Professional Arborist Reacts to TREE CUTTING FAILS!

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

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[@ethobling9548]

Do more, for sure! Lots of learning material for just 18 minutes of content. Thank you!

[@josipjednar2100]

make a reaction video to professional foresters or Tree cutting wins

[@frankiejones4816]

Yea, full screen

[@XUncleBossX]

This was super fun to watch! shout out from a fellow 98363. 😁

[@tamask001]

This video just randomly came up in my feed. I know nothing about cutting trees down, but I was hoping it would be a good chance to learn something. Unfortunately you used a lot of industry terms without explaining them, and assumed a lot of tree knowledge from the viewer, so I learned less than I was hoping for. Next time please explain these terms in painful detail for the uninitiated.

[@ryanmisanes8469]

Its so easy to sit back and have the "look at these dummies" attitude. I like how he gives ppl the benefit of the doubt. All guys with experience know, sometimes it just doesn't go your way, 1 mistake doesn't make you a dummie, as long as you learn from it. Respect

[@steeltube195]

All those dummies are great teachers. You laugh and you learn. And when you´re about to cut down a tree, remember all those funny videos, so you become the star on one.

[@motivatedpeon]

I really have to point out: there would have been so much bad to say about these fails, but yet, you remain kind and respectful.

[@Aabergm]

That's why I have been binging his back catalogue.

[@tracybrandt9524]

“ you got yo get off these ladders guys” truer words have never been spoken.

[@pudlmaker]

Oh, they got off those ladders!

[@brentwoelk3491]

Young man please don't ever change. Your one of the very few fellow tree climbers that I can listen to because your not a arrogant climber and seem to have a humble attitude. It's just been my experience that 90 percent of climbers are met are arrogant and tell people if you don't do it their way its wrong so you are ambreath of fresh air.

[@dougbourdo2589]

So True.

[@hobbyoftheday4017]

I am a hobby climber, I bought my gear at a yard sale I do simple work for friends and family ( for free) and on my own properties. I average climbing twice per year. I always watch tree cutting fails before I climb just to get me to be extra careful.

[@SM-rt7pr]

Need to say this...I had a white collar job for nearly 20 years. Worked many hours to get what I wanted in life. Making substantial money until it all ended. Buy-out etc. Lost job. I had to scratch a living so in my late 30's I picked up a saw. This was one of several irons I had in the fire. 13 years have gone by. I began with little to no knowledge and a Poulan "Pro". Now I have all Stihl, silky, Vermeer, buck, petzel, etc. I also have some knowledge. Videos from this channel and others have helped me survive. Both financially and physically. I wouldn't recommended to anyone the direction I took. I put a tree through a house. I had a branch break across my neck. Spinal fluid poured from my nose and ear. I still suffer from the accident. Both of those to incidents were my fault. However, I've avoided many from the information I received from this channel. I have kept my lights on and food on the table and I thank you.

[@victormarinelli5660]

I'm not a professional but I've cut hundreds of trees down. Your video opened my eyes to several potentially dangerous situations, thank you. A large branch fractured and was hanging from a tree in my yard. I put a ladder on the tree two separate times thinking I could cut it and drop it to the ground. I had a rope on it, also. After the second look, I called a professional.

[@DylynKay]

i agree. this was way more informative than i expected

[@NeroKosonen]

I second the eye opening! There were several teaching moments for a beginner, like myself. I'd love more of these reaction video's

[@fredriksjoblom5161]

I'm also that guy who cut hundreds of trees down by myself. And you know, our real superpower is not being better than the average joe at felling trees. It's the power to recognize the trees that are simply ouside the capabilities of the equipment we have at hand! Good for you man!

[@mariemccann5895]

Good thing about watching these videos is that it makes me appreciate how skilled people like you are and how easily things can go badly wrong when people don't know what they are doing! Several of those people are only still here by chance!

[@danielbenedict9236]

I learned a lot from you commenting on the fails and what you have learned as far as bounces and banana trees etc. keep up the good work!

[@rogerbeck3018]

yeah I learned to get a professional to do it, my bruised wallet will recover and my dignity is in tact

[@dustysmoke4996]

7:40 was definitely pure stupidity- never, EVER allow a bunch of rubbernecking bystanders to be any closer then 1.5 full treelengths from the butt, preferably farther. Could have easily been multiple fatalities on that one.

[@thedahlins]

Great idea to have a professional comment on tree cutting fails! I've learned a lot from you over the years, but you almost always do everything correctly! Whereas here we can understand what not to do!

[@erikbreen9520]

Hey Jake! I love your work and videos. Just a suggestion for next time...put the videos full screen so we can get a better look at what's happening in them

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Agreed, and also put links to the videos where the clips came from. Great video though, very informative.

[@michaelwillson6847]

I'll second that had phone right Infront me trying pick out bits of them. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@Maverick423]

​@Today_Im_Livingyeah id reverse it from how this video is

[@woodystreeservicePNW]

Agreed

[@ajshort4102]

And cut the music out

[@sandy1653]

It's a darn miracle if that first dude made it out without messing hisself.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

From the 1st videos of Mr. Monkey, you and others.. I now pay much closer attention to bad felling and when I am felling. The details of how you and your fellow arborist/fellers have shared in proper felling is incredible. THANKS

[@yesdeere1376]

I’m certain they’re saving lives 👍🏻

[@ColonialEricSR]

You know when someone is using a ladder to cut a tree down it’s gonna be a really awesome show grab the popcorn baby ya!!!!!

[@spheretical3609]

Voted up a bunch of comments highlighting the educational value of this video. Its priceless hearing your reactions for people here to learn. That one big barber chair blowout certainly reinforced getting the heck away from the stump. Fing scary

[@darthgbc363]

Love your reactions here. I can tell you have experience by how you did not belittle anyone. I would like to see more on the why's & why not's of how you attack future trees. Maybe your editor could add in visual examples of your why not's. Those banana trunks or Y-branches were a good example.

[@jeffmckillop8968]

Way to keep it positive bro. Its a never easy getting trees down without incident… bodily or property damage. Been at tree work for 25 years and still come across surprises .

[@danr308]

Pretty good dude. I like the educational part, picking apart what actually happened and how to avoid it.

[@dirtneckdennis6037]

10:21 hinge cutting is the term I’ve learned to call this. It’s common practice in deer hunting property management where they want the tree to stay alive and brush out to create a “natural” cover for deer bedding. Typically you’d do it in the early spring, not necessarily the dead of winter. Little fun fact I thought I’d share. Love your videos man 💪🏻

[@khmisc]

As others have said, I appreciate your humbleness regarding the peoples mistakes, and sharing your own. Thank you your analysis of what likely went wrong in the videos and how to avoid that. Your comments make this a truly educational video.

[@frontyardfirewood]

Man, these videos make my anxiety go bonkers

[@jb7741]

Thanks!

[@TGRUBB777]

I spit my ice cream out when you said that tree looked like a big churro 😂

[@Murphys2ndLaw]

Glad to see you at almost a million subs!! Stay safe at the stump!

[@williamfindspeople4341]

Hey Jake I am a disabled veteran and put a lot of effort into watching your amazing channel. Thanks for the details you put out. You talk about your equipment like a professional soldier talks about his weapons, keep it up, thanks again.

[@fredkennedy8435]

Took down a tree with a ladder recently, but took so many friggin' precautions because of what I've seen on this channel. Rigged up a ton of protections to avoid any issues. Still freaked me out, but I think it was a safe operation (regardless of the fact that it was 'successful.') So much respect to ya'll for the work you do. It's not as easy as you make it look.

[@jamescline9973]

There's nothing wrong with using a ladder if you have a saddle and a rope to use once you get up there, and have somebody to take the ladder away before you cut, so it doesn't get damaged. Occasionally that is the easiest way to get in position. At a minimum, make sure you are tied in so you don't fall if the ladder gets taken out.

[@richardtutor8331]

Yes, please do more videos like this. Keep up the great work, man. Love your videos

[@little2nothingify]

100% useful video concept. There is a lot that can be learned watching tasks done correctly. There is also a LOT that can been learned by evaluating mistakes and accidents. Would love to see more of these with the commentary you add. The videos don't have to be overly dramtic fails to be useful learning.

[@Tubeiac]

It just shows how much you know your profession and what not to do, when you're calling out what will happen *before* it happens! Chapeau to you sir. 🫡

[@gearhead366]

I've watched a few tree fail videos, but stopped watching them because I wanted to learn from the mistakes, and that info wasn't there. Thank you for this.

[@gordonmoon4492]

Definitely do some more of these types of videos Jacob, its a very serious subject but every now and then we need a light-hearted look at life!

[@yesjes11]

When i saw you made a reacting to another video video, at first I was "man, not you also, these videos are everywhere", but after watching it, you really made it so good an educational, you made it so much better and wholesome by, just beeing you with your amazing personality, combined with you explaining what might have happened is so good, you should really make more of these in the future :) Regars Jes (english is not my first language, so please forgive my terrible writing

[@richardreid6377]

13:20 I'm convinced the man never even started his saw. The way he was carrying - and threw - the traffic cones screams 'Too late.'

[@tannercook4322]

Love watching your videos. I’ve learned a lot about cutting trees since I started watching your videos. I used to dread cutting down large dead white poplar trees. Now they go down wherever I need them to go down.

[@johnangeleri7336]

Your reactions rally show how seasoned of an arborist you are. I rally enjoyed it. Hope you do more

[@reuben5162]

Would love more of these jake, as an arborist myself these videos really give me a reality check and reminds me of the dangers.

[@artillerest43rdva7]

that shows what not to do! you are always on the mark! you think about the project before you start and keep it safe! so everyone goes home the same way they arrived.

[@avoidingthefuture]

Million subs incoming. Congrats.

[@Dennis_J._Aitken]

Actually, I have seen most of those! I like how you describe what may have happened to cause the accidents! I have learned so much from your videos. Thanks Jake!

[@TheAcenightcreeper]

This was awesome man, i like having a change of content, plus we learn from mistakes…as long as there is someone guiding us on what went wrong awesome video

[@mephisto5030]

Good Reaction. Fun to watch. Ladders man...one of the most lethal things in the workshop.

[@gideonchadwick805]

Awwww man! This video was awesome! Thanks for putting this out there, I would totally watch another one.

[@jamescline9973]

I am also a professional with decades of experience. I enjoyed your commentary. Some of the things people do are hard to believe, like topping off trees from ladders and just standing right where they were cutting when the tree starts to fall. As you said, that first guy looked like a pro. He made no attempt to save his saw in that situation.

[@David-Marshall]

Congratulations on 1 million!!! You inspire me so much to do tree work and be in the out doors. 2 million incoming.... Keep it up! And thank you!

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Thank you! Will do!

[@_hotrod_]

10:09 Ummmmm…”the short stalky trees butts bounce like crazy?!?”” 😂😂😂currently getting my mind out of the gutter, much love Jake great video! I’m could watch more of the reaction videos ❤ here and there tho no all the time

[@simonchristenson2912]

I would definitely like more of these, really enjoyed it, Jake. Thank you!

[@deang9061]

I've learned a lot watching you work, thanks. My great grandfather was killed by a tree that barber chaired. I watched a video of a guy in Finland felling a tree he thought might split, so he put a bunch of big ratchet straps on the trunk just above the back cut. Do you think that would work in preventing a barber chair?

[@stevecorner3553]

I’ve done some pruning off a ladder and thought about some larger trimming but after this…not gonna do it! Great video!

[@pbrev756]

Definitely do more of these, I watch loads of reaction videos, but hearing your reaction is just better 😂.

[@Robnord1]

I like watching fail videos on dangerous things I do ...tree cutting, motorcycling, firearms etc. Better to learn from their mistakes and misfortunes. You explain them well here so we can do just that, so hell yeah! More please. 👍

[@steelonius]

That was actually more education than I thought it would be. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@kcsanson4216]

Love the chuckle when he says this guy must be a fighter lmao! To funny

[@Whodafunkdit]

Please do a few more of these dude quite interesting seeing your point of view on things would be nice to see your saw collection to peace from the 🇬🇧

[@OneRoundDown]

Rest in Heaven Jed, prayers for his family..

[@jonesey1981]

Great content. So happy you're doing so well. Appreciate all of your time!

[@olemansailor6519]

At time 2:55 where the tree caught on fire. I've seen that happen before. The sap in the tree is in a very liquid state. It gets against the muffler or superheats where the chain is burning into the tree. Sap is very flammable, all you need is a heat source.

[@PragmaticSolutions-l4m]

Good for you brother! It is good that you stay humble on critiquing other pros...

[@darodes]

Loved the reaction! It was really cool to see you decipher the situation even before it happened.. look forward to more!

[@5chris520]

Really enjoyed this reaction video. With someone like u that knows how to do it the right way, I can see what they done wrong after u explain it and tell the proper way. Would love to see more of these videos. I watch every video so keep up the good work and stay safe

[@matiascamprubi-soms7719]

I think of these as good educational videos, especially when someone who knows takes the time to explain what's gone wrong. I like watching these from time to time, and this format makes it feel like we're all hanging out together, talking shit.

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@spencerbird1273]

Super entertaining Jacob! Keep doing them!

[@DruFishing]

Found this educational and entertaining. Thanks for not loading the video with ad breaks also.

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

KZbin adds them automatically, but glad you enjoyed the video!

[@DruFishing]

Interesting! I'm not a video creator but noticed some videos have very little ad breaks and some have them what seems like every 3 minutes or so. I always assumed you had some kind of ad ratio control lol. Regardless I've been hooked on this channel since I found it last month, thanks for the content. @@GuiltyofTreeson

[@TimberGrappler]

Definitely fun to watch! I wouldn't mind watching more reaction videos from you!

[@jedsideas9717]

Very Educational. Always healthy to watch some tree fail videos to keep me thinking realistic. Very helpful commentary as well!

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@iurunner34]

@guiltyofTreeson I hope this finds you well. I want to say Im a newb. Hello!...I want to say that I learn from making mistakes. Obviously felling trees isnt something you want to be making mistakes on. I like these reaction videos because I can learn what doesnt work. Felling trees "looks easy" and I find its easy to be potentially too comfortable. I hope you make more of these in the future with educational intentions. Thank you!!

[@markfrye9178]

Your inside taught me a lot. Thanks for your explanations.

[@CarolinaLawnClippingsLLC]

The very first video, he was obviously a VERY experienced tree faller and knew what to look for and got himself to safety quick Much respect Had that happen once

[@codycav1296]

Fire video! So close to the 1 MIL!!! Keep grinding

[@Timberstreetales]

Haha a standing churro. Yes man more reaction vids jake. Informative and hilarious

[@orowoodworks5413]

I had one, cutting tall spindle trees that were trying to push for canopy access in my woods. The top caught up, as expected, but the unexpected part was when it jumped backwards off the stump and sat right on top of my foot. Didn't even have time to move since it only had 10' to tilt before meeting the next tree over. Luckily it was only a couple hundred pounds of tree, so I was able to lever my foot out without any injury.

[@makaylagerald2797]

Just found you a few days ago. Liked and subscribed. Love the videos! Very talented arborist. Stay safe and keep the videos coming.

[@rebeccahutcheson599]

Oh my God, I just lost my shit🤣 the way you handle this is so awesome. You’re not rude, but you’re actually really comical. I’m laughing so hard. Way to go. Course I’m only halfway through, but I had to stop and make this.💖

[@EastBayFlipper]

Awesome vid again😁👍 At 12:00 in the video, the wedges said that was the intention.😉🔍

[@OptometristPrime11235]

I wish we had someone with a fraction of your competence and skill around here.

[@steve390gold]

Endoing the peice of the tree is dangerous unless you endo a piece of a washingtonian palm into the bottom of a canal in miami!! LoL!! Loved that vid!!!

[@nicolaisvlog8701]

So many people underestimate the powers behind trees

[@MyAlaska12]

I see you are going to hit 1 million subs any day now. Congratulations!

[@ABetterLifeInc]

I like how you explain why the tree fell that way. There’s a video I’ve seen in another country. South America somewhere most likely and the guy is cutting this humongous branch. Well, it doesn’t completely disconnect from the tree and swings down to hit the guy in the face. It basically smashed his skull in ripped his jaw apart in to pieces and he lived. It’s definitely a video you should look for.

[@Bixby-and-Buckshot]

This is the video I really needed today.

[@_hotrod_]

Ultimately I’ll watch whatever u post lol. Your videos are aweosme to watch!

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Really appreciate the support!

[@CarolinaLawnClippingsLLC]

That first video looked like Gordy runnin for his life lol 😂 he did the windmill break dance But he did get away fast knowing what he was doing and looking for 💯

[@sandyloyst1811]

Ladders! Loved it and yes do more of these. Thanks Ontario Canada

[@bob-the-Millwright]

Really enjoyed this video, Enjoy all your videos!

[@michaelwillson6847]

Reckon u should do few more these videos Jake interesting seeing your take on some these. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@AkiSan0]

man, that poor guy at 13:25. prolly just arrived at the job site and then it failed without him being able to even start.

[@RachelDorrington-ku9jg]

I haven't laughed that much in ages, thank you so much 😂😂😂😂

[@sebastianleicht]

Nice vid! Conclosure: felling goes not always as planned and if you put on a ladder and cut something longer or thicker than your arm you'll probably fail. It is good to see a pro puzzeling out the reason why they failed. Keep on your good work!

[@familiarstranger9617]

this reaction video is gorgeous, from composition to editing to presentation, is impeccable

[@LionEagleOx]

Ratchet straps will help with barber chairs. Three wraps above the cut with a 10k strap will hold just about any tree together. I had a 45" leaner that started to split on the last bit of the back cut. The tree had so much weight on the lean, it tried to split on me with 5 inches left on the last side of the hinge, before held together and landed where I was aiming.

[@hunter1776]

love the review 😂 iv learned so much from u i run my 029 stihl all year long and and my boys split and sell the wood for their play money🤙 keep em coming

[@thebombcat]

You should do more of these with explanations...great video! :)

[@OliverofAllTrades]

Nice one as always Jake!

[@kristybilski8883]

I enjoyed this video. Do more please!

[@markbenson9379]

Definitely educational. Thanks for doing it!

[@abdulado]

Super educational and quite funny. Would love to see more.

[@philiptaylor4794]

Great video Jake , definitely do more , a lot can be learnt from these videos although they are rather amus 😅

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

More to come!

[@atlucas1]

Educational and fun to watch. I don't get how people miss the importance of a good face cut, like you said. That said, I've used ladders a few times, but I always a.) Cut above where the ladder is resting (duh), b) use a humbolt notch so the tree pushes away when the notch closes, and c.) (probably most important) I tie both the ladder and myself off to the tree (separately), so if the ladder gets hit and I come off, neither one is hitting the ground. It's not ideal, but I make due with the tools at my disposal.

[@chrisperosa]

I like your restraint for not saying " wow, that guy was stupid.".

[@londonjetsfan4627]

Loved the reaction video. Love your knowledge. Great video, thanks