Introduction to Climbing gear, ropes and knots for tree work

[@keith-kalfas]

Hey It's Keith Kalfas! (The Guy in this video) Thanks for climbing with me Stan! That was a blast. If anyone here wants to climb trees. ⚠️ Please be safe and find a mentor first.

[@nonerdshere]

why were you wearing your spikes in a tree that you weren't removing, isn't that really bad for the tree?

[@marcnoel7794]

@@nonerdshere Yes this is true it can harm the tree. At 12:17 Stan states that it is important to only spike a tree scheduled for removal and the tree will be used for firewood come winter.

[@nonerdshere]

@@marcnoel7794 but this tree isn't going to be removed since they put a swing in it. I'm still learning about climbing everyday but this is common knowledge.

[@nonerdshere]

I did rewatch that part, that's good that he said it, but should have been said in the video before they started climbing

[@BusinesswithKeith]

@@nonerdshere Stans removing them in a few weeks.

[@pjsites1985]

Watch August Hunicke. One of the best in the buisness for Arborists and really good job explaining and showing the 100s of techniques to do tree work. Good job Stan

[@Dirtmonkey]

I'll check it out-thanks

[@carlcox7332]

Educated climber is a great channel also

[@Lifeofclaytonbajdas2003]

@@Dirtmonkey climbing arborist is a really good channel to

[@dennisolsen4507]

I agree August is a great tree man, and while I don't climb I must say his saddle and gear look better to my eye than the gear used here.

[@masonstansberry2625]

Guilty of treeson is a good chanel, as well as reg coats

[@crankshaft1053]

I like the new intro

[@elliotkramer2714]

I love your videos Stan! That being said, as an arborist by trade this was pretty hard to watch. August Hunicke would be a really good person to talk to!

[@Rezorcful]

I don't think August would waste his time.. maybe he could hire Lawrence instead

[@antoalvarez91]

😂😂😂same bruh

[@careyquadtrac4219]

yeah August nows what he is talking about

[@IndianaCards]

You have a landscaper teaching you tree climbing... what could go wrong 🤣

[@cannonball9478]

I love both your videos Keith and Stan. I feel being a highly skilled/professional arborist/tree surgeon is something you have to immerse yourself in for years to say you’re an expert. I’m 7 years into my profession and will always be learning. All the best to you both, Alex

[@SledgeHammer43]

I haven't been up a tree in 20 years. Now I would prefer a Bucket over over both climbing with or without spikes.

[@joesphwatson7724]

Thank you so much for this video bc I'm trying to my own tree cutting business on the road but have many trees to climb but do not know how or where to start this gave me some insight on where I need to start.

[@johnhildebrand1991]

i do like the idea of learning the plain old school way an then advancing ur style until you get to were ya want to be

[@aliray1165]

It takes longer but it’s the right way to do it. The knots are more reliable but slower, arguably safer. For me I need more efficiency so I’ve advanced but the basic principle was learned with just ropes and knots.

[@keithparady2594]

I remember seeing pictures of my grandfather in a tree with a running saw long time ago. Crazy bastard

[@michiganmodifiedmowers9593]

Im about nine months into tree service and this video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@JonsDailyHustle]

I used to know a guy that worked in a large tree company out in PA and would climb tress with just arms and legs, no ropes. He had been doing it for a long time. We always called him crazy but the guy was really good at what he did.....I definitely couldn't do it lol

[@Socalponds]

Good video, thanks Stan and Keith!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Thanks for showing us the ropes! 😉👍🏻👊🏻

[@Dirtmonkey]

No problem 👍

[@user-vz3jv5hy7m]

I tell all the groundies before they bring a saw into a tree to learn your knots and notches on the ground and go rec climbing with a buddy so they can get comfortable in the tree before they start to cutting

[@JJLandscaping]

Excellent Video from 2 of the best. Thanks for awsome content. Keep them comming

[@Dirtmonkey]

Much appreciated!

[@kscray]

Again Stan great video

[@robcole8218]

I feel a lot smarter about tree climbing now. If I can’t reach it from the ground or cut it and make it fall to the ground then I’ll hire someone to climb it lol. God bless

[@squirrellyjon]

When I first learned to climb, Iearned without the spurs. It's critical to become comfortable with your gear and friction hitch before straping those spurs on. I'm not too far from the twin cities, when my broken leg heals up I'll come up and show y'all how it's done lol

[@coltonreid8676]

Love the safety tips I don't use as much security features as you do but until you are seasoned you should listen to him

[@terrymcgillicuddy8056]

Another great video Stan 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks 👍

[@woodlandburl6648]

So that is how it is done. Interesting. Thanks

[@Dirtmonkey]

You bet

[@peterwill3699]

Hi Stan,always wanted to climb but worked in factorys to long and got to old and just got my second knee replacement and I'm done with that bucket list wish.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I'm getting there to- a bit worn out to be going to the tops of trees-better left to younger men in my opinion.

[@heresmytake2782]

Keith is a mad man

[@stanhensley3082]

Boom 💥 truck please!! That was great! Thanks

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you liked it!

[@greenmonkey6937]

Nice work , stay safe up there.

[@derrickmeyer6231]

You need to do more videos with Keith both of you together great combo

[@Dirtmonkey]

appreciate that brother

[@arturozavala8677]

Solid video man!

[@MrHomeland]

Very interesting and very cool, thank you.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lfc23upstateny.11]

That is awesome 👏 .i wish I knew more about all of this Applied to a tree company

[@brandonstoner4208]

If you're looking for a certified arborist near you, may I suggest www.treesaregood.org

[@andrew1234131]

Love the karabiner at 1:37

[@woody0116]

There is a difference between tree guys and landscapers.

[@treetramp7249]

EXACTLY.....YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE 100 MILES AWAY LOL. MUCH LOVE BROTHER, CLIMB SAFE AND SAFE CLIMBS.

[@Aepek]

Cool👍🏻👍🏻

[@bencoe1003]

Awesome! video can you provide links to some of the gear!

[@tomlorenzen4062]

Stand, been climbing trees for forty years. Trust me, a young man's game. You are at the age where we are looking to stop climbing- not starting.

[@bwillan]

The professional arborist should take a lesson on how to coil a rope from a mountain climber. His method continuously twists the rope in the same direction and makes it twist and knot up.

[@cannonball9478]

Professional arborists know this.

[@bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354]

Impressive!!

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Nice.😆

[@Dirtmonkey]

👍

[@treemerc101]

I wouldn't pay for either one of those sets of gaffs lol. Good video on the basics guys.

[@DavidSmith-qg4dd]

Nice video Yes make more

[@Dirtmonkey]

Gotcha! Thank you

[@bnfree5973]

do you repair deck/roofing. it's not just the roof but it's the second level outdoor deck, do you fix that? located in Quesnel. it's a huge outdoor deck, let me know.

[@opietaylor5778]

Using stuff from 1984 😊😊 awesome job guys. Y’all using the z block on the flip line? Looks like y’all got a new one 👍👍

[@rickcales38]

I’m surprised no lineman have said anything about him saying telephone pole. Some guys get a little too heated about that lol.

[@AdvancedLawn]

I’m doing tons of tree work. So much profit

[@fallen9o5]

What are your worker’s compensation rates?

[@AdvancedLawn]

fallen9o5 shop around. Use brokers and cross ur fingers.

[@travishill908]

Always 2 attachments!!! I fell 40 ft because I was young and dumb and thought I can manage. Took 3 years to walk again and it’s already catching up to me at 40ish. Don’t think safety, do it

[@coltonluker6231]

We do rope rescue in the fire department im a part of and we keep our rope in a bag that we just stuff it in. We have found that trying to coil it just made the tangle worse. But like always great video Stan

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Colton!

[@ryanconrad1516]

That’s a bag dedicated to just a single rope though. He put all his gear into the bag with the rope. Rope bags are expensive and when you have minimum 3 ropes to haul around, you better learn to coil. His coil wasn’t clean at all but I’m sure he was rushing and probably does better when he’s not on camera.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Wish I was younger, I know a climber that is afraid of heights, but not when climbing trees

[@heribertobarajas1067]

I can relate to that, once you are up in the tree idk how the brain blocks out the ground since you are focusing on doing work on top

[@zacharyralph218]

How many climbs is a life line good for? Does it take a lot of wear rubbing the bark of the tree like that to climb and repel?

[@Robmancan1987]

Try taking a bucket truck up 60 feet and then hoping on a 100 ft pole to climb the rest of the way to tie in a power line lol. No way I would have done it without a buck squeeze.

[@johnds6621]

I climbed trees when I was younger without ropes and fell the last ten feet once right on my ass. Lucky I was young.

[@Xtreme_Airgun_Slugs]

What brand was the first carabiner that was showed?

[@dogleespartan8882]

I am definitely a novice but most likely a pre- novice to climbing I have no gear but have several ropes in the trees I need to fall I want to know about the spikes I have a harness I thought of many ways to limb the tops just recently thought of spikes but again I wonder if a cheap pair or expensive would be best could you help me

[@icz_Cold]

Your lifeline should be set with a slingshot and weighted throw line. What good is a lifeline if your already at the top? If your spikes are not set into the tree enough you risk a fast trip to the ground. I use a boom lifts these days just for the safety factor.

[@iProxEXOTiXZz]

Your flip lime will catch you, try doing fir trees or spruce 100ft up. You're not setting your line at the top first.

[@TheBoerderie]

European arborist here. You are right that it is often perfered to preset a life line. But it is not always possible. I have been tought when climbing on spurs to have one steel braided flipline and one life line on a adjustable cambiumsaver as a secondary anchor point. if things go wrong i can always go down to the grond by removing my flipline and "rappelling (i use petzl zig zag)" down on my climbing line.

[@brandonf60]

The flip line will save you from falling to the bottom. You can't set a life line in every tree from the ground. I gaffed out a week ago with just my flip line around the tree slid about two feet down then stopped. Always use two tie in points while cutting.

[@robprice6573]

I am scared just watching you guys climb. Good info but I think I will stay on the ground👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Im staying on the ground to- that was my second time climbing- its fun but not for me

[@keith-kalfas]

Here's a another Awesome video I did with Stan 💥 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rou9mX2Yfr6CqdU

[@ihor-usenko]

I'm from Russia. please tell me what is the cost for the client to cut and remove the tree. for example spruce 15 meters high, 40 cm diameter at eye level.

[@ihor-usenko]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ-XqZ6YqqZgmdk it is my job

[@ihor-usenko]

& this kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5XSY2apiZKdadk

[@domingueztreetrimming4108]

Nice I love you videos there all good but there are some thing you still need to do and show

[@ronhughley6510]

Man Keith has got it down. I like how explanatory he was about everything.

[@treeman5970]

Ron Hughley hes also the one climbing on a cracked caribeaner😂😂👍

[@brandonf60]

Where's the cracked carabinier? I watched it twice and couldn't find the cracked carabinier.

[@treeman5970]

brandonf60 at 1:39

[@brandonf60]

Are you talking about the line in the bridge? Isc beeners have that there. I have one.

[@conradhomestead4518]

Cool . I’m going to go climb a tree now. Where’s my chain saw?

[@Dirtmonkey]

LOL

[@robsmith7681]

My legs are falling asleep just looking at those uncomfortable old style saddles.

[@carlcox7332]

The cougar is actually very comfortable. Ive been climbing in one for over a year now. Its just a little heavier than some of the higher end saddles but has the same features. I even switched my bridge out for an adjustable rope bridge and rigging paws so I have lower d rings for a secondary attatchment

[@jamesmitchell1614]

Thanks

[@Basswoodtree]

Ditch the gaffs for non removals. Any self respecting arborist should know and do this.

[@timothydillon6421]

Did you not listen at all?

[@edanhayes1644]

Are you an arborist jake zack

[@Basswoodtree]

Timothy Dillon apparently not enough. I heard “all this for a tire swing” made my comment and passed out. Only to awaken to realize I had made a fool of myself; not the first time although usually it includes lots of beer drinking. My apologies to Stan and Kalfas. I’m a bit overly sensitive to the issue due to way too many hacks. I bow my head in forgiveness.

[@timothydillon6421]

@@Basswoodtree no problems. I'm sure I have done the same. I respect that you took the time to watch and listen again.

[@brandonstoner4208]

He mentions this at 12:29. Said this tree is going to become firewood this winter.

[@ReefMimic]

Hurts my junk just watching :)

[@justjacqueline2004]

Of all the equipment and jobs you have shown I and my team will NOT be partaking for me this is way out of my ability zone and that of my team.We will continue to use a fantastic team who does this daily here in London,I also know why they are so expensive and worth it. As a side note,whenever we have to use aborists I make sure the customer pays and employs them directly,from bitter experience this can be an expensive accident waiting to happen.Just make sure the line of payment and contract is between the owner and aborist do NOT become between these lovers.

[@victorgutierrez5826]

YOU SAID NOT USE A CHEAPER CARBINE..WHAT BRAND YOU RECOMMEND..( iron OR ALUMINUM )

[@AnomadAlaska]

You spiked a live tree?

[@marianatequiero28]

Ya

[@Dirtmonkey]

its coming down

[@AnomadAlaska]

@@Dirtmonkey Whew. Thank you for setting me straight. I thought you guys had lost your marbles.

[@brandonf60]

Spike live trees all the time when they are being cut down

[@landscapingspecialist]

I need a forestry helmet WITH Bluetooth earmuffs. Anyone know if they exist yet??

[@jsilver7186]

Husqvarna do them matey but it's pricey

[@brandonstoner4208]

check out treestuff.com

[@fallen9o5]

Use Sena units.

[@landscapingspecialist]

Thanks to all of you for the help. I wasn’t aware Sena made these units to fit Pfanner and the like. 👍🏻

[@Felix5513]

That screw lock tho...

[@wvboy0311]

I use rings or swivels on my rope bridges not a omni block

[@treetramp7249]

Really the only reason to use a steel core lanyard is for 48 dbh trunks where it's harder to advance your lanyard so the stiffness of the steel core helps whipping it up. A pro can just as easily whip his lanyard up by snapping it up side to side. Steel cores give a false sense of security under the delusion of being cut resistant. Also a major problem on steel cores is the rust factor.....really sux when your eye snaps off.

[@cris7382]

👍👍👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

👊

[@jonathanbaldwin6876]

Are the ropes in Home Depot or Lowes sufficient for climbing?

[@terryrothgeb1684]

Oh God I hope this isn't too late. No absolutely not! Don't climb on anchor or boat rope.

[@CaliforniaTravelVideos]

@@terryrothgeb1684 True true, and even it seemed to work okay at first... or even the first season, our lives are probably worth more than the cost of a good quality rope. But if we don't do the other hundreds of things right (correct training), have the incorrect gear or not know how to check it prior to each climb, and/or don't always have backup safeties then perhaps it won't matter how good or bad the gear is 😜 Happy trails and safe hunting!

[@terryrothgeb1684]

@@CaliforniaTravelVideos im definitely not hunting, im a professional tree climber and anything that isn't rated for life support, you will die. Its not if, its when. I use that rope he was talking about for suicidal reasons. I buy it knowing its going to sheer, i use it to pull material over concrete... or tying a tree to another tree to prevent stem jump. Maybe just go for a walk while hunting? I mean its crazy all these dudes want to use a saddle and rope, AND THEN TRY TO BLAST AN ANIMAL WITH A FIREARM OR BOW, like come on, wtf lol. No one should go up rope without training, period.

[@CaliforniaTravelVideos]

@@terryrothgeb1684 Agreed and even with training, consider how many SRS climbers fly without a backup. I respect your professionalism and courage to work safely in a high risk industry. Safe Journey.

[@palillo2006]

At 13:02, it was at this moment that he knew he f**ked up. Well almost.

[@1d1hamby]

He keeps telling him it's not rope, it's line.

[@Danny-Cooke]

is that Keith Kelfas? the guy makes $4000 a day from landscaping, $3000 a day from rubbish removal and $10,000 a day from washing windows lol

[@l.h8473]

And he said it's not about the money sounds like old blokes cracking it

[@TimberTrainer]

Not bad for an amateur.

[@-beastbryce-6273]

No gaf guards? And put ur gafs on before climbing belt

[@jeffbeeckman8359]

BRYCEONBIKE why would you put spikes on before saddle?

[@-beastbryce-6273]

Jeff Beeckman bc when you have your belt on its hard to bend down to put your spikes on and it will pinch you. I just know this from experience lol

[@jeffbeeckman8359]

BRYCEONBIKE ahhhh makes sense just kind of seems like a bit of an old timers method. Modern saddles are made with so much flexibility in mind and they are all I’ve climbed on since I’m still relatively green to the industry, so I’ve never really had such an issue

[@ricanbee2849]

🖖🏽

[@shoestreeservicellcshoemak2989]

Stan, Would love you to come check out my tree company here in Ohio. We can show you some cool stuff

[@SledgeHammer43]

Stan if you keep removing trees without planting new ones your going to run out of fire wood in 10 to 20 years.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Then I should do a planting video-LOL

[@positivewarrior5206]

Oh hell no... Not a chance am i ever trying that, nope nope nope

[@bryanmiller2108]

Dirt monkey should of had a 5 wrap Blake’s as a beginner, and told to pull the tail up if he slides too fast. This is just an intro video not lessons ppl.

[@motorcycleislife8296]

Or you can just be born a squirrel and make this look easy

[@organicthug5220]

I’ve seen squirrels 🐿 fall 50 plus feet out of a tree lol. Luckily for them, they just bounce and keep running. Humans weigh a bit more

[@jeremiahcummins4854]

No spikes no spikes

[@carlcox7332]

Please get a throw weight and a cube. Watching him spike the tree that wasn't being removed was hard to watch just to set his lines. They also sell a big slingshot so you can set lines from the ground over 100 feet. All those little holes from the gaffs are bad for the trees health. Not to mention they look ugly

[@CaliforniaTravelVideos]

Agreed Carl but unfortunately there also have been too many serious injuries and deaths from dudes not careful with their Big Shot backfiring (lack of training on proper use, not inspecting Big Shot before shooting, etc) kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJyQoIB_ltVjhLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHjSeWx4btFsjsU

[@mcauleyman]

nonsense to have both your flipline and buck strap connected at all times

[@davesilvia9711]

hope this isnt like the 3 day deck, that build was horrable.

[@treetramp7249]

Don't use steel flips....thats why a full time climber is different from a landscaper. This dude is a weekend warrior that really don't know much. Keep learning and advancing. And you can't pick up a truck with that because of something called mbs and wl....never rig over your work load. Go to some classes at tcia or arbor fest....go visit some comps. Check this vid...all me kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5aUiWClr8hqobc

[@alfredoamezcua328]

1000 dolars to put a surveillance system on a tree for the entire block

[@treetramp7249]

HCB Member

[@dogleespartan8882]

Help me Keith

[@harrisonpringle1584]

You don't need spikes ffs

[@masonstansberry2625]

Its awesome that you're doing tree vids, but when a person starts at a tree company, unless they have years of experience, they still start at the bottom. Don't expect to watch this video and then buy climb gear and get hired at a tree service and be climbing your first day. You'll start as a groundsman, and you typically won't even run a chainsaw for the first month of your career. We do a very dangerous job, and we take training pretty serious, so you will be started as if you know nothing.

[@l.h8473]

Chipper bitch

[@masonstansberry2625]

@@l.h8473 are you referring to me, or what they would start out as?

[@khalidbynum8564]

Nothing against what he's saying at all I just never seen a climber wear 2 buck straps before interesting

[@reganojalehto3477]

Holy crap all this safety bs, how the heck do you get any production? Just go up the stupid tree, limb it, and repell down

[@carsonquintero5649]

Let’s be honest you are never gonna start out climbing you gotta start on the ground before you can climb

[@tj5020]

Teaching someone to abseil at height... worst coil of rope I have ever seen...eugh...

[@warddc]

I stopped watching when you were spiking a tree that you werent going to be removing. Not good for the tree.

[@carlcox7332]

Yea. Made me cringe too. Teaching bad habits to beginners already

[@dylan2752]

Dude gaffin up a tree for a swing not cool or professional

[@Dirtmonkey]

That was actually a joke-sorry for the confusion

[@rays9033]

Not a good idea to spike a tree that’s not planned to be cut down. Spiking is bad for the tree!

[@treetramp7249]

Most definitely a very bad instructional video on modern climbing from a beginner view.