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Yeah it’s a nice little saw, make sure you run it with the 1/4 pitch bar and chain

No problem 👍

At the half hitch

A lot of this discussed in the other comments

Yeah cradle rigging just another word for it. I do, but technically you shouldn’t side load a carabiner like that which is why I didn’t include it in the video. Also very unlikely but the gate could open if it’s rubbing up against the bark. I have a UA-cam short video showing how this can happen

@@LukeDJohnson Thanks for the advice ! Cheers

@@danielbunston4138 No worries man

Yeah I would just figure out where you want to work. For me I worked in Stockholm. Then find a few companies you want to work for on google and instagram and drop them a message with your interest. I'm sure you will get a good response as I did.

Don't blame you mate 👍

Glad you enjoyed it

Definitely mate

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There was a lot of rope and 3 redirects in the system as well as not enough pre-tension which caused the first piece to drop so much.

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Wow that’s a great comment thanks. I’ll do my best to keep them rolling in. Is there any particular things you want to learn about?

@@LukeDJohnsonCouple things come to mind (if it happens to be something you’d be interested in giving instruction about): 1. The specifics (recommended gear & tips) for SRS ascension and then switching to MRS for tree work and descent. 2. Breakdown of systematic approach to devising plans for rigging a tree removal. Thanks!

@@jacobreinen5392 Cheers that’s something I can do easily 👍

Awesome, thank you! Have a great weekend!!

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Just to make a few things clear, this isn't my video I was sent it by a friend. Thanks for your comment I will respond to your points. 1. I agree the Carabiner is old and needs replacing or servicing. You can use Duck oil to lubricate sticky gates. 2. The footage in the video wasn't real but it was triggered by a real situation. He was leaning out to cut a branch and looked at the carabiner which was wide open. Then he decided to film it to demonstrate that the branch was opening the gate. 3. What if the branch is on the other side next time though? 4.Climbing with 2 lifelines is actually the law in the UK as of about 2 years ago. Well 2 points of anchor at all times (unless you're doing a static changeover). And actually in some situations, it's handy to have 2 lifelines. This was 100% real before he filmed it to demonstrate it can happen.

@@LukeDJohnson okay I guess I’m biased bc it’s never happened to me. Yes of course it can happen I believe that. It is extremely extremely extremely rare. I’ve tried to manipulate a triple locking carabiner to do that without my hands. And if you’re attaching your flip line as well you are safe. I know in the uk you have to climb that way. To me it’s more dangerous bc any experienced climber knows that too many ropes in the tree is a total PIA. To me it’s more to focus on, which distracts me from more important dangers while working.

I've never seen it happen either to be fair which is why even though I know he'd doing it on purpose, its not common to see it open like that. Yeah the flip line makes you safe. I think the point I was trying to make is that it can happen. It's taken a while to adjust and come around to the two rope thing and a lot of the time it is a PIA, but there are times in big trees it works really well

@@LukeDJohnson oh yeah there’s definitely a time and a place for it!Sorry I just saw those couple questions on the vid so I threw some stuff out there. Wasn’t trying to be a dick

Wtf are you talking about? It's industry standard to use triple action biners on life lines and devices, this shouldn't happen because you shouldn't be connected by a fucking double action carabiner especially one that is subjected to tensioning constantly.

Cheers mate, took me long enough to make it! 😁

@@LukeDJohnson Haha, I understand! I post climbing videos, the editing takes longer than the tree surgery some edits. Climb safe!

@@ArcaneArborWolfe It’s hard to pump them out like some people do, who has the time?! Cheers

@@LukeDJohnson I know right! Some of the arbor lads post daily. Crazy!

Hello mate, Cheers 👍 I’m glad you liked the commentary. This rope is specifically designed for rigging, it’s not completely static even rigging ropes are design so stretch to some degree. Just not as much as some climbing ropes for example. I think that the drop in this case even on the second piece was a combination of a few factors. There were 3 pulleys in the rigging system so when loaded those pulleys probably pulled together a bit, a lot of rope in the system because of the redirects (stretch), not quite enough tension in the system from the GRCS winch and finally I probably let the rope run through a little bit to damper the initial load.

There was a half hitch used on all the cuts including the one that snapped. I agree with that you’re saying the half hitch definitely helps. In this case that wasn’t the issue 👍

From the Notch Website: “SafeBloc is a triple hole thimble that adds friction in the rigging system to the top of the tree, thus adding safety by reducing rigging point stress, compared to a system that uses a block or pulley. Also, with the benefit of friction, the climber can often take over on the rigging line AFTER the groundperson controlled the initial drop. This is true on small-to-medium loads. This frees up the groundperson to use both hands and the climber can FINISH the lowering.”

@@LukeDJohnson Thanks for that appreciate the info 👍

@@jakeharris4465 No worries thanks for the question 👍

When you’re climbing the tree…in other words standing ON the trunk in a pair of hooks…the SafeBloc makes for a much smoother ride.

Definitely something most Arborists in a big team can relate to

Thanks for you comment 👍 This was an Ivy clad sycamore so it was a good and unusual first test for it. It’s a really handy saw we use it regularly.

Thanks for the feedback. I’ve got a couple videos lined up with minimal music 👍

Cheers I’ll look into it

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your welcome

Hi Keith yes it was all done off one battery

@@LukeDJohnson Thanks for your reply, it appears you were using a 5 or 6 Ah battery it's hard to tell in the video.

It’s a 5.5 Ah I believe

I used to live on the west coast but sometimes you’ve got to use your brain . When it’s hardwood, there is compost and rot in the union and you’ve not got time to slow the piece down properly you’ve got to adapt. A lot 3x this size would be breaking something or someone.

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Cheers mate 👍 I can’t same why that wouldn’t work as long as it’s a rigging spec biner. Could help it not spin too.

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I’ll get back to you on that one I cant remember where they are from 👍

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Definitely 👍

Not sure was 5-6 years ago now. Not big enough. We were lucky!

@@LukeDJohnson yeah looked like 1/2” I’ve had the jacket on 5/8 tear and the log went running down! It was early in the job I was telling the guy to stand back and why.

@@petershea3131 So easy for stuff like that to happen. Thanks for sharing 👍

Cheers, it was a good job 👍

You’re right it won’t slip off but having the two knots will share the load together. Instead of 100% of the load being on one knot it’s split between the half hitch and the running bowline.

Watching him put a half hitch first made you angry are you serious if that's the way he wants to set his rigging up then that's the way he wants to anybody can put their rigging any way they want why would it make you angry like what

@@br-dj2ti I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought it was a bit dramatic 😅

Cheers for the feedback. The Go-Pro is getting old and I nearly did a voice over for this one too. Just wanted to try a different style to see if there was a difference. Was a real windy day so the music covers a lot of the noise so thought it would be better. Appreciate the comment 👍

I guess the camera angle doesn't show the small drop zone or do it justice but that stem is leaning back towards the river behind/neighbours fence. Cutting bigger and cranking it off with GRCS would have put me in a bad position or have the piece swinging the wrong direction. We didn't have the man power to pull it away from me while someone else was cranking. This piece was probably about about as big as we could control without me having to cut tiny rings I had two guys pulling on the line while I pushed to get this one off.

Plus yeah there was no access on this job so everything had to get cut small eventually to get it out.

Ahh okay makes sense now, I’m 18 n jus started falling under 6 inches but I been pushing it abit n falling bigger butt I jus got layed off work got my own saw n all n I wanna become a arborist

@@carson811 Nice man! Where are you based?

@@LukeDJohnson north west territories up in Canada, bc:)

No problem, thanks for the comment!

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They’re both contributing factors for sure! A lot of the time it does come down to the money/time on the job. If you’re under pressure to get done for whatever reason, that’s asking for trouble. Like you rightly said, keep the prices high and even the crap jobs aren’t that bad.

Appreciate the kind words 🙏🙌

Exactly what I said in the video buddy, twice

Yep there is a lot to learn from within the video. I prefer the crew leader to be on the ground as the climber needs to fully focus on the job in hand and not what’s going on around the chipper. But you’re absolutely right the climber is responsible for how the tree comes down.

Definitely not!

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Thanks for your comment, I appreciate the kind words 👍 We had a Bandit on site you can just about see it at the start. It was a long time ago now but yeah you're right. Cut it up into rings and drop it down. Plenty of drop zone available. It may have stretched the job out a bit longer and been more time on the saw but would have been the better option right here. Sometimes it takes mistakes to get better and that definitely happened after this job. I figured if I can learn from it so can other people. I've just given you a follow 🫡

@@LukeDJohnson that means a lot man, again, it takes a lot to share mishaps, but it's the best for the upcoming arborist to learn. That is why it's so valuable. Thanks again, mate!

@@andrehak Definitely. I find it interesting that the Aviation Industry literally have to report mistakes and near misses. If they fail to report it they will be penalised more heavily. All reports are published for all other Pilots to see and learn from. All about desensitising failure and I thought our industry would benefit massively from a system like this.

Sometimes the old fashion way is the best option

In the ‘Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment’ Qualification Material it states: “Lubrication Apply approved lubricant selectivity to the mechanism and contact areas. Remove excess lubricant. We recommend the use of Duck Oil. Do not use graphite powder.” It’s a nice thought to replace a Carabiner every time they get a sticky gate but unfortunately not cost effective or necessary.

Or this from DMM website “Lubricate the hinge, barrel of the gate, and pusher chamber with one or two drops of lubricant (Duck Oil, Super Lube, 3-in-1). Do not use graphite powder. For wire gate carabiners a drop or two of lubricant is simply required at the hinge.”

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Reduces the swing in the tree?

@@LukeDJohnson yeah when the top gets off

@@nicolaisvlog8701 Good to know man cheers 👍

Hi Mate, Cheers 👍 Sure I’d be happy to share some things with you. Maybe il do a video about it one day. Weather wise in Vancouver at least it’s quite a similar temp to the UK but the seasons are more clearly defined. In BC you got a proper summer, proper winter and so on. Here as you know it’s a bit hit and miss. In Vancouver you can pretty much guarantee it’s going to rain for 3 months solid in the winter. But then again, it’s been like that this year in the UK. Work wise the trees in BC are generally a lot taller than here and the houses are built right around them. Once you get good at the style of work there it’s all quite similar style of work but fun nonetheless. Here in UK I find the work to be a bit more complex on the big trees at least because they are bigger spread and normally we have less space around them. Most of the big trees over there can be taken down in a day or two whereas I’ve done trees here that have gone on for over a week! That’s just my experiences though I’m sure there are different views. I’d recommend heading over there if you’re thinking about it!

@@LukeDJohnson Thanks for the reply it's greatly appreciated, Vancouver is definitely the goal at some point. Is there a general industry shut down for a duration in winter or do people work straight through?

⁠@@adamkeenan5707 In Vancouver no it’s not seasonal you just work all the way through. Just make sure you have a good waterproof for the winter, you’ll need it! On the plus side in the winter though you can go Skiing and Snowboarding at a nearby mountain after work as it’s flood lit at night!