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I am going to give this a try. The only thing I might stick to the normal way is doing Mexican fan palms that aren’t skinned. I can see that dancing the leather strap quickly Thanks for the tips man

Your motivation for “climbing arborist” was something that gave me pause. In having very “traditional” foremen and teachers I didn’t feel I always had the best resources for tree care in terms of technicality (though they taught me a great passion). I’ve come to you and your channel for so much in the way of education that has helped me in such a real world sense. I thank you, sincerely, for your ability and willingness to share your knowledge and experience. You are an invaluable resource.

About 10 years ago, at the age of 62, I started doing this "climbing arborist" work here in central Nagano Prefecture, Japan. I have worked as an International Federation of Mountain Guide Associations (I.F.M.G.A.) and Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (A.C.M.G.) "mountain guide" since 1991 (and since 1986 as an assistant mountain guide). In mountain guiding, especially in such activities as helicopter or snow cat skiing we us the term "low probability, high consequence" {e.g. a group of 12 helm-skiers being engulfed in a large avalanche} often. In this tree work this statement is not usually part of the situation but "moderate probability, pretty nasty consequences" may be more apt. I came into this tree climbing activity using chain saws, and rigging with my eyes wide open, and since I often work alone and more often than not unseen I must agree with Dan Holliday in everything he says. I still climb, rig and cut trees, albeit slower and with increasing caution, at the age of 73: it is just so dang interesting and fun.

Thank you Dan, I’ve been watching your channel a few years. I started working in the industry 1.5 years ago and I’m able to call myself a climber. While I rarely ever feel an urge to single hand a chainsaw in a climbing saddle, the production pressure of one-handing from a bucket/lift is real. While the kickback and follow through from saws with high chain speed still scares me, I’ve become comfortable one handing a small electric saw with 2x cutters and a slow chain speed - Milwaukee’s 18V hatchet. With a hatchet and a light 50cc, my top handle saw often sits the bench. Sometimes I’ll carry both a hatchet and a gas saw in a bucket/lift.

The torque of electric will wear the clutch faster than a gas saw

We have cultural shame around this, like dropping productivity so safer working methods can be the norm is frowned on? I only like working with people who are always keen to learn, and work safe, even if it seems to slow down the production line

Something that I want to implement more is warming up with dynamic stretches at the start of the day more especially if the day is going to be more labour intensive picking up and carrying heavy logs or working on the side of a bank

A prayer before every tree has kept me from injury. I really mean it when I say the Lord has kept me safe throughout this career I love it. But eventually I might move on and become a mechanic. Had a lot of close calls, and the money isnt worth it

You're one of the rare safe operators on YT. I appreciate you a lot bud. Been watching 6 years now.

Hello Dan. 👋

Do u do live feeds have so many questions to ask

When I climb I'm overly safe I think not sure if it's a good thing or not

Thank you for bringing up these pertinent matters Dan, you have taught me so much; I work for a lot of rednecks who don't wear chainsaw pants, one hand it and ultimately don't care about safety even though they say they do. I'm trying to distant myself from these fools and it's hard cause I try out another company and they're just as or even more dangerous. Hopefully I find my place, best regards from upstate NY, 2025 here we come!

I fell 60ft onto my back 1 1/2 years ago. I'm still kicking. Sometimes you need to take a step back. Reassess.. if it's in your heart you will find a way.. it's love. This is what I love.

Human here, been laying low, been a fan for years though. Something I'm dealing with right now, crushed my leg pretty good when a limb ricocheted back in july. Didn't break my leg (surprisingly), but a couple weeks later I was laid up in the hospital for a week with blood clots in my lungs (pulminary embolisms) that traveled from the injury site in the leg. As I'm in the states, our system denied my claim saying the the incident was work related, even though the doctors clearly said it was. So not only did I miss a bunch of work, but I wasn't paid as I should have been, and now they're trying to get me to pay my own medical bills, something around $100,000. Our industry is shit America is shit

You Tell the trouth , thank you Dan !

This last October I was removing some massive leaning cottonwoods over a fence. I was releasing the tension of a tree which was underneath another, the tree started to move and I was anticipating the tree to release some tension but not as much as actually happened. The tree whipped right into my face violently shaking me in the air cutting me right on the eyebrow. The tree hit the front of my helmet launching it off, I was ok but it was certainly unexpected and could have been worse. Also I have to mention there often very little incentive to work quickly when you're on an hourly rate.

Using the chain brake to stop the chain after the cut becoming a reflex saved my right thumb. A crane lowered down a sycamore log and a branch I knew was spring loaded I cut it and caught it when it came off. I punched the chainsaw bar with the hand I grabbed the butt with. A leather glove and stationary chain saved me!

I've been in the industry for for nearly 20 years and the worst thing I have experienced is nicking my thumb with a saw after loosing my footing in a laurel hedge. Every tree I've climbed, I stay humble, knowing that it could kill me at any moment. Always pace yourself and if you find yourself in a position you are not happy with, just take a moment and reassess things, always make sure you are comfortable before any cut and never rush.

Greedy People are the reason

Pozdrawiam ciebie serdecznie i pragnę poinformować że we wspinaczce każde innowacje są na wagę złota.

I learned so much from this. Cheers! Are you from Liverpool?

Purchased this pulley on the strength of this review. I used it today to dismantle a medium sized willow over a fence/rear garden. I have both rigging wrenches, safebloc etc. All have excellent uses. Really impressed with this L1D as the facility to lift (to some extent) and peel round branches is much better with this. I would imagine two of these pulleys positioned well in the crown will be fantastic for small- to medium sized branches in awkward situations overr obstacles. Will save me needing to take my trunk winch quite a bit I reckon. Cheers for taking the time to review and push me over the edge to get one.

Very helpful, thanks for taking the time to make this video. 🔥

Really appreciate this. I'm training for an aerial rescue class next month, trying to shore up my weaknesses and drill everything in cause it's so easy to miss a step when you're rushed

Waste of complete time arborist tree techniques why cause they don't have a clue about falling trees there climbers brush cutters I would ot even face half these trees it's reprod

If only have normal ring to Ring can I just put a karbiner on it ?

Reeeeally helpful! Thank you very much! I'm just starting with tree climbing and these videos help me a lot. Greetings from Czechia :) Stay safe

buddy thats where you were supposed to put the strap in the 1st place!! Not the way you had !! Your not telling anyone anything that has common sense!! ANOTHER 6 MINS I'LL NEVER GET BACK IN MY LIFE!!

Ove dmm but wouldnt buy this because of the new hole allignment

Great info, thanks Dan!

Thanks, great tips. I am transitioning over from Blakes hitch, just bought a regular zigzag. Looking forward to smooth action.

You missed the most important safety aspect of climbing spikes. How to put them on properly.

I wrap it round my boot

The chain not able to free spin is aggravating for me because I tend to do a quick file and clean up the teeth on the job and now it’s hard to do so I just keep a new filed/sharp chain to switch.

So what went wrong? im interested. Awesome video by the way! Much love from Bournemouth, Uk.

Who knew? Chainsaw parno

Msa 300 sthil un altro pianeta

Broooooooo! Thats Game changing, can't wait to try it out.

This is a video i have been looking for awhile. Im a beginner climber. What length rope was used in video?

This is a video I have been looking for awhile. Thank you! I'm a beginning climber. What length rope was used in the video

Thank you for your commitment to educating us, even at the risk of dulling your chain!

Please explain 93% efficiency

What brand technical name is the butt clip? Can't find it online

NICE VIDEO

Hermoso video !!

Thanks Dan, another class video. Just did my first SRT practice climb and loved it

I think the soft bags are fine. U just need to know how to use them. There is a technique to feed rope in just as fast if not faster than ur rigid rope bags

Very good job 😊