Watch me Prep for Violence.

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August Hunicke

Ай бұрын

Dead Trees and Deliberate work.

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@montanaranger7376 Ай бұрын

Arborist math problem: If I cut this here, and this there, how will it try to kill me?

@rakers639 Ай бұрын

Best comment ever☝️

@SirensC3 17 күн бұрын

That is exactly what we think when we are up there! Literally everything is trying to get us. So glad to be retired and yet I miss it soooo much.👍🤣😂

@Wannabearborist Ай бұрын

I’d crap my pants seeing a log move towards me at that speed with a chance to pancake me

@spelunkerd Ай бұрын

Great title. Holding the end of your rigging line from the top of the tree adds a whole new level of complexity.

@ericharris893 Ай бұрын

It’s the new thing in 2024. Not finding quality help is the norm. On the upside, we’re saving money on labor expenses.

@VeteranTreeService Ай бұрын

Nope! I'm not doing that. 😂 That's a couple levels above my skill set. I appreciate the creativity. Makes my brain gears spin 🤔. Makes me want to be more creative.

@JeffErlwein Ай бұрын

No doubt! August is way ahead of the curve. Even has time to clip his saw in. Not something I’ll be attempting anytime soon

@willhoulk9554 Ай бұрын

Yep being a tree climber you have to be comfortable with being inches from death on the regular… as long as you know it’s coming ahead of time you can make sure you just have a front row seat; it’s the ones that surprise you that get you

@toyotatherapy9685 Ай бұрын

Unfortunately, the new generation of Climbers does not seem share that sentiment and increasingly support putting regulations on the way that I’m allowed to do my job and seem to get on their knees and praise organizations like OSHA that want to profit off of what they call safety. in my opinion, “safety” is an abstract concept that cannot be definitively defined. Personally, I tend to believe in competence and integrity.

@brandonsklenar0321 Ай бұрын

@@toyotatherapy9685couldn't have stated that better

@Brian-Mondeau37 Ай бұрын

That old American flag saddle is awesome!!! Big fan of that one

@useedeath Ай бұрын

that's my saddle

@darinhill9760 Ай бұрын

By far the coolest vid youve made. When trees smashed EPIC DUDE

@rickstafford5316 Ай бұрын

Love the hand & body placement on that top. Awesome work guys.

@joehenington6666 Ай бұрын

The thing’s I like most about being in the tree. The view is always different. The feeling of calm you get from taking your time and the thought process of cutting and moving. The focus is the tree and nothing else! And safety of course!!

@rhondasweeney7271 Ай бұрын

The good Lord is definitely watching over you! SUCCESS 🙌

@noonehere1793 Ай бұрын

Man…..scary….please be careful WE NEED YOU! 👍👍🙂

@SamPaulson-we7of Ай бұрын

For a hot second I thought your hand was a goner once that top left 😬. Thanks god you’re a seasoned veteran!!

@carolgadles7045 Ай бұрын

Wow, wild swaying, cutting, logs flying, this had it all 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

@firedtradesman Ай бұрын

I'm so grateful to you August, for sharing your years of experience and skill with us so freely and openly. I am a better tree man because of you. Thank you. p.s. your "chamfered stump" signature is a big hit in Indiana. My customers love that little touch, and I always give credit where credit is due.

@sleepingdogs8939 Ай бұрын

I see why you wore that Jesus shirt the day you cut those tall spindly trees. What a ride that must be to swing around that much so far up!

@gallonofcactus Ай бұрын

You should feel very proud of yourself. You pull off some wizardry that is a very unique mix of balls and wisdom. You are truly a master.

@MikeBrooks12550 Ай бұрын

Hey August, great job! Nice rigging setup! That's quite a ride-carefully placed body parts barely out of the path of destruction... Awesome👍

@wrstew1272 Ай бұрын

That top cut was pretty spectacular, and anyone who hasn’t done it would be very surprised at how difficult it is to hold a running saw at arms length and cut in the right spot. You guys know, and professional cutters know this simple appearing act requires extreme strength and precision. Another great example of professionalism both cutting and editing 😊

@hddoug72 Ай бұрын

That was a fast holster in on your saw and thankfully great hand placement on the sway back. Pretty wild footage.

@SirensC3 17 күн бұрын

Wow! And that is exactly why I wouldn’t have tried that!😂🤣😂 Way too scary!

@dantone1952 Ай бұрын

Fir every action there is an opposing reaction ....Lesson of the day 😅

@jimratliff2753 Ай бұрын

August, your concentration and sizing-up your cuts is amazing. I watched so many of your video's and this one at 7:03 into was 1/2 scary. Cutting that one tree near you and having it hammer back to you missed your fingers literally by inches as your hand was on top of your own anchor/rigged tree...that was close as hell and you knew it would be close too. Such a pro!

@runninonempty820 Ай бұрын

I could feel that violent collision all the way over by my house in Wisconsin! Love that catapult too!

@kingsley2022 Ай бұрын

nice work im 14 and getting into tree work thx 4 all ur vids

@toyotatherapy9685 Ай бұрын

Love your shirt my friend

@TrapperScottyAlaskan Ай бұрын

Amen on the back

@toyotatherapy9685 Ай бұрын

@@TrapperScottyAlaskan kind of off-topic but I know August personally I don’t think he knows who I am commenting but he’s genuinely a good person and a person that I’m proud to call a role model. God has placed some cool people in my path.

@hillbilly4christ638 Ай бұрын

He is good to go. Jesus made it simple. People don’t want to accept that and make it complicated, like a works based salvation. I could not do what I do everyday without Jesus. It frightens me to think of what would have happened before I got saved. The mind blowing thing is that God knew before everything was created that I would make the choice of salvation. Praise God!

@toyotatherapy9685 Ай бұрын

@@hillbilly4christ638 I agree, people muddy the waters to shake your faith but God‘s word is clear.

@58dorsett Ай бұрын

That first part could have been a big ouchie if your hand were in the wrong place!

@havespurswillclimb Ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Nice falling. Wicked slam on the top drop. Exciting.

@billsims974 Ай бұрын

Always the best. Your TBM fans learn more every vid. Thanks!!

@hillbilly4christ638 Ай бұрын

That catapult is a good way for me to move my firewood off the hill and get it where I can load it. Just kidding. Nice work you guys.

@jibiroo Ай бұрын

Super Nar Nar Bro!!!! Kinda Punk Rock!!! Awesome view!!!

@imalwaysheretomakeyousmile2151 Ай бұрын

The intro !!!!!! August pls be careful .. you’re my teacher and I learn a lot from you !!!!

@red---paulvanravenswaay2247 Ай бұрын

That guy might have been a bit of a fisherman before😮

@kcf955 Ай бұрын

Been watching your videos for a long time, that is the best intro EVER! And thanks for the pro tip “watch where the fingers are….”😮

@lloydlisk6947 Ай бұрын

Well that looked a little crazy glad I’ve been following yous for years and no better nice job August

@TreeJect Ай бұрын

Just enough crazy for keep it interesting , I love it

@bobwiese6128 Ай бұрын

Outstanding!!

@danmcburney3247 Ай бұрын

Dang... that was violent !!! But it was cool 😁 Damien you Ox 😄 I would like to learn that knot, couldn't see it good enough to tell what you were doing. Thank you August ❤

@ThatTreeGuy2 Ай бұрын

The knot he was making is called an Alpine Butterfly knot. It's a great knot for using midline for setting up a quick 2:1 or 3:1 ratio rigging setup

@AugustHunicke Ай бұрын

Similar to an Alpine butterfly, but not an Alpine butterfly, I think the Alpine butterfly is probably a better not though.

@danmcburney3247 Ай бұрын

@AugustHunicke Always good to know any other options, but if the Alpine butterfly is as good or better I'll just keep using that 😉

@danmcburney3247 Ай бұрын

@@ThatTreeGuy2 Thank you for the reply 👍👊

@Woodrats272xp Ай бұрын

August is definitely one of the grand masters of the trade!💪

@markbrown-us4xe Ай бұрын

Another "Bravo" !!!

@chichitex1252 Ай бұрын

Great videography! Thanks!❤❤❤

@JohnVander70 Ай бұрын

Trusting the wood, great job.

@Rockingruvin Ай бұрын

Holy shit, dude! You're so zen, that I legitimately am starting to worry. Though, you totally know your stuff, and I'm about your age and the wisdom comes, for sure. Best of luck , always. ✨👏✨

@josephnewman9175 Ай бұрын

Good thing you didn't have your hand or fingers over the top on that side of contact when those came together! Glad no problems.

@daveseaver6337 Ай бұрын

Have had my morbark 12r gas. for 7 years now change oil, tire, new had to even tighten belt. been a great machine. need a bigger one but hard to get something else when its so realiable and paid for.

@southjerseymountain Ай бұрын

Damien, I truly believe we would have been great friends if I was out in your neck of the woods. August that was one scary ride you took. Please be safe and don't do anything unsafe for viewer clicks. Best regards from South Jersey not to be confused with the hell hole of North Jersey USA

@AugustHunicke Ай бұрын

I do what I do for sanity sake.

@trimbaker1893 Ай бұрын

yet another "tree-buche" siege weapon of olde

@DCTreeServiceLLC Ай бұрын

Gorgeous

@billyshumate853 Ай бұрын

Nice video and good job guys

@user-pt5ll3gp6f Ай бұрын

C+ on ur first top, A+ on the rope squish

@timmorrell9245 Ай бұрын

your the man august luv u guys

@drkwlsk Ай бұрын

Damian the Ox! Yeah!! Lol!! That should be your new intro

@mikefoster1527 Ай бұрын

great shirt, it handled the job well!

@mississippijohn1432 Ай бұрын

Yeah definitely watch the fingers on that one. Awesomeness and stay safe homies

@joshpomponio2993 Ай бұрын

That was a very cool ride 🤣👊👊👊

@susansmith-franks684 Ай бұрын

Holy Crayolas! That opening scene was wild! 😮

@dantone1952 Ай бұрын

Impressive opening scene 👏 👌 👍

@ravenx447 Ай бұрын

In the word of the British steeple jack Fred Dibnah “ did ya like that” I certainly did, Masters of your craft gentleman 👊🏻

@grumpydragon4522 Ай бұрын

loved seeing the boyishness come out to play.

@Skylinejo-bf6zn Ай бұрын

Wow!!

@genefoster9770 Ай бұрын

Man you should have been a bronc rider thats the most violent 8 second ride Ive seen in a long time lol

@CarmenDeMatteo Ай бұрын

really good video

@chaseb5526 Ай бұрын

I feel bad for you wife 😂 that was crazy 🥜

@tonyjackson8640 Ай бұрын

Y’all are wild!

@richardhollis2530 Ай бұрын

I’m not on your level but we enjoy the same things. Wish I worked with guys like you l, keep making the videos please me mon

@madamecampsalot6384 Ай бұрын

WHOA! Cool

@jackpierce5354 Ай бұрын

Hi August, I really appreciate you and the crew showing what you do for a living. You are all clearly professionals at what you do. I do have to take exception to making climbing harnesses using american flag material though. I mean no disrepect, but if you read the flag code it specifically states that the flag should not be made into clothing of any kind. Regards

@AugustHunicke Ай бұрын

Ahh, I see, didn’t know. It’s not an actual cut up flag tho.

@65BAJA Ай бұрын

Those two trees chose violence.

@AugustHunicke Ай бұрын

😆

@opcode114 Ай бұрын

The akimbo on this one? P.S. that is one breathtaking view, doesn’t get much better

@Cinetasten Ай бұрын

wauh good job !!!!

@Zippy1415 Ай бұрын

Nice work not getting squished.

@ArcaneArborWolfe Ай бұрын

Nice shirt!

@user-zw6kq9ed4u Ай бұрын

Nice job guys enjoyed watching. Is the 500i fixed not seen for a while 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@AugustHunicke Ай бұрын

Yep

@opendstudio7141 Ай бұрын

Building a bigger Monkey Beaver mouse trap!! 🥞

@aaronspivey344 Ай бұрын

That was sick.

@uppergorple Ай бұрын

For a moment there I thought this might be your last ever video!

@DCTreeServiceLLC Ай бұрын

Nice rig

@helenhunicke6520 Ай бұрын

Second time watching this. Trying to read what it says on your shirt.

@mssmooth961 Ай бұрын

😱💪👍

@jamesnelson6848 Ай бұрын

WOW😮 first 58 seconds!

@kathyhelton2606 Ай бұрын

I LIKE THE JESUS SHIRT!

@mikeiancotter Ай бұрын

I've only ever accidentally made catapults

@mikefredd3390 Ай бұрын

6:11 too cool

@MrEvanb93 Ай бұрын

super lit

@Neighborhoodgo2guy Ай бұрын

✊

@KEE13_65 Ай бұрын

K that was impressive

@DCTreeServiceLLC Ай бұрын

Do you’ll have modifications on them saws

@Daniel_4.27 Ай бұрын

Do the light bars help on the top handles? Never thought it make much of a difference but please tell me they're great so I can stop abusing my echo(2511t = 5lbs) doing work the 201t should do

@julianalderson3938 Ай бұрын

Yes violent loose ya hand. Cheers

@EMS.WildlandFire.TreeClimber. Ай бұрын

Level 10,000 Artistry

@julianalderson3938 Ай бұрын

What i know as cradle riggin. Has alot of variables.

@DCTreeServiceLLC Ай бұрын

That was dangerous

@michaelfarris2556 Ай бұрын

Ride it out caterpillar.

@leonardvirtue5753 Ай бұрын

What’s 🎉🎉🎉 Up August!! deliciousness 🤠👍👌👌👌💯🤙🤙Nice 😊!!!!!🪓🌲🪵🎣🎣🎣…. Something new with my writing 🤭😇

@alanletterman Ай бұрын

Unfortunately I know where my fingers would have ended up. Between the smashing violence of the logs. Planning reduces injury.

@heckenkacker Ай бұрын

how do you know that these two dead stick holding that amount of force? experience?

@AugustHunicke Ай бұрын

@benjaminwhiteley6968 Ай бұрын

#getaugustto200k

@litewatefitr Ай бұрын

😮😮😮😮😮😮

@David-dq6zl Ай бұрын

Why rig that top at all? Seemed like there was room to send it. Was it just for a cool video?

@craigprice425 Ай бұрын

did you guys fire 🔥 Jeff?

@AugustHunicke Ай бұрын

No, he outgrew us.

@craigprice425 Ай бұрын

@@AugustHunicke Growth is good 💪🏽🌲🤠

@deniseanderson7895 Ай бұрын

Lol .... a full bag of empty words

@branchmanagertreeservice5081 Ай бұрын

Hop on a morbark. I’m sure you had way less issues with your previous one then both Vermeers combined