Cutting Down an Old FIr

This old tree is at a local golf course. Due to several large limbs falling onto the course and other safety concerns we cut it down, leaving a 50' habitat snag.
The golf course that the tree was on required a habitat snag left of at least 10 meters, otherwise it would have changed the layout of the fairway, making the hole easier. Also the only corridor to fall the tree into would have required felling (and cleaning up) a half dozen other 160' firs, meaning climbing and piecing it down was the faster option. The climb only took about 5.5 hours.
Music: Editors - The Racing Rats

[@ryananderson3760]

I watched this video 10 yrs ago for inspiration. I am a climbing arborist. I still come back to it.

[@MrSigDan]

We had the best arborist's ever in the military. 100' of DET cord. Done in an instant. Except they had no idea where it would go when it fell. No honestly that was awesome climbing. Anyone that's climbed a tree knows that lugging a big saw around isn't easy plus the trunk diameter was huge. Great work man.

[@thejackel1844]

MrSigDan Blasting that top out would have been the safest thing to do,... by far...

[@juanjose4439]

Entre 8 y 10 kilos el arnés cable etc etc es muy difícil subir..12 15 20 o 30 metros..y sudar.ufff

[@justchillen2012]

man props to the guy who climbed this beast i have been in some monsters but that takes major skill to drop logs like that!!

[@FailureHasAFace]

I'm glad to see that that tree didn't collapse of the weight of those balls man! Good Job

[@Jack-rg6xf]

Had to mute because of the music, but I did watch the video. Definitely something I have never seen before.

[@martiwoodchip4518]

I will tell you one bit of very important advice. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CLIMBING LINE IS ON THE BACKSIDE OF A TREE WHEN YOU ARE FREE FELLING LIMBS OR SECTIONS!!!!! the first piece of large limb that you cut rode down along your climbing line which should have been on the backside away from any possibility if it getting snagged by falling limbs. Secondly that strap that you put above you in hopes that it would keep the tree from splitting if it was to would not do much on a tree that size, the strap would simply be stretched right through it's braking point. 4 or 5 good wraps with a new 3/4" bull rope would be a much better method of protection against splitting. I will commend you for a good climb and you got done what needed to be done but please make sure that your ground crew knows and understands how important it is to not only keep your climbing line clear but also out of the path of any falling material, if you do not heed this warning you may some day be in for a nasty yank and maybe even pulled right out of a tree by a falling log getting badly snagged into your line which is attached to the side of your harness. I not only make sure that my lines are clear from falling wood but also have a weak link on my harness which would certainly give way before pulling me down but it's best not to have snags hit your lines if they are connected to you. Good luck bro and stay safe!. Marti tree climber

[@rockyellis]

No shit. Will fuck him up.

[@thejackel1844]

Marti woodchip Chain with Binder, best defense against Barber Chairs...

[@r.g.3636]

yes you are absolutely correct.... ive been climbing very big trees for 30 years..... I DO NOT EVER HAVE MY CLIMB LINE ATTATCHED TO MY BODY when cutting huge limbs and for sure tops and big chunks,,,,,a old timer told me many years ago to never have your climb line connected to your body..... i just saw a utube video of one of my favorite climbers almost ripped out of a tree in tasmania when he cut a big 14 ft. log from up in the tree, sent it up the hill, and the log rolled down the hill grabbed his climb line dangling on the ground down the hill.... and then the video stopped so i dont know what happened to the poor guy.... WE NEVER WANT TO LEARN THE HARD WAY OR THE STUPID WAY., BEACAUSE IT COULD BE OUR LAST LESSON......!! we should always listen to the very experienced climbers advice ...... peace out......roy...... mendo

[@naturefamily]

OMG ! I took down some big trees. Been 60' up in a tree with a bee-hive hole and 45" around where i was cutting, but never anything on the scale of this beast. Nice job. Huge tree. Huge balls !!~

[@MegaBill57]

I've climbed maybe a dozen trees that size or larger. 5 1/2 hours is really moving. Great work.

[@davidmotzkus3946]

Geez why all the hostility all of a sudden. Ive been climbing since 1989. I would not want to do a tree this size. Especially piecing it out in sections like that. That is serious hard work. Idk why Mike and Ben are so agro. But whoever did this tree deserves respect. Even among seasoned exp. tree climbers theres only a small percentage of them that would and COULD do a job like this and among those an even smaller percentage would do a tree like this more then once in a lifetime. Impressive

[@maxhole2]

This was too cool ! Great camera work also ! Looks like fun man !

[@ParkerTreeServiceSpringfield]

That was sick!!! I liked the log exploding at the end.

[@IFIXIT4U]

This message is for the guy in the tree. " YOU THA MAN " I got nothing but respect.

[@MatsonRuddell]

That is extraordinary. I was never that good on my best day. Ive been climbing for 20 years, God Bless

[@JungJingymay2010]

It is a great show. Good job.

[@buddahslayer]

Nice video man!

[@dunna321]

that last drop was awesome, nice video

[@Damie236]

That was epic! good job guys.

[@joshuarugg]

bravo!!! bravo!!! that was one of the most incredible jobs i have seen. dang i wish we had something that big to climb here in hawaii. my husqy 3120 is itching for some big wood.

[@janeczekkr8589]

Very brave man on that giant tree

[@thejackel1844]

Janeczek Kr Very thin line between being brave or stupid...

[@divercunny]

Hi Cerey. Looks like he chose to top it out in the region of the scarring because there was a 'platform' there to cut the gob, the small amount of deadwood you can see him stepping on. As good a place as any? Assuming there is rot- the rot would be why the top had broken out, so the higher he went on this tree the more rot? Got to cut somewhere yes? BTY- looks like more of a tear out wound than lightning? V. Big tree- the guys look like they did a damn good job- clean cuts there with a big saw. Regarding the big shot- maybe they aren't used to spiking big trees like that? There's a real skill to spiking up big wood- As I'm sure you know. Just not many of us have had the chance to work on big wood like that. Nice to chat with you!!!! Good luck and good climbing!!!!

[@JoeConEd]

god damn..your a better man then me..i couldnt be paid enough to climb a tree like that..god bless you man.

[@50molepupsrocking]

What's with all the negative comments on here , Cracking bit of tree work !!!

[@darknessblackened]

lots of guts ,respect man

[@FallisFamily]

awesome as usual!

[@petzltreeclimber]

Great job!

[@cosmicuz]

helluva job, thats some BIG wood , real man in that tree

[@Made247Taylor]

such an awesome tree!!!

[@transsylvaniasaxon]

awsome, great job!

[@Gasteraner]

Good job!

[@universityc]

That was a water sprout! Kidding....that was a monster!

[@juanjose4439]

De los trabajos más gratificantes que tuve 💪💪🙏

[@MrTonyshit80]

Really the brave wood cutter...salute...

[@martiwoodchip4518]

Also when we shoot a line up into a tree we do not do just one. We set a line that is used as a back up same as a climbing line and then we set a 5/8" line which is actually used to pull the climber right up the tree either with a power winch or simply attaching it to a truck and scooting forward very slowly as the climber is pulled up and tightens up the climbing line for safety.

[@kmcleish78]

nice work on the big old tree but screw them golfers to nice of a tree

[@tualatin67]

From one old carpenter to all you loggers , thankyou ! So when a tree hugger falls in the forest do the trees laugh ?

[@grandad1982]

Thats some big sections. Nice.

[@SharonSolesbee]

Wow! That's a big tree. I'm impressed. Thanks for sharing... stickyresults

[@jlcourtoreille]

awsome how much does that thing cost to take down?

[@benammons7687]

it hard as hell yes, especially fliping your line around that big of a trunk. I had to put 2 flip lines together when I did it and like that tree, there was a branch for at least 75 feet. We didn't have a sling shot so I had to climb up to about 100 ft. where it was still 6 ft around and take a 40 - 50 ft top. Then I came down to about 50 ft and shot another log, then we put a pie in the bottom big enough for myself and 2 other guys to sit in while we took a picture. I'm no idiot.

[@mrbluenun511]

This tree is so gigantic, the what seem to be few branched seem pretty small, most are longer and wider than a whole lot of gardens I know!

[@buellfuel2001]

I really admire climbers! This was a great video, thanks! Why only one buck strap? why no safety rope? cut that buck strap and it is a long way down...don't know...just asking

[@thekettle2]

it says in the description that several large limbs had fallen off the tree, more would likley follow. What if someone is under it when one goes?

[@dekonfrost7]

Good work

[@simonfoster9089]

Cool Video Fellas

[@TGCIII]

I still love this video when it comes up. What’s happening with you now?

[@westernclimber]

Good job boys! I mean, you tree killer!!!!

[@kingJigsaw420]

bad ass vid! good work.

[@CallMelmmature]

How do you deal with the high?

[@treeguyable]

Some days you just want to do it the hard way. I rarely get that much room to drop a tree whole, just scrub woods around, get permission. No more damage than dropping chunks. And where is the ground man holding the rope out of the way when the branches are free fell? Nothing like getting a whip knot to snag the limb on the way down, very embarrassing, if not dangerous for the climber.

[@stillbashingmetal]

How much do you reckon those sections of tree weigh?

[@wottiv]

First time I have seen big wood being taken down on a golf course because of danger of falling limbs without a crane. I wonder how much damage dropping those huge sections did to the golf cart path and surrounding fairway-

[@CereyRunyon]

I have been climbing and removing giant fir's and Reds over houses, for over thirty years; (sometimes all through the night during storms while they were cracking/ and/or 'uprooting over a house), my question is "why did you top it where the 'lightning strike scar was (where the tree would be rotten inside)? In addition, did you chain-binder below and above the cut"

[@tymesho]

+Cerey Runyon or, why not just drop it? plenty of room?

[@arborist460]

Didn’t you see the strap above the cut?

[@stihlthebest]

Great video!! Been there done that.

[@arborymastersllc.9368]

Why not fall the stem? Butt landing those logs makes bigger divots. Just curious

[@highcountrytimber]

Nice load of fire wood!

[@FLORIDALIFEFUN]

I don't care what anybody says. I've been in business for 12 years and you gotta say you have a set brass ones to do what that climber did.

[@owendanner7246]

I love this music

[@ILIKEPIE046]

did u take that for logs

[@lifedeath08]

It's Sad to see Huge tree's like this go but this is what i do for a living as well. It's a tough and fun job to do with the right people.

[@richardcrowe4207]

Why did it have to be dismantled and not just felled from the ground? There seems to be plenty of space for felling? Rich. Arborist

[@Hunkerbunker346]

how old is a tree like this?

[@zone05hunter]

good job

[@mrbluenun]

vanishes in the tall grasses of Africa Thank you for the upload and will sub. Take care. mrbluenun

[@jaydalton1271]

nice job

[@kenphillips479]

This vid is awsome and this guy can climb anybody who says dif shouldent be allowed to wach tree vids

[@boydb56]

Sweet.

[@glynnhudson7068]

That man is crazy

[@Westcoasty08]

Bad Ass Video. "That's the ultimate spring bored".

[@SICKENEDMAGGOT1]

i bet you felt those big logs hit the ground. haha they sounded like the would cause a thump.

[@cmarbormaster]

How much is a removal like that?

[@pawelRuti]

Professional clipping

[@rusedorange]

Why did they want it cut down?

[@nathanarievlis3985]

Sad seeing those magnificent trees become sick and dangerous. Nice, necessary work

[@esotericagenda]

A few #1 peelers I'd imagine? Unless there was too much defect.

[@thekettle2]

you would, but, he was using it at arms length and the chains on the tophandled saws are design to reduce the chance of kick back, so its unlikely it will ever happen

[@larrybeetree]

nice work. Leaving a 30-50 snag would have been nice but one must do what the owners want.

[@thanxx]

Its a wonder that climber can walk with balls that size!

[@EcHo8484]

Crazy!

[@MegaBigbillybob]

thats a bad ass video

[@cancerianodiablo]

man with still balls .

[@claudeanthony468]

Correct me if im wrong but that first branch caught his his rope and it could of be a very bad look very lucky

[@ridan978]

who sings this song

[@TheMegachump]

epic man

[@nebilone]

awesome...5/5

[@hetchiballi]

ya thats the hard work alright, standing on the trunk working your way around it for every cut making sure the oiece bis gonna come off. definatly HARD WORK

[@thunderstormzlightning]

awesome nice job five stars

[@limjahey9244]

Bawls of solid titanium.

[@ablackmanedlion]

And yes i know this isnt logging and that this deciduous wood wont be used for much. But still dead wood will fall with or without human intervention.

[@maxbeasty1946]

I would love his job

[@MikeKincaid79]

cool

[@treeguyable]

And why a 32' bar? With a 36 or even 48, the extra weight is worth the difference.

[@stoneeh]

that's a real man

[@samuelluria4744]

Is that climbing line REALLY that far out on the limb at 0:32?!?!?!? That is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! Especially given the obviously poor health of that tree. And for any naysayers out there who are gonna say " maybe he had no other option!" , let me tell you, as tedious as it may be, there ARE other options - at least three, but mainly it just requires a bit of tenacity - your life us worth the struggle to work that line up against that stem.

[@alessioventuri927]

Escavatori

[@samuelluria4744]

Well I don't really speak too much Italian but I hope you're not cursing me out

[@bullsnutsoz]

Thi s was really something, very ballsy

[@cosmicuz]

good man

[@Oakclimbercj]

Looked like maybe he was using an ms 088 on that log. That's the real deal their. A little bit way bigger than these oaks out here, some I've been using my 27'' cs8000 that's it so far. I think I'm getting tired of taking down all these oaks that are grown over everyone's home but it has to be done i guess.

[@misu60]

They cut it becouse a golf course! ooo so cute!!!

[@tylerfletcher7244]

Wow.......wow

[@larryvarner2594]

cutting the big wood!!!!

[@sportsanimal4645]

What's so cool about cutting down a old beautiful tree