Tree Climbing Action and Discussion

[@MrEscott357]

I'm at Arborfest East now and that is the very question I wanted to get answered by someone I would trust. I tried to get an opportunity to ask the pros here but 200 others also wanted to have questions answered. Your little talks are the best honest/non biased information. Thank you for allowing us to gain knowledge beyond our means.

[@drewtucker6923]

I heard it all. I like climbing. Unfortunately I started when I was 43 rather than 23. But with the right equipment I can hold my own. Love the videos, I feel like I'm right there in the tree with you. When I get done watching, I'm itching to get back in myself! Thanks for the motivation and education.

[@redmanyk3668]

Im 24 and I just started myself! Bought equipment to climb with spurs, climbed one tree so far and more this weekend, just as a hobby right now but I will hopefully work with it in the near future or use it as a side hustle when I get more experience

[@bellabird1000]

@@redmanyk3668 ya

[@monkeylodgepanama474]

I'm 53 years old and I started 5 months ago✌

[@christophernaumann1650]

I just got back into it 3 years ago at 51. I love tree work, prob i my fav. Thing to do

[@anthonyclay6822]

50, started 2 years ago but tore my plantar fascia so was out of trees for a year. Thanks August for explains things (I.e. unicender vs zigzag) even tho you don’t like hearing yourself talk!

[@magpiepnw6348]

As a new climber without a great mentor, videos like this help so much. Love watching you climb. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@theoverallhandyman5571]

August you are my mentor. I currently work for big orange...in production. I do it all groundsman, groundsman trimmer, bucket operator, and I climb as well. There is no proactive training taking place. It's like when I was in the Marines. You get to move up when someone is killed or injured. I trained myself through books, videos, LCQS. I would then go to someone that could evaluate my knowledge and skill set. I want more experience in climbing, become an arborist and getting certified to climb. I want to work for a company that's proactive and cares about their employees, customers, and the environmental impact we can have during this the Profesional way. I'm in the Charlotte North Carolina area. Any and all suggestions, comments, and concerns are welcome. Thank you again for what you do, and you insight early on to share this God giving knowledge with whomever is looking to learn. Peace and much Love to you and yours....

[@Lachlanrocca]

How's the journey going man? It's been a year, have you made much progress in this direction you wanted to go?

[@charleswenzel1026]

August I can't say enough how your videos have helped in learning and also in building my confidence! From watching your video of the "dark arts," this one and many others. With the upmost respect as a self taught climber it's comforting to see you struggle in a sense and show the realities of tree work and climbing when most videos just show the perfection and smoothness. Your moment in the noodle tops replayed so many of my own experiences along with fighting a bit to get your climb line out of the second tree! Can't say how many times I've stepped over and around my ropes and whatnot to get a more "comfortable/awkward," position. HAHA "Only a climber knows this feeling!" Thank you for all you and your crew do from the deepest part of my love and passion for this job! Thank you sir!!!!

[@clayvinson720]

Hi August. I watch all your videos and am in awe every time I watch any of you climb. I'm a paramedic and have never climbed before. So, after watching this video, I had to pull the leather out of the seat of my pants. In the south, we describe people like you as having balls as big as church bells. Great video with the educational dialogue and the trust in your gear and experience. Be safe up there, and good luck with your pilot's license.

[@danpowell1776]

What a nice video August. Your back must be doing better as much climbing as you've been doing lately. I love your crane. Wish I had one but I feel like this job captured the essence of who you really are and that's a monkey beaver. I never get tired of watching you. Great educational material thank you.

[@tompinnef6331]

Another fun video with August. Saw dust - wobblily noddle tops - him doing the 'splits' between tops and much more. Plus a 'unseen' explanation of rope 'devices' at the end. What else could we ask for? Hope the crew, family and you are doing well. Take care - be safe and always God Bless.

[@runninonempty820]

My sentiments exactly

[@Dgolf11]

“This right here will take a new guy straight to terrorville” 😂😂 I’m 10 years in, albeit east coast, and I can say with 100% certainty 130’ up a noodle taking 2 tops at once and watching the spars dance below me and ida messed my pants 😬😂 good work fellas

[@mississippijohn1432]

Great job. I have climbed alot and I still don't like that feeling. I tell people when you stop getting nervous "sometimes" in this business. Then you need to quit. Because that is when you get hurt. Thank you for passing the knowledge along.

[@frankbrowning6303]

I love watching you guys cutting up, and also cutting trees, hehe. Your friend Franko.

[@135Ops]

August, I've watched almost all of your videos and I have to say this one had me worried watching for your safety, not that I doubted your skills and expertise but seeing you bouncing around on those noodles had my heart in my mouth, great job as always.

[@gormaionem4648]

Can I climb as an apprentice under you and Damien. I already climb, I’m self taught. Have my own gear, the basics. Climb and run a bucket for a business and it’s my passion. I see passion in your videos. The way you talk about trees. It’s awesome man. Keep doing you

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. I'd say it's all about challenges. Figuring out how to do it (develop plan). Putting plan in play. Modifying plan as need while executing the plan. You thrive on the process. I admire your tenacity.

[@Cpk20001]

August is such a wholesome guy! I learn alot from you guys, i mostly do felling myself.. and occasionally climb

[@austinsmith3749]

I don’t know how much tension those pines can take but man I held my breath watching you send those massive tops and then you swing 10ft both ways 😳😱thanks for the commentary at the end I always appreciate a little gear insight

[@williamwalters3796]

New to climbing here, been watching climbing videos for about a year though so I new roughly what to expect when I got up in the tree, except I didn’t. I did my first removal a day ago, a gnarly looking dead southern pine. The tree didn’t sway in the wind like it should, it was like a 70’ long 2x4 that was 14” across at the top and 26” at the stump. It would wiggle and wobble instead of sway. The backside roots were more rotten than I thought and the tree shifted a bit while I was in it, nearly sh** myself. I got a second tie in in another healthy pine 15’ away after that lol.

[@nomad2076]

Be careful in dead trees just starting out bro. Start small man. Your family needs you to be safe im sure.

[@williamwalters3796]

@@nomad2076 I don’t have a wife, no kids either, but yeah I did it for my parents because the tree was too close to the house and leaning the wrong way to just fell it. All the limbs were towards the house too. I have the whole job on video and I’ll put it up in a day or two just need to cut out all my huffing and puffing while climbing up then back down.

[@nomad2076]

@@williamwalters3796 be safe man

[@reubentrapp]

Yikes, dead trees are not for beginners bro. Take your time and you’ll have a long enjoyable career

[@00708046]

EXCELLENT rigging I just watched someone else drop a massive pine . Lots of errors including dropping a 35 foot 40" diameter log onto the lawn and busting the water main.. Probably 5 errors in all . Just what I saw ... I'm not at pro like you . Great videos ... great crew !

[@StihlChainsaws]

Been using Allgear ropes for 10yrs now & absolutely love them. Husky bullropes for rigging & cherrybomb/rocketline for climbing. That Mardi-Gra is nice too, but I would suggest trying their sewn eye. It's the best I've ever used. It's interesting to see everyone's opinions slowly change about Allgear products, because they had a bad name when I started using them. (Climbers always said they were for line clearance & not residential😂👈) STAY SAFE

[@billsims974]

Thanks so much. I'm an old guy who climbs for disaster relief and often find myself in the "hug" mode. Trust and obey! Forever a fan!

[@mikeseguin6443]

You are a brave man August.It’s a good thing you are very knowledgeable of what’s needed to do the job safe.

[@stevebrough304]

I missed the live chat. Do you do the up and coming video reminders? Thanks for talking and the video.

[@jamesrichard6458]

Another good video 👍 No problem about the Sun I put some Sunscreen on while watching. God Bless you and the crew

[@markbrown-us4xe]

Still learning from your video. Explaining the process and showing skills to get results. I do like the electric saw. So glad you're sticking to it.

[@jaymartinrealtor7736]

I am new to climbing and trusting my gear is taking some getting used to. I keep thinking, Just like when I'm flying IFR and you feel your body doing something that your instruments is not showing, trust your instruments.

[@jackberdine]

Trust your body too. Once you get past the initial level of fear and you’re able to control it a bit, it’s good to listen to the warning signs and the intrusive thoughts.

[@terryrothgeb1684]

Your gear is super strong, always inspect it, but you can sit comfortably in trees, recreation climbing is a good way to get the shakes out of your legs, but if you still don't feel right for a given reason, always act on your instincts because you're basically using your body as a tool. One which you simply can't replace. I try to be a cowboy but I won't risk my life, ill figure a way around a tree, one way or another.

[@tylrpearson3165]

Watch a Reggie coates video on gear. He explains how your rope can literally suspend a car in the air. You will get there. Just make sure you always inspect gear and don't feel like a noob by taking an intro to climbing class or other classes we all learn and keep learning.

[@nathanarievlis3985]

Hey Jay. I'm just curious what your mental hang ups are at the moment. Like, where/ when/ what are you questioning most?

[@joshuamccleary8252]

Check your gear and trust your gear, but listen to your body your instincts know best

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

Riding the flex up there. I kinda like - cannot tell you why…it seems you enjoy it as well. While back, I was doing an emergency removal over a horse race track. Race was next day, huge winds had cracked part of too out and it was hanging. Wind was still going and branches I was in were thin. I tied in with 3 self equalizing lanyards…as the wind was whipping all three branch systems were moving and flexing in different directions…while I was relatively staying in one spot - crazy cool feeling…there was a moment you had that going on. Any how to many words…great watching your passion…thanks for sharing!

[@dannymcelyea2596]

Hey August I've been watching your channel since I discovered it watching treeson with Jacob and then you popped up and BBR too. But man it is such a pleasure to watch your videos. And let me tell ya the Ax men spoof you guys did is one of the funniest things I have ever seen! No joke I was in tears laughing

[@BG-vq9fd]

I still can't believe how comfortable you are in the trees. It is obvious you trust your gear.

[@Zebracat5]

That Tree looked like a real Gauntlet,but that's what you like is the problem solving. I learn alot,and find the difficult Trees more interesting. I bought the Zigzag.

[@johncamesano5844]

Unbelievable! You make it look so easy. And then he thanks us for watching too!

[@ongridself-reliantfamily1751]

Thanks for adding your thoughts on the equipment you used. Really useful. Thanks so much.

[@williamfleenor7687]

What a crazy tree August I love watching your skills at work it's just awesome 😎

[@danmcburney3247]

I'm glad that wasn't me up there arguing with all those noodles but I sure do appreciate the schooling !!! Another Awesome video and Thank You Very much for including the chat at the end.... I really want to know as much as I can about equipment !!! Blue skies an tailwinds

[@michaelryall7893]

Did hear the chat !, always watch your informative and entertaining video's to the end, oh to be young again and have a new career , but retirement does have it's pluses , lots of time for the golf course. Love from the UK.

[@HimwayExpress]

I loved this thoroughly as a climber beginning i wouldnt have ask for better instruction

[@jasonsayre8102]

August I truly enjoy your videos and all the valuable information you put out. I am really happy you didn't cut out that last part about equipment! I am new to climbing and have a saddle, spurs, and flip line but looking into getting some ropes and other gear. Its overwhelming all the options in gear and ropes not knowing what is best. I appreciate all the info!

[@WildAcresFarms]

Start with double / moving rope technique and a Petzl Zig Zag, or hitch cord and a hitch climber pulley. Add a throwline and weight and a friction saver and you’re good to go for a while. August still spends a lot of time on a ZigZag with doubled rope, and I love using it too.

[@jasonsayre8102]

@@WildAcresFarms cool thanks for the info, any input on rope?

[@WildAcresFarms]

@@jasonsayre8102 I’m still climbing on my first rope, arborplex, nearly a year later. It’s s great all-around choice but I wish I had chosen something lighter and thinner.

[@drkwlsk]

Another excellent class in climbing. Prayers to the climber from Michigan, fell 70 ft. yesterday. Be safe out there guys!!

[@groundpounder24365]

You talking about the person near stony lake??

[@drkwlsk]

@@groundpounder24365 I believe it was around Clare

[@groundpounder24365]

@@drkwlsk a climber fell to his death in claybanks township Monday. My wife and some friends were worried sick until they got ahold of me as I was only a few miles from there climbing a job. My condolences to the family....

[@drkwlsk]

@@groundpounder24365 That's the one I read about. 67 year old gentleman. Prayers to his family

[@br-dj2ti]

August that was a badass climb amazing job you are definitely a great climber in my book

[@billyshumate853]

Nice video and good job guys. Take care and have a blessed and safe day and I'll see you on your next video.

[@sammosher1812]

Thanks for giving us your thoughts on mechanical hitches!

[@treepaulandrade5920]

I like the cut you use with the 500i lowering the trunk. I can't wait to try it! Thank you very much!

[@AugustHunicke]

Salami cut

[@doritleis2773]

High, Higher and total High, this Love You. Climbing and Fly a good Variant, all to See from Above. But Trees to fell a hard Work. You one from the best. 👌❤

[@Nick_Walston]

Great video man love these types of videos. Fun and entertaining too watch

[@deniseanderson7895]

Nice transition up those tops, I love getting into those crazy ones . I agree with your thoughts on the Uni , I have been using one for a couple years now and just bought a new one at Arborfest, versatility is what I always say about it and I am waiting to get my add-on parts from Climbing Innovations for the new Uni that make it more better ...

[@johnarnettsways.8758]

You do first class work my friend Honest to the people and care about how you leave the job sight 👍. ❤️🌲❤️🌲❤️🌲

[@mooarten]

Big fan from the netherlands! Great vids! I was wondering how you asses the first split in the tree? How do you see if its strong enough for all the work you do in the top? Thanks ! (Starting my arboring school september '23!)

[@shopart1488]

Trust your gear as you trust your instruments when flying!!

[@kevinhammatgameoftrees7080]

Took the time this morning to watch the whole thing, even let the adds run while playing in the comments:). Nice job August!

[@WAHLS_arbor]

Also I frequently think about the b"bad choice" of taking a top before your lower stuff. Whats your thought? Just decrease weight? Does that actually decrease forces of rigging spar? Piece of mind really...

[@John01GM40]

excellent, finally answered my question - how do you get the second safety line up above you... answer: short throw with the sand bag. Obvious but not immediate thought!

[@_TN.youtube]

Love the sound the tops make when falling from the great pacific northwest heights...👂👍

[@batmantiss]

Phenomenal video. I can't believe, though, you used a brand new rope in that pitchy pine! You're looking svelte, by the way!

[@patricianeely2475]

Alabama here.love your videos

[@mickmccard]

Thank you again, for the time and thought you put into these videos.

[@arborymastersllc.9368]

So that last top/noodle....could you have let it go over your left shoulder, back with the lean but still towards the house and just put a sling on it and had a two point rig with the directional point on itself? Like it still would've come around but that was a noodle so maybe it would've been a lot on your left foot but less stress on the pushover......just a question, not saying certain....just asking.... I don't know if that's a bad habit I've adopted....I've gotten used to it but I pay a lot of attention to it's movement at rigging point/site "purchase". Just wondering if stem movement was your primary concern...moved a lot as it was. Well...dang it....on second viewing you had it set up the way I said...why not go say 60 degrees from your left shoulder instead of 90?..

[@betternfred]

Got here late 😭 I love the Unicinder -- it's my go-to for 90% of my climbs.

[@treemactreeworks2982]

Hi August . Hi from one of your fans in South Africa .I am just wondering would you suggest a unicender ?I am 6.3 and about 290pounds . I have been using a zigzag for 3 years but it does slip on me sometimes. Thanks Chris

[@jtrocktree5409]

The urban legend is at it again , sketchy pine , looking good kiddo 👌

[@kevinhewitt1428]

Very strange. The new kitten can't get enough of you. Play your vid and it stands on the keyboard. You've got another fan in this house.

[@darcyletourneau5493]

Can you discuss/recommend a pulley the high tie-in for DRT? What load rating should it be?

[@megadosevitaminc8774]

Nice work. Great chat at the end. Glad u included it.. always nice to hear input about devices and stuff. Be safe and have fun. R u guys gonna have some saddles this summer. I gotta get one soon.

[@aarons3203]

Thanks August! How does the Unicender work with the Scandere?

[@isaacguffey1111]

What kind of knot is that on your lifeline attached uni? Is that a fisherman's knot?

[@darrelljohnson4658]

Good job Trees-R-Us Oregon

[@roberthudock6665]

How much time is spent checking equipment before you climb each day. 7:00 am

[@nate2838]

9:30, I did exactly that one day. Wire core flipline sheath was cut through, core was fine. Will the wire cores take more than a rope? Yes. Should you count on them as saw protection? Absolutely not.

[@hhlumberjacktx]

Great video, but I wish you would tell us how you get your rope in the tree.

[@CorkeryCoop]

There’s a great picture of you at +/- 36:06 into the video. Really enjoyed the video!

[@joshuamccleary8252]

That moment you can only feel if you have been there, my heart skipped fort hair second for ya. The good kinda beat that keeps ya going but also let’s you know who’s boss

[@matthewadams2485]

Do u guys have an inverter in your trucks to charge the batteries for the saw?? Have u noticed a lack in efficiency when switching out versus just refueling the gas saws?

[@gregmendes1004]

Love your videos. So much USEFUL information . I’ll be 60 in February, started climbing on and off at 17 but still love climbing but I consider myself average at best. When do you use a pulley instead of a simple eye sling for rigging ? Also what buckle do you recommend for rigging? Also love the Unicender. I use that, the zig zag and the old fashion prusik knot if the situation demands it.

[@jasonmoore7322]

Just started watching your videos, pretty cool stuff and definitely great motivation. August just curious how you got your climb line and rigging line/ ring in the other tree that stays? Couldn't tell if it was close enough to reach from the tree you were removing or if you used another method. Thanks for taking the time to explain a lot of methods you use, subscribing 🤘🤘

[@AugustHunicke]

Close enough to throw a Line over and into it. Thanks

[@tommyandresen8160]

Coolest crew on the planet!

[@SUROBLEDEKchannel]

Great work 👍

[@Treework938]

Hello from North Carolina I like my new rope bags from you store

[@Riverguide33]

Awesome stuff. 👍😳

[@stihlsteadman]

14.01 a lil' but pucker fo me then 22.00 to 22.45 layed back relaxed appreciate'n the finesse used on send'n the co-doms simultaneously as always GREAT vid fun and full of info🍀🤙🌲bout dat Tree L🌲fe

[@jordansmith8642]

What a impressive climb. Like an albino flying squirrel

[@justinsnyder6256]

Yep only someone whos been there knows the pressure in the hips and legs. Good workout right there!

[@tonygiorno689]

Who was the old timer helping on the ranchero ? Was that your pops? Also I rarely see a HI Viz flipline of all the crap they make hiviz why aren't ALL flip lines obnoxious colors?

[@codygalloway9597]

What is the average tree service wage im actually curious I work outside all year round and this looks fun lol

[@diggerddawg]

Dang August! Like every good monkey, you nearly always have a back up plan. When you don't have a back plan, you rely on your "monkey-sense".

[@charleslynch1618]

Hey bud nice topper that was sweet Charlie Western PA

[@yvonnegill2155]

I love trees and am quite surprised by how much I love your videos. There's something very wholesome about you and your channel. It helps me de-stress from life. Thank you and many blessings. We have a very cool witches broom in a radiata pine. It is 3 meters wide and 3 meters long. I haven't seen any on your channel. Do you see them much?

[@AugustHunicke]

Sometimes 🤷🏼‍♂️ thanks btw

[@pfv3462]

Hi August, Nice work, it's the first time i see you throw climbing rope over a branch but come back around the whole tree at 16.04, why is this not always applied when you are not sure if a branch can support your weight? I agree the rope wrench or the zigzag are the best for the beginning tree climber, I prefer the rope wrench

[@AugustHunicke]

Good question. Yes but this time it was slightly better work positioning to go around the trunk then it was just over that limb on the back side

[@DCTreeServiceLLC]

Is that panther set up a new sprocket and bar?

[@warrenklingensmith1241]

What part of the country are you in.

[@tyhnbgtyhnbgt]

correct me if i'm wrong, but is the unicender the only mechanical device that is both srt and drt capable?, I know the zigzag is, but not Without adding a rope wrench or chicane

[@krustysurfer]

Trust in your gear! yes that is something that comes with experience (I have none) .... learning is fun :) thanks August

[@raidednation]

August I really like your electric saw with the panther. What model/make is that?

[@AugustHunicke]

Husqvarna 540i

[@charleslynch1618]

Hell yeah brother love the video love the education I sent it to my cousin to show his son he wants to be a climber anyhow thanks again Charlie Western PA

[@davidlee2003]

Dear August! I know you absolutely love the battery husky. What percentage of the time do you use it while climbing versus the Echo or Stihl? Great work on this video btw! I learn a great deal from you without you having to say a great deal purely by watching. I loved your recent series for absolute safe climber skills. You da man! I hope your lesson Sunday went over well! I would love to hear it someday. No doubt I would enjoy it!

[@drewtucker6923]

I'd like to know that as well. Should my next saw be a battery husky?

[@AugustHunicke]

I use it more than any other top handle.

[@davidlee2003]

@@AugustHunicke thank you sir. I appreciate your feedback.

[@travishughes2002]

Hey buddy I have a question is there a way I can get ahold of you?

[@DCTreeServiceLLC]

That looks like ton of fun.

[@nikolassekerka8527]

Also, Jeffs 200T screaming in the background >>

[@alexlynam8430]

Hey august, what rigging line are you using?

[@johnsommer2445]

Yeah, that tree was takin me to terror town on the high-speed death train, just watching you cut it.

[@travishutchens1974]

Please do a video explaining how to let a rope run when rigging out tops and limbs. I need something to show new helpers. It’s easy to show them how to tie a rope off to a porta-wrap but they have no clue when I tell them to let the slack run. I really appreciate all the videos. I learn so much from August and the crew.

[@nomad2076]

Gets home from doing tree work. Kisses wife. Takes shower. Eats dinner. Watches other guys do tree work until bed. Rinse. Repeat. 🤣🤟🤟🤟

[@kevinhammatgameoftrees7080]

I’ve been climbing on Marti Gras rope by All Gear for some time, great rope. The 11.8 diameter works best for me in the Akimbo.

[@myrrhavm]

Yep. Keep your butt out. Gives your hooks the right angle to keep you from gaffing out. Hug mode means splinters all the way down the pole. One time you say watch out, the next is headache. Headache was the standard in our department .