Evan's 1st Crane Pick

He'd never done it. Now he has.
Evan is who'll you'll typically talk to if you call MonkeyBeaver.com

[@mississippijohn1432]

Climbing is 100% out of comfort zone, until you yourself comforts "it" the tree doesn't care either way. Food for thought

[@Johnnyreengo]

Evan is a humble and appreciative student

[@stevefox393]

Middle of the night here in the uk- can't sleep because of covid and a chest infection and up pops a new August vid. Cheered me right up. Thankyou- and we'll done Evan 😀👊👍

[@patrickeaton8575]

The Evan videos are an inspiration. As a new climber I watch/rewatch his videos as a confidence booster. What a great team you all have!!

[@rayclark9643]

My Paternal Grandfather used to teach lessons like this...he'd just have you do it and then correct you after you'd done it all the hard/wrong way. School of hard knocks under his watchful semi protective gaze taught lessons that you'd always remember for a lifetime.

[@runninonempty820]

August and Damien are true professionals that are at a place that someone like me can't really see ever achieving, but Evan provides a stepping stone that I can look up to and say ya, I could be like him someday. So thanks Evan.

[@cotontop3]

Good stuff! It's fun to hear the excitement in someone's voice when they conquer something!

[@NHlocal]

Evan did do awesome! New addition to the MonkeyBeaver crew..... 😎👊 Keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤️🌲 Randy

[@patrickwinde9802]

Nothing better then first learning everything new and out of comfort I love it

[@jacquesblaque7728]

Good job Evan, with all valuables still attached. We're all pulling for you. (Red Green)

[@evanwilliams6352]

Keep your stick on the ice

[@jonnsmusich]

You can't bring joy to others if you don't have it in your heart. Count your blessings Hunicke! Warmest and best wishes for the New Year. And thank you for the joys of the Tree.

[@travishunsecker3126]

I love to watch guys learn... I know the exact feeling he is having... in that same boat. Good work Evan.... just show up and things will happen! A quote that has stuck with me August. Blessing brother.

[@timhelton5615]

I would love to be in Evan’s shoes. Doing some tree work with August and crew giving some instruction while chuckling.

[@JasonSmith-xo9qr]

Nice job Evan. Good to see others learning and being teachable.

[@robsimons1163]

Merry Christmas to August, the crew, your families, and to all else who may read this message.

[@nhmountains5683]

Evan rocks!! Great job Even Great coaching August.

[@MassiveRam]

I didn't even notice how small the tree was. He did really good for first time in a tree. Good job

[@johnangeleri7336]

Even is an inspiration. I hope we see more of him in production.

[@LCPWirraway]

Love how no matter which side of the world you're climbing trees on, we all have the same story: newbies scrambling about in trees and old hands teaching and supporting the next gen. Love ya lads.

[@jimbrewer2893]

Fine job Evan! Keep at it and you'll be a pro pretty quick. Great instructors as well.

[@danmcburney3247]

That was Awesome !!!! You did great Evan !!! And SOOO nice to have the knowledge of August on the crane to make sure the picks go the right way and have the correct tension !!! Really nice job August they came off perfect 😉 So nice to see an August video pop up. Thank you !!!

[@johnangeleri7336]

"I know the guy... Friend of mine." That was great!

[@johnlenoir1023]

I think that is so cool that y'all are taking the time to help train him so he can learn the industry and experience what it is all about love the videos

[@rickicalvert3156]

Great job Even and your whole crew for talking him through it!! We all know that feeling of first crane pick. Or many of us do! Merry Christmas guys

[@rickstafford5316]

Great job Evan. Smooth. Learning every time you climb. Stay safe

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Good job, "E V A N"! You'll feel like you're more in tune when talking with those who call in and there's something to be said to have all TEAM members CROSSTRAINED! AUGUST, great video for everyone! Thanks!

[@AFloridaSon]

My fear of heights would never let me be a climber. But if I was to be a climber, I would definitely want it to be August who's teaching me the ropes (pun intended, but still, I would want it to be August that taught me).

[@jaytaylor1505]

I said the same thing ,I'm still afraid of heights that's not a bad thing. However learning to climb and going up on the crane has helped me tremendously. KZbin videos help as well. August also Mr Regg Coates 180ft plus video's help too.

[@mississippijohn1432]

Evan, Do you feel more balanced? August is this a employee trust building day? Haha. Great job.

[@laurapeters8686]

Well done Evan 👍 working with a crane is a learning experience. I never got to climb and work with them, the two occasions we used one I was grounding.

[@danpowell1776]

I'm sure Evan knows how lucky he is to have a coach like yourself. Emotional support and instruction like that to a new climber can be extremely valuable. When the Evan did his first climb I thought it was evident that he has what it takes to become a climber. My hat's off to you August for being the most patient instructor on the planet.

[@BigBlackTruckDave]

Nice look into the process. Thanks August

[@backwoodsraised4395]

My first time i was so scared my gloves were soaked in sweat !!! Hes doing well got the best teacher in the game.. keep it up stay sharp stay safe

[@denisdoyle6292]

masterful cranework

[@br-dj2ti]

Wonderful work Evan definitely great job August and crew.. it's crazy in our line of work take a nice pic like that very dangerous and then the crane hook can take somebody out so fast in our line of work it's the small things that will get us every time God bless everybody stay safe glad everybody's okay hope everybody has a merry Christmas and a good New Year

[@BG-vq9fd]

Evan you've got some good teachers there.

[@GoBlue79]

Well done Evan! Good man - good friends.

[@devondunkle1063]

Little bit of "hangwood" I like that. I'm going to start saying that more. Good job guys. Good job Evan.

[@treeworksch6959]

He's a much better beginner than I was.

[@iToy80]

I love how you did this. Let the office guy learn by doing, never mind 5-6 guys waiting on the ground. Good humor and no bad intentions. You guys are the shit ❤

[@dannyr333]

22:06 Evan does “first try” in Batman voice from the Lego movie I’m ded

[@evanwilliams6352]

😂

[@HiLineTree]

Good job young man. Also the teacher …👍

[@purryegbert8609]

What an awesome video! the editing was great!

[@arborjackstreeservice714]

I am about to do my first crane job it's a big oak tree over a house and power lines

[@hunterharper1891]

Your going to find out it's a game changer

[@howarddavidiii6171]

Nice work, great job by all.

[@bradywatcherson498]

Awesome stuff! Kudos to Evan, looks pretty comfortable up there. What a great opportunity, a little envy on my part, I'd love to work with the Hunicke crew. I don't think there'd be anywhere better to learn....and have a good time doing it. You guys 🪨!

[@58unclesam]

Seeing that block swinging toward that guy reminded me of when I first started working for the electric department of of this little one horse town. My supervisor was running the boom truck to lift a utility pole off the trailer, for some unknown reason he starts running boom out without running rope out. I was waiting below to hook up to pole and thought why is the hook not near me yet and looked up to see block wedged in rope guide at the end of the boom l wasn’t aware that boss was running rope out after it was wedged and next thing I knew I felt something brush the top of my hat ( yep no hard hat ) 6 more inches of free rope and wife and family would have been set for life😳 I looked up at my boss and he had no clue😡

[@f9qo]

Nice first crane pick, well done! Wouldn't first a small snip on the far side an inch or so in, then cutting through from Evan's side , let the pick have some directional play if needed to leave the cut cleaner without the tendency to maybe bind the bar? Especially on large picks.

[@janieweyers6230]

Nice clean cut on the 2nd one.

[@olsno26]

Well done Evan!

[@Neighborhoodgo2guy]

Nice job Evan ✊

[@janieweyers6230]

Good job, Evan👏

[@mississippijohn1432]

7:54. Yes, to answer your question, that would be God. I had to laugh.

[@kathyhelton2606]

Great job Evan!!

[@darrelljohnson4658]

Good job sawrus

[@opendstudio7141]

Pretty cool. 😃

[@jieg01]

Well done Evan

[@jimbrown4661]

"""Nice """", Looks Like Evan Is A Fast Learner!!!! I Think The Only Thing Slowing Him Down, Was The Fear Of Gravity!!! ( Me Too!). Evan's Heart Jumped/ Clean Out His Shorts, When His Spike Broke Free! That's An Automatic Reaction For Anyone!!! Real Nice Mix/ Video!!!! Loved It !!! 😃😎😎😎🤗🤗🤗👍😇😇😇. I also Liked His Take Charge Of His Connections When Secureing The Slings / Ropes To The Last Peice Of Trunk!! I Think I Would Have Done Top Tie As Usual And The Bottom Tie (End Tie), As Usual Also, Less Likely To Slip!!!

[@brandeehose6595]

You guys are great

[@JDESTR0Y]

Merry Christmas all! Hey August. Could you do a video explaining how you use your zig zag as a secondary and how you use it to hang from to get better positioning and relive your back? I watch all to the videos and I’m a new arborist and want to have a safe secondary tie in and a repel system, I currently only use a flip line and a second flip line wrapped around the tree as a secondary. I know you explain lots while in these trees and it’s been amazing learning from you, but to have a zig zag explained video and all it’s uses would be amazing. Maby you have done this? I know you give good pointers with it in videos but a dedicated video for it would help me and my questions so much. I know others explain it on videos but I just feel you would tell the tale the best. Happy holidays and take care team!

[@JDESTR0Y]

Also in the new year when I can afford it I’m getting a 2.0 in olive! I see you just made one in my size M, just need to wait till after the holidays to order mine, I can’t wait, very excited for it! And to pick up a Zig Zag I’m so stoked to own one when I can!

[@chrissims3591]

“Who built this tree?” “ I know the guy. He’s my friend” best quote ever.

[@markroper9269]

Good stuff!! NOT lame is cool!!!

[@justinsnyder6256]

Evan wasn't laughing lol

[@sporranheid]

That was oakie dokie.

[@haroldbarry8118]

Word for today. 1st Timothy Chapter 6:7-12 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses... Amen. Isaiah 54-17 God's word for his people who believe .. [17] No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD... JESUS Matthew 6:33-34 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Amen .🙂

[@MrWabanga]

Is the zigzag ok to use single line as an anchor? I didn’t think it was.

[@bendoherty3129]

Who is the new guy on the crew..had Evan, Damian, Joe, August. And one other dude?

[@AugustHunicke]

Jake

[@doritleis2773]

You the Teacher for Evan. But Evan have Your Videos not good to Study. Then Your always the Branch cut how You go. Then have You not a Problem with the Rope and Branch. Evan light to overtax. But to last is Evan Fortunate, the Trees with help from Crane to cut. Merry Christmas and a happy new Year for You the Family and the Team 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@janieweyers6230]

Why didn't you clear limbs/branches as he went up?

[@AugustHunicke]

Crane work

[@scotttam7491]

Man I wish I could if worked with you guys when I was starting off. I had a guy yelling at me an making a stressful situation fare more stressful. In his head he was helping but in reality he was just making me second guess myself an making me feel like I’m not doing anything write cause there was no compliments or good jobs only don’t do this your doin that wrong lol and trust me I’m not a super sensitive snowflake lol but when your doin stuff like this for the first time it allready crazy

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋

[@benjaminwhiteley83]

#getaugustto200k

[@abetaylor4977]

I've never gone srt on a zig zag! Nice to know.

[@bendoherty3129]

Just for reference zigzag aint rated for srt like they advised him to do. Would for sure save you in a. Emergency but is not best practice without a chicane

[@abetaylor4977]

@@bendoherty3129 I wondered.

[@LCPWirraway]

I've done it SRT like that but it's bad practice. Handy when you're blocking out. I've been lazy and didn't use a Prussik loop to choke my lifeline. Technically you need a rope wrench system if you go SRT. For Petzl Zig Zags, can only use a Chicane.

[@LCPWirraway]

And also hadn't tied a stopper knot with the excess on carabiner end of the lifeline. Ergo why people love using spliced lines.

[@abetaylor4977]

@@LCPWirraway the first time I used a zig zag I skipped a link and it still worked. I weigh 200 plus lbs with gear at the time. I've never gone srt. To scared to go solo. 2 is 1 and 1 is none.

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video....although painful to watch at times.

[@garyaroth]

Hi, I'm a heavy equipment operator too! Just wanted to stop by and send you some motivation to keep going! Check mine out, if you have a few minutes.