Sugar Maple Takedown: 3-Point Setup & Basic Rigging

[@scatoutdebutter]

One of the best, if not the best general purpose climbing/rigging instruction video I've seen. Great commentary -- explaining what you are doing and why. It probably makes a lot more sense to me now since I have taken a climbing class than it would have before, but it is great the way you explain everything and not edit out too many steps; i.e. not assuming your viewers are familiar with each step.

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Robert, thank you for the kind words. Glad to know that you got some value out of this video. This was a really fun one to make, we just took our time and I talked my way through the whole thing. I like how it turned out. All the best, Patrick

[@johnsherman218]

For those just watching this and putting their two sense in. Watch it again. This is a very safe and skilled tree removal. Hats off to you Sir. I’m just getting back into climbing. Well done from Virginia 👍🏼

[@aviator1243]

By far one of the best, if not the best videos I've seen on this subject. Thank you.

[@kendallsmith8042]

Thanks for being patient and letting us know the reality of your job. God bless and keep you safe.

[@farficknuger3673]

Man, the key here is really the communication. Solid crew, all pulling in the same direction.

[@Normanntrees]

Thanks for the very informative video! I appreciate the more raw footage. As someone just getting into climbing and tree work in general it's very helpful to see the whole process.

[@stevebrough304]

This is nice how you walk us through what you're doing. Educational and entertaining as well. Keep them coming...

[@johnherring9633]

I'm really enjoying your videos. Something about the simplicity makes them easy to learn from. Thanks, I hope you keep it up!

[@christinapankey1415]

Very good teacher, not many men do this it will save your life to be 100 percent tied in but always have your lanyard around a branch that will hold you. I've had cramps at the wrong time do to old injury and couldn't get my hand to open it was closed I had to use my mouth to assist in doing this if I had anything crazy like that happen with one lanyard I'm in trouble, you never know what kind of freak shut can happen 100 tie in top to bottom

[@Jr-py9eu]

Great super awesome job, especially loved how you explained in detail every move you made right from start of the video till the end , never seen a video with give so much value!!!!! Thank You So much you saved my life, keep up the fantastic work...

[@EricJemAndes]

Thanks for the vids man! I'm refining lots of skills and ideas by comparing what I'm reading and practicing with what you are showing. I feel it helps me not only be a safer climber, but a safer tree service professional too.

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Thanks Eric. I feel like I have evolved a whole lot in my rigging since I published this video, specifically with the use of x-rings. I do a lot more fishing pole and compression redirecting nowadays, to help maximize the strength of the stem. Thanks for watching! - Patrick

[@EricJemAndes]

EducatedClimber good to know. Now you just need to make a new vid. LOL!

[@kevin-pf2px]

I've been trying to find this type of video for a few weeks exactly what I was looking for. Very helpful thanks man

[@TonyMontana-tm7ul]

Watching these type videos reminds me of my pilot days planning my final approach

[@1stFlyingeagle]

Excellently done with great instruction and clarity why.

[@fustratedfisher]

Great job taking down the maple. But I have one concern in the two tie in points for rigging down, the loads are not only being forced down the trunk like you would want but the forces that are doubled are also being applied sidewaysnto the trunk which is not always the best as we have all found out when the limb is going down then the second tie in spur is also heading down, you might want to make a note to take small pieces when you side load, not giving any bad talk or knocking your work just a safety issue that's all. I will also say side loading can't always be helped I just try to keep it to a minimum. Be safe work hard keep the vids comming. Shane Aubuchon Chelsea Maine

[@stevenblack2548]

Another Mainer watching same guy lol I was thinking the same thing.

[@revon0521]

Happy to see your skilled effort to postpone your joining the permanent residents, down below. Well done, sir.

[@gloooopo]

Great video fella. I'm just getting into the tree surgeory game and this was a great video to see the theory put into practice. Keep up the good work from the UK

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Thanks man, appreciate it. Stay safe out there and exercise patience! - Patrick

[@myfreestylebmx1]

A real tree surgeon! Great work man!!

[@theodoreschmidt1060]

Thank you so much for sharing the video. It is clear and concise. Down to the point. Nothin fancy but what’s needed. Frickin gnarly dude. Ciao.

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Glad you liked it! - Patrick

[@danielpaulson786]

Got to love them sugar maples.

[@hosocat1410]

Excellent play by play. Very educational.

[@Bluecollar711]

Showing me has really changed my skill level

[@adventdiver]

Ending was gold

[@rumpskison]

man after my own heart" not rushing around just good clean technical tree work,,good skills there pal, say safe"

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Thank you! - Patrick

[@salomon2870]

Very good teacher 👍

[@jasondemers7783]

I’ve always enjoyed the quiet of climbing in graveyards

[@CameronMosesart]

A climber that communicates with his rigger, imagine that

[@batmantiss]

Ive chewed some climber ass from the ground...

[@CameronMosesart]

@@batmantiss nothing's worse than a climber not saying he wants a wrap on a rope and the load falling too fast, then the climber getting mad. Open your mouth and say 'wrap' if you want one amirite?

[@batmantiss]

@@CameronMosesart there's a lot of cohesion that comes with working together for a while. I'm all about hustling, but dont bury me in brush on purpose.

[@BigLeafTreeService]

well done, nicely edited, James should have this on repeat

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

BigLeaf Tree Service Thank you! James has come a long way in a short time!

[@r.a.wskillsadventuresandbu5571]

Same way we do things at my company, good effort and stay safe out there.

[@rafaabarca6163]

Awesome job man be safe and keep it up 👍I'm glad that you sharing this videos 😁👌

[@christophersprague1279]

"you don't always have to do this,but on a "hairy" tree like this it helps". Lol that was funny never heard it said like that but of course a tree guy understands. Stay safe man 🤙

[@liftedppg4370]

“Hell of a job” 👊🏻

[@rln970]

Your video ia fantastic. The explanatiobs of the rigging are fascinating. I have just started following your channel, per the recommendation of Blair Glenn. You do great job ov following the path of the cut piece with your camera.

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Thank you! - Patrick

[@willeypoboy6052]

Thanks again for the education. From the ol linemen

[@elijahowens8507]

Enjoyed the video. You should put a camera on the ground to get a better perspective of where you're at in the tree 😊

[@michaelferguson167]

Very helpful. I've seen a friend do this many times but from the ground you really can't understand like you can with the commentary. What advantage is there to your using the clove/daisy chain verses a simple bowline knot to tie those limbs?

[@stevenblack2548]

It’s way faster and doesn’t jam up

[@jamescain7250]

Great video mate done like a pro . 👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Thank you brother! - Patrick

[@christinapankey1415]

Also just set another line, if your gin fails you are in its path of destruction and if your not taking anything really big it makes even more sense to set those lines by themselves ,it's the best advice.

[@adamlupenette807]

i cant tell you how many times I've watched this video, in 2018 my wife hated this video its 2020 she doesn't even care anymore. its peaceful. good work as always, keep it up!

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Smiley face :) - Patrick

[@SuperHyee]

Thanks !

[@user-cb2427]

Thanks for sharing, what is a decent price for bringing down a tree like that

[@firstmkb]

Nice!

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job

[@bekarutreeservice]

super video, thank you

[@michaelsukut6101]

Good job buddy stay safe.

[@albertovenegas2072]

Great job rigging on both ends that trick works fantastic 👍

[@bassimmichael7058]

Well done

[@Bluecollar711]

Great responses

[@6769paul]

was that job in Marathon County wisconsin if I may ask ? think I looked at it for estimate ?

[@kingcoldAR1]

love this and all the positive energy. but.....i wanna know how much you make haha.

[@benoit.gerin-lajoie]

Hi ! What are the specs of the branch attaching line do you suggest ? I guess a dynamic rope is in order to prevent the receiver down under too big of a lash ? and I hope a less expansive cord can be purchase ? and what length is appropriate ?

[@Theodore_Evelyn_Mosby]

amazing

[@stephenxburrage]

Scary how fast he tied that noose lmao

[@j0h0ey]

Helluva job

[@carlosmartinezreborned6403]

That was an awesome video. Thank you for sharing. What kind of knot are you using to tie to the branches before lowering them?

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Carlos Martinez REBORNed Thanks brother! That's the Daisy Chain hitch, I have a video about it. - Patrick

[@carlosmartinezreborned6403]

@@TreeMuggs_PatrickM Cool, thank you. I'll look up your video. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family!

[@2009glassman]

good show!!

[@mischi9473]

Nice👌 I need this in German😅

[@Eliasn]

Very informative videos you got m8! I must have missed something though, the end of the rope that you lower the branches with, what it is it tied in to at the ground? And how does the dude down at the ground lower them? Cheers!

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

The rope wraps around a bollard at the base of the tree, called a Port-a-wrap. This device puts friction on the line which allows the ground guy to lower stuff that weighs more than them... - Patrick

[@Eliasn]

@@TreeMuggs_PatrickM Thanks for answering! Ah i see, im in the process of having to cut down a bunch of relatively small trees on my property, cant really afford to hire someone, so ill have to do it myself, probably a stupid idea i know! Trees are still big enough that i cant fell them from the bottom so ill have to do it from the top like this. Sorry rambling a bunch, thanks for the great videos and info!

[@turtlezed]

Dear Drooper, I do this as a job too but enjoy watching other guys doing the same thing.....am I a nerd?

[@nevin3123]

are there any retrievable rigging set ups? I know its bad for the rope/tree, but using natural crotches is nice because there is nothing to retrieve. Great video and podcast btw.

[@nevin3123]

its great how you explain the cuts as you do them

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

you can get rigging ring setups that work just like friction savers to make them retrievable. I still do a ton of natural crotch rigging! - Patrick

[@ewillive]

It would be great if this video had subtitles

[@erichailperin-lausch262]

Great!

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Thanks Eric, stay tuned for more!

[@markmarescalco1039]

you put out the best vids on utube thanks for all your time

[@elijahbillups1956]

Youre so fire.

[@kivaswander5537]

You use the sequoia harness right? I currently have a 60$ knockoff of he sequoia and am considering buying the onyx work saddle. Have you ever tried that one?

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Haven't tried the Onyx, but I'm on my 2nd New Tribe harness and I've loved both of them. I've heard nothing but good things about the Onyx... - Patrick

[@BUCKYWHEATS]

I heard the Onyx is very similar to monkey beaver, and I love my MB.

[@cjjuddaustralianartist]

Excuse my sense of humour, but those graves below... are of those that climbed that tree before?

[@CzarRobberFly]

Really informative video, my only concern is you are using pulleys instead of blocks. Pulleys aren't designed to handle shock loading which happens especially with negative rigging such as blowing out a top.

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Pinto pulleys are bomber, but I've switched all my rigging over to rings. I love rings! - Patrick

[@stephenlawlor211]

Hi Patrick ! Nice rigging down ! What lowering device do you guys use ? Do you ever use a spider balancer sling to lower limbs horizontally ?

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Thanks Stephen. We were just using a porta wrap on this one. Yes I use a spider leg balancer sometimes, but this was wide open. I'm going to make a video on the spider leg setup at some point. All the best, Patrick

[@stephenlawlor211]

EducatedClimber : Ah thats great ! Thanks for the content !

[@Velcrostraps91]

Good work. I'd say keep your lanyard tight and loosen up your chain. Poor saw is working too hard.

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Good eye! - Patrick

[@Killinit33]

Just one tip from my sorry ass. Dress your knots & half hitches. (Or daisy chains or whatever you're calling it)

[@shoehornking]

How long is your rigging rope?

[@rayhutcheson3294]

shoehornking usually want them 200 feet to be safe

[@JoeCornerNetwork]

Are you still in the tree business?

[@jakegilly6438]

Awesome stuff! So the line you worked off would that be considered SRT?

[@ricardoarellano6028]

Are you a certified arborist?

[@andrewpaino1934]

hello :) im staying home today

[@mikepowers8398]

30:18 Always clip in to that part on the T540?

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

I don't know. Looks like it's on the wrong attachment in that clip. I think that's why they changed the design and just went with one attachment point. Easy to send your saw down for fuel and have it get sent back up on the wrong clip-in point...

[@mikepowers8398]

Oh, gotcha. I didn't know they did way with the plastic saddle clip. That's a shame. I just asked because mine had broken before but my saw lanyard always tied to the metal swiveling attachment point. Good video Muggs

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Right on, thanks!

[@treework528]

So

[@slickmoon9594]

Out of all the words that you could have used about a rope you use the word noose typical

[@Killinit33]

Sure. Nice take down. But I dont think you should be making this an informative or teaching video. Its simply your preferential way of doing things. Which is completely correct. The whole keeping your hand at your hip so you dont fly off the end is freakin crazy. You "SHOULD" have a long enough line or a figure 8 or even just an overhand knot to prevent you from falling to your k_NOT knowing you dont know informational teaching bad form video. I'm not perfect & I'm slightly crazy too so dont judge me on this comment alone.🤣🤣🤣

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

When I was just starting out, maybe the 10th time I had climbed or something, I climbed a big tall tree in the woods, just kept double lanyarding higher and higher, wanted to see how high I could go. I finally reached a point where I figured "that's enough, I did it", so I tied it with my 150 ft climbing rope, and started rapelling down. Didn't even occur to me that my rope might not be long enough. As my feet touched the ground, the end of my rope came right out of my hitch. If I had tied in any higher (meaning if the tree had been any taller, because I was committed to climbing all the way to the top) then I would have taken a bad fall. Just something for noobs to think about. And no, most people don't tie a stopper knot in the end of their climbing line because you are constantly pulling the entire line up and through crotches, a knot would get caught and you would be hung up.... I am an expert in nothing, trust me... these videos are for me to teach my apprentices.... thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate the feedback..... - Patrick