I started this because of you to save money on my property. Thanks for all the tips I have learned from watching many of your videos. I climbed my first 80 plus year old spruce last year at the age of 54.

I got board years ago of the monotony of just going through the motions of line clearance and found a rejuvenation of passion for the work from reward of teaching and training with. I think this series will do you more good than the goodness that you're attempting to do for the beginner. I can't wait to see where this journey takes you. Honored to be able to watch just the smallest of parts of it.

When you mentioned double checking tie-ins, I had a moment. A few years back I clipped my lanyard into my Petzl saw hook (plastic). My belt had gotten twisted due to positioning. Thankfully I double checked. Could have easily been a very bad day. Seems like such a minor thing to do but it WILL save your life some day.

Hey August, there are plenty of us experienced climber who love when you break down the basics. There are several reasons ranging from appreciating good content we would have appreciated when we were learning, to refining our own fundamentals. And i know i am missing a few for sure, not the least of which is you have a way of presenting things that is enjoyable regardless of experience level. Keep doing what inspires you :) P.S. I've been climbing 5yrs, and the spur thrust never occurred to me, nor has it ever been pointed out, even us with experience can pick things up when someone takes the time to break down the tips and tricks they use without thought.

I think it's awesome you're taking the time to do this series geared towards new folks. You've got a lifetime of unique knowledge gained by experience; generous of you to pass it on. Cool it will help current people, myself included, and others in the future through the beauty of KZfaq. Thanks! You'll stick the landing next time. 😁

Appreciate this august. You have a way of presenting that helps greenhorns and seasoned vets alike. As a southern arborist I appreciate you.

August, I pause the video to make a comment. It is ALWAYS good to review the basics, even for seasoned pros. You can forget why we do something, which leads to forgetting to do something which can lead to an accidents! I am 65 and need to be reminded, not that I am in tree work, but your teaching will apply to any profession. So thanks so much for what you do for your profession!!!! And may God continue to bless you so you can bless others! Now back to the video....

I appreciate your only "do as your able" advice. Your decades of experience definitely comes into play. You make everything look easy and effortless. Have a safe flight. Looking forward to that video.

I run tree business (just what we call it) here in Central VA, my brother climbs for me. Just want to say this video is awesome: great footage and setups, good editing, well paced, easily explained to laymen and just does a great all around job of explaining what a treeman (arborist) does. My town or Culpeper implores a HUGE industry of tree workers, whichainly work the suburbs of Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland. One of the beat parts is where you talk about the headset and how important it is for communication and safety, ESPECIALLY when you're running a chipper or stump grinder while the climber is working. The industry has changed a lot in the 20 years I have worked in it, unfortunately there is a large contingent of new guys now that all have a common trait (nope) and they will not only work for nothing (which is short sided in the long run, we call them cutters), but they will work with sub par equipment and use techniques that will turn your hair white. I've seen a guy 30 feet up in a tree, standing on a lead wearing tennis shoes, no spikes nor saddle, and had his safety rope tied around his waist, I shit you not. Unfortunately this is a trade that DOES NOT forgive transgressions to safety.

I watch for the philosophy. The tree stuff is cool too.

Awesome tutorial. It’s really appreciated when a pro like you takes the time to show the less experienced people ( like me ) how to do something properly and safe. Thank you

I absolutely love my mb saddle with suspenders. By far the most comfortable saddle iv ever strapped on..I call it my mazaratti. This is great content August and your a great mentor, we've all learned so much from you and your crew. Keep up the great work and stay safe

Don't fret about us experienced guys not wanting to watch the simple things. I have enjoyed seeing professor Hunicke teach. Perhaps like a parent sitting in on their children's grade school class and enjoying watching the kids learn. Looking forward to seeing your development professor!

You, Damian. Jeff and Adam have so much committed to muscle memory that important small details of your processes go overlooked, leaving only the end results being documented. Take for example the "GUESS THE WEIGHT GAME", and how accurate everyone can estimate between wet and dry cuts per tree species and calculate load points to rigout to, shock load and what wrap is needed.

Thanks for the beginner series August. It’s really helpful.

I am really enjoying these new videos. I enjoyed all the old ones as well. But it is nice to go back to basics. Thank you fly safe.

Also, the ease with which you glide out to the tips for rigging is almost mesmerizing!! 🤯

Good stuff August. I always enjoy seeing your "basic technique refresher tips". Be patient with the flying, you're improving every time. Keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🌲 Randy

Shared to my new guys. Thanks August. I need to be able to send my guys up more challenging trees without all of us being stressed....life and time wise.....

You know it's nice to see a professional like yourself taking the time to explain the importance of checking over your gear before making any changes or moves, etc. Because i have seen so many pros and non pros not do that and make huge mistakes or have thing's go wrong on them, and they blame their gear or other companies when simply a few minutes to check your gear ropes knots etc would've saved them from the frustration or mistakes.

August I love the new format.. Everything I know about tree work I've learned from you , buckin, and Reg You tube is a great teaching tool. I've played and taught tennis for 40 years and one thing I am sure of is you cannot over emphasize the basic fundamentals, I think you'd be surprised at how many subscribers you have that are like me and enjoy this type of video, I've been on the court with great players and with players who think they are great, the great players went out of their way to make me feel better than I was, the trolls as you call them, went out of their way to assure me that the only reason we were losing was because of my play. Please keep up the good work.

Fantastic instructor! Probably saved lots of people from learning the hard way.. I started out cutting one handed because I was only cutting up the tree with a handsaw. When I did start cutting up trees with a chainsaw around houses we were using a Poland top handle that ran slow but always started on first pull. Small saw but with a 16 inch bar and a home made skip tooth chain it was easy to reach cuts a ways out. The actually first saw I used up trees was an 80cc maccologh wit a 36 inch bar later a 50 cc Mac with a 20 inch bar that I was able to use reaching out fully one handed. Upper body strength was much better then! One of the first adaptations I did was a clip to hang the saw off my belt. Next was a butt sling, then suspenders. I still don't regularly use a bridge and often run the climbing rope thru one d , around my butt then out the other d. A few ( about 20) years ago my daughter and Lady convinced me to go with the full harness with a rescue ring on the back. Sometimes I still use the old setup when they aren't looking!

August great narrative. You're a pretty smart guy. I like all your forward vision and thinking and just being cool. It's almost like firefighting in that slow is fast. Continue to be safe and we will be your loyal and anxious viewers to see future cool videos.

Thanks for the time and effort August. Without all the "little things" explained its all to easy to watch and think "well that looks easy"

I'm looking to do side work (been doing tree work for 3 years now) to supplement my income to support my flight training, so I love that this is the video I happened to stumble across in my research! Great tips as well, not new to cutting but new to looking into climbing

Thanks for the tutorial! Very helpful.

Really well done video…I’ve been wanting a simple instructional like this for awhile. As always top notch production too! Thanks August 👍🏼 Will be looking for part 2…

You did a great job showing the important basics and not confusing folks with the could do's.... I Lovit

August, I loved this video. I've watched you for a few years now. If I was 30 years younger, your career would fit me. You let me dream of what could have happened. I've said it before, you should have a video for every physics and geometry high school student. Real life use.

Thank you August for such an informative lesson to those that need and want to keep their lives safe. I now am retired and have only done ground work in the past though I would have liked to have done as you do now. Safety is paramount and cannot be forgotten. Lesson one should be not to be overconfident because there is always something waiting for you to make a slip. Not enough philosophy.

This wannabe really enjoyed the play by play. Thanks !!!

This is a great series and thing to do. Many have learned from studying some of your videos. These will br around for years and years and can be a great teaching tool On another note, if you fly into Morristown NJ, I live 25 minutes from the airport, and you’re always welcome here

Thanks for your help August. I'm 49 and almost finished my apprenticeship. I'm finding it hard to go as high as you do. Once my high point is in I feel better . But getting up still scares me.

Thank you very much, I'm new guy, God bless you

Thank you August! Very helpful for us new climbers!

Thank you for being so gracious with your knowledge and expertise. Seriously! I lived in Ketchikan for three years, learned tree work there and had a blast doing it. Moved back to Kodiak and over the last 9 months my tree working career has become stagnant at best. Don’t need to climb Sitka alders and the cottonwoods threading to break and destroy property in my neighborhood are allowed to keep on keeping on and they are gnarly! Your videos geared towards the novice are also great for those not so novice like myself who are largely inactive. Thanks August. Fly safe on your cross country trip!

Thanks for showing us the slow and easy way how you do jobs, you are getting good at the flying, that was a windy one, you almost had it keep up the good work!

Thank you for your time sir! Much appreciated

Always get a little excited when I open the iPad and see August Hunike has posted ❤️

Hey man you're awesome you're videos are great for a laugh and great education . I've been climbing and been a certified arborist for 8 years and still learning from you keep up the good work and the people out here that know know you're the real deal keep up the good work and keep teaching the ones that want to learn... Good luck with the flight You just stay high don't you...

Been looking for in depth, show everything right videos. Locking forward for more

Great to see such a relaxed approach to climbing. You make it all look so easy; it definitely is without any unnecessary tension. I agree about the helmet communication, the constant shouting gets old and without proper communication everyone is put at risk.

August, thank you for sharing the story of cutting your climb line. I hope imagining that is enough to keep me safer. I like the pace you are describing your thoughts and methods.

Thank you August and tree team!

Thanks for the basic explanations. Too easy to take for granted that we all know what you mean all the time. Also thanks for the flight vids!

Thanks a lot to take the time and teach and share your expertise, happy and safe 2023.

I have learn alot from this channel and others thank you. God bless you....thanks for sharing your knowledge...keep it safe

August I like how you keep it real! Your a good mentor and keep two hands on the saw.

I agree with you about the echo saws, as I also like echo saws. They have a good warranty and work well, but I only run stock. Do the mods shorten the life of the saw? If so, by about how much?

This is an amazing video ive been doing tree work for 21yrs and yes this is basic stuff but do not ever get complacent. Thank you sir 💪🏾

On the flying subject, I always found it easier to use both hands on the wheel when landing as it just seems smoother. When you are this close to the runway, you can use two hands and still get to the throttle if you need to. When I soloed, the ceremony was cutting out a chunk of my shirt and pinning it on the wall. Have fun at it!

COOL! Glad you got to take "WHITE WINGS" out! It's been a while for us! You had quite the assortment of variables in that tree today and I often wanted to ask you if you ever cut your SUPPORT line? 40ft is quite the shock to the body. Glad you are still here to tell (advise/warn) others about it! Thanks for ALL you do (for the world!!!)

I am a 17 year old climber I have been sence I was 14 I love the beginner series but would love to see some of the more advanced techniques and mainly how we can make our groundsmans lives easier love the videos thanks

I completely agree, learning takes time for the new climber and new pilots. The instructor was once where you are now and in time you will have the experience he has now. God's Blessings on you all.

Thank you for doing this, I know it may be boring or repetitive for you but I personally really appreciate it.

Great video.. you taught me a lot. ........... I am a pilot also.......I used to hate cross wind landings...........now I love it.........landings in general are all around fun stuff.

Great info thank you for sharing! Keep up the great content.

Congrats on getting 100k subscribers!!! You deserve it!

Great video

Great video man. Thank you for this effort to show us new guys some great tips and tricks. God bless

Thanks for the Wisdom August

Wise man, at the end, you knew to hand it over the instructor. I’ve been in the same position myself. But go through a couple of those windy/crosswind landings and the confidence and knowledge will be there. I don’t climb trees for a living, but kind of guess it’s the same there too.

Bought some land in the country, Missouri woods, plan on dropping some trees. I have learned a lot from your videos start small and get help from professionals when i need to. bought a 45cc husky homeowners model with original crappy chain any ideas what chain to get that would cut better. Thank you and God Bless you and yours

Nice video August. Take care and have a blessed weekend and I'll see you on your next video.

Similar minds 😂 I’m a commercial pilot at 40 years starting climbing and living it, it’s a breath of fresh air new horizons, your an Arborist learning to fly for new horizons and a breath of fresh air. Thinkers 😁 life is fun while we live it, thanks for the videos they have taught me a bunch so far, we are very similar. Be safe and have fun.

Very many thanks. Basics ate great.

I love it . Thanks for another great video

Thank you for this video!! I’m a landscaper learning tree work but yours and guiltyoftreasons videos make me go out and sell tree jobs😂

That Rope 100% slips for me. But petzl sent me a new zigzag because of it. Thanks August

enjoy your video's and learnd some new things , pretty new to climb/cutting tree's ( 3 years ). just wanne know what kind a intercom are u using? :)

Thanks for the good parenting advice.

Really really love the humble vibe your portraying there cowboy! Haha Best video I think ever.

Always fun watching you August. Back to basics are a good refresher, one thing I think goes hand in hand with not 1 handing a saw though, is also not hot starting a saw with one hand on the trigger and no brake engaged lol. Just an observation.

Love the instructional vid sir. I have a quick question if you have time (and happen to see this). I have an older Stihl 011AVT that I found. Runs well enough, had to straighten the body end of the bar but it's ok. The previous owner had hit it (somehow) with a riding lawnmower/tractor and now the bushing that goes between the bottom end of the front handle and the body is jacked up. Any suggestion on resource to find replacement parts? I'm in Western NY. Thanks for any help you can offer. Cheers.

Thanks!

You guys are honest to goodness "Canopy Cowboys". I love it. Great job 👏

Speaking on checking flip lines 27 years ago at 19yrs old in a tall pine with English ivy around it I did exactly what you mentioned.. after topping I unhooked shorter lanyard thinking my longer one for getting through ivy was attached properly I fell around 50 feet.. life changing event.. I landed flat on my back on somewhat soft layer of pine needles. Nothing completely broken . Impact caused ribs to compress into internal organs.. lung,liver,and heart .. some bleeding and bruising kept me in hospital for 90 days due to heart monitoring. It caused some irregular activity that scared us the most.

In all honesty man I still watch even though it's basic stuff you're pretty good at articulating thoughts into words. Like I'm reassured at what I already knew I just didn't know how to say it so thanks.

Do you always climb up and tie in or prefer to? Or do you only do that generally when you have to set up rigging? Talking about a removal, of course. These more explained videos are great

Just flyin when it's windy an bumpy is good for now !! It's not fun but it builds your confidence realizing you still CAN control the plane even with an irritated mother nature. The landings will come sooner than you think. It's just like driving a vehicle very fast on a loose gravel road... don't fight it an try to keep it perfectly straight... let it do it's thing an just control it !! And to make passengers feel more comfortable with the bumps I always tell them I'm gonna call the county boy's an have them grade this bumpy dam road up here lol.... Another Great video Thank you very much August !!!!

most excellent video .

Im glad the editing is back to normal

Good job brother. I wish I could get you out to my house. Ive got huge pecans lurking out 4o ft over the house and some pines need to go.

will you be making vdo on saw modification? thanks

I really appreciate the effort, man! I’m a beginning tree climber on the west coast and it is great to learn from someone who encounters the type of gigantic conifers I’m having to climb! Studiously taking notes.

Great video.

I like how you cut close to the tree, not leaving a stick on the trunk that might cause injuries .

Thank you

Thank you.

When one teaches another , 2 learn.... your the man August !

Good stuff!

Some peeps are great teachers some need to do it more , You are great I feel like like I could do a basic tree.

I'm not a climber, but I found this video very informative. Thank you

Congrats on getting 10% of 1MILLION subscribers. You will be their soon. God bless us all🤙

This video is more important than I think you intended. At least for me...........in many ways.

“You got me troll’s… you got me good!” Hahaha I’ll be laughing about this line all night 😂 thanks for another awesome vid!

One of the things I learned over the years I did mountaineering, was the way the most dangerous part of a guy's career is not the beginning. Sure, there is immediate danger, but you are so focused on safety at first that most guys get through the first few years fine. It's later, when confidence rises more quickly than experience, when you need to be on guard. You start to cut corners, work more quickly, you take on more challenging work, and basics become a guideline rather than a habit. The time to worry is when glowing confidence makes you feel you know it all. Strangely, after a few close calls, veterans sometimes become more cautious as they age. I'm guessing that flying is the same way.

I’m a noobie at tree climbing. I became interested 2 years ago and then started buying climbing gear during 2021. Your videos have taught me so much about the procedures and equipment involved in tree cutting. I bought a petal zigzag and was going to use it in the double rope system. Out of all of the videos I’ve watched, you are the first person that I’ve seen that uses a block/pulley at the top to minimize friction on your climbing rope; it seems like a better option than a ring/ring friction saver. Are there specific pulleys rated for safety for this purpose?

_"Grow slow to grow strong, and roll with the punches..."_ Nice! 👍

I like the new logo burn at the end. Nice