Arborist August Hunicke speed line technique.

Watch me speed line a pine tree.

[@AugustHunicke]

In reply to Jeffrey Spear. . . I shot this video out of the frustration I felt watching so many clunky, slow, over-complicated, poorly sequenced, and just plain inefficient speed line videos on KZbin. This is just the simple technique I use for speed lining and though I didn't invent speed lining I believe I have at least kept it simple enough to demonstrate some level of efficiency. As to the rigging of large logs. . . The dynamics of this particular job site made firewood size pieces more efficient. A 6 minute video doesn't tell the whole story.

[@DavidHolladay]

That's a really well done video! mesmerizing and the first time I've heard of the technique. nice editing and music

[@jeffreyspear4829]

certainly attaching a bunch of loop runners up on each set up is the way to go. I saw one speed line video where the guy had his portawrap in the tree... Not being there I'm sure there are many aspects of the job that can't be shown in a few minutes on youtube. It is a great video and like I said before, nice work!

[@AugustHunicke]

Jeffrey Spear Thanks Jeffrey

[@saveourcountry1776]

I was always wondering, do you bring fuel and bar oil up with you? Im assuming you do....

[@AugustHunicke]

saveourcountry1776 Depends on the size of the saw and the distance to the ground whether I send it down to be refueled or have the fuel sent up. Also depends on the size of the fuel and oil containers.

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

I did this for 28 years. There are a few different ways to speed line. This is a very good technique for getting brush over Miss jones prize roses without touching them or whatever is required for the job. Loved it while I was doing it but glad to be retired now at age 55. These guys are good.

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Over 7 years watching you’re videos August. Look what you have achieved with crew and kit in that time. Well done Sir 👏

[@markswift3315]

love your style ! Ive been climbing 16yrs and it always irritates me when climbers over complicate simple trees. You my friend are very efficient. love the videos too thank you.

[@kryptoniterxn117]

never cut a tree in my life, closest I came to this was breaking my chopsticks with a serrated knife. You make this look like art. Very much enjoyed watching. Thank you.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks

[@Best_Shots_Tables_and_Slots]

I watched this video 5 years ago when I started out in the tree industry. I've seen every video and they have been unbelievably helpful. A week ago I invested in a gopro. I have one video up and many more to come. STAY SAFE

[@ctdieselnut]

Same here. This guy and arboristblairglen are tops in my book!

[@hesperhurt]

Hi... just watched this as it came up in the suggested list from watching a basics video. I'm a green wood woodturner and use a chainsaw to log and blank up timber for turning. This... well... scared the cr*p outa me! Which... as I see it... is a good thing. Out of all my tools I respect the chainsaw the most. To watch it being used in the hands of a pro is an amazing sight. The fact that I'm sat here thinking "holly cr*p I could never do that" simply makes me respect my saw ever more. Thanks for sharing a great video. ☺

[@chalice3571]

What an awesome technique. I have watched my husband fall trees for 30 years, but never in this way. he did tie lines on a car that I had to move slowly, and always praying the tree would not turn my way... this is too awesome and great. thanks for sharing.

[@g2j284]

Absolute precision. Hell of a tree surgeon.

[@nitramretep]

Amazing! Just too high for me and the skill you demonstrated was incredible.

[@allamericantreeservice3754]

I enjoy watching this man work. He truly makes our job look easy . Thanks for all the great info

[@hakos3d]

The most intense tree-cutting video you can ever find. Wonderfully done!

[@machinegunkelly6472]

That pumped me up, great video.

[@NHlocal]

Nicely done. I've used speedline on a few jobs and I'll be the first to admit I've got a lot to learn. Your video will help me out. Thanks for the effort to make it and post it.

[@AugustHunicke]

yw

[@WeisCarl2000]

Man, I've ridden so many black hawks and chinooks over the years, but watching this video made my 4th point of contact pucker! Dang man you do a hell of a job quick and accurate! Can't get better than those two things! Be safe!

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks for your service!

[@russse2793]

Love watching these type of videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

BALLS OF STIHL !

[@AugustHunicke]

😆

[@imriosman6289]

August Hunicke fv😣😠😠😡😦😤😠😠😤😬😦😡

[@davidprice1074]

@@imriosman6289 Kid who commented this lol ?

[@gorillaau]

Stihl working!

[@viveirobelohorizonte8156]

Excellent work!!!

[@mvblitzyo]

The music was totally awesome thanks for posting a great video!!

[@distantdad]

You sir are a pro! I have never seen such a display of Arborist professionalism ever in my life!

[@jethrob2830]

Like a boss. And I thought working on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier was crazy.

[@jethrob2830]

@Bodhi Sattva I have a few cruises on deck, three on the Enterprise, one on the Saratoga. A long time ago ;)

[@ericsmith3329]

August, Dude, Your music is cool, Your kit is cool, I hope it sells. Your videos are really cool. Nicely done. I like that it keeps ropes at the bottom of the tree from getting tangled in limbs. looks that way anyway. Keep it up man. You may have a career in movie or documentary production after tree work lol. Movie studios are goin up like crazy down here in Ga. Be safe. Don't get Complacent.

[@jayscott6200]

Love your videos! Great to see a speed line in action. Haven't had a chance to set one up over here in Scotland yet but I look forward to it. Keep up the good work and videos coming!

[@zacharynastasiuk2154]

Love your truck setup with the old fords. On point 👍🏿

[@coltonreeves6893]

Damn, this makes me anxious just watching it, and I'm not even afraid of heights.

[@iguanapete3809]

first time I ever saw someone cut cord wood vertically.

[@daveaskin1333]

Awesome. Very many thanks. Loved tree and video/camera skills.

[@coachgilllewellyn8265]

I've Been climbing part-time for 21 years - many majestic fine tree prunings, almost all solely using rope and saddle, but quite a few big removals requiring most cuts be lowered. I used speed line technique on up to 100 pound chunks into the back of a dump truck. You are totally right about practice - knowing the type of tree, the situation, your tools, and your abilities - which are clearly highly skilled. Fine removal work. Fine camera work and I love the music. Thanks for posting.

[@garyagreen100]

great video august

[@miniruck]

You sir, are a badass.

[@richie4ohio]

You are awesome! That is an amazing job you did is so many ways! Especial Safety and convenience! GREAT JOB!!!!!

[@zilym]

Wow, amazing video editing and music. Really great job!

[@heresmytake2782]

whew! only thing missing is the movie trailer guy voice, ' a man and his team, up against incredible heights ...lol

[@Detlefroemisch]

Wow :-) This is a thriller :O

[@kevinpowell2799]

That's a great video. A lot of bravery and skill. Thanks for sharing.

[@AugustHunicke]

Hi. Thanks for your interest. At a certain point of weight they become too heavy to go fwinging off. The trick (with this technique anyway) becomes keeping the chain speed fast at the end of the cut to make sure your bar shoots out and doesn't sit there pinched under the gummy, pitchy, weight of the chunk. It is faster and requires less exertion than a snap cut which requires 2 cuts. When they become very heavy, a salami cut can be used to ease weight on the bar when exiting the cut.

[@OlivierBEAU1]

ca c'est du professionnel ! =)

[@embrusvideo]

Stihl,gut machina !!!

[@MrCaptureThis]

awesome video and great set of skills. Arborist from the UK.

[@jloomy]

Excellent video. You guys rock!

[@cubleycat]

Great video, makes me nervous to think of that sharp saw near the rope! I would not have the nerve to even climb that high, it looks like one tall tree!

[@bbigrocker1]

did you see how SMALL they looked standing next to the tree as they were felling it?......AWESOME!!

[@linapotokar3714]

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[@zoicaalexandra4220]

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[@Javotaychan]

are those drums or your heart beating

[@Order-in-Chaos]

Skill with a Stihl. There's also the skill of videography, the skill of audio mixing and the skill of video editing. Just amazing.

[@stihlnz]

Very impressive rope and saw skills, thanks for sharing it.

[@joewhiteman9462]

this guy is crazy!looks scary af!heights freak me out,I would have turned to stone,after latching on to the tree and completely shiting myself!ha

[@oczo22]

I FEEL DIZZY WHEN WATCHING THIS....

[@2011cem]

Oh my gosh ,my husband did this for 18 years.Awesome work

[@jamesbryant5586]

Awesome job. I'm learning how to climb with the tree care company I'm with, and I definitely want to use the technique you're using.

[@itooholdwithfire]

Well done climber... But lmao at the speed lining to save the ground crew from dragging brush all of 20 feet... But I wasn't there so maybe there were obstacles I didn't see

[@johnc6738]

Obstacles like the roof of the house right below him. Some of those limbs at that height would have made a mess of that roof.

[@supermoto3453]

this guy should easily make 100 bucks an hour

[@someonespadre]

Believe it or not, tree climbers/trimmers are among the lowest paid on the prevailing wage list.

[@Yourebeautyfull]

I wish lol :D

[@itzOLE3]

He does.

[@MrStatic101]

My dad was a "tree surgeon" back when he was young my grandfather had his own business. He has tried to explain to me what I just watched.. Seeing it gives you a whole new respect for it. This video was so well done! Definitely subscribing for more!!!

[@AugustHunicke]

thanks

[@english-ash7486]

Just amazing! Takes some skill to make such a dangerous job look like a piece of cake. Good to know there are a few professionals remaining. Keep it up

[@thatsurprisedguy3646]

overly dramatic...

[@AugustHunicke]

True

[@user-cu4gk6hh1c]

that surprised guy xxx

[@nzx9126]

Duno about that bro this vid inspired me to become a climber... 4 years later I have a trade and a good income. Ure a legend August!

[@soulsreaper7145]

fuk u no it wasn't like to see u haul ur self up there

[@shnrbtlle18]

Whatever, LOL!!!!

[@ThomasShue]

sound sucked.

[@ThomasShue]

+798unionpipeliner that sound effect crap, igit.

[@miniruck]

+Thomas Shue you suck

[@ThomasShue]

+DavisfromThomas nut swingin arborist groupie troll

[@AugustHunicke]

+Thomas Shue LOL

[@d.hazarath9040]

Thomas Shue qljcw po ciif

[@Beasthornen]

Been watching your videos for a little while now. Good stuff.

[@drakestone8980]

I appreciate the video. I've been a climber roughly yr an a half an love watching other guys doing what I feel is one of the greatest careers out there. Been a groundsman on plenty of zip lines but haven't gotten the chance myself in a tree.

[@bbigrocker1]

It's a high, once you run a speed line, you'll always want to do it!

[@myopiniondoesntmatter8958]

Awesome Video! You are a true professional.

[@thelumberjack333]

Dude, that is some brilliantly efficient rigging. Well done sir!

[@TheRobertralph]

So cool. Thanks for making the video of your work!

[@Skepticalways13]

Some serious skill! Good job editing too, fun to watch

[@ansonwilson]

This is cool. I love watching people who are good at what they do work. The camera work was an added bonus. Thanks for this. I'm subscribing just to see if you do in the future.

[@AugustHunicke]

Appreciate the subscription.

[@charleslynch1618]

Hey bud nice job man and that camera shot at the end when you brought her right to the beautiful anyhow happy New Year happy holidays to you and your loved ones Charlie Western PA

[@kraigler419]

Your frign crazy, that's just awesome. I'm checking out some more of your vids

[@dm7097]

You sir are amazing!! Very professional. Stay safe and GOD Bless!

[@cannonball9478]

Amazing how far August has progressed. Apply effort and focused and you’ll achieve what he has in any field/profession you choose. Great to go back and watch the first videos again August

[@AugustHunicke]

Love you Alex 👊🏼

[@cannonball9478]

@@AugustHunicke awesomeness

[@rolandhellmann2232]

I love to see your videos - best technique, safe, fast- true mastership. thx for sharing.

[@MatsonRuddell]

I have been climbing over 20 years. Your a pro man, nice music and video too

[@Graiskye]

You are the speedline , straight to the chipper, been there dont that for a long time lol. Nice job August.

[@ArboristUk]

Old School Cool, i've watched many KZbin vids and yes i'm more new school liking all the shiny stuff but its guys like you that show experience and technique is what it really takes, you don't need the bling to be good at your job.

[@charleswenzel1026]

This was the very first video I watched of yours. At the time I was extremely green and new to tree climbing and I thought this was the most foreign and amazing thing I had ever seen. As I've progressed, evolved and learned over the years I have great deal of pride rewatching this video and have utilized this technique and many others over the years! They don't seem as foreign anymore but still are amazing to me! Great videos, great inspiration!!!!

[@AugustHunicke]

This the first GoPro video I ever made.

[@charleswenzel1026]

@@AugustHunicke well that would make sense then HAHA

[@JDUCRIDER]

this is the standard. outstanding work. you are an artist.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks, much more to come (God Willing)

[@helenhunicke6520]

Good job! I'm one of your biggest admirers!

[@ericsmith313]

Very nice work bro, love your videos, keep up the good work. Btw them saws are looking sharp as hell.. nice chips.

[@11baddog77]

I did that in my younger days. I would wrap a rope around the trunk and use it as a break for the larger parts. That saw is way faster then the ones I used. I made a mistake of not updating my climbing gear soon enough , The belt was a leather one and it snapped when I went to throw my rope, my feet were at 20'. I had enough time to spin around and land on my feet but the saw motor hit my elbow and banged it up pretty good. You are very effective arborist, stay safe, keep your self and gear in top shape, and move into supervision before you get to old to safely climb.

[@n0maps]

I love that drama :D watched from start to finish!

[@davidharris8171]

Excellent technique and skill. Thanks for posting such an awesome video. I have done similar work and bow to your talents.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks, GoPro cameras tend to exaggerate height. This tree was 130 feet which looks pretty high when looking down the trunk with any camera. The editing of the video took about 6 hours. Putting the tree on the ground and capturing raw video took a little over five hours. I don't have tons of camera experience but I do have a lot of tree work experience so I have a good idea of what I want to capture via camera angles etc. I have had hundreds of film jobs ruined by lame ground cameramen.

[@pjsites1985]

Ive watched alot of your videos so far now. It was kool to see how you updated your gear throughout the years. One of my favorite techniques that kept catching my eyes was when your chunking down the wood without rigging you just follow through with your cut by bracing the piece of wood with your hand then pulling back on the wood to keep from pinching your saw and forcing the wood off the stub. Ive always notched and backcut or two cut or snapcut wichever terminology you use. Im going to start trying your method and see how i feel doing it. Thanks for the awesome videos.

[@AugustHunicke]

I’m a bit old school that way. It’s faster and uses less fuel and reduces fatigue. But the safety nazis hate me for it.

[@chawkes77]

love the zip line ..soo efficient and not too many worries where it drops at

[@atlantatreehustle4349]

Cool! My husband speed lines limbs alot but never thought of doing it directly to the chipper. I just showed him this.

[@jamessharp1980]

Enjoyable video to watch, awesome editing and wicked sound track. Nice work

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks

[@ribosic]

Thank you mr. August Hunicke for selflessy sharing your knowledge, that combined with excellent physical condition, courage and skill, produces such marvellus results. The montage and music also look very well coordinated. I wish you good luck in the future...

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks for the thoughtful comments.

[@rosscolby1350]

I work with my father in the woods. But man i know you couldn't pay us enough to do that! Hats off to you guys!

[@flowerbudz32]

wow what a sweet video i love evrything of it, music, cam speed, technic, your a Pro buddy nice work and play it safe!

[@dascooker]

lots of courage to do that for a living! My hands were sweating as I watched this video LOL

[@azar8538]

Great work. You made it look easy.

[@shtsurfer]

Beautiful work! I have had moments of my own up on those trees... Enjoy the view and take care dude! : )

[@a.d.9526]

nice to see someone who is competent in their work

[@UgotSprucked]

Holy wow! great video. Love that feeling when you top a tree and you look down and you're sitting on top of a 90 foot toothpick...epinephrine FTW

[@AugustHunicke]

@Cosme o Depends on what you are trying to miss between the tree and the destination. To slide over a house for instance, you need enough span and line tightness to provide the needed clearance and account for sag.

[@irisheyes6781]

Very skilful person and a great head for heights, amazing video

[@TripleDDDD]

That caera position at 5:30 nearly gave me a heartattack :-) Amazingly fast and precise work!

[@daveys2546]

Kick ass man i've always wanted to see this done but have only heard of this technique

[@RobFarrowATV]

Super technique! Didn't even know about speed lining...pretty cool!

[@purryegbert8609]

I would love to hear you discuss team dynamics. You have had a great and long career and I know you have worked with lots of different people. It'd be a wonderful video to get your thoughts on what qualities you enjoy in a teammate. Cheers August, from Minnesota

[@NoahTheHomeInspectorTV]

Nice video and very well put together

[@barrypeterson1930]

Very cool video! You can even cut your crew watching you work down to 1 by stacking it at the chipper for them like that. Pretty slick work outta very technical hard work, good job.

[@peteacher52]

Great work! And as usual, the real experts like yourself make the felling look easy, which it certainly isn't!

[@Scifon]

A true arborist, nice work bro

[@daveausten7172]

Really nice work august , thumbs up