And it's terrible to hear about inbred Jed man he was a legend he will never ever be forgotten he was a great kind soul as well so so heartbreaking.

Thank you! I'm 66 and looking for a new helmet. PPE is priceless and worth every penny! In 2002 while working in Payson, AZ I was up about 40 ft in a Beatle kill topping to avoid a power line. Last tree of the day, you know the deal. Dumb ass me, made my cuts and said to myself, "mant his is just going too easy! " Yep, wedged the saw. I dropped a line and my buddy sent the other saw up. Well, was getting it done and , OH Shit, the top barber chaired on me, I attempted to haul ass down and move to the side but nope. I was hit in the head and shoulder by the tip. Was pushed up against the tree. Didn't go unconscious, but you know the words that came out of my mouth. I was able to climb down. Damage, a bit of a compression in my neck, three broken ribs and embarassment lesson that lives with me to this today. So, PPE, I never will never make a single cut without full PPE PERIOD, (not a glove wearing person thought and it's wrong of me). I've been running saws from the age of ten. I'm on my third set of chaps since March 2002 when I started wearing full PPE. When I watch some of these youngsters not wearing full PPE I will comment 100% of the time. IMO, when you buy a saw the sales person should automatically take you right to the PPE section and no you won't find the high-end gear. In fact maybe this should be the first place you go before your purchase. Thanks for the great program, Merry Christmas from TX

Glad you are okay. That shows the importance of wearing your ppe. Prayers for Jed’s family and Jacob I know he is having a hard time.

You're absolutely 100% correct sharing things that don't go right. A very good friend of mine now deceased, Stan Whitney. Stan was as safety conscious as they come and had a saying which I'll share and believe me it's priceless. "Accidents are caused they don't just happen!" Plane and simple when you do what we call an after action report AAR, you'll likely identify where you went wrong. Thanks again, Merry Christmas and sorry for the multi post.

As tragic as the stories are we appreciate you showing us how to be safe. Thanks Tim. Stay safe

Thank you for sharing the details of your incident and tying it into the bigger picture of saw work and bringing it home with Jed. I have used a Protos helmet for several years and some friends cannot fathom how much I spent for a helmet for the casual cutting I do. They do not have a good answer to "how much is your head, and life, worth?"

Tim Buckin Billy has a video of a widow maker missing him by a skosh caught on video and if that don't sober the creap out of a cutter don't know what will. So glad your OK , good reminder!!

It’s an eye opener reminder for sure Tim. I have the same Pfanner Protos You’re right. That screen has saved my eyes or face several times. I had a 1/2” maple stem whip back and hit my helmet last year. I’d been in bad shape without the Protos. They are the best out there. I honestly don’t leave home without it. It goes in my truck where ever I go. Keep the faith. RIP Jed.

I just received mine and for those that take safety to the ultimate, this is the helmet to purchase. Mine needed very little adjustment. This is NOT a $120 or $200 dollar piece of gear, it's like $350 but worth it and I've taken one blow to the head while climbing and I can't give a count on how many time slash and limbs have hit my face screen. Great visibility, great comfort, great product.

Happy you were ok Tim! I have been considering spending the money on a Protos for about 2 years now but I am not an expert - still learning each year. But you made an excellent point - this can happen to any of us. I just ordered one. Thanks for all you do. Cheers!

Glad your ok!

Awesome video Tim! Thankful you were saved from serious injury. I look forward to the day I make it to the saw class. You may not consider yourself a "pro" but you are a wealth of wisdom and knowledge which is greatly appreciated! Prayers for Jed's family...

The good Lord is looking after you Cotontop3. I've watched your videos regarding tree work; you've got guts, sir. You are certainly not afraid of heights. Take care.

Thankfully Tim you had taken precautions against this type of accident. God was looking out for me on November 4 when a small maple tree fell and hit me across the back of my head and neck and back. Survived that incident with three broken vertebrae and a cracked rib. Dr said I’m on house duty for 3-6 months. 😟 STAY SAFE!!! Tim in northern TN

Thanks Tim, from Canada, Stay Safe.

Last year.i.was clearing some small trees that had grown into one of my tractor roads on my place I was cutting a 8" diameter sweetgum tree there was a dead pine 8 to 10" in diameter about 5 feet behind I didn't realize that there was a vine connecting the two at the top as the sweet gum fell it pulled the top out of the pine and hit me on head I was wearing a husky helmet it had a dent in it like yours little bigger on top .if I had not been wearing that helmet it would have been bad I always wear my helmet with hearing and face protection and chaps when doing tree work .glad you didn't get hurt Tim I enjoy your videos .

Just watched this video, it definitely opened my eyes about ppe when cutting down trees, I don't use my chain saw too much anymore but I am definitely going to look into a helmet and other ppe, I watch the stoney ridge farmer and he strongly believes in ppe when using a chain saw, thanks for sharing this with us all, God bless and stay safe!!!!

Glad you are ok Tim.

Man Tim, those are good helmets, alot more people are getting those I've seen, seems like they are we'll worth the gold, glad you were ok man, great video an commentary, thanks for sharing 💪🇺🇲🌲

Glad your ok ! Thankfully

Glad you are OK! Just came over after watching you on Letsdig18. Looking forward to following your channel!

I used to climb and cut trees with out wearing a helmet. A friend of mine worked for the local elect company cutting trees and he gave me his old helmet. It has saved me a few times! I need to replace it due to a crack that has formed in the back of it

That could've been bad! Glad you had a cover on. Glad you posted this. Especially for training purposes.

Thanks for sharing this. I have practiced the drills you have filmed in your saw classes. It gave me a lot of confidence adopting the bore cut. If you and Jacob want to come cut down a bunch of trees around my house in Western NC together I have a project for you! LOL.

Thanks for sharing Tim! It helps to remind us all not to become complacent when felling or bucking. Lots of dangers out there.

you are right. This was definitely worth showing. I am just the weekend warrior mostly cleaning up stuff that is already down. But, this video really drives it home... the need for PPE. It just shows... it isn't the stuff you accounted for that gets you. it is the surprises.

Thank you for the reminder that ACCIDENTS HAPPEN! We sometimes get lax in our attention to the SMALL THINGS. Especially when it comes to repetitive work. It is THOSE jobs that are more prone to get you! I am guilty of leaving my helmet in my vehicle at times because "it is inconvenient" to put in on for a quick cut. I try to be more careful now, because at 66 years young I don't move as fast as I use to, therefore I try to assess the situation at length before putting the saw to work. I have worked utilities for over forty years, and I have had friends and associates killed on the job. The bottom line is that we all want to go home at the end of the day!

Scary stuff. Just goes to show you can do everything right and still have a problem. Glad you always wear your PPE.

Man Tim at least you’re ok! WOW stay safe!

Glad you’re ok! Stay safe out there! ❤

This is why you went down to letsdig18 for the entire weekend. Tree work is nothing to play with. Thanks Tim

Glad you're safe bud . Don't know what I'd do without ol cotontop. Praying for you always bud 👍✌️🙏🙏

Your a good man with a great Guardian Angle at your back. Keep wearing that Helmet man. Love your videos.

Have any of you seen the new " Protos Integral Blue Tooth Communication System" ? Made specifically for the Protos arborist helmet. No wires, clamps, straps. Replaces the left ear muff on the helmet so can hide inside helmet like original ear muff. Thanks for taking the time to share your incident.

Another youtube channel lost a guy in tree felling. Checkout guilty of treeson. Jed apparently died a few days ago. I don't watch that channel much, but it really hit me hard to hear the news.

Had the same thing happen to me few years back. Took a small limb off the helmet. Learned that day never stop looking up when that tree is going over. Glad your safe

Damn son! As far as you were, I would have never thought a limb could have gotten you off the tree you were cutting---off another tree is easier to believe. You were looking at a concussion, best case, but worst case, it had a LOT of kinetic energy and it might have been curtains. As an eyeglasses wearer, I agree with you about the screen vs. solid shield. Sweat is a real issue when it comes to vision.

Glad you are ok. please do not walk under raised buckets,boom, stick of any thing supported by hydraulics--It can drop-quick. Enjoy the good videos--old cat mechanic..

Glad you’re ok Tim. That was the 5 mile an hour convincer for sure. As I’ve been told, a 50$ helmet for a 50$ head. The one I bought for motorcycle riding cost me almost 300.00, and I never thought twice about the cost. Take care and stay safe bud! God blessed you for sure.🙏✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Good stuff Tim, just goes to show it pays to have the proper PPE gear, and always expect the unexpected, stay safe🙏👍🙂

Yessir! That’s the boogie man right there! That’ll set ya straight for awhile. You are a blessed man for sure!!👍🏻👍🏻🙏

three months ago we were doing dead wood in oak trees my ground guy just took his hard hat off for about 3 minutes and walked underneath the tree there was about a three-foot 3in round 4 inch round dead stub that fell off it just missed his head by 5in if it would have hit him it would have knocked him unconscious these hard hats should be worn at all times on the jobsite because we never know when something is going to break loose or happened thank God you're okay God bless

Thanks for sharing Tim great safety advice is priceless.

Be safe out there Tim!

Condolences to the relatives and friends of those recently lost in tree-cutting accidents. Shame the grapple-saw crane trucks and Sennebogen-type machines cost so much. Would getting the drone out to look from the top of the tree, assist at all? (Obviously trees are minute to minute in high winds) (or add a FLIR camera, if the cost can be justified for tree canopy inspections and other uses)

Super video. People hear Tim’s words

Sorry to hear about the guy passing away 🙏 and glad you are ok and safely gear did it’s job! Widow makers have gotten so many!

I saw the video about Jed last night. Sad situation for sure. Luckily that limb was a little rotten. Glad you weren't hurt bad

The thing about helmets to remember is they are designed to take ONE impact, then be replaced. Glad you are okay.

I really enjoyed watching Jed On Jake’s channel very talented feller RIP

I always have my helmet on when cutting trees. I wear when i cut firewood just because I have hearing protection on it. Got used to wearing them on clearing right of ways. Just part of what i do. I have a kask.

Showed up to so many crews with no ppe. Wear your gear Thanks for sharing 👊

Common sense says that limb broke out of another tree. glad you survived and are able to talk about it.

I think the tree falling brushed the next tree over and made a widow maker. That is what we called them in the Redwood stands when a wind. dozens would fall in a cathedral.

Glad you're OK, thanks for showing and sharing your thoughts. Didn't know Jed, but prayers for his family. I just cut around the house but full ppe, cause you are so right, it's a dangerous job, stay safe.

Thanks for these tremendous lessons, Tim!

Safety gear is important. Safety first always, in any situations

Great Video Tim!

Glad you are ok, You weren't even near that tree! Besides being on the other side of the machine that came out of nowhere! I've heard the stories but that is a good example that it can happen.

Hi Tim, I’ve just found your channel through Let’s dig 18, and watched your very lucky escape, that widow maker could have turned your lights out permanently… I once got hit on the shoulder by a small limb which certainly got my attention… hearing about Jed is a tragedy… please take care Sir. @Grandpa-Chris in London U.K., catching giant trout in the U.K.

I’m glad you’re OK. I just goes to show how important safety equipment is again I’m glad you’re OK that’s good.

Trees are bad unpredictable - that’s why I’ve always called Tim.

Happy you always have your helmet on, I always wear mine when cutting

Glad you ok 👍

Another good one. Mr Tim !

Glad ur OK my Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stay safe Tim! Can’t wait to see your videos coming with Let’s Dig

I love my photos helmet. It is a must in tree work!

Glad ur okay. I watch Buckin Billy Ray Smith, rule #1 always look up not the tree falling

Very simply, Thank you.

Really glad your ok Tim! Praise God for giving you the wisdom to purchase and wear that thing! It’s on my shopping list so I can add a Sena comm set to talk with others to replace my hard hat.

I will never cut a tree down without wearing a helmet, you never know what will happen as careful as we are to look up first

Great story Glad you are ok Thanks for sharing

RIP Jed, good tip on helmet

I have all kinds of stories about getting hammered with limbs and other people getting hurt from them. I'm not the best about wearing a hardhat but they do work

That face shield is very underrated if you’ve ever got a piece of bark in your eye a scratched cornea is very painful!

Thank God you are ok

I like them protus helmets,that's what I wear I always wore a really old mcdonald t helmet and I still have it as well as alot of others but the protus is by far my favorite,I wear the chainsaw pants vs chaps usually and I used to not wear nothing but the double knee logger jeans and I still do when I aint cutting,but if people don't want to spend the money on protective equipment they must not think much of their life,but I look at it as this job is dangerous no matter what kinds of protective equipment you wear but I'm gonna do all I can to protect myself,I've been broke up from head to to logging over the years and it pays to wear good quality protective equipment

Samething happened to me this year . I don’t know what hit me in the head but it gave me a nice concussion for some minutes . Scared my eye brow . Slight dent in the bridge of my nose . Messed me up an I’m lucky to be alive . I was wearing a “ seenah “ helmet I forget the correct helmet name there the wireless ones you can communicate with people in . Made me think about jedd rip to him . Very eye opening

I have got to try and get a buddy of mine to watch this video. He thinks his 'ball cap' is good enough! Man oh man Tim, your number was not up , that's for sure. I am NOT a tree cutter, but I do cut some small limbs etc. arou8nd my property, and I can assure you I will be sure to go buy a helmet with screen before I go our pruning again.

Glad you are ok. I'm going to buy 1 of those helmets tomorrow.

Dang man. Terrifying. I appreciate you putting this out there and wear the same helmet. Be safe

That definitely hit the boom

Thanks God you’re ok my friend. God blesse

We’re gonna need you to be more careful. Developing a pattern that leads to a full time Cottonwood!!

Tim - someone kind of in my family got killed in PA early January. He was taking down an Oak tree.

Time to replace the helmet and face screen Tim, Glad you are ok.

Thx for that!

You just inspired me to buy A helmet! Thanks for your informing and entertaining videos.

Wow good for that helmet👍 Glad you are alright You gonna have to get you a chingard lol

WOW that could of ended bad if you didn’t have the helmet on, that what people don’t think about, you were back some way yet a branch still got you and maybe the machine. Glad your ok maybe the helmet people need a little padding on the bottom of the visor. Or make it a inch longer

I had a hickory limb hit me last week and knocked my ear muff off mine and I thought it broke my arm. It saved my life

Great video!

you just never know what else will come falling you way. Glad it all ended well for you.

Glad you are ok!! But……. The worst safety issue that you are practicing is…. Cutting down trees by yourself!!! I got a ride in a mediVac Helo to luckily save my right leg. Was working by myself I was lucky bc my phone was in my pocket and was able to call help…. And yes I’m still cutting trees years later…..but not alone.

I collect and repair vintage saws--most no chain brake and bow saws my favorite for wood on the ground--always alone. I see and hear about bad situations all the time. Sad stuff--Every body---lets raise up that safety bar higher each day in all types of work--Old Cat safety film said and shows it best--Shake Hands With Danger!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 40 year cat mechanic!! Seen a lot of people get hurt--self included.

Glad you're ok, felling trees are quite hazardous. What sound system do you have in the helmet ???? Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

Great video Mr Tim from Bryer

I didn’t see the video but I’m glad to hear your alright

Cotton Top, You need to replace the suspension assembly in that hard hat.