First Pickup with my new Urban Logging Trailer

[@georgerenton965]

All the talk about a roller, and scratched paint. This trailer is like a pipe wrench. It’s got a tough job to do. The only roller it needs is a paint roller every couple of years. The floor of the trailer is a wear deck. As for the second winch, for all the time this trailer will be doing the actual job it’s built for doesn’t justify the cost. How many roll deck wreckers do you see with a second winch to straighten out a car the guy is loading, and they’re doing that all day long ? Paint in this application is only superficial. It’s like paint on the blade of a bulldozer. They don’t stay new for ever. Use it, don’t abuse it.

[@Nphen]

No need for rollers or worry about the tree logs scraping the paint. There was a metal chain trapped under the first log as he unloaded it. He didn't notice it because of his sightline. Would have been simple to remove and save wear on the trailer deck.

[@kevinmorin7965]

George, no issues with paint but a tail roll reduces or eliminated lots of "cam over's" or surging of irregular shapes as they're loaded. This means the load moves much more smoothly and as such can be spotted more easily to balance over the axles- instead of having it surge forward and over wt the tongue. my point is based on the heavy equipment loading tail roll trucks, trailers and equipment haulers, no worries about paint- but a cam over surge can be unhealthy. Tail roll would reduce/eliminate that risk when using a cammed arch method or handling loads.

[@MasterBasser]

Best comment I've seen on youtube in about 3 years.

[@gregorydow1652]

1++aaa

[@deltycordova8683]

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[@mikeelwood8626]

What a magnificent tree! Your trailer functioned and held up well under the strain. Happy for you.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@jesserodriguez8572]

Man I’ve climbed a lot of trees and I’ve never even thought to use a pole saw. You just change things for me. Thanks

[@topsaw]

I've been doing tree work my whole life and have never fallen out of a tree, however I have fallen off a ladder more times than I can count. Ladders, pole saws, and big trees equals big danger

[@barryomahony4983]

i was thinking the same thing. Always heard that ladders, and tree trimming or falling, don't mix

[@waveoflight]

My one-time cutting a limb from a ladder taught me that lesson.

[@stevoky]

ladders not tied in doesn't mix. this is dangerous!

[@Ithzzz]

honestly pole saw is fine by me not using a helmet however thats a huge nono for me. Thou he got the work done with no injuries so if that is how he wants to work thats fine by me

[@topsaw]

He did a beautiful job taking the tree down and his system worked great for him. The only point I was making was that don't try that at home if your new to tree work.

[@markmanwaring3823]

That thing works , plain and simple ! I can see it used for hoisting all sorts of things onto a deck trailer , from boats ,Good motorcycles , engines , logs for firewood , big rocks etc , so bloody simple . Brilliant !

[@tvp7740]

You could almost use a second smaller winch to guide the log as it gets loaded. That new trailer works as good as it looks. Great video of you and it in action.

[@ryanp0342]

or just run pulley system down both sides.

[@duanebarton75]

I was thinking the same thing, The larger winch to pick and hold the tree the smaller winch to pull and guide it on. Win win

[@ArsonistArborist]

I was thinking just a cumalong (handpuller) winch would do the trick

[@richardbruce8111]

well done guys !exellent job, competent people you are a treat to watch . Did some of this 50 years back, with folks like you round America is STILL great!& yes with that internal crack its good time to take this old lady DOWN good work from NZ

[@mattg6262]

And congrats on the trailer. What a blessing to have it right! Hard work pays off!

[@mcremona]

Thanks again, Matt!

[@serious2204]

You adapted and designed old trailer, developed your skill set a long the way. So that designing this new trailer worked so well. Great job Matt. Your friend knows how to take them down.

[@mcremona]

thanks Keith!

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Trailer looks amazing. Even took it on the freeway! Matt was feeling it!!!

[@brianturnbough]

This is one of my all-time favorite videos you’ve done. First of all, the shots of Brandon dealing with that massive tree by himself with no large machinery was very damn impressive. He is clearly a badass! But we wouldn’t even know that without your fantastic drone shots and editing to make it all concise, interesting, and chronological. It was really on point! You showed exactly how he brought that tree down in a way that was absolutely captivating. And then you take over and get to loading the trailer that we’ve all followed through it’s design and completion, all the way down to anchoring the log for travel- the whole thing.... man, those kinda details, that’s where it’s at! Very cool to see your incredibly ambitious engineering/welding/building project come together and knock it out of the park on the first try. Additionally, I’m very happy to see you expanding your business and making ridiculously good video content at the same time. This was really a good one! If we could add another five minutes at the end for a little bit of slabbing, a comment about crotch , and some quick hand-cut dovetails.... you’d probably break KZbin and crack open a portal to another dimension, but... you know... GOALS!

[@mcremona]

Hahahaha thank you so much!!!

[@lironmtnranch4765]

Gotta love a 50-70cc class saw with a sharp chain, throwing chips like hash browns. The arborist was amazing to watch, that takes a LOT of upper body strength. The trailer worked really well. I swear I saw the bars bending a little on the hoop when working the biggest beast of a piece.

[@carlosjoelgarcia3200]

That's some awesome aerial shots with the drone. Phenomenal video editing.... Makes me want to climb tree and start chewing limbs off... Awesome work.. .Thanks for posting.

[@aaronrhys9709]

Matt, I'm sure this has been suggested before but it would be quite interesting to me to get an actual log weight. Maybe arrange to go through a truck scale before and after pickup for the really huge ones. It would allow us to see how accurate the weight estimation calc is. Thanks for making these videos.

[@mtnjak]

The is one of the coolest tree harvest videos I've seen. The combination of the guy doing acrobatics in the tree along with the drone to capture it makes for an interesting video. Neat use of the scraps as well!

[@mcremona]

Thanks Jason!

[@kennapop3]

Great shots of a real tree lover, taking down a tree and re-purposing it's lumber.

[@wayawolf1967]

I love to stand on the stump after cutting down an old tree like that because I know that no other human has stood there for at least a hundred years or more in some cases. Kind of a cool feeling.

[@mattg6262]

Man You guys got some terrific footage of this takedown. Seriously the guys were really up there. What a tree!

[@mcremona]

thanks Matt!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Attaboy Matt, mighty fine job with the newly fabricated trailer that YOU built!!👍👍. Tell your friend I think he did a great job with the tree felling too👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Those were close quarter’s and everyone did a great job. Thanks for sharing with us, be safe and keep up the good work and videos.

[@mcremona]

Thank you!

[@alltree78]

Nice to see the last piece of the "trailer" puzzle come together flawlessly!

[@elguapo3527]

Yep, there’s guys out there doing this kind of thing, and I mean this with full respect: not bad for a young man. Now, what he needs is a large area/yard to work in. I’m sure he’ll finally lay down his tools when he’s in his much later years. Much love and respect, my man.

[@davidpape9726]

WOW, great video. That guy taking down that tree by himself did a good job. Good first log to test the trailer.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@maryannrurup353]

Watching new trailer while you drive, it really does work great! ! !

[@garyhunter6030]

That tree was huge, and your trailer handled it magnificently. There is nothing like peace of mind hauling a huge load and doing it with ease.

[@dougalexander7204]

When it’s over designed nobody knows. When it’s under designed, well.... you know. Congratulations on the new trailer and I look forward to the many videos to come.

[@mcremona]

Thank you!

[@CookieMonster_1969]

I knew that first log was heavy when I saw that fender flex, I remember you building them, those fenders are not weak!!!!

[@jmwarden1]

Matthew, all that engineering and hard work sure did pay off big time. That is one trailer to be very proud of and will pay off for years to come, job well-done congratulations.

[@mcremona]

thanks John!

[@ArsonistArborist]

That trailer is AWESOME, great design, man. I love that you have a block for redirecting the winch line. Everything looks beefy. And great truck to pull it with too. And your s800tx, that's a nice unit to have around the yard. All around, awesome set up 👊🏿 Your buddy Brandon though.. yikes. That boy needs to invest in a helmet and some chainsaw pants. Man that looked exhausting. That's a really easy climbing tree that he made look difficult. Dude must have massive upper arms/shoulders, my upper arms and shoulders were sore just watching him do all that power-polesawing!

[@johnsobj]

Really great to see your hard work pay off with the tools you’ve built being able to do exactly what they were meant to do. Congrats again. Well earned. Also great that this type of log isn’t going to waste.

[@mcremona]

thank you!

[@RadDadisRad]

I’m a huge fan of wedges when dropping the trunk. Bar and chain pinch sucks. Face shield is also really helpful.

[@randomstranger9674]

Not wanting to be that guy, but I was surprised by the lack of PPE while wielding the chainsaw. Aren't a faceshield and chaps usually considered essential for this type of work?

[@rickforeman4110]

Leland Holton 😀😀👍👍

[@charlesgarrett8615]

You have got to be a mechanical genius! That trailer is a fantastic piece of work! Great job!

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@PersonaN007Grata]

I don’t know how I got here but I was on the edge of my seat the whole time.

[@Rocksolidhandyman]

Amazing job planning and building this trailer and sawmill operation, will be building my operation like yours!!! Kudos to the Arborist! That’s unbelievably hard and dangerous work that requires nerves of steel, a clear mind and a strong healthy body with a rock solid work ethic! Great job to you all!!!

[@HybridWoodworks]

Really impressed your mini skid was able to move that 2nd log. I’m saving my pennies for one to move logs around my mill as well. I’m about your age and I already feel like I’m getting too old for manual labor!

[@bobberger918]

One man wrecking crew

[@davesilvia9711]

i got a small bobcat with tracks for my milling needs and i cant reccomend one enough.

[@championshipjackets4496]

Beautiful Tree that saw years of life...birds...insects...acorns... fed the squirls...

[@robinmyman]

I literally saw a grown up (60 years ago) saw off the branch he was standing on...seriously!

[@WunHeart]

Was his name Wile E?

[@briankennedy1313]

A real “grown up”?!?!?!? REALLY?!?!

[@robinmyman]

Brian Kennedy I was about 10 at the time...saw it with my own eyes...my Dad recounted that anecdote for years.

[@cappystrano1]

@@robinmyman yeah cartoons were great back then!

[@tedlebow5119]

Thanks!

[@pmchamlee]

Despite all the "Monday Morning Quarterbacks, I was impressed. Spectacular job on the trailer, my man! 🤠

[@brandonkarhu5599]

Obviously not in the tree care industry. Safety is important...

[@oby-1607]

Very impressive. I'm glad no one got guillotined by the little cable that pulled that on the trailer.

[@hartl002]

Amazing timbering skill. Exceptional videography. Even entertaining ads:)

[@mcremona]

Thanks Gil!

[@robertgoss4842]

Your videos are always so intensely interesting, and yet you seem so offhand and casual about a 4-ton log. Very enjoyable.

[@colinomeara1608]

I'm SO Glad that , that went WELL ! What an Excellent Trailer! Cheers. Colin

[@carlwhite8225]

Matthew, Oh, Nice job on the trailer, that thing is awesome.

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@JonDunnmusician]

Matt my grandfather in Europe would often say you need to get the 1st scratch on a new car good job definitely a very talented guy at the chain saw too

[@Mandatoryuser]

The dude running the saw is a hack. No ppe not even chaps. Using a ladder and a rock climbing harness instead of a proper rope access or tree saddle. poor felling technique, you can tell because theres no hinge wood on the stump. A dull saw, you can tell because the saws are throwing dust instead of ribbons. Finally one seriously messed up lawn for the home owner. If you ever need tree work done and a dude shows up like this, get a new tree guy.

[@justanamerican9024]

Nice job building loader/trailer! As a forester for over thirty years I know how important it is to have good equipment. Looking forward to watching it get slabbed.

[@mcremona]

Thank you!

[@KushXIII]

Dude has balls!

[@jackgrimshaw9355]

Dude has no brains

[@tyler238]

I thought the same thing loll... everyone else is hating

[@muskiedave7197]

Wow-that was very impressive.Trailer worked as designed.Huge piece of wood.Good job.

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@andrewwebb2141]

Never ceases to amaze me how much mass is there once a “big old tree” starts to be cut up

[@jamesnm21]

Yup. Takes time.

[@justanamerican9024]

And 95% comes from thin air!

[@ohyeahthatsright3155]

Kudos to the drone pilot. Well done. Very nice trailer and operation. Thank you for sharing, it was a pleasure to watch.

[@cliftonsnider1520]

Damn Matt that is a nice trailer. I am so envious of you playing with those logs.

[@alanm3438]

I am glad that you have your trailer done and now in use. You did a great job filming this video. The trailer rides great. Good job.

[@matthewbridges1438]

Ol boy that was cutting that tree up, he’s pretty impressive.

[@AngeloItaliono]

Video Idea: in between wood projects, I would love to see a video about your latest equipment and why you chose it: the truck, the tools why its useful AND if you eventually want something else, (like a new skid loader), which new thing and how it will help you in the future. Maybe cover the big 5 or 7 pieces of equipment in the first video, and see if people want more?

[@wmross6212]

The guy who cut it down shows lots of ambition. It would be cool if an Arborist would show him how to do it more safely with the proper gear and methods.

[@kceynelson]

What did he do wrong other than no hard hat?

[@jagdishprasadkhaitan4815]

I like watching you were cutting the tree and lifting the timber on the trailer.

[@SonOfPatriots]

That tree remover guy had some SERIOUS skill!!!

[@ScottHaun]

i love watching all the tree work being done

[@mcremona]

Thanks Scott!

[@sweetkellymay]

That guy cutting the tree down, was truly amazing, using the chainsaw with one hand, takes a lot of strength, this guy is a crazy kind of skilled worker..

[@daviddorge1559]

Dave Smith and only broke 4 safety laws that I saw.

[@bigdogmn73]

Wow that is one dicey job!

[@CookieMonster_1969]

Wow, the skill of that tree surgeon was amazing. Not to mention, I've ran a pole saw from the ground and it was exhausting. He must have the physical conditioning of an Olympic athlete..............

[@mcremona]

His stamina is ridiculous

[@CookieMonster_1969]

@@mcremona One can only imagine!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@charlietaylor6389]

Nice trailer you must have a nice neighbor to the way you drove up his lawn

[@MrThenry1988]

Safety Sally's. Lol. When I see a saw and a ladder, I stop and watch.

[@sammosher1812]

"I stop and watch." Hold my beer!

[@maryfluker8268]

Matthew you are awesome, the way you work is amazing I have never seen anyone else cut ✂️ 😉 the way you do. I love your videos 📹. 📹. Your work is so unique. A 👨 😊joy to behold. Good luck with your channel 👍.

[@Human1337]

I remember my 661's first tank 🤣🤣

[@teomedina1685]

Your a goat man best vids should do a collab some day

[@c50ge]

@@teomedina1685 I remember my fist tank through my 660. The chips would sting my legs! Just sold it 2 weeks ago. I’m too old to move big wood around. Still have my290 and my 200t. Is the blue/black color in the trunk metal?

[@tomr3074]

Nice trailer!!! Never seen a skid loader like that ,I like it something sma and nimble

[@patkcorcoran]

Never ceases to amaze me. Brave workers without eye protection.

[@websurfer44]

Does not appear to be a licensed tree removal service but it appears that he's done this before. I am more accustomed to seeing a large bucket truck with several helpers and lots of fall control ropes

[@lucky.devil.climber]

That guy climbing is a beast! I've had the pole saw up there and it's not a fun time. That's a big oak it looks like. I like this video because this is much more like the big live oak and water oak removals we do in Florida. It's a lot of work. Luckily he was able to free cut a lot. Great vid

[@prulleman2]

First things first, the guy who dismantled the tree did what he was supposed to do, dismantle it. However the way in which he did it makes me fear that one day he will have an accident or worse. First of all PPE: no helmet, no visor, no safety goggles, no gloves, no saw pants. He survived this job but he should invest in some safety gear if he wants to stay alive. Second, technique: lots of dangerous saw cuts and lots of dangerous positioning of himself in relation to the sawing action. Again, during this job nothing happened but you can't keep challenging your luck. There are lots of resources on proper chainsaw handling. His climbing, keeping his line slack instead of tight, improper anchoring. Just lots of little things that could mean life or death in case of an accident.

[@CaseySnyder]

Absolutely a comment that those involved with this video should acknowledge. While the climber is very skilled, he puts himself and other at risk with bad habits.

[@bobferranti5222]

Ok, kudo's on the trailer because it looks and worked great for you. Can't wait to see the slabs from that tree, very happy you were able to recover the tree and no let it get turned into firewood.

[@mcremona]

Thanks Bob!

[@maxstotto3594]

"There are old Arborists and there are bold Arborists but there are no old bold Arborists" Show the tree guy the video. see what he thinks! He and a couple of the ground guys had me guessing!

[@mijoprapto5419]

Bnnnnnh, bahasa bnnnnnh hg;;! Jhvb

[@someotherdude]

yup some very bad moves went on in this video. I know of at least 4 arborists who died and I'm not even in the business.

[@shermananderson700]

This guy’s work practices are so unsafe.

[@D_SQ]

The camera work on this video is so good. 👌

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

OMG! I worked for Bartlett for years while I was in college. There are so many safety violations here, I lost count! Still entertaining, but my gosh, this guy is taking so many risks! Let's start with some safety glasses?

[@ApexWoodworks]

Proof of concept! Congrats, Matt!!

[@mcremona]

thanks Marty!

[@deconkeys562]

Beautiful trailer. It has made an impossible or at least difficult job into a one man job. It must feel great when your planning works that well.

[@holdemNE1]

Congrats on your successful trailer. Fun video. Thanks for posting.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@petedavis8701]

Brilliant job, congratulations to all concerned

[@agentbertram4769]

I'm super pleased that you super engineered this log trailer and made a super video to tell us how super it is.

[@stingray427man]

People always ask me why I over-engineer things. I simply respond, “peace of mind.”

[@whataguy7032]

As my father used to say, "Anything worth doing is worth overdoing!"

[@dhadden3827]

wise father@@whataguy7032

[@spudpud-T67]

I didn't think the lifting arm / arch was over engineered, I'm surprised it didn't bend.

[@joshward7896]

Cheap insurance

[@carolfaulkner398]

Cliff Meadows Aa

[@hennietraut8012]

Wow Matt that was very impressive, you have showed much self confidence and craftsmanship, Congratulations your new trailer built came out very impressive, your design is very impressive. 👏👏👏👏👏🥂

[@richardhollis2530]

Pole saw, ladders, tear cuts. Think you might get more comments on this then the piece of timber itself

[@umaikakudo]

Tear cuts dont matter on a removal. What does matter is one handed chainsaw use, no helmet, unsecured equipment aloft, people in the drop zone with no helmet or other protective gear, dropping limbs near power lines with bystanders that have no PPE and are too close, operating a saw while tied in only once, frequently climbing high above his tie in point, no chainsaw leg protection, and a half dozen other OSHA and industry standards violations. This guy is going to kill or maim himself or someone else some day if he keeps working this way.

[@mlindholm]

@@umaikakudo You don't need them for the health of the tree, but doing it can ensure a clean break on a limb being removed. Seems that logically it'll be more likely to "snap" and fall predictably, rather than tear down the bark and whip around where you weren't expecting it to.

[@ArsonistArborist]

@@umaikakudo yeah, a lot of people are complaining about no undercuts. Undercuts have there place, but definitely are no always necessary. When he's on the ladder (which he shouldn't be in the first place!) THEN he definitely should have been undercutting. You don't want that limb coming back at the ladder. But when you're actually climbing, no ladder, then who cares if the limb flies back at the truck. Let her fly

[@brucea550]

@@umaikakudo top handle saws are made to be used one handed. As long as you’re not in the kickback zone, no big deal.

[@alanblasczyk1779]

You really impress me Matt. I need to tell you Sir, I am a retired Mechanical Engineer and you Sir continue to impress me. I retired from GE in the Steam Turbine design department and I thing I recognize talent. you have it for sure in many areas. Salute my new friend !

[@mcremona]

Thank you!

[@micknolen]

Awesome video. That guys in the tree is amazing. How many times did he sharpen that chain during this job?

[@ghettowagen]

Amazing!!!! Ha don't make me laugh!!! That is the work of a beginner. Where is his helmet and his saw trousers. His cuts are terrible and why use a polesaw up a tree to dismantle it. There is no control over the work he is doing. Ground staff have no ppe either.

[@lightdark00]

@@ghettowagen It was probably someone from the church that did a damn good job. The church sure didn't want to pay any money for the tree removal.

[@b.nunn.2702]

Man that is one tough, son of a gun trimming that tree, that is incredibly strenuous work on the ground, much less up in the tree, some are bashing him in the comments, but I think he's doing a heck of a job!!

[@lukecaron831]

sees lader and pole saw with in 3 mins of the start, scrolls to coments for the arborist.

[@davidbaertschi2219]

same! I knew there would be a lively unpacking. Always great to see the knowledge ones speak up! SOO Sketchy with a pole saw, up on ropes in a TREE? What was puffing?

[@jkwo2007]

Cool trailer, cool action, cool subject, cool video.

[@itzOLE3]

An industrious climber... but with his work practices he will almost certainly get injured.

[@ArsonistArborist]

@Jackie Meintjes words can save a life. This man needs to hear that his methods are incredibly dangerous. He's probably doing it out of ignorance, thinking that it's completely fine. But he needs to learn there are better ways. That knowledge could save his life. Silence won't.

[@heathploski1819]

@@ArsonistArborist just cuz he does it differently then you doesn't mean he's doing it wrong.

[@patricksalter3903]

@@heathploski1819 yes it does, and your along time dead

[@verteup]

@@heathploski1819 The climber in this video is beyond unsafe. He's absolutely doing a ton of things wrong. Very wrong.

[@kdcm6690]

@@ArsonistArborist I highly doubt he was doing it out of ignorance, it looked effortless, which means he's a real pro.

[@80srockerable]

Amazing he never gets the saw pinched or stuck.

[@latherookie]

Amazing, spectacular, incredible, awesome, sweet. Did I miss anything?

[@rafael_ferreira10]

Outstanding ;)

[@silasmarner7586]

The trailer works spectacularly. Well well well done Matt!

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@geedubb2005]

I need to borrow, kidnap or adopt Brandon..there’s just some things I can’t to anymore.. the help you get nowadays is something else too. Nice log! I’m jealous..

[@ypop417]

Yep Same I fell my last big tree 20 years ago. Today I would not attempt it. Dropped it between a shed and a garage.

[@stevencrane3590]

I am 71. I can get absolutely no one to work. I had a guy show up with a carton of cigarettes, an ice chest with a thirty pack of beer, and the sunday newspaper,,,, to " work" . I fired him. He was my brother. Now I do it all by myself, including hauling logs, or building another shop. All lazy.

[@paulschurtz7499]

What a perfect log to break in your trailer. I love all the scratching sounds that were made when you loaded and unloaded it on the mill. I think I recognize the trailer in your driveway at the beginning. ;)

[@mcremona]

😂😂 Matt’s trailer yard

[@lmaoguy100]

Great "how not to" video for aspiring arborists. Not just the lack of PPE but just the way he takes down limbs, nearly knocks himself out several times, and how he would have gotten down from there with that waist strap idk. Ludicrous!

[@ArborFellar]

Yup...more undercuts would've helped. Stick-saw in the upper crown ? Well...that's just odd. Ladder goes away soon as the climber gets off of it. And dude, you really should get your climbing line out of the drop zone; especially when you're felling big logs. One heavy long catches that line wrong while falling...well you don't need that to happen. Totally unorthodox and probably charged his client one third the industry standard. Glad to see he completed the job safely. BTW: That is one awesome trailer built with pure innovation Matt.

[@chriswhitley3283]

One, that’s why he has a ground crew. Two that’s why he has a ground crew. Three that’s why you don’t work for him.

[@LarryjB53]

Just started checking out your channel. Thought it was about Milling the wood then I check it out and saw the finished furniture. Wow!

[@mcremona]

Milling is just the beginning. Thanks!

[@codycard4015]

The "climber' isn't a tree guy. That's not how you safely remove a tree. It's a dangerous game already. I'd say he is a rock climber by the looks of it.

[@berryreading4809]

That was my guess, or just a self taught side job guy? Atleast he didn't fall the whole tree on the power lines and church I guess 👍😄

[@badasswood]

Yup, looked like a rock harness hes using! No hitch, looked like a fall arrester...lol! All gas, no brakes, it's called circling the drain...lol...

[@lenny108]

18:50 it is sad to see a tree that was 100% healthy and has been mercilessly cut down.

[@markheintz1878]

Finally got my 16ft pole saw right before our first snow. Looking forward to using it alot this coming season. It should save alot of climbing and moving/repositioning the lift or bucket truck.

[@hkcam9398]

Great trailer, what were you painting on the ends of the log. Thanks.

[@jpwilson1659]

HK - it's a end grain sealing compound....helps control the moisture while it drys to control checking. That is an amazing log as well!

[@pileofstuff]

@@jpwilson1659 Correct. IIRC, the brand Matt uses is Anchor Seal

[@Chris-ut6eq]

Those are happy scratches of a job well done! Congrats!

[@marcellesmith1051]

big heavy log falling towards the ground,wraps up on the climbers rope,who wins that battle?

[@ypop417]

The tree every time

[@fhuber7507]

Gravity takes no prisoners...

[@joegilly1523]

Mother Nature will win every time

[@dubba85]

gravity

[@lexiconyoung]

Gravity is undefeated...heavy log falling is gravity's linebacker.

[@1armedguy4]

Matt it must feel good to know you have a very well built trailer too lift and transport those large sections of tree trunks home. All the best !🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@EngleZac000]

As an actual tree care professional, what I just watched was painful. Keep doing tree work like this and you or someone on the ground WILL end up seriously injured or dead..

[@BRKS-fj2jt]

No helmet no undercuts

[@badasswood]

I really liked the web sling rigging... " that was a big piece, now what???"...lol! Wonder how he got that chunkier pulled back up & off the sling, or if he just cut it free, they didnt show any of his near missed, I'm sure he had a few... he missed a great opprotunity to srt, and do some epic limb walks...sad waste of a good climb...

[@randomman057]

This needs to be reiterated. Matt's friend needs to seriously do his homework on how to properly and safely remove limbs from a tree selected for removal. Several times limbs failed to break away cleanly with no guidance to the ground due to improper technique from an amateur. If he doesn't make the effort to learn how to cut properly, he will end up seriously injured before too long.

[@Tromsosail]

Not a sliver of hinge wood either - he just sawed back from the notch until his saw got stuck and then pulled the tree over with the truck

[@ermining1]

Seriously!!! Was thinking wow through the whole video. Best bit is the older gentleman buckin away with your man limbing above him!!