Climbing 100ft On Icy Limbs! Tree Removal

We planned on removing this tree but we did not plan on it being covered in ice! This definitely added some unexpected challenges. We adjusted our game plan and got the job done. We use ropes for rigging the limbs and the tree top. We then cut the trunk into firewood size pieces to get the whole tree down. Residential Tree Removal, Arborist, Stihl, dangerous work, interesting job, tree service company, West Coast arborist, emergency tree removal, logging, dirty jobs, small business, easy money, How to #treefelling #life #treeservice #arborist #sidehustle

[@jakes7832]

Well done! Still can't believe you learned all the skill on KZbin. Someone will learn from you now. Keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thank you. 👍

[@KolbeKamm]

Anchor your TIP around the trunk over the limb and not just the limb

[@VeteranTreeService]

Anchor my tip? 🤔😆 Come on man!

[@bobbysurrett8857]

I believe he was saying when your tying your climbing line, instead of just throwing over a branch, go around the trunk over a branch. At least that's what I got from it. Awesome work my friend

[@metaspencer]

Nice big tree man ... good to see how y'all handle it. Stay safe buddy

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thanks a lot! Good to have you watching!

[@hankjordan2602]

I like the way you explain what you are going to do some tree people don’t.

[@VeteranTreeService]

👍

[@h.i.m.dishonmaurice2599]

Your candor is so refreshing. I learned to climb on KZbin as well.

[@VeteranTreeService]

That's what I'm going for. Just being ME.

[@shanebrewster2384]

Like your content Tim! We have one thing in common-I have also learned a ton about climbing and trees on KZbin. Only been at it 5 years and still love this work. Been operating above the board for a year this April and am studying now to become a certified arborist. If you ever wanna come to Alaska and work, hit me up..

[@VeteranTreeService]

Awesome! Hey, you never know what the future holds!

[@shoptime3605]

You guys did a great job 👍. My kids enjoyed watching you work

[@VeteranTreeService]

Awesome! New video posting tomorrow.

[@In-The-Trees]

Nice work man! You and your crew are definitely a force! Love the editing, you do a good job showing everyones personality and capture the entire project very well! definitely entertaining to watch!

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thanks. This is encouraging! Wait until you see what I'm posting tomorrow then. (Next video)

[@In-The-Trees]

@@VeteranTreeService can't wait!

[@Judson_Willis]

Excellent video! I can appreciate the time (and humor!) you put into demonstrating your skills on that monster take down! I will be reaching out soon for a consultation on my property 🙌

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thanks. Ya, takes a lot of time to edit these videos.

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome job brother

[@jeanviau5579]

I watch several tree cutting videos and you made a good job

[@timothycollins9276]

im watching this while im sick and im enjoying it 😇👍

[@iduswelton9567]

Another great video - well done

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thanks

[@louisreinhardt5417]

i dont know why but this is kinda relaxing

[@TheTreeBaron]

Awesome video! It's so much work setting up multiple cameras and cutting everything together in the edit. Keep it up!

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thank you. You're right about the extra work setting up cameras and editing everything. But it's rewarding too. I'm happy to do it.

[@David-uk1kb]

Great job Guys

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thanks

[@hankjordan2602]

Keep up the good work

[@VeteranTreeService]

Will do!

[@surviveitforbeginner]

Love your videos, I watch for relaxation.

[@VeteranTreeService]

A lot of people say that. 👍

[@lindacarey9494]

Great job! Please stay safe!

[@James-pd8tl]

Thanks for staying double tied in while chunking down the tree trunk. From one vet to another, keep serving safely. Just a thought, I use a metal detector before making the stump cut on yard trees. Saves chains

[@VeteranTreeService]

👍 well, I stayed tied in double for half of it. 😮 I guess you can say I met you half way. 😉

[@rickstafford5316]

Very nice work Crazy cutting with the frost & fog.

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thanks Rick!

[@shawntrevordaniel]

One handing's the only way. Good shit Tim

[@VeteranTreeService]

👍

[@Forest_treeguy12]

Good job guys! 👍

[@kyleop1]

16:48 Perfect

[@Mike-Palmer]

Just came across your channel from a short clip when you cut the rope! nice... Sending support from Auburn!

[@VeteranTreeService]

Not too far away!

[@HansvanOostende]

nice 🌲video

[@jeremybuchanan4759]

Nice job dropping flat 8:45-9:00

[@VeteranTreeService]

It's so satisfying to land them how you plan!

[@Grandma_Lori]

I used to live near Seattle. I don't miss the cold, but I do miss the views.

[@nicksanders9140]

Nice job. Basically a mini version of a sizwel.

[@VeteranTreeService]

Yep!

[@DirtRoadLanding]

Great video!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🪵🪓🪵🌲🌲🪵🪵🪓🪓🪓🪓

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thank you! I put a lot of effort into this one!

[@DirtRoadLanding]

@@VeteranTreeService it shows. It was smooth watching from start to finish. great camera angles. At 28:26, looks like there might be a nail in it? that dark spot..

[@VeteranTreeService]

​@@DirtRoadLandingoh wow, I didn't notice that! Good catch!

[@billy19461]

Great job.

[@VeteranTreeService]

👍

[@PurpleNovember]

Wow Tim that must have been an absolutely horrendous experience! I’m so glad you survived those incredible dangerous temperatures! You Air Force are legendary!!!💩😎

[@VeteranTreeService]

I'm telling you! I'm not used to my hands being cold. I could barely keep ahold of the chainsaw! I should be getting hazard pay in these conditions!

[@PurpleNovember]

@@VeteranTreeService That’s totally worth hazard pay! There’s heated handle bars for the 261 and 500i, they’re not $10,000 coffee cups but still nice 🤣🤣🤣

[@MattGlynn]

Just come across your channel! Great video new sub from me. Keep up the good work - Climb safe fella

[@Alexhulk]

32 inch bar up there !!! Crazy man

[@VeteranTreeService]

Oh ya. Big saws for these big West Coast trees!

[@magnusunger6608]

Daym youre so brave 😮😅😅

[@JasonRutan-rv3dj]

You know what's funny Tim is everyone that leaves you bad comment or a good comment don't know that you get money for their interaction lol keep up the good work man can't wait for your next video stay safe up there don't give your crew to many headaches 😂😂

[@VeteranTreeService]

HEADACHE! Headache. HeAdAcHe.!. So many Headaches. 🙂

[@MikeSkelton-it3hc]

Love your content keep it up!!

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thanks Mike.

[@andychristopher3887]

I watch all of till the end of the video's

[@gerrykoen5798]

I used to do this as a old job would get so nervous when I get high

[@VeteranTreeService]

I'm military so I wouldn't know BUT, I hear most people do get nervous when they get high. 😉 Or is it paranoid? 😀 JK. I know what you mean.

[@sawlgood]

Hell Yeah dude. I can smell those chips from here. If you cut into the bark collar at about a 10 degree angle the limb will hang on longer more like a Pine would.

[@VeteranTreeService]

👍 Fun video to make. I have to start editing the next one today. Really interesting 100ft tree with a 30ft dead top.

[@Alexhulk]

Impressive

[@jodelboy]

man, when you're chunking down always keep a climbing line below your flipline as a backup. I'm really anxious watching you there only with the flipline. Yes it has steel in it, but fliplines are waaay different amongst themselves PLUS with a rope below there's always the instant-descent-option in case of something unexpected.

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thanks for looking out!

[@203_climber]

hey man your really good at this youtube stuff !

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thanks. I'm still getting better. Takes a minute to get comfortable on camera.

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. Good thinking and planning up in the tree. No problem with the solo rigging and one handing the saw.....good job....sometimes the best way as it frees up ground person (or maybe there is no ground person sometimes). I do a bit of solo rigging. How's the rigging rope after riding on your "porta-limbs"? Sap can be a problem...not so much in cold weather. Tied in twice....A1. Good ground work. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@VeteranTreeService]

Solo rigging was efficient. No issues with the rope, that tree wasn't super sappy. Thanks for the 5 stars. 🙂

[@Alexhulk]

Awesome dude!!!

[@VeteranTreeService]

Thanks again!

[@IllusTreeous-00]

I really enjoy watching your videos! I learn a lot and I love your commentary. I find talking and explaining the job the hardest part of my videos. Looking forward to watching all your videos. Also.... do you climb in a Monkey Beaver saddle?

[@VeteranTreeService]

I'm not climbing in the monkey beaver saddle, just suspenders. Maybe one day. I'm still thinking about what custom harness I want built. Thanks for watching. Consider this, (and I'm preaching to myself here) there are hundreds of tree guys posting first person videos of their work. What sets you apart? How can you be the niche within the niche? And btw, you're competing with me and all the people more popular than me. Just pointing this out to motivate you to be creative. 👍♥️ This is how I think, EVERYDAY. Now I'm going to go back and continue watching your videos. 😉

[@IllusTreeous-00]

ooh ok yeah I feel the same way about picking a saddle 😅 The suspenders are nice though I bet? Yes you make an excellent point! I have a long ways to go yet so your safe for a little while 😂😅 But for real your a great example. Thanks for taking to time to reply. Stay safe out there man! @@VeteranTreeService 🌳🪓

[@VeteranTreeService]

@@IllusTreeous-00 👍 follow up with me when you've created something unique! In the meantime, I'm going to continue to rack my brain on doing the same.

[@IllusTreeous-00]

Will do!@@VeteranTreeService

[@StuartOliver83]

I did one of these on Thursday after binge watching august.. I do this in the uk but never spiked and knocked the top out of a tree before so it was scary but fun at the same time,we usually climb oaks and sycamore but the pole is a whole other level of fear hahahaaaa

[@VeteranTreeService]

The Pole. Yep. Nice and tall! I like em!

[@StuartOliver83]

Wow what a quick response hahaaaa it’s late here in the uk almost 11 pm,thanks though I’ll subscribe I’m really finding this stuff useful as I’m new to climbing.. been a groundsman for years and been climbing with a saw for a few months now so this content really helps with what I think is the right thing to what actually is👍🏻

[@dstrees2315]

This comment is for engagement purposes only… Lol love the videos brother. Fellow veteran climber here as well. What branch?

[@VeteranTreeService]

Engaged! I'm in the Air Force still. One more year to go for that 20 year retirement!

[@dstrees2315]

Heck yeah good stuff! Be safe and keep cranking out these videos. My dream is to do some climbing on the west coast. Our trees here in Pennsylvania grow wide not tall like yours.

[@RC-Heli835]

Man what a view! The rope climbing method has to be a good bit safer than being up there on just spikes and a lanyard. Long as you don't cut down your line. So would you rather be feeding the chipper or climbing the tree?

[@XopterCat]

Dang! That’s terrifying 😅

[@VeteranTreeService]

Ya it is. But it makes you feel alive!

[@Jncoboy711]

Enjoying your content. Keep up the good work. One thing I noticed that was concerning, you are not tied in twice when chunking down the stick. Safety first brother! To many guys in my area have made the same decision and are dead or no longer able to climb due to their injuries after cutting through their flip line.

[@VeteranTreeService]

I'm glad you're enjoying it! Ya, I get that comment a lot. I'm EXTREMELY careful and hyper attentive to my flip line position. BUT, when it comes down to it, I'm a production climber. It would take at least three times as long to move the climb line down the tree with the flip line. I can't afford that. Bottom line, just don't cut through the flip line. 👍😀

[@Jncoboy711]

@@VeteranTreeService I am also a production climber here in NJ. I can tell you that after over 15 years of this kind of work, flipping your climb line around the truck and choking it off with a carabiner takes no time at all if it means you have an added layer of safety on those big climbs or long days when you find yourself not as focused as you should be. End of the day, you do you, as stated before really enjoying the content and seeing how other guys are doing things from the other side of the country.

[@VeteranTreeService]

@@Jncoboy711 👍

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@Jncoboy711 guess when one is hyper attentive to their flip line other things happen like cutting rigging lines, tops going sideways all the things that can and do happen to everyone! good thing no one has ever cut a flip line.

[@michaelphillipsBoogie1]

Da Big Kahuna

[@Flashblade]

Great vid! Can you give some insight into your transition from military to owning a civilian business?

[@VeteranTreeService]

I'm still active duty brother. I'm making time, working day and night to do both!

[@joemilich]

Man, it sucks that you're based all the way down in Lacey. I found your page because I saw Randy the Mandy and Jake worked with you in another video.

[@VeteranTreeService]

👍

[@daveinky]

Wait wait wait, I'm still here ........

[@VeteranTreeService]

Where are you? You watched until then end?

[@daveinky]

@@VeteranTreeService Yep 👍

[@Inal123-jg7tj]

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[@TheKrisers]

❤

[@joegreenwood1443]

I left a comment.

[@VeteranTreeService]

😂 Thanks for that! Works 100% of the time, all of the time!

[@ludwiksikora1119]

In the States Stihl has long bars 3/8" .050". In Europe those US Stihl bars .050" are not offered at all. MS500i in Europe is offered with 3/8" .063" gauge 25" length in stock option otherwise it would be too weak for 32" bar. So you ran your MS500i on guage .050" bar?

[@VeteranTreeService]

Interesting! Ya, .050 chain.

[@ludwiksikora1119]

@@VeteranTreeService you see Europe 🇪🇺 I mean Germans, Polish, Russian logers they believe opposite that shooter bar guage .063" is better. When you guys in States, Canada, Australia, Brazil all use long bars guage 3/8" .050". They bent to buck the wood with 15 -16" bars. You can not change their mentality. If you ask the loggers in Europe about 32" bar 3/8" .050" they will answer "Are you kidding me?" I am writing truth.

[@arturoholman7184]

Amazing 24:00 24:03

[@Alexhulk]

Dog fir unbelievable

[@kadenschell7444]

HOW DID HE KNOW I WAS ON THE TOILET

[@VeteranTreeService]

😂

[@belowfray5251]

I try to remember: don't nick the rope

[@odgpatriot]

Your money does grow on trees!

[@VeteranTreeService]

Haha. Yep.

[@jake-h8r]

one thing what happens when you main rope breaks and you fall i dont wish that to happen but what you doing it that does happen

[@joshmccord9507]

14:49 actually yes, yes I am!

[@VeteranTreeService]

😂

[@ttvilaxell2742]

Articulated wheel loaders are not better in your area? Equipment on tracks would absolutely destroy the lawn in north east Florida.

[@ttvilaxell2742]

Also why not use a tree grapple instead of a root rake style attachment? being able to carry debris long saves me so much time!

[@VeteranTreeService]

We just put the mats down.

[@devondunkle1063]

not a huge fan of choking the stem with a carabiner on your life support.

[@VeteranTreeService]

Ya, not everyone is. Just my preference. What method do you prefer?

[@McTree2013]

Running bowline with Yosemite finish. Takes a bit more time to get set up, but much safer than side loading a carabiner.

[@devondunkle1063]

@@VeteranTreeService A Quickie through a tight eye splice. I bet you weigh about as much as me. Im 153lbs i would trust your method all day , but its a big no no

[@chocrow]

What size omni block is that?

[@VeteranTreeService]

2.5 or something. I zoomed in on it in the full video I think.

[@treefrog2299]

You ever hear this saying how you go you get to the to the big man but if the big man take you out of that tree and you fell at least you fall and hit the devil put him in his place you can get up and walk away

[@VeteranTreeService]

Nope, never heard that until now.

[@damiangorecki247]

261c 16” 3/8 1.6 ??

[@VeteranTreeService]

261 with 20" bar. .325 pitch, .063 gauge

[@SSphyscosaws]

I see more and more guys doing undercuts in residential tree cutting those staubs it rolled off you gunning cut cause your undercut had 2 different directions there’s not enough weight or height to accurately stump that short of a staub. I’ve cut millions of Board feet and I’ve had those rogue trees end up 20 feet off the lay. Just saying man conventional face or an open face around houses will save you a lot of heart ache when you have to make that insurance call. Your not in the woods cutting timber where you have a tree go rogue on you and you just Piss off the logger when they go yard skid or shovel it out I used to only want to do Humboldts too cause you think it’s cool ya know what’s even cooler is not watching a staub twist off the undercut right on to some little old ladies house.

[@VeteranTreeService]

I was thinking about this for sure. Had I done an open facecut, the log would have stayed on course. It would have been a lot closer to the ground before the notch closed up.

[@Bixby-and-Buckshot]

obligatory engagement comment. I'll try to use lots of algorithm words. "This is the most amazing video, and I would love to suggest and recommend this video to all people interested in tree stuff and things. cool wow chainsaw extreme felling arborist cool-kids-with-saws hawaii shirts tube salad" OK, that should bring in a few hundred thousand of Jacob's viewers. You can thank me by adding a 592xp to your stable of saws. 🙂

[@VeteranTreeService]

Haha, I wish I could heart this comment twice! Regarding the saw, I actually do have my eyes set on a 592 built by Ripsaw. I'm going to buy one soon!

[@Bixby-and-Buckshot]

@@VeteranTreeServiceI have a stock 592. They’re insane. I can’t imagine what a gussied up one would do!

[@VeteranTreeService]

@@Bixby-and-Buckshot well, we're going to find out!