Rigging - Natural Crotch and X-Rings...

Experimenting with a removable X-Ring rigging sling in a Walnut. Lots of rigging and roping in this one...
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[@smallchunkaground2071]

Watching tree and limb removal with a crane is entertaining but watching a climber with rope skills amazes the not so educated climbers like myself. I like the fact that you explain what your doing and why.

[@krustysurfer]

Good stuff!

[@twobyfour]

Honestly, I think this is the best arborist channel on YT, Paddy/EC takes time to show and tell, a nice change from the superstar arb` channels and the `Look at me` vibes that often accompany them. Great rope skills, explanations of canopy progression, rigging and some excellent tutorials....also that daisy chain rigging hitch is superb, something I probably would`nt have come across here in the UK arb` culture. Thanks Patrick.

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Appreciate it ✌️. - Patrick

[@fredpayne7581]

Awesome video, really love how you show the problems that happen in "real life in the field" , and don't edit them out, that's how people learn and really appreciate how you do things, helps for learning, thank you so much and GOD bless you 🙏 Patrick!!

[@aarons3203]

Climbing can be so frustrating sometimes, when you plan over and over in your mind something is going to work perfect then it all goes south. Then the next day rolls around and you hit one out of the park. That's what makes tree climbing so rewarding!

[@br-dj2ti]

So very true

[@chirla_j]

Ahhhaha that ending was awesome! Thats what she said LOL. Always love the content you upload, thanks Patrick!

[@johnkadlec5833]

Patrick, you’re Still my Favorite Climber, Teacher, SinSay. I’ve learned so Much from you. Thank you for your continued Teaching and instruction. Other Channels seem to be about Showboating ! You have always seemed to be so Humble and about teaching and explaining Things. 👍👍👍

[@chocrow]

The "that's what she said" had me rolling.

[@matiascamprubi-soms7719]

Thanks for sharing this with us Patrick. We get plenty of success stories from lots of guys, but I really appreciate seeing someone else document the process of working out these kinds of issues, developing better tools and techniques. A scholar and a gentleman here.

[@samuelscorso4820]

Just when I thought I couldn't love your content or the running daisy any more than I already do - enter the long tail daisy. Thanks again EC!

[@treebarbers]

Bless you Patrick! I love your videos for your clarity of expression, passion for improvement, striving for efficacy, attention to safety, and willingness to not portray yourself as infallible! Well done for another fine performance, and a well mannered finish with having to climb again to retrieve your line after all the work of the day

[@davidmendonca5992]

You are crazy! That was awesome and amazing. First climber I've seen, many bucket trucks but this was amazing. Thank you for the knot training, I'll be checking them out thoroughly. Thank you for the explaination as you progressed. Awesome.

[@WindyFellow]

Best climber content out there. Long tail siberian hitch is a simple and genius idea. Also appreciate all the little stuff like grabbing the rope flicks with your saw.

[@rckingracer]

The way you walk threw the tree 👌 thank you for making this video of all the steps

[@brucemillar3015]

Beranek would be proud of you man.

[@yackomistses4390]

52:50 the acceptance has me dying 😂😂 such a bummer after a killer day

[@streetassasinGSR96]

I love how you used the tail as a control to lower the limbs. Awesome technique. Thanks for that idea!!

[@krustysurfer]

You make it look so easy, much respect.

[@WaynePolcin]

Well, Patrick, you got Cousin Eddie frothing at the mouth to get back up to see you. You're all he talks about! Thanks for another cool video!

[@firedtradesman]

Peak efficiency. Helluva job. Thank you for sharing.

[@neild7971]

Good to see the redirect jam-up, thanks for putting that in 👍

[@Billster1955]

Great video Patrick. I like that you showed each cut and the way each piece was rigged. I haven't climbed in three weeks and miss it a lot. A really good job done by the Groundie's as well. Team effort A+

[@joshuatanner410]

Thanks for this video my man. Great ideas!

[@davidwilcuck5045]

What was the reason for the plunge cut @45:30? Noob arb here. Genuinely curious so I can figure out which cuts are best for various scenarios

[@kingslew1866]

Thanks for the vid Patrick! Nice work...

[@johndurant8687]

Great Job Patrick! Looks like Ontario is getting a mild winter this year.

[@korygrandy6133]

Thaaat's what she said lol. Good vid! Had fun watching Patrick work his "magic"!

[@MegaMatthewMartin]

I thought that's what she said at the end of the video and then you said it! It made my day Patrick!

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

🤣✌️

[@RossyColtrane]

Your knot game is serious! #Respect

[@baz1343]

The old "Oh no" moment 😂....had lots of them 🤙

[@jondor654]

Super action and video . Neophyte here , regarding the retrieval , minimal rope number might not do it , an auxiliary light or even sacrificial light end might be worth considering.

[@neilsargeson1695]

Just watching the video yes you made it look so easy thanks for the tips and an amazing video.

[@Thoushallshred]

Captain tying knots 🙌🏼

[@sickoffraud]

Absolutely beautiful. Well done.

[@peterchistolini9734]

U get an A for effort. Nice job my friend

[@darrenmoore2305]

ground crew did super job

[@spelunkerd]

I sure like your long tail option for the snap cut. Rather than waste time on a second line, for light wood you settle the swing down and then easily lower.

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. I like the "long tailed daisy chain" knot. Great idea. Tail useful to climber and groundie. A-1.

[@YourAuthenticPathway]

Nice job. I did notice the loop you have on your rope runner tender. I was watching someone else's video and they warned of that loop catching on the "bird" and keeping it in descent mode. Be safe out/up there.

[@JoshuaCollins]

prusik on a pulley...nice flip!

[@gavinhoward3204]

Awesome idea !

[@jeffcoon7160]

With a construction background I was curious the first time I saw you tie a daisy. We would use this knot often but for a different reason (like storing extension cords) and clearly it was tied a little different. Clearly the construction version lacks the twist at the beginning and the tag end being secured. Had to watch your hands closely. I've rigged with a running bowline for years now but have fun using the daisy with long tag- works great when you tie the knot correctly (unlike what I was taught years ago)

[@OTEP1234567891011]

Wonderful video, as usual. But something that kinda gave me concern, and perhaps I just overlooked it, is at 39:00. ...do you not have a stopper knot on the end of your lanyard?

[@br-dj2ti]

Great work always love your videos can't wait till the next one I watched that one video you have by the river where you took them to big ass trees down probably five times that video was awesome

[@jacobwilson3316]

Had you retrieved going through the other direction away from natural crotch it would have come down correct? Awesome content as always, thanks for sharing!

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Wow............ hadn't thought of that ❤️✌️ - Patrick

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Would have had to set it up facing the other way, but yes, would have worked perfectly ✌️

[@billcalnan5775]

Nice job those black walnut seem to be sketchy going out on the limbs nice rigging though

[@lucfournier3939]

Great team on the ground

[@alexworks9659]

I’ve been playing with Dmm thimbles and they have a 12mm thimble that 1/2” T Rex. Though it’s not rated like a ring, it may work for rigging. Im actually playing with the thimble and a sample of 3/8” T Rex as short dead eye sling.

[@robertenglaish4093]

I know the feeling of the retrievable pulley not coming back to you. Partly the reason I stopped using my U-saver. I only use drt every so often now so a friction saver just sits in my gear bag. But a few climbs up to get it back was the end of it. Hah good work and climb safe!

[@SpencerA99]

What's the point of the half hitch before the daisy chain knot? So it doesn't slide around? Stability?

[@532woodchuck]

Two reasons, first and foremost a knot reduces strength of the rigging line so the half hitch takes the weight off the actual knot and second it reduces the possibility of the knot moving in a free fall. Hope that helps.

[@Darryl_Racine]

Most excellent !

[@teennomore]

I wish I was as good at what I do as he is what he does.

[@joshpomponio2993]

Nice job an if that’s the worst to happen that’s still pretty good day great vid you guys have happy new year 👊

[@waynegriswold8953]

im trying to learning when is it okay to use gaffs? like when a tree has really thick bark? or is it okay when its dormant? i have only used them in palm trees but i dont mess with palms anymore. they are gross, dirty and all types of bugs and critters live in them. plus they are just too skinny and sway more than i care for. i dont want to put any unnecessary wounds in the trees if its going to hurt the tree. i love your videos and i always learn so much from watching them. i will try to send some warm weather and LOVE from Tucson, AZ.

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Gaffs for removals, or partial removals (like this vid), or trimming on crappy weed trees..... 😏

[@waynegriswold8953]

@@TreeMuggs_PatrickM since you removed the part that you spiked it is no worries

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Spikes are for removals, or in an emergency rescue situation, and if the portion your working on is being removed.

[@michaelsanabria3273]

leaving the long tail great trick I'm going to use that .🤔

[@randymarko486]

GreaT video .........

[@WAHLS_arbor]

i like that long tail on the daisy chain, slick

[@dprevish100]

Brilliant idea of the tail on that daisychain hitch/Siberian hitch. I’m still thinking about the possibilities it! It’s funny I’ve switched over that and my groundies love me…bowlines are so hard to figure out to untie..right?!🙄😁

[@amanderik]

Great video, but sad to see all that nice walnut going into a chipper.

[@rosendoislas7915]

Great video what kind of rigging rope is the orange rope? What brand/model. Thank you!

[@jeremyobanion8994]

That's some good drop cutting. I would say you have 5 to 10 years in a tree. Did you start as a grounds man or just straight in a tree?

[@turnoffski]

I'm getting myself an ultrasling 😁😁😁😁 also I see you're ultra fast on knotting/roping the branches, but why don't you use a round sling?

[@igorjilinski2681]

Wonderful!What kind of chanesaw?

[@rexmundi9691]

Damn you are fast.

[@samuelphillips1167]

I'm that guy that just Burns bark all the time natural crotching everything. Probably not great for the tree and you know it's got lots of other disadvantages, but I always get my rope back😎

[@therockslingguy2081]

If don't mind me asking what was the winning bid for this ace performance?

[@pfv3462]

I like the "long tailed daisy chain" knot, what do you think of the Rope Runner Pro Is it easy to adjust and operate?

[@geekay4703]

I cringed when I saw what union you choose. It looked a bit too narrow for the retrievable ring. Love the idea though and long tail to control swing. BTW, how long did that take you from moment you got there till packing up the trucks?

[@alexanderslawncare]

Are those edelrid climbers

[@8724jimmy]

Thank you. great job. Could you advise in which video I can learn how did you shoot the life line (which run through the Y's you mentioned in video 5:26)?

[@andrehak]

@45:14 curious of your thought process on why to make this diagonal bore cut. To prevent back barring, maybe? Splendid job, might I add what an excellent ground crew. Running the ropes super smooth. Overall superb to watch, thank you and love from over the pond. Would love your thoughts on my video's, too.

[@johngiannetti.]

I think Patrick explained this technique in another video but I can't remember which one. It's basically a snap-cut that will slide off/downward easily so there's not much swinging out from the tip-tied end. Similar to a slash/salami cut but with more control in the release.

[@andrehak]

@@johngiannetti. thanks!

[@NilesBurns]

Aloha Really appreciate all the great videos! Wondering what rope you are climbing on ? Platinum ?

[@taylorpoulos5985]

Curious as to why you use Gaffs for pruning? Are they not damaging the tree and causing unnecessary harm?

[@norabryan7649]

He's only spiking the part he removed. That's why he didn't have them on when he was setting up his rigging.

[@v3124]

19:43 I use it quite often too

[@ricardocastrosolano8229]

Is that chainsaw powered from battery?

[@ItreboR63I]

Dang it , no subtitles. Cool video though.

[@lancerudy9934]

Great v😊

[@PeterDrinnan]

Is that an ash tree? That thing is massive.

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Walnut

[@promka.z228]

Механический прусик, что за система? Расскажи о нём?

[@juanmazapan9044]

Make a cone of plastic or a plastic coke bottle as a cone it may help

[@jeffbeeckman8359]

What rigging line do you use?

[@loganhill370]

I use 2 steel rings over an x ring and dont have a problem. What size chain link do you use for your retrieval? I used old throw ball rings when I can fond them. Great video.

[@oscarbermudez9584]

What kind of boots you wear?

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Leather, Canada West Climber boots

[@oscarbermudez9584]

@@TreeMuggs_PatrickM ok thanks

[@kenhites3013]

How long of a rope is your standard for rigging normally?

[@That.Skinny.Climber]

Usually 150' to 200'

[@h.i.m.dishonmaurice2599]

I'm following 😁...@14:16

[@cris7382]

👍👍👍

[@nicolaisvlog8701]

15:26 what is 40 ?

[@davidpalmer3510]

He said crank that up in the porty, short for port-a-wrap.

[@Kearnscrew]

I can only imagine telling my boss send my spikes up then send my saw. But first let me ser my removable block up. Even though I want to use three crutches anyway……… Time is money. There’s being safe. Then there’s being……. What ever you call this

[@Kearnscrew]

Though I do like the daisychain

[@antonshekhovtsov8851]

Can you give the model name of the electric saw?

[@mikehoncho7539]

What brand of hand saw do you use?

[@Lonchpad1]

What is your electric saw?

[@JadensRedemption]

For speed, bowline

[@marcslayer9444]

Boring !!!