this one struck me,..Don't always need a crew! 🤯. Sometimes I forget, the more experience you have, the more I think the brain gets bored and looks for "different ways" of doing things just to self challenge or to solve a problem,... which is a fundamental skill to survival in this day. And this was so simple. This was very enlightening. Thanks for sharing August!

  • @rayclark9643
    @rayclark9643 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Reg would approve of this August!😊

  • @metaspencer
    @metaspencer ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see, man. When I've attempted a solo speed line setup I've had two problems: keeping the line tensioned and the problem of limbs clogging up the line down below. You make me want to try it again! thanks man

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc6572 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Less is better when you have enough to work with.Improvisation takes practice especially when you’re working with cameras in different locations.Nice job.

  • @bobwiese6128
    @bobwiese6128 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most ExCeLlEnT work my Brother. Well done.

  • @kennethsizer6217
    @kennethsizer6217 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was *extremely* useful and well-timed: I have a similar solo job coming up. We'll see if I remember: "Leave the last sling"
    I cannot believe the camerawork quality -- and all single-handed. TH-cam approves!!!

  • @rickstafford5316
    @rickstafford5316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool to fix things (trees) on your own property.
    Nice work

  • @michaelpaul1397
    @michaelpaul1397 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Superview - doesn't make me motion sick!

  • @philinit6476
    @philinit6476 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Learnt alot watching this one

  • @madamecampsalot6384
    @madamecampsalot6384 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome August! Hyperview makes me seasick.

  • @Bixby-and-Buckshot
    @Bixby-and-Buckshot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "I'll show you solo speed lining. It's not that complicated, it is?" Well, no. But there's a number of little gotchas that us rookie climbers wouldn't think about until we're 35 feet up. So thanks for saving me a little time if I ever find myself having to do this. 🙂
    Edit: Hyperview is worse than superview.

  • @VeteranTreeService
    @VeteranTreeService ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A new series! August Goes Solo. There's a ton of solo tree guys out there! This is great. (When I typed, August Goes Solo, I was actually thinking, August Goes Turbo) from the Wreck it Ralph movie. 😂 People with younger kids will get it. August! Are you going turbo!!??

  • @ClimberinChrist
    @ClimberinChrist ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you brother

  • @MrJoeylama
    @MrJoeylama ปีที่แล้ว

    I use the wild country ropeman 1 as my bridge adjuster, it works so great! So compact too!

  • @lorriedmussett4692
    @lorriedmussett4692 ปีที่แล้ว

    I get something out of every video you create and share with us. Your just such a good dude, thats what keeps me coming back....i just enjoy what you ssy, how you say it and truly appreciate all you offer. Your so damn good at being " A Monkey Beaver!😊
    P

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t know. Probably the most effort went into the A-Team videos and the Bad Trees series. A Team three and bad trees seven are probably the best videos. Many people have like bad trees three

  • @kingslew1866
    @kingslew1866 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks August!👍

  • @dan-dan-da-treeman
    @dan-dan-da-treeman ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tool August. We say "why don't you just flop it?" around Atlanta Georgia. 😂

    • @rossco3775tv
      @rossco3775tv ปีที่แล้ว

      Or "prune it at the base". .😊

  • @Alowe25
    @Alowe25 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For 3 years I've been climbing and today was the first time I had a bad gaff out I was climbing to set a line in an ash (ik your not supposed to but we couldn't throw a ball that high) and I haven't sharpened my spikes in a WHILE and the tree was so hard gaffed out and slid 10' down before the flip line caught me got road rash on my arms and chest and a little broken brach cut the crap out of my hand.

  • @jakubhostinsky4482
    @jakubhostinsky4482 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    24:24 hypermode = nauseating. But the rest of the video is great advice :-) I'm looking forward to do some conifer :-)

  • @JaysonMcgaw
    @JaysonMcgaw ปีที่แล้ว

    The old go it solo and get it done stud August in action. Love it man, only thing missing is the one of a kind green ford shining in the background ready to set a winch line to save the day. Can’t wait to see her back in action or “he”?? Don’t remember. Usually they get a girl name. Mine is ol blue 90 ford custom order lariat F250 460 4X4 haven’t seen another like ol blue not ever. Running a Duramax but miss the old days when you just knew she’d get ya back home and shine when it mattered

  • @bradywatcherson498
    @bradywatcherson498 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video August. Superview for me. Hyperview kinda like wearing prescription glasses when you dont need prescription glasses.

  • @fustratedfisher
    @fustratedfisher ปีที่แล้ว +1

    August you know better than climbing and dropping a tree alone... What if you (god forbid )cut your leg, had a stroke there is no one to rescue you up there in the clouds. I say clouds because your trees are towers over ours in the Northeast. And still using the monkey beaver belt, held up awesome, and my son used it doing line work inspection cross arms up north for a season... He climbed about 4500 power lines. Love it he said.. as well as I do too. Worth the money
    Be safe climb smart have a great day
    God bless
    Shane A. Maine

    • @fustratedfisher
      @fustratedfisher ปีที่แล้ว

      Wish I was across the states so I could climb the towers that's on the west coast. Compared to our trees they are dwarfs next to your trees

  • @infbajuk
    @infbajuk ปีที่แล้ว +3

    superview

  • @Haskintreecare
    @Haskintreecare ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video thank you

  • @ericendreszl9855
    @ericendreszl9855 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sic technique. You’re the man

  • @johnlonghair6461
    @johnlonghair6461 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Don't like hyperview. The super view was great. A broader view without making me seasick.

  • @jessebaccus
    @jessebaccus ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think this video is in my top 10 of yours. hyperview is nauseating at first, the lense setting you've been using is great just wide enough, the hyper is too much imo

  • @radleytube
    @radleytube ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you or Have you ever limbed/stripped down a tree with much bigger limbs ? Longer, maybe 12 or 15 feet long about 10 or 12 inch circumfrence on deciduous trees, limbs coming out all directions over hanging a house or something? Could you do it on your own? I would be interested to see that August. Great video by the way August Hunickle. Ross. 👍🏻

  • @amusegelee
    @amusegelee ปีที่แล้ว

    You are like watching a well oiled machine ,great education , superb logistics ,and great insight --__--

  • @JaysonMcgaw
    @JaysonMcgaw ปีที่แล้ว

    I do miss the 87 3/4 ton power ram 440 4X4 four barrel. Ya couldn’t bog it down. You’d break something before she’d give. Couldn’t ever seem to find anything it wouldn’t pull out of. 72 Chevy, not really brand loyal just liked the hard to find’s nothing but work in mind. Have to admit the 6.7 super duty and the 6.6 Duramax nowadays is pretty sweet rigged out right. Just a sucker for what always got it done way back when

  • @ryobrown-mcclain805
    @ryobrown-mcclain805 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really an awesome video! The solo speedline/ problem solving is fantastic content and so valuable, we are all so greatful. I am an East coast guy that knows why you are climbing instead of felling it lol! Is it a big tangle to get all your slings out of the pile of brush at the bottom? You make it look easy!

  • @ImaOkie
    @ImaOkie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hyper view to trippy , no likey . Dude you are really interesting to watch , thanks for sharing your knowledge !! Be safe

  • @jacobbuckley8232
    @jacobbuckley8232 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another good thing about speed lining like that is thatt all your limbs are in a nice pile.

  • @Nik-yh8ll
    @Nik-yh8ll หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I could ever climb with August I’d be blessed

  • @Brian..........
    @Brian.......... ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips. Think one could speed line 3 & 4 ft diameter cottonwoods, big limbs ...Been wondering about giving it a go on some I need down. Then I'd have to get a bunch of slings too. How much a sling ?🙂

  • @Treeman-zp7wg
    @Treeman-zp7wg ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s critically thinking 🤙🏽💪🏽

  • @Sormad
    @Sormad ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video - good energy 🙂

  • @五月爸爸在澳洲
    @五月爸爸在澳洲 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. Working alone,but there are bunch of cameras 😄

  • @jieg01
    @jieg01 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video and like the hyperveiw

  • @Neighborhoodgo2guy
    @Neighborhoodgo2guy ปีที่แล้ว

    Like a boss ✊👏, if you run into this again, maybe you could have attached the rope, with the slings to your belt while at the top and slung that rope around when you descended your body weight would have pulled the slings rope up simultaneously.

  • @AriffAffendi
    @AriffAffendi ปีที่แล้ว

    this vid helps a lot.. appreciate it . stay safe.

  • @lorriedmussett4692
    @lorriedmussett4692 ปีที่แล้ว

    August....looking back at your catalog of videos here on YT....IS there a timeframe or year or just a slice of time that stands out for you? Ive back tracked several times and watched your videos and its interesting to see you & the crew evolve over time....id love to know what videos or timeframe i could go back and watch knowing you recommend and just recall.foe some reason ...

  • @whopper9037
    @whopper9037 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi August, what bar /chain combination is that on the battery saw please?

  • @nickngaopraseut7599
    @nickngaopraseut7599 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every time I watch you, those one hand cuts kill me…
    Teaching bad habits to the new climbers.

  • @robinelston5966
    @robinelston5966 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful woods, interesting how similar in spite of some different species it looks to our patch of land in North Louisiana. We lack the fir and sugar pine, we do have loblolly pine, varieties of red and white oak, sweet gum, and bald cypress on the water front. I'm sure I'm leaving a bunch out. The back end of our tract drops into a sandy heavily wooded creek bottom. My Wife calls it my happy place, she's right. I can sit down there all day taking in God's creation. I hope you enjoy working your property as much. BTW what do you think got the Fir. Southern pine beetles and Ipps hit us up once in while. Keep the great videos coming. Blessings Sir.

    • @AugustHunicke
      @AugustHunicke  ปีที่แล้ว

      In a word; probably drought.

    • @robinelston5966
      @robinelston5966 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, drought hit Texas and Louisiana real hard this year, brown canopies sticking up everywhere you look. Tree guys have very secure employment for a while around here.@@AugustHunicke

  • @paulmoon9818
    @paulmoon9818 ปีที่แล้ว

    All good ideas in this video but it’s also important to mention a couple safety tips for when working alone. Always have your phone on you (in your Monkey Beaver phone case) And I think it’s a good idea to let someone know that you’re working alone. Tell a friend and maybe have that friend check in by giving you a call or text. I’m here telling you this cause the most capable arborist I’ve ever known died working alone. He was also in a remote area with bad reception and at least 20mins from any emergency response.
    Again, I’m not pointing the finger or shaking my finger at anyone, I’m just saying, something to think about. Climb high & stay safe 🫡🌲

  • @Farmer-lf9qc
    @Farmer-lf9qc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No more hyperveiw

  • @mcauleyman
    @mcauleyman ปีที่แล้ว

    Man i dont know how your still rocking those old spurs and pads

  • @williamsolomon1307
    @williamsolomon1307 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks August!

  • @jeremyfortune7274
    @jeremyfortune7274 ปีที่แล้ว

    You prefer electric top hand to the gas? Or just if your by yourself making a lot of cuts? I’m n the market for a top hand and need some guidance. I don’t need the best per day I just want the one that small engine guys or pros have had the LEAST ISSUES with. Asking what’s the best is a lot of opinion but asking which one gave you the least trouble or issues is what I wanna know

  • @ChippyOutdoors
    @ChippyOutdoors ปีที่แล้ว

    Its a toss on hyper view and wide view, i think up close and personal def8ntrly has advantages though. That some good precision keep up the great work 🤟

  • @rugerfarming5387
    @rugerfarming5387 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superview i think is better. Nice job buddy.

  • @ISOSAILING
    @ISOSAILING ปีที่แล้ว

    love you video's, was thinking off fastlineing a big banch off a tree down so as not to have to block a road off it's hanging over and then chunk the rest down as it will be easyer for me to do, although i don't do climbing trees only rock faces so i'm doing it from a bucket!! and i'm use to working from one in my day job anyway, and dangaling off things i prob shouldnt be dangaling off haha. I don't like hyperview as it destorts the picture to much if you ask me, but don't worry I'll still watch your videos even if you do use it!!!

  • @roncaron-l1r
    @roncaron-l1r ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi August nice work fun video to look for in the future ( Dead Tree Hugger Man ) ( ty Ron )

  • @Cdnjardinagem
    @Cdnjardinagem ปีที่แล้ว

    Meus parabéns amigo aqui de São Paulo Brasil também faço esse tipo de serviço muito bom que nosso Deus te proteja

  • @timamoroso811
    @timamoroso811 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if you had the progress capture down lower with you so you can losen and tighten as needed? I guess it would take more time with moving it and setting it up as you move up the tree. But one positive thing is that you dont risk over tightening it and not being able to reach the speed line and having to climb up to the top to losen. Ive been wanting to try this!

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere1793 ปีที่แล้ว

    A study in working SMARTER not harder! 👍👍

  • @fredetricko5555
    @fredetricko5555 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice content, thanks

  • @larrykost4186
    @larrykost4186 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next Level!