This man stares down the barrel of the camera and says Nick like he’s giving sage advice to his own son. By the end of this video I may genuinely believe MY name is Nick.
This man is the true definition of a Canadian. Hard working, honest, who can hold his own and a heart of gold. Your the best buddy keep making those videos.
True Canadian???? What does that even mean now? You people elected that crazy, puppet-PM, Justin Trudeau. You need Billy Ray as your PM so you can get back to being true Canadians. With Billy Ray, what you see is what you get. He's not sly or untrustworthy. He actually says things that are to help you. AND that's why he'd be a better PM than Trudeau.
I’M DOING IT! Learning spikes has literally been the hardest I’ve ever had to work to conquer a fear in my whole life. This video has been tremendously helpful at calming me down. Whenever I start to panic I think “You’re OK Nick. Nick… You’re OK.” True story.
Im want to be working as a treeclimber in a few years, im going to buy a full spike kit soon and hobby climb/cut down trees on my inlaws land, im so excited :o
It’s really the weirdest thing. I can climb no worries with out spikes as soon as I got them on I get that “anxiety” and have to really think about what I’m doing haha It does help to have nice sharp spurs, it really takes the edge off😊 edit: doesn’t help that I don’t have steal core flip line yet though, just another thing in the back of your mind. What if I slip and nick my line 😮 haha
If i can recommend any tips for a NEW climber, I'd recommend setting your climb line from the ground. This can be an emergency backup, because a new climber can be nervous & shaky. Also climb the tree a few times without the saw, & have a few experiences with your gear before adding the saw. (Just my 2 cents) Most important thing is to BE SAFE, so you can make it home to your loved ones. All buckins info was 100% quality information.
Something that new climbers don't know is the differences in ropes. If you will be climbing a rope you want minimal stretch. I once had to take 5 "steps" to get off the ground. If you are likely to fall more than 3 feet some stretch is needed to reduce the impact force or your belayer needs to let it run a little bit. You are not supposed to put youself in those situations but everybody does occasionally. Same goes for rigging ropes. Also you need to look at equipment some need a firm rope that stays round. These ropes often have poor "hand" and are hard to tie knots in(and hard to get untied if fallen on hard) Getting an eye splice on one end helps in many ways. No one rope is perfect, talk to tree people that work like you want to.
THATS FUNNY I REALLY SEE AND REALIZE HOW OL' SCHOOL I AM WHEN I HEAR THIS I THINK JUST LEARN TO CLIMB ON YER HOOKS , HA HA HA HA .. I DEFINETLY SEE THE BENEFITS THO HEAL UP
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Fallers can use spurs, tree surgeons rarely can. Different jobs, similar skill sets. Equipment has greatly improved from the hemp ropes I learned on and natural crotch lowering methods for big wood. I am old school but try to keep up. Seen too many people get hurt almost knowing what they are doing. You really help people alot in a very pleasant manner. I learn much from you.
When the student is ready the teacher appears. This man is one of the best teachers I've ever met not just in cutting and climbing trees but in life in general. Welcome to the new subscribers thank you for being here If you're new check out the archives. Jump into the comments say hello meet some of the true blues. Give it a chance this place very well could change your life as you know it.
Snowman66....agree. My teacher arrived via TH-cam... Would have never dreamed it. Just hope all these old injuries will be healed over the winter months so i can have a productive 2021. Getting old is an adventure all it's own. Old can be a state of mind but hitting 65 sort of makes it official. Saw Les Paul in NY when he was 89, still playing great and funny as heck.
GREAT job!! I'm 73 years old, always up for trying accomplish different things and just got my first set of spurs. Your video was helpful to watch before I venture out to my "practice trees"!
@@MRSketch09 Thanks - I try to stay in shape. I recently went skydiving for the first time and a few years back, completed a "Tough Mudder" even held in Vermont being the 3rd. oldest.
I'll nw be 75 on January 7th, 2024 and although arthritis is sitting in, I'm still lucky enough to be going strong. I still maintain my 12 acres of land, do all necessary repairs and maintence on equipment, and shovel my 175 foot driveway by hand for exercise. I currently just got through putting rain gutters on my barn before winter comes here in New Hampshire.
@@rogeramadon4064 Shazam, dude! I need to be watching your TH-cam channel! I'm 55, had a couple of bad injuries, and was feeling really old and fragile... really needed to read your comments today. Thanks.
I’m addicted to this channel. I grew up with moderate cutting once in a while. At 59 I now want to climb and cut. Something about saws and trees. I got to use the heck out of my 044 this last couple weeks with hurricane Ida cleanup.
If you've got the $ for the equipment and an able body, get yourself in the tree, you don't want regrets about never trying. I wanted to climb so bad after watching videos like these for a couple years. Finally about two years ago, at 37, I bought a Wes Spur climbing kit and started climbing and cutting. I had some experience in rope courses through the fire department which helped, but at the end of the day, it was lack of confidence and fear of the unknown (no formal instruction or certification) which kept me from tree climbing. Getting in the trees is one of the best things I have ever done. Give it a try.
I’m close to sixty and just started a tree business. Just today I spiked up and took down my first tree, an oak, using that method. Then I see this video...perfect. Buckin Billy Ray I love this video and you’re a big part of my inspiration. And I have collection of Macs now too 😅
I’m 56 and just started climbing this past year ! Glad to see I’m not the only crazy one at this stage in life 😂. thanks to Billy and his videos I’ve learned so much ! What a inspiration you’ve been
I’m 60 and just started working through a dead-ish tree in my front yard. I’m not going to make any money at it, but it has been interesting learning some of the trade. I have a much better understanding now of why tree climbers all seem to be thin. Except me!
What I love about these videos is that he’s doing hard manual labor but is explaining what he’s doing as he’s doing it. That’s like trying to talk while you’re running it’s not easy to do both. Found this channel a few days ago and can’t stop watching. Excellent content 👍🏽
Small steps.......what I have told every person that I ever coached on climbing. So very important. Trust your gear............I am old school as well, 71 this year, I have never climbed with two ropes, but it is a good idea. Thank you for your enthusiasm.
God bless you Billy. Your safe advice prevails once again. I tried for two hours yesterday to practice flip line with gaffs to no avail. Today I got 10’ off the ground. What I was doing wrong was my hands were not “in the tree” as you put it. I had my hands close to me on my lanyard, which made it impossible to break the tree to lanyard friction that was present, which was compounded by my 1/8 of a ton weight. Edited: Just got to 40’ thanks to you buddy!
That flipping axe is amazing. I've been blacksmithing for 26 years and am extremely impressed with his work. Too many people grind out all the forging imperfections and totally destroy the makers marks. Leave them to show a man made this. Well done!
Hey!!! Great video BC Buckin Billy! I know that there’s a lot of young guys who are watching your videos so this is great information for them. I’m 50... I was actually thinking about grabbing a used set of spikes here lately... climbed when younger and too a couple big crashes over my lifetime but I’ve been sober for a couple years and chainsaw building has been a long running hobby and I’ve actually been working on getting myself into better shape so I might start doing a little climbing for the workout and then I could help my community...especially the older folks with the occasional limb or small takedown. I’m gonna tell ya...balancing on a rubber ball and holding your arm’s and legs out one at a time is just nuts... you definitely have to keep your core ... a couple accidents had set me off on a path that I had just stopped caring about everything that really matters in life and I’m really glad that God’s got my heart and head back to being a good human being.... stay safe and enjoy those views from the top brother!!! 🤟😎😉😂😂😂
Buckin, I am an old phone company lineman, climbed a lot over the years. Your video is right on the money. Can't wait to give a tree a shot. Let the good times roll!
Some things I could recommend for new climbers: *get a secure tight fitting harness (feels safe) *hang around in your harness as much as you can in your backyard or local park even if its 5 feet off the ground and practise clipping in and out, climbing up and down (puts trust in your gear and breeds habitual behaviour) *use as powerful and responsive saw as you can comfortably handle (sounds counter intuitive but i find the more powerful the saw the less effort to cut and less chance of cutting past your mark and through yourself or your rope. A powerful saw is able to tickle the last part of the cut with great control) *Enjoy doing something that not many people get to do and get your kicks from watching stuff fall 50ft to the ground and feel good everytime you progress and get better.
HAHAHAHA!!!! Tree to tree “GET YOUR BERRIES CLOSE TO THE STUMP”!! Haha Freakin love you bbr! Your crude uncensored self peaks through once in a while and it’s my favorite hahahahaha
The axe at the end is truly impressive. As a metal worker with 20 years in welding and nearly as many in finishing, I can tell you that some real time was put into that mirror finish. The way he made it go from raw forged steel to a mirror finish is straight up art. I'm sad it's not going directly onto your wall tbh.
Thanks for this, I’m slowly gathering the gear to get myself in the tree also, and it’s great to have someone break it down to the basics, I look forward to more videos like this to keep all of us budding climbers focused and fired up.
Had my apprentice climber watch this before doing a big blue spruce removal and he did great. You helped explain a few things I didn’t even think about. Hell ya. Thanks for the informational walk through
Blimey we have John Wayne on the channel to wow this channel has everyone wanting to be a part of it lol. Hope everyone is well stay safe. Regards from across the pond
Buckin’ thank you for this. I’m late to the game but have recently gotten into the tree business working for a tree company in NY. I am fortunate to have a great company backing me and a great foreman teaching me the ropes so to speak. Been watching a lot of your videos and jealous of your saw collection.
Hi Buckin, I am from Chelmsford in England, really enjoyed your video on how to climb a tree for the first time as I haven’t done this work before. I liked the old school teaching that you show in your video. Learnt a lot from your video, climbing, safety, trimming of branches, Cutting top off the tree, different cuts and equipment you need. I have just found you and enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.
If I do what I've always done, I'll get what I've always gotten... Buckin', you've been an inspiration and encouragement to me over the last couple of years or so, but I've never posted a comment. It's due time for me to say thank you brother! A few hours south of you in the great Pac NW my life is full of axes (that's how I first found ya), Mac saws and the ball exercise, the only thing that has truly helped my back! You speak Truth brother, and it's refreshing. I acquired my grandfather's climbing spurs recently and have been itchin to get up in the trees! This video was great and I'd love to see more for new climbers. Thanks for all you're doin'!
Great share! Staying on the ball... or in this beginning stage that I’m in... definitely preparing for my next crash is as much fun as I can take... 😂😂😂. Buckin you have definitely given me a little shot of inspiration and motivation as well... There’s lot’s more people smiling in our world today because of the Buckin Army of Kindness... presence out there in the old universe!!! 👍😁. May God Bless you all!
Great video and tips buckin! I'm from Pennsylvania my self and have been looking at equipment for climbing. I hope to have it together come spring time and get some practice in the trees.
I just got my Buckingham belt and my Spurs first starting out on my climbing career I've been watching you you're a great teacher and I really appreciate everything that you do with your TH-cam channel and especially about the positivity I climb my first tree yesterday cleaning up around my house before I actually take it to the jobs but all I heard in my head was trust your gear trust your gear and really push me along that much faster so I thank you for that
Love this video!!! Thanks BBR for the advice!! I’m also gearing up to begin a life in tree work. Your advice is priceless!!! Be humble & kind friends, I love you all!
Great video Billy Ray. I have been climbing for almost 30 years and I enjoyed listening to you give instructions to someone on how to do it the correct way. A lot of good info you were sharing and a great way to explain. I had to try to explain to my nephew a year ago how to climb and I wish I would have seen this video back then and shared it with him. Kind of new to your videos but I am catching up and really enjoying your enthusiasm with your work. One thing you left out in your instructions though. You will fall/Kick out at some point!! When it happens just don't panic and trust your gear.
Thank's for teaching me how i use the spurs,and the short steps needed ! Receive a hug from the brazilian civil defense firemens ! Your tecniches are so important to me,cause i use it for saving lifes,as people who climbing and after they can't get down. And this tecniches are so important too,for tree climbing and cuting down the trees are in risk situation,exposing the people in dangers ! Thank you very much ! Civil Defense motto is : " DON'T ASK ME,WE CAN DO... SEND US THE MISSION ! " I send you a hug from Brazil. Thank you.
😃 didn’t know who you were until a month ago and so glad I ran across you. You’re a great guy who is very knowledgeable and your message of kindness is your best quality! Cheers!
As an aspiring tree climber and just starting to invest in my gear, I found your channel. Thanks for all the positive energy and joy you express in your videos. You’ve been an inspiration to me and have taught me so much already just from watching your videos. Wouldn’t mind tryin to find out how to get ahold of one of those soldiers of kindness shirts ya got there, either. Thanks again for all your kind words and wealth of knowledge.
I remember when I first started working for a power company I put my spurs on backwards. I had the spikes on the outside of my feet and I didn’t know. I went to climb a big tree. Everyone’s watching me and I’m wondering why they’re staring at me and I went to the tree. Of course I tried climbing and of course I just slipped on the tree because there was no spur there and I felt like a fool but that’s part of learning, so hang in there do your best. Be careful, God loves you.
i like how you dont just give advice to viewers by saying "take a course" its obvious that you appreciate men that arent afraid of going out and trying something
Nick look into an open climb system with a hitch or the like. Doubles as a 120/150 foot lanyard. And to add to the safety aspect be extremely cautious when blocking wood down after the tree is topped. Guys think there lanyard is level even though it may be hung up around the backside. Then they cut through it while being tied in only once. A good rule when blocking is to keep your climb line towards your knees and your lanyard above. Also I make it a habit of NOT having remotely similar ropes for rigging and climbing. Two ropes of similar color can be confusing to newer ground people and communication in general. If any of the PA boys need a hand feel free to contact me.
Thank you very much. I'm just learning spur climbing and I really appreciate your training here. I really learned a lot here especially about the placement of the feet. I have a question about one part of this training. As you first started, you had a 2n1 on but you didn't use the second end. Later you used a second lanyard attached to the center ring. Was that so you would be tighter to the tree as you trimmed. I know you are incredibally good (skilled) at this but it seemed that without the second lanyard your saw came really close to your One lanyard when you were cutting on the backside. Thank you! I've mainly climbed SRT before now.
I just picked up a new WLC-760 at the Weaver factory in OH : ) They are the only ones that had a saddle in stock. Because of COVID My old Buckingham is going to be Jelly of the Weaver.
@@StevenLettsPerformance Sweet! :-) I am going to make a video about it and point out what I like and do not like about it. That being said it looks like it is going to be a good saddle.
"The Tree Climber's Companion" is a little manual that's worth its weight in gold for beginning climbers. It's available on Amazon as well as at many good saw/arborist supply shops.
Yes... A friend of mine that i have done some cutting for gave me that book from his vast library. It's a great little hand book that I'm still learning from.
@@wednesdar452 that's weird, I just searched the browser and got the 15 dollar result. Amazon search was showing me 50 dollar books lol Any other supplementary books you would recommend where this book lacks? Thanks!
@@DP-ol1wh Stoked you got it! You will not be disappointed. If you take the time to grock the entire thing, no supplemental books should be necessary!!
If you guys don't feel sturdy on your spikes you can run the bottom strap under the spike itself. Really keeps the foot plate in and against your heel.
tree climbing is like life, trust your gear and take small steps ... hi buckin hope you have a good day, sir. how is landfill doing? i wish him all the best, lots of love to him! stay kind everyone and make this world awsome! love yo all!
Wish I had encouragement like that when I was learning to climb! The guys teaching me just through me into the deep end. Got so scared off the jump, dont think I ever had a chance lol. Hell my chest is tightening up just watching you climb right now!
Love how much of a inspiration you are buck your the man would love to get on of them axes for sure keep spreading positive message and helping the young future arborists you have taught me alot over the year I have been climbing and hope to learn more thanks and start awsome buckin Billy ray
Watched him demonstrate trying to cut through a climbing rope a while back and it’s practically impossible , but never use none climbing rope then you are in trouble !
I have to admit, I keep hearing "old school." What the heck is "old school?" When I disposed of my climbing gear, I had the belt I had made, the 50' of 1-1/4 climbing rope with a wire core and the ax and hand saw I used the first time. the first tree I climbed (with and experienced climber) se too the top out a t 36" because no tree was rigged without a 36" top. You could rig a tail tree with a 24" top, but not a head tree. Packing a 50 pound chainsaw up 200' of tree was unheard of. Give me 3 hours and we could be hanging guylines. The last tree I rigged was in 1978. I did a few tail trees, but even those were much smaller. Last time I climbed was in 2005 just to clean out a few trees. The knees were too creaky by then.
This was such a very kind and unexpected thing that you have done for me. I know it may of been simple to do but so very meaningful. This will help many like me who feel it in the heart to climb. I will make a video and take “baby” steps for sure. Thank you Buckin. Friends thank you
Climbing is my kinda rush and one helluva workout. Thanks for getting me into it Buck! My life is forever changed. Top rigged my first tree yester and the sense of accomplishment is palpable. The grin doesn't wear off for several minutes after reaching terrafirma again. Cheers!
Great tutorial man !! I wish more old school climbers would do videos like this to teach the ones wanting to learn !! All this new rigging stuff they got out now takes so long to rig up that climbers like you will have the tree half way down by the time they get in the tree !!! The best way to learn is from a old school guy like you thanks for the video man and be safe !!!
Man buckin this is another awesome video. Moved over to Sweden earlier in the year and it’s all spurs and softwood so this is really helpful. Stay safe over there and keep cutting trees
That was a great lesson video! I'm interested in climbing I've watched several videos yours was the best answered all of my questions excited to try it😃👍
Tried my spikes out for the first time without much research and did everything the opposite from this video (though I did stay close to the ground). I knew it was gonna be harder than it looked, but damn! I watched your video and tried again an hour later (still near the ground). With properly adjusted spikes, small steps, staying close to the tree and trusting the gear I felt way safer and more confident climbing up and down. Also kept the inside of my boots against the tree like you seemed to be doing in the video. Thanks for the great content, you're the man!
Learned some skills. Thank you sir!
Thx so much friend
Huh
This man stares down the barrel of the camera and says Nick like he’s giving sage advice to his own son.
By the end of this video I may genuinely believe MY name is Nick.
Take a drink everytime he says nick
I know when to say no and this is it 😊
And friends
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@@FunkMaster_J You trying to get somebody killed?
Im 4 mins in and im paralysed
This man is the true definition of a Canadian. Hard working, honest, who can hold his own and a heart of gold. Your the best buddy keep making those videos.
thats nice of you to say
Well said, one of my heros, its people like Buckin that'll push through the nonsense pervading this world. (From an American)
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He's canadian? I had no idea....never heard a sing eh? At the end of any sentence...
True Canadian???? What does that even mean now? You people elected that crazy, puppet-PM, Justin Trudeau. You need Billy Ray as your PM so you can get back to being true Canadians. With Billy Ray, what you see is what you get. He's not sly or untrustworthy. He actually says things that are to help you. AND that's why he'd be a better PM than Trudeau.
I’M DOING IT! Learning spikes has literally been the hardest I’ve ever had to work to conquer a fear in my whole life. This video has been tremendously helpful at calming me down. Whenever I start to panic I think “You’re OK Nick. Nick… You’re OK.” True story.
I'm just slightly curious, how old you are sir?
Did you do it?
Swear bro I feel the same. I'm just not starting to be able to climb without being tied in.
Im want to be working as a treeclimber in a few years, im going to buy a full spike kit soon and hobby climb/cut down trees on my inlaws land, im so excited :o
It’s really the weirdest thing. I can climb no worries with out spikes as soon as I got them on I get that “anxiety” and have to really think about what I’m doing haha
It does help to have nice sharp spurs, it really takes the edge off😊
edit: doesn’t help that I don’t have steal core flip line yet though, just another thing in the back of your mind. What if I slip and nick my line 😮 haha
If i can recommend any tips for a NEW climber, I'd recommend setting your climb line from the ground. This can be an emergency backup, because a new climber can be nervous & shaky. Also climb the tree a few times without the saw, & have a few experiences with your gear before adding the saw. (Just my 2 cents) Most important thing is to BE SAFE, so you can make it home to your loved ones.
All buckins info was 100% quality information.
❤️
Something that new climbers don't know is the differences in ropes. If you will be climbing a rope you want minimal stretch. I once had to take 5 "steps" to get off the ground. If you are likely to fall more than 3 feet some stretch is needed to reduce the impact force or your belayer needs to let it run a little bit. You are not supposed to put youself in those situations but everybody does occasionally. Same goes for rigging ropes. Also you need to look at equipment some need a firm rope that stays round. These ropes often have poor "hand" and are hard to tie knots in(and hard to get untied if fallen on hard) Getting an eye splice on one end helps in many ways. No one rope is perfect, talk to tree people that work like you want to.
THATS FUNNY I REALLY SEE AND REALIZE HOW OL' SCHOOL I AM WHEN I HEAR THIS I THINK JUST LEARN TO CLIMB ON YER HOOKS , HA HA HA HA .. I DEFINETLY SEE THE BENEFITS THO HEAL UP
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Fallers can use spurs, tree surgeons rarely can. Different jobs, similar skill sets. Equipment has greatly improved from the hemp ropes I learned on and natural crotch lowering methods for big wood. I am old school but try to keep up. Seen too many people get hurt almost knowing what they are doing. You really help people alot in a very pleasant manner. I learn much from you.
Preactous makes prefect!
When the student is ready the teacher appears. This man is one of the best teachers I've ever met not just in cutting and climbing trees but in life in general. Welcome to the new subscribers thank you for being here If you're new check out the archives. Jump into the comments say hello meet some of the true blues. Give it a chance this place very well could change your life as you know it.
HELLO DON HOPE ALL IS WELL
Snowman66....agree.
My teacher arrived via TH-cam... Would have never dreamed it.
Just hope all these old injuries will be healed over the winter months so i can have a productive 2021.
Getting old is an adventure all it's own.
Old can be a state of mind but hitting 65 sort of makes it official.
Saw Les Paul in NY when he was 89, still playing great and funny as heck.
GREAT job!! I'm 73 years old, always up for trying accomplish different things and just got my first set of spurs. Your video was helpful to watch before I venture out to my "practice trees"!
Holy crap... your 73 years old & are going to give this a shot?! Good luck...
@@MRSketch09 Thanks - I try to stay in shape. I recently went skydiving for the first time and a few years back, completed a "Tough Mudder" even held in Vermont being the 3rd. oldest.
You're my new hero! How's it going?? Inquiring minds want to know!
I'll nw be 75 on January 7th, 2024 and although arthritis is sitting in, I'm still lucky enough to be going strong. I still maintain my 12 acres of land, do all necessary repairs and maintence on equipment, and shovel my 175 foot driveway by hand for exercise. I currently just got through putting rain gutters on my barn before winter comes here in New Hampshire.
@@rogeramadon4064 Shazam, dude! I need to be watching your TH-cam channel! I'm 55, had a couple of bad injuries, and was feeling really old and fragile... really needed to read your comments today. Thanks.
I’m addicted to this channel. I grew up with moderate cutting once in a while. At 59 I now want to climb and cut. Something about saws and trees. I got to use the heck out of my 044 this last couple weeks with hurricane Ida cleanup.
If you've got the $ for the equipment and an able body, get yourself in the tree, you don't want regrets about never trying. I wanted to climb so bad after watching videos like these for a couple years. Finally about two years ago, at 37, I bought a Wes Spur climbing kit and started climbing and cutting. I had some experience in rope courses through the fire department which helped, but at the end of the day, it was lack of confidence and fear of the unknown (no formal instruction or certification) which kept me from tree climbing. Getting in the trees is one of the best things I have ever done. Give it a try.
I’m close to sixty and just started a tree business. Just today I spiked up and took down my first tree, an oak, using that method. Then I see this video...perfect. Buckin Billy Ray I love this video and you’re a big part of my inspiration. And I have collection of Macs now too 😅
Yes!!!
I’m 56 and just started climbing this past year ! Glad to see I’m not the only crazy one at this stage in life 😂. thanks to Billy and his videos I’ve learned so much ! What a inspiration you’ve been
I'm 45 and today purchase my claiming gear, thanks
I’m 60 and just started working through a dead-ish tree in my front yard. I’m not going to make any money at it, but it has been interesting learning some of the trade.
I have a much better understanding now of why tree climbers all seem to be thin. Except me!
I thought I was old at 35 and starting 😂
What I love about these videos is that he’s doing hard manual labor but is explaining what he’s doing as he’s doing it. That’s like trying to talk while you’re running it’s not easy to do both. Found this channel a few days ago and can’t stop watching. Excellent content 👍🏽
Small steps.......what I have told every person that I ever coached on climbing. So very important. Trust your gear............I am old school as well, 71 this year, I have never climbed with two ropes, but it is a good idea. Thank you for your enthusiasm.
This is probably the best tutorial video I’ve seen.
God bless you Billy. Your safe advice prevails once again. I tried for two hours yesterday to practice flip line with gaffs to no avail. Today I got 10’ off the ground. What I was doing wrong was my hands were not “in the tree” as you put it. I had my hands close to me on my lanyard, which made it impossible to break the tree to lanyard friction that was present, which was compounded by my 1/8 of a ton weight.
Edited: Just got to 40’ thanks to you buddy!
That flipping axe is amazing. I've been blacksmithing for 26 years and am extremely impressed with his work. Too many people grind out all the forging imperfections and totally destroy the makers marks. Leave them to show a man made this. Well done!
no thx i sanded mine out now it's shiny
Hey!!! Great video BC Buckin Billy! I know that there’s a lot of young guys who are watching your videos so this is great information for them. I’m 50... I was actually thinking about grabbing a used set of spikes here lately... climbed when younger and too a couple big crashes over my lifetime but I’ve been sober for a couple years and chainsaw building has been a long running hobby and I’ve actually been working on getting myself into better shape so I might start doing a little climbing for the workout and then I could help my community...especially the older folks with the occasional limb or small takedown. I’m gonna tell ya...balancing on a rubber ball and holding your arm’s and legs out one at a time is just nuts... you definitely have to keep your core ... a couple accidents had set me off on a path that I had just stopped caring about everything that really matters in life and I’m really glad that God’s got my heart and head back to being a good human being.... stay safe and enjoy those views from the top brother!!! 🤟😎😉😂😂😂
A 16 year old forged that axe? Dang that kid has a definite talent.
Liked your video
Buckin,
I am an old phone company lineman, climbed a lot over the years. Your video is right on the money. Can't wait to give a tree a shot. Let the good times roll!
Some things I could recommend for new climbers:
*get a secure tight fitting harness (feels safe)
*hang around in your harness as much as you can in your backyard or local park even if its 5 feet off the ground and practise clipping in and out, climbing up and down (puts trust in your gear and breeds habitual behaviour)
*use as powerful and responsive saw as you can comfortably handle (sounds counter intuitive but i find the more powerful the saw the less effort to cut and less chance of cutting past your mark and through yourself or your rope. A powerful saw is able to tickle the last part of the cut with great control)
*Enjoy doing something that not many people get to do and get your kicks from watching stuff fall 50ft to the ground and feel good everytime you progress and get better.
HAHAHAHA!!!! Tree to tree “GET YOUR BERRIES CLOSE TO THE STUMP”!! Haha Freakin love you bbr! Your crude uncensored self peaks through once in a while and it’s my favorite hahahahaha
He’s cheeky isn’t he?
HE HE
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith my kinda guy right here hahaha... this guy 🤪
The axe at the end is truly impressive. As a metal worker with 20 years in welding and nearly as many in finishing, I can tell you that some real time was put into that mirror finish. The way he made it go from raw forged steel to a mirror finish is straight up art. I'm sad it's not going directly onto your wall tbh.
Thanks for this, I’m slowly gathering the gear to get myself in the tree also, and it’s great to have someone break it down to the basics, I look forward to more videos like this to keep all of us budding climbers focused and fired up.
Such a treat to watch someone with true knowledge and skill in his trade...Merry Christmas Billy Ray
Had my apprentice climber watch this before doing a big blue spruce removal and he did great. You helped explain a few things I didn’t even think about. Hell ya. Thanks for the informational walk through
Blimey we have John Wayne on the channel to wow this channel has everyone wanting to be a part of it lol. Hope everyone is well stay safe. Regards from across the pond
WELL LET ME TELL YA PILGRAM
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Hahaha brilliant. Regards to the family
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith is felling a tree the most dangerous and if it how come it is the most dangerous and I’m talking about with chainsaws not axes.
Drinking game video:
Every time you hear “nick”
Take a shot
3 minutes in and im alcohol poisoned
And any other of the Buckin vids
Take a drink every time he says
Love, friends, or tree !
Or son
Buckin’ thank you for this. I’m late to the game but have recently gotten into the tree business working for a tree company in NY. I am fortunate to have a great company backing me and a great foreman teaching me the ropes so to speak. Been watching a lot of your videos and jealous of your saw collection.
Hi Buckin, I am from Chelmsford in England, really enjoyed your video on how to climb a tree for the first time as I haven’t done this work before.
I liked the old school teaching that you show in your video.
Learnt a lot from your video, climbing, safety, trimming of branches, Cutting top off the tree, different cuts and equipment you need.
I have just found you and enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you.
If I do what I've always done, I'll get what I've always gotten...
Buckin', you've been an inspiration and encouragement to me over the last couple of years or so, but I've never posted a comment. It's due time for me to say thank you brother!
A few hours south of you in the great Pac NW my life is full of axes (that's how I first found ya), Mac saws and the ball exercise, the only thing that has truly helped my back! You speak Truth brother, and it's refreshing. I acquired my grandfather's climbing spurs recently and have been itchin to get up in the trees! This video was great and I'd love to see more for new climbers.
Thanks for all you're doin'!
THIS MAKES ME VERY HAPPY ,,, SO HAPPY THAT IM GONNA PIN THIS COMMENT .. WE LOVE YA BROTHER ... KEEP UP YOUR FED BACK .ITS GREAT
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Thanks Buckin!
The ball exercise so helpful
Great first comment buddy, you’re spot on :) Hope you’re having a great life, it certainly sounds like you are :)
Great share! Staying on the ball... or in this beginning stage that I’m in... definitely preparing for my next crash is as much fun as I can take... 😂😂😂. Buckin you have definitely given me a little shot of inspiration and motivation as well... There’s lot’s more people smiling in our world today because of the Buckin Army of Kindness... presence out there in the old universe!!! 👍😁. May God Bless you all!
Great video and tips buckin! I'm from Pennsylvania my self and have been looking at equipment for climbing. I hope to have it together come spring time and get some practice in the trees.
I just got my Buckingham belt and my Spurs first starting out on my climbing career I've been watching you you're a great teacher and I really appreciate everything that you do with your TH-cam channel and especially about the positivity I climb my first tree yesterday cleaning up around my house before I actually take it to the jobs but all I heard in my head was trust your gear trust your gear and really push me along that much faster so I thank you for that
Great video on climbing with Spurs! Love your channel and all the positivity and love you share with us all.
Great teaching video my friend. Nick will be climbing like a pro with your guidance.
Thank you for this great instructional video. Can’t wait to start climbing. 🌿🌳🌲🌳🌿🌳🌲🌳
Love this video!!! Thanks BBR for the advice!! I’m also gearing up to begin a life in tree work. Your advice is priceless!!! Be humble & kind friends, I love you all!
Billy your like the Fred Bear of tree felling, you inspire so many and have such an ability to teach others the safe way!
Love you videos man, you break it down nice and simple. The positive vibes makes me always come back as well. Much props to you.
Great video Billy Ray. I have been climbing for almost 30 years and I enjoyed listening to you give instructions to someone on how to do it the correct way. A lot of good info you were sharing and a great way to explain. I had to try to explain to my nephew a year ago how to climb and I wish I would have seen this video back then and shared it with him. Kind of new to your videos but I am catching up and really enjoying your enthusiasm with your work. One thing you left out in your instructions though. You will fall/Kick out at some point!! When it happens just don't panic and trust your gear.
Hahaha. “Get your berries up close to the stump”. Hahaha. Love it Buckin.
You guys awesome!
Love your shows
Thank's for teaching me how i use the spurs,and the short steps needed ! Receive a hug from the brazilian civil defense firemens ! Your tecniches are so important to me,cause i use it for saving lifes,as people who climbing and after they can't get down. And this tecniches are so important too,for tree climbing and cuting down the trees are in risk situation,exposing the people in dangers ! Thank you very much ! Civil Defense motto is : " DON'T ASK ME,WE CAN DO... SEND US THE MISSION ! " I send you a hug from Brazil. Thank you.
😃 didn’t know who you were until a month ago and so glad I ran across you. You’re a great guy who is very knowledgeable and your message of kindness is your best quality! Cheers!
Welcome to the community, Lukefish!
@@jeffreyrubish347 thanks Jeffrey. I appreciate it a lot! Have a great day!
Welcome Lukefish 🌲⚒️🔥
@@morgunfreedom4346 thanks Morgun! It’s a really great scene you guys got going on over here! Guess better late than never. 👍🏽
Welcome!
Glad you are enjoying the Buckin Billy Ray experience!
Be Kind Friend!!!
💚🌲💚🌲💚🌲
As an aspiring tree climber and just starting to invest in my gear, I found your channel. Thanks for all the positive energy and joy you express in your videos. You’ve been an inspiration to me and have taught me so much already just from watching your videos. Wouldn’t mind tryin to find out how to get ahold of one of those soldiers of kindness shirts ya got there, either. Thanks again for all your kind words and wealth of knowledge.
What's the best gear outthere? If you don't mind me asking?
Just getting into climbing as well. Any recommendations in terms of gear?
I remember when I first started working for a power company I put my spurs on backwards. I had the spikes on the outside of my feet and I didn’t know. I went to climb a big tree. Everyone’s watching me and I’m wondering why they’re staring at me and I went to the tree. Of course I tried climbing and of course I just slipped on the tree because there was no spur there and I felt like a fool but that’s part of learning, so hang in there do your best. Be careful, God loves you.
The community needs more of this! Thanks Buckin!
i like how you dont just give advice to viewers by saying "take a course" its obvious that you appreciate men that arent afraid of going out and trying something
and you both have wives LOL
Always appreciate old school lessons, but impromptu Aykroyd… just awesome. 👏
My heart was at the bottom of the 🎄 watching you climbing , cut, work the ropes. You made it look so easy. Thanks for the lesson 🤠
Your "How-To" video(s) are good to go! The details matter.
I love this channel. It’s a real guy who is full of knowledge. I love the way he talks to his family and his viewers. Just keep doing what your doing.
Thanks for another great post. Transparency, Integrity and Joy. What a gift to us all.
Nick look into an open climb system with a hitch or the like. Doubles as a 120/150 foot lanyard. And to add to the safety aspect be extremely cautious when blocking wood down after the tree is topped. Guys think there lanyard is level even though it may be hung up around the backside. Then they cut through it while being tied in only once. A good rule when blocking is to keep your climb line towards your knees and your lanyard above. Also I make it a habit of NOT having remotely similar ropes for rigging and climbing. Two ropes of similar color can be confusing to newer ground people and communication in general. If any of the PA boys need a hand feel free to contact me.
Great advice, rigging and climbing ropes should be different colors. Especially for new ground workers and new climbers.
Thank you very much. I'm just learning spur climbing and I really appreciate your training here. I really learned a lot here especially about the placement of the feet. I have a question about one part of this training. As you first started, you had a 2n1 on but you didn't use the second end. Later you used a second lanyard attached to the center ring. Was that so you would be tighter to the tree as you trimmed. I know you are incredibally good (skilled) at this but it seemed that without the second lanyard your saw came really close to your One lanyard when you were cutting on the backside. Thank you! I've mainly climbed SRT before now.
Absolutely love watching your climbs so simple, relaxing and patience with common sense. What a great guy thanks for sharing your videos 👍
Good lesson and tips Buckin. Love watching you teach. Hi Wendy, Hogan. Stay well and safe Army 👍✊
I just picked up a new WLC-760 at the Weaver factory in OH : )
They are the only ones that had a saddle in stock. Because of COVID
My old Buckingham is going to be Jelly of the Weaver.
It's a nice saddle for sure I'm a big weaver fan myself I use the WLC-700 great feel and great back support.
@@StevenLettsPerformance Sweet! :-) I am going to make a video about it and point out what I like and do not like about it.
That being said it looks like it is going to be a good saddle.
@@ironwoodworkman4917 I was going to do the same but I don't think there is anything I don't like about my 700 lol
That axe at the end is beautiful.
THX
Yes... The axe at the end of this video is a work of art.
A true joy to behold.
And with the burned and oiled wooden handle, a beautiful tool.
I love how he explains the same thing 5 times because he didn't feel like he was enthusiastic enough the first time. Great content and good times!
Thanks for Your videos Buckin! God Bless You and all the Family!👍❤️
Wish this video would have been 2 weeks earlier, just climbed my first tree with spurs and I was so dang sore from my ankles to my nipples.
I remember my first one I had muscles aching I didn't even know I had lol
I had blisters on my legs my first time in spurs
"The Tree Climber's Companion" is a little manual that's worth its weight in gold for beginning climbers. It's available on Amazon as well as at many good saw/arborist supply shops.
Yes... A friend of mine that i have done some cutting for gave me that book from his vast library. It's a great little hand book that I'm still learning from.
why is it so insanely expensive? are there similar books that are reasonably priced?
@@DP-ol1wh It's $15 on Amazon. Definitely worth the price.
@@wednesdar452 that's weird, I just searched the browser and got the 15 dollar result. Amazon search was showing me 50 dollar books lol Any other supplementary books you would recommend where this book lacks? Thanks!
@@DP-ol1wh Stoked you got it! You will not be disappointed. If you take the time to grock the entire thing, no supplemental books should be necessary!!
Your outlook is refreshing, thank you Buckin
your the man.
Thank you for your wisdom. Great instruction and flawless execution!
Thank you for that good lessons I’m new for climbing trees god bless
Same here 👋🏻👍🏻✌🏻
If you guys don't feel sturdy on your spikes you can run the bottom strap under the spike itself. Really keeps the foot plate in and against your heel.
tree climbing is like life, trust your gear and take small steps ...
hi buckin hope you have a good day, sir. how is landfill doing? i wish him all the best, lots of love to him!
stay kind everyone and make this world awsome!
love yo all!
❤️
@@NickPixelTV hi nick.good to know you!
HE HAS BEEN MUCH BETTER
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith thanks for the answer!💚👊
This is freaking fantastic! Excellent video! Thanks Buckin'!
Wish I had encouragement like that when I was learning to climb! The guys teaching me just through me into the deep end. Got so scared off the jump, dont think I ever had a chance lol. Hell my chest is tightening up just watching you climb right now!
You’re the best human on the planet swear to god.
Yes I swear too
We both have wives . Don’t get any other idea hahaha . You’re a good man . I like that expression.
HEY HEY
Your joy is contagious. Thank you.
I love the way Buckin' gets jazzed about things! I can totally relate. Keep up the positive vibe everyone! Inspiring!
Love how much of a inspiration you are buck your the man would love to get on of them axes for sure keep spreading positive message and helping the young future arborists you have taught me alot over the year I have been climbing and hope to learn more thanks and start awsome buckin Billy ray
great tutorial. Always have two tie in points when cutting! You cut through that flip line your dead! Its very possible then your just starting out.
Watched him demonstrate trying to cut through a climbing rope a while back and it’s practically impossible , but never use none climbing rope then you are in trouble !
Been cutting for 30 yrs, never even came close to cutting my flip line. No need in being a climber, if you don't know where your flip line is.
@@treeguyable very true Mike, for people starting out I would recommend being tied in twice, accidents do happen.
Great Tuition. Thanks Billy Ray!
I have to admit, I keep hearing "old school." What the heck is "old school?" When I disposed of my climbing gear, I had the belt I had made, the 50' of 1-1/4 climbing rope with a wire core and the ax and hand saw I used the first time. the first tree I climbed (with and experienced climber) se too the top out a t 36" because no tree was rigged without a 36" top. You could rig a tail tree with a 24" top, but not a head tree. Packing a 50 pound chainsaw up 200' of tree was unheard of. Give me 3 hours and we could be hanging guylines. The last tree I rigged was in 1978. I did a few tail trees, but even those were much smaller. Last time I climbed was in 2005 just to clean out a few trees. The knees were too creaky by then.
A 50 lb chainsaw?!!!!
@@jimshorts5970 Times have changed for the better In a smaller fashion
❤️❤️ this is wild
This was such a very kind and unexpected thing that you have done for me. I know it may of been simple to do but so very meaningful. This will help many like me who feel it in the heart to climb. I will make a video and take “baby” steps for sure. Thank you Buckin. Friends thank you
Neck pixel I still have your old Craftsman top handle for you. Let me know how we can hook up.
@@snowman6678 snowmannnnn great to hear from you we have to connect. Miss your videos! Hope you are well email me and we swap numbers
@@NickPixelTV where at in pa are ya from? I’m just outside of the Harrisburg area.
@@keithlaub7964 outside of pit. Lets go pens hehe
I love the way how he explains different strategies to doing anything, world class mentor right there
Thank you. Great guy and great video, fun to watch. Thank you.
Hey NICK...
@7:01 Don’t touch your climbing Lanyard with your chainsaw it’s very important to know that GOT IT...!
I got it 💪🤜🏼🤛🏼
"we both have wives" 🤣🤣
My gear gets here Sunday, thank you for all the tips. Never stop!
Great lesson! Thank you so much for sharing! Love wins!
Pennsylvania fellas represent!
Western Pa, Go Steelers!!
NEPA here.
Westmoreland county here
Northern Pa here also logging everyday it's not raining haha 🤘✌
Beaver County in the house here.
Why does Nick need to feature in every single sentence? Has he the attention span of a goldfish?
Someone in that video does...maybe all of them.
Is nate autistic like yours truly nick?
BONSAI!!!!!
BONSAI I I I I I I
Thank you! I’m new and this was so helpful. Love your content and the message. 👍🏻
Climbing is my kinda rush and one helluva workout. Thanks for getting me into it Buck! My life is forever changed. Top rigged my first tree yester and the sense of accomplishment is palpable. The grin doesn't wear off for several minutes after reaching terrafirma again. Cheers!
Absolutely fantastic video.
Great tutorial man !! I wish more old school climbers would do videos like this to teach the ones wanting to learn !! All this new rigging stuff they got out now takes so long to rig up that climbers like you will have the tree half way down by the time they get in the tree !!! The best way to learn is from a old school guy like you thanks for the video man and be safe !!!
Man buckin this is another awesome video. Moved over to Sweden earlier in the year and it’s all spurs and softwood so this is really helpful. Stay safe over there and keep cutting trees
Thank you brother. Im New to tree Work and your tips have already proven to keep me safe and confident around trees.
You’re such an awesome inspiration. I’m a beginner climber and this was so helpful. Thank you
Great climbing information , Awesome guiding information as well BBR.
I'm a late in life beginner and always find your videos informative and fun. This one was no exception.. thank you
What a beautiful 🪓 ⚒ . Good tips on the flipping & trusting your gear.
So happy for you on the axe design, looks great!
DUDE, The 🪓 is on point! I will deffinantly be ordering one of those!!!
That was a great lesson video! I'm interested in climbing I've watched several videos yours was the best answered all of my questions excited to try it😃👍
Thanks buckin...your an inspiration.
Got up my first pine today ...
Tried my spikes out for the first time without much research and did everything the opposite from this video (though I did stay close to the ground). I knew it was gonna be harder than it looked, but damn! I watched your video and tried again an hour later (still near the ground). With properly adjusted spikes, small steps, staying close to the tree and trusting the gear I felt way safer and more confident climbing up and down. Also kept the inside of my boots against the tree like you seemed to be doing in the video. Thanks for the great content, you're the man!