Arborist August Hunicke speed line technique.

Watch me speed line a pine tree.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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. ☺

[@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!

[@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.

[@allamericantreeservice3754]

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

[@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

[@mvblitzyo]

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

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

BALLS OF STIHL !

[@AugustHunicke]

😆

[@imriosman6289]

August Hunicke fv😣😠😠😡😦😤😠😠😤😬😦😡

[@davidprice1074]

@@imriosman6289 Kid who commented this lol ?

[@gorillaau]

Stihl working!

[@hakos3d]

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

[@machinegunkelly6472]

That pumped me up, great video.

[@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.

[@nitramretep]

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

[@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 ;)

[@AugustHunicke]

You'll see my truck way closer in my other videos, it makes for a less boring video.

[@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.

[@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.

[@coltonreeves6893]

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

[@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

[@viveirobelohorizonte8156]

Excellent work!!!

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks for the interest. Lines last a very long time. I put multiple views of a single task in this video but will hopefully do better with that in the future. Sign language is my choice of communication with tree-work, crane-work, etc.

[@iguanapete3809]

first time I ever saw someone cut cord wood vertically.

[@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.

[@heresmytake2782]

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

[@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.

[@garyagreen100]

great video august

[@AugustHunicke]

@Dylan Brown It is just hand tensioned through a port-a-wrap. Thanks for commenting.

[@Detlefroemisch]

Wow :-) This is a thriller :O

[@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.

[@miniruck]

You sir, are a badass.

[@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!

[@embrusvideo]

Stihl,gut machina !!!

[@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

[@Javotaychan]

are those drums or your heart beating

[@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.

[@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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[@russse2793]

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

[@OlivierBEAU1]

ca c'est du professionnel ! =)

[@2011cem]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@bryangreen6231]

What sets this video apart from others I've watched on youtube is that your climbing saw.. the stihl 200... was SHARP! A saw blowing ribbons makes me smile any day.

[@AugustHunicke]

Indeed! Sharp, yes, me likey. Probably the most prominent lesson of the wise-woodsman down through time is go sharp. Ecc. 10:10 "If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success."

[@bryangreen6231]

I work as a climber here on the east coast..what I like about your videos is what I like about the guys who taught me... smooth, efficient.. work smarter not harder..work safe. Tree work is hard enough as it is without making things over complicated whenever possible. Just came across your videos..thanks for posting them...look forward to seeing more.

[@AugustHunicke]

Thank you. I have some good friends over there.

[@oczo22]

I FEEL DIZZY WHEN WATCHING THIS....

[@zacharynastasiuk2154]

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

[@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.

[@daveaskin1333]

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

[@thatsurprisedguy3646]

overly dramatic...

[@AugustHunicke]

True

[@ฟ้าวิมลไพบูลย์]

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!!!!

[@mrbluenun]

Hi August, Can’t thank you enough for your video/s great stuff and great music sequenencing. It might sound ridiculous like beating oneself with thorns but I always wanted to be a tree cutter/downer. I am an invalid so it was never on so now I have finished work Worked in the building industry and the in the cardboard box making one designing cartons, I now just chill and try not to get frustrated from not being able to work in the last 22 years by watching video and I am pleased I found another source in you. I used to do some line work in the building industry but nothing as fancy as the kind of things you use rope for and all the different knots, I just never knew them. Take care, I can never get enough videos of the type I like so keep making your video, though I know editing can often take longer than making they are very good and certainly well received by me thank you. Take care mrbluenun

[@thenerdnetwork]

tree cutter/downer looooool

[@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

[@zilym]

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

[@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!

[@stihlnz]

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

[@AugustHunicke]

Thank you sir! What part of the country are you working in?

[@kevinpowell2799]

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

[@AugustHunicke]

Methods change with each job. Sometimes I freefall everything including big tops and logs, or rig out massive pieces. Sometimes I fall the tree whole as in my vid, "Deliberate Treework." On this job there were many obstacles below me that the video doesn't reveal so the most efficient way to achieve steady production and precision placement of stem pieces was to cut them firewood size (client wanted wood). Once logs were short enough to clear wires and pavement I fell big pieces for log truck.

[@bigwoodcan]

as anyone who has used the speedline technique knows, true efficiency comes from being able to move the rig to the next area to be cut, much like blocking down a trunk and roping it back to itself. if you're not proficient at the rig/re-rig then you're prolly not gonna save much time. that along with a ground crew who knows what to do to facilitate that process. I have been climbing trees for a living for almost 16 years and I am always checking out tree work vids to gain new insight and techniques to use in my everyday work. I would have liked to have seen how you move your speed line rig and how you anchored it at the ground end or if you just had guys holding it. that's not to take anything away from you or your crew, in fact the opposite is the case. you guys did great.

[@AugustHunicke]

I climb the tree to the top first and rig the speed line about where I'm going to top the tree later. After that, I rhen rappel down and start zipping the limbs off from the bottom up. The slings anchor for each other all the way back up, as redirects of the anchorline instead of having to re-tie the anchorline over and over. I have other videos on the process. You can see it in more detail on the video, "speed line kit." The anchor on the ground depends on the weight of the things you zip. From a man or two, to a port-a-wrap or other friction device.

[@richie4ohio]

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

[@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

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks.

[@atlantatreehustle4349]

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

[@AugustHunicke]

@westernclimber Thanks, I have ideas for better and better filming, stay tuned. . . .

[@JDUCRIDER]

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

[@AugustHunicke]

Thanks, much more to come (God Willing)

[@a.d.9526]

nice to see someone who is competent in their work

[@gfpd2722]

Its amazing how the people that are good at this make it look so easy.

[@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.

[@Graiskye]

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

[@adambamf9365]

The dramatic music when the branches fall is awsome lol

[@rolandhellmann2232]

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

[@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.

[@MrCaptureThis]

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

[@MatsonRuddell]

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

[@johnstevens7518]

August I saw this vid when I was 6 this is what made me want to cut trees for a living and thanks to Reon Rounds I found your chanal again

[@AugustHunicke]

You know Re?

[@johnstevens7518]

August Hunicke and Daniel Murphy and bucking billy Rey and ace tree service

[@francobellorti5500]

Pro job!!!! easy and less hard for the groundsman.... less rush, less person, less stress and more relax for the ground man..... when i can i do it every time for have the branches ready for feed the cheeper without pull the branches and spend a lot of energy useless ...... one time i've done for let run the branches over a swimming pool..... the cheeper was 200 feet from the trees and groundsman said thanks a lot of time..... the best way for a clean and safe job..... only one thing in the video..... one hand saw, but i know...... compliments again....

[@TripleDDDD]

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

[@kraigler419]

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

[@peteacher52]

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

[@davidharris8171]

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

[@danielwhirley6779]

That big saw blocking that tree down was mean. Cool video love tree work.

[@thelumberjack333]

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

[@Beasthornen]

There are zero tree climbing videos on KZbin better than yours. The cinematography is astounding.

[@HighMaintenancePS]

ACE trees.

[@myopiniondoesntmatter8958]

Awesome Video! You are a true professional.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@dm7097]

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

[@andyharpist2938]

I watched it twice and feel confident I can have a go now with my old oak tree tomorrow ! Can`t see what all the fuss is about. It looks easy enough.

[@AugustHunicke]

: )

[@dascooker]

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

[@AugustHunicke]

I'll check it out. I appreciate the friendly welcome!

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

Having been around this stuff, yes a certified arborist and a urban tree trimming business owner/operator for 12 years, I give this a thumbs up. If you were one of my employees I would caution you on the one hand operation of the chain saw that was too close to your body at times. However as your own business owner I say AWESOME SKILLS! I typically either dropped or lower trees but rarely used speed lines and this video makes me wonder, why not? Great conservation of energy = more profit!

[@jloomy]

Excellent video. You guys rock!

[@rastusodanga]

I liked the speed line, very cool. After 20 years in the industry I really don't care for one-handing chainsaws but I am realistic enough to know that it is common. Heck, I used to one-hand the MS200 regularly. Each to own. Nice work!

[@chawkes77]

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

[@whatasavage1901]

How can you dislike this move, that was awesome! Good work

[@AugustHunicke]

agreed

[@JohnVander70]

you win the Academy Award for arborist videos.