Yes. Stanley said it in the video and i said it too but it got edited out.

That's absolutely right.

So when your pruning trees around lines you shouldn't use spikes

It's mentioned at 12:04

Yup that's how it was where I worked. They didnt want me to learn cause they wanted to be the only ones doing the climbing. But we could switch everynow and then, if one needs a break they can be grounds man for one job and climber the next one. They get paid as a climber either way. I bought my own climbing gear and do my own gigs in the summer now

That always sucks. Climbers are as bad as drummers. Their always the best of the best of the best and no one is better. My brother in law taught me in 1984 because he got hurt and couldn't climb but he had to get the jobs done so I learned what not to do also lol but over the years I've worked with some arrogant climbers and most of them think their above picking up another climbers brush or picking up a rake or anything for that matter its tree work man when u find a crew that all works together no matter what it is its like hanging out with brothers everyday and it makes the job much more enjoyable im 52 and I'm still learning new things I'll never know it all and really wouldn't want to cause that's when it seems like people get hurt js

he's part of the reason I'm where I'm at today

Why don't you spur in a tree

What's the alternative?

@@Matthias53787 throwing a line from the ground and then climbing the rope. OR, using a strap-on ladder system with the flip lines.

I’m pretty sure he means don’t spike trees unless you plan to harvest the tree this season. ie don’t practice on trees in public parks

Thanks for pointing that out.

Thanks Joel

Top soil, grass seed, and a tamper 😅

Safety belt

Oh ya? Who was your uncle?

​@@brerrabbit4265 blake

Rock Exotica ROOK? I'm gonna lock that up. Thanks.

@@keith-kalfas Yes sir. I know it has two names. Hydra from Rock exotica(orange) and Rook from notch(green). But the notch one is made by rock exotica so I don't know why they have two names. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤜🤛 you can follow me on instagram if you want @tree_ops_gatl

Sounds cool! That'swhat I was thinkingabout doing

Good old times where the trees had branches on the stem from top to the ground 😁

What do you suggest to a new climber

@@joelmorris4367if you’re on the west coast, REI

Thanks Ricko!

What do you use, then?

@@3hutp Throwline simple.

Aye, these guys mention this as well around 12:00 and let folks know that the tree here is coming down.

So true a real Arborist doesn't spike a live tree

How many mm's is thelanyard and what length??

Exact reason why I had to teach myself. Selfish know-it-all climbers that wouldn't give me the time of day. As a rule, I will teach everything I know to anyone that wants to learn.

Thank You Scorpio!

The rope goes up and over a crotch in the tree, and you tie the Blake's Hitch onto the lead end that you sent over & then pull down to you - the other end of the rope is (ideally) in your rope bag on the ground. You tie the hitch at a height onto the other side of the rope that lets you attach it to your harness and test it. As you ascend into the tree, rope from the bag is fed up through the Blake's Hitch. As you ascend, putting stopper knots in the rope coming from the bag is a good idea in case your hitch fails and you start to fall. Having a knot well before the end of your rope that is in the bag can also help you keep track of how much you have left. Your rope can be too short, but in general, not too long! 150' is a good amount to have, mine is 200' because of the height of the trees I climb.

Thanks Nana

Haha thanks Mike!

I’m a self-taught climber and tree company owner. The only thing I will add here is if you decide to work for someone to gain experience, make sure they pay attention to safety and don’t ever cut corners just because they want to get things done faster or think you’re too slow. If that’s the case, they aren’t a good fit. No job or amount of money is worth the risk. I rather a climber take an extra few minutes to properly tie in / rig a piece then rush. Same applies to ground operations.

Yes that was insane.

Very wize thank you very much.

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I think I have an idea of how they do it. Plan ahead each stop, cut and move down to next stop and relocate your lifeline. That’s why they need 2 flip lines to bypass those stops when they move up to set up the lifeline. Great video man, love it!

It is a friction hitch so you will most definitely develop wear on your rope using the Blake’s

Looks like 1/2"

@@09Freebird 1/2" for both

Geez I Dono u think Petzl. They're from Bartlett Arborist supply.

@@keith-kalfasok thank you what is the other rope you used when you went over a branch other than the LANYARD I appreciate it I’m looking into buying everything

1.) Tree Stuff 2.) Sherrill Tree 3.) Bartlett 4.) Amazon 5.) I forgot the other one

Get buck get on the buck ride the buck but don't climb on the buck or drive

That’s what’s very unfortunate about alot of line clearance guys so many would be such better climbers if they learned to climb without the hooks I get it they think it’s faster big picture alot of times it handicaps people

To be fair, PGE is also known for their consistent accidents. I spent a year as a field safety specialist on the Dixie fire. PGE was constantly causing stand-downs for all tree crews with their methods.

PG&E isn't doing things the right way? Who would have ever guessed?

Thanks for the like but...any answers??