How to NOT Fall When Tree Climbing, Expert Arborist Advice!

[@spelunkerd]

What a great, simple summary of the Blake's hitch, MRS, and SRT methods all in one. It's not uncommon to use more than one depending on the situation.

[@BinoH]

Thank you very much!

[@GreenTeaDigital]

Bino, thanks for sharing this and all the other useful information on tree work and safety on your channel! This was a nice simple easily digestible comparison of climbing set ups and how to avoid common dangers. Excellent job!😊😊

[@BinoH]

Glad it was helpful!

[@baronvon8407]

Good examples there appreciate all your efforts that you put in to making all these Videos as you do, have a good day sir

[@BinoH]

Thank you kindly!

[@MartinMorales-un8li]

You are the man Bino, nice video 👍

[@BinoH]

Thank you Martin! Take care!

[@paul-erikrosenbaum2259]

Bino! You are a winner!

[@BinoH]

Thank you!

[@scatoutdebutter]

Nice video, Bino. Thanks!

[@BinoH]

Many thanks!

[@Dave-YellowDogWelding]

Thanks, Mr. Bino!

[@BinoH]

You're welcome!

[@notachance374]

I see a lot of people doing a cinch on the spar with zigzag….in essence it’s single line. As in not with a saver, no different than a throw over a union and doings bowline Am I missing something? It’d be easier than the saver , cause it’s a pain to get up tight double line on smaller trees…..but….

[@landodjoe8899]

Hi Bino, I did my first tree job successfully and earn some pocket money. Thank you. Can you please make a video on how no to spin and why that happens?

[@blipp3521]

Hi Bino, great explanation thank you. Can you tell us which knot you used in the first example. The knot that was connected to the carabiner? Thank you

[@BinoH]

The first example that was tied to the snap is a Bowline. The second example that was tied to the carabiner is a Double Fisherman's.

[@robertdemers5125]

Hi Bino, can you do a video on what would be good anchor points doing SRT?

[@BinoH]

Thank you, I will keep that in mind! Take care!

[@kryton7687]

hi, great explanation. I am considering to start with rope wrench. As I am not experienced with it, I want to have some back up during my learning. I was considering adding Petzl ASAP above the rope wrench, what do you think about it ?

[@BinoH]

No it's not necessary. It is better to learn the friction hitch properly and make sure that it hold and does not run on you. The rope wench and friction hitch are safe when tied properly. no need for back up.

[@philosborn1840]

Well explained 👍🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@BinoH]

Thank you

[@jacobzjm]

you made a very good topic! it could help and interest more people if you could further make a video about how to judge and decide for a reliable anchor point,in relation to limb size,consideration by different tree sort,how to testify before climbing...:-)

[@BinoH]

Very good point, taking notes. Thank you, Take care!

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

Don't tie in to anything less than the diameter of your bicep. That's a good rule of thumb. Obviously it depends on the species as well. Maple, Sycamore and Popular are unreliable but oak and beech are very dependable if the tree is healthy. On ascents always be assessing the tree for damage and decay, 👍💪🪓🌲🇮🇪

[@jacobzjm]

@@Toyotaamazon80series thanks a lot for the golden words!

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

@@jacobzjm 👍💪🪓🌲🇮🇪

[@Jay-lr3me]

​@@Toyotaamazon80seriesgreat tips matey hello from England

[@davidgrza]

So how do you load test a branch, to see if it will hold you or break?

[@BinoH]

For your tie-in point?

[@davidgrza]

Yes

[@BinoH]

Check this video out it might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/enfZkoJ6hs6nbLssi=liicK2dzvIuRFgAj@@davidgrza

[@davidgrza]

Thank you

[@unboxingsynapses9261]

Learned a lot from you Sir.

[@BinoH]

Glad to hear it! Thank you!

[@SlamminGraham]

What if I'm getting higher up in the tree and the diameters of the branches are shrinking. How do I become confident that a smaller branch will hold me and not fail?

[@BinoH]

Here is a video that I made on tie in point. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enfZkoJ6hs6nbLs

[@BorderCollieWithAPassport]

Hey Bino Im new to all this and I need to take down two 50 foot oak trees. The local experts (here in Colorado) have quoted me $11-16K which is insane. I even told them they can leave the limbs for firewood. Anyhow, Im going to practice the different tie offs and whats your take on these pole trimmers?? Some 10-15 footers, Im thinking of tying off on adjacent limb and using the pole cutter so in general I might be a LITTLE safer being on a different limb?? I know with a 10 inch blade probably cant cut more than 8in limb but just an idea

[@BorderCollieWithAPassport]

just curious what would you charge for such a job (1 tree is in front yard with street access and the 2nd is side back maybe 20 feet from street, neither overhangs house) I know some people love climbing (rock climbing) and this job is a thrill. I've done roof work back in the day and also know working from heights can be dangerous, especially if in a hurry or TIRED

[@BinoH]

I don't believe the chainsaw on a stick would be safer. Not too long ago I saw a video clip where a landscaper was removing a large limb with one of those and the limb he was cutting cracked and ripped and the limb swung at him smashed his face and ripped open his jaw. If professional tree companies are giving you bids at that much maybe there is a reason for it, maybe the risk of it. My advice is hire a company that has a state license and that is insured. get a few more bids. There are too many variables to say what the job could cost.

[@BorderCollieWithAPassport]

@@BinoH Surprisingly I contacted some of the smaller companies (they dont have cranes like the bigger companies do) but got some real quotes in the $2,500-$3,500 range and thats with them leaving the limbs on site. I know some people can climb the side of a skyscraper and make it look easy but I just dont have experience like that

[@BinoH]

@@BorderCollieWithAPassport Hope everything goes well. Take care!

[@keiththompson2289]

What harness are you using? Looking for a fairly minimalist harness?

[@BinoH]

Buckingham Navigator.

[@raylopez99]

Bino is built like a rhino but is surprisingly agile...

[@BinoH]

Ha ha that's true!

[@EvanJH02]

That’s exactly why I like his videos! I’m 6’2 and 215 so watching him gives me inspiration and assurance that I should be able to do everything he does!

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

Built like a rhino I don't think so

[@neekniggit3606]

It just SUCKS when you gaffe out and your side D's yank your waist belt up to your ribs. That's sore for a few days.

[@BinoH]

That sounds painful.

[@totalmute]

very nice video, I will now climb a tree

[@BinoH]

Have fun!

[@kurtwagner5661]

I would rather not recommend the blakes hitch, the main reasons: 1: the movement in the tree, positioning, ascending, descending... 2: the pressure and friction forces on the rope while ascending..."rope on rope" means always abrasion effects on the material i will only use the blakes hitch in case of emergency. i use a mechanical system, the spiderjack 2.1 dyneema, it´s great in handling and movement. And of course, always got 2 lanyards on my climbing belt Stay safe out there.

[@BinoH]

True it's not the best climbing hitch but it is very reliable. I feel that the basic hitches Blake's, Taught Line and Prusik are a good road map to the more advanced techniques. Once you learn the basics move to mechanicals.

[@warped2875]

Bino: "Your ticket to the hospital" Me: ...or, to the morgue.

[@BinoH]

Yes possibly, Take care!

[@turnoffski]

Or even worse a wheelchair!

[@two5seven14]

Stay static my friends. You can climb in your gear or climb the tree. Climb the tree in your gear.

[@neekniggit3606]

I must fall.

[@AverageHouseHusband]

Let me sum up, 'keep your climbing line under tension at all times'.

[@BinoH]

Yes true thank you!