As a climber of over 20 years, from experience, it always amazes me that clients leave a tree to decay that bad so close to the house before they call us out and expect us to climb it and then sometimes questions the cost - unbelievable. Great work, love watching your videos, I’m glad I’m not the only nutter.
Same gear well not 20 years yet but 1o anyway it blows my mind what some people leave over there bed room or house an don’t even worry about it I know it drive nuts worrying about a tree like that . I guess they just don’t know and are ignorant to it idk how but some people just go about there day an don’t notice the world around them
It's not a problem until you no longer can ignore it. I like those guys. They refuse my price, ask around, and then call me again. With a 180 on the attitude. I like those guys.
@@Ikkeroger yeah u gotta good point there lol idk tho I personally rather work in alive trees I’m on the east coast so the timber different but iv had a few hollow maples that scared me pretty good you just never know even being in this industry for years there always the unknown variables that make dead tree crazy fun sometimes tho once you get r down lol
I love how August explains all the issues surrounding the dropping of problem trees. Kinda like how dad or grandpa would talk to you while working on a project.
More than anything, you consistently demonstrate humility. Brave but humble. Experienced to the point of wisdom, yet still humble. An example of masculine humility is a sight we all benefit to behold. I am thankful for your particular brand of spectacle, Mr. Hunicke. Sincerely, Just one more dude making an honest living in the trees.
This brings back some horrible memories. I’m retired now, but some years ago I taught tree climbing as we did foliage and seed sampling from standing trees for a provincial forestry department. The spruce budworm had hit an area of white spruce pretty hard. My technician and I gave a demo for other technicians using a two-man method. My tech had tied into what we thought was a solid point, but two more steps up the tree, the stem broke below his anchor point. Down came my tech, still tied into the top. By some miracle, he missed the many large boulders on the ground, landing square on his back. A helicopter ambulance ride and treatment for two broken ribs and a punctured lung. The tree wasn’t dead, but was severely weakened by repeated defoliation. My tech was back teaching a year later, but I’ve never been the same.
A gunshot goes off and August didn’t even flinch. Happy New Year August. I like how you remind the crew about the ropes near the chipper. Safety first.
Where I live they go off often. Groundhogs, coyotes, deer, turkey, and tin cans. Part of our everyday lifestyle. A deputy who was covering 500 square miles by himself answered a call to our property after a break-in; and I told him I was armed. He said, “I’d be shocked if you weren’t”.
Just a pat on the back! You and the boys do such high quality work and despite your internet fame😁, have remained humble and grateful for your accomplishments! Such a rarity on UA-cam these days! Thanks August!
Probably the truest indication of character is the call to the crew upon seeing an ambulance. As a new climber with a concern for being safe for myself and others I work with, a “brothers keeper” as we say, it’s wholesome to see that kind of concern. An inspiration as always. Thanks August!
Loved the loading bar, it's so true. As a professional, you want to/ need to plan out your actions. Keeping everyone you care about safe. Praise you August.
I always like to hear safety issues being discussed. Great job. You're so proficient at what you do you make it look too easy. I feel you're saving lives when you encourage your new subscribers to think twice about what they're doing. I don't remember you ever talking about personally walking away from a tree before. I never thought I'd see it after the noodle tree. You're a hero to so many people that carries a lot of weight. Thanks August.
Thank you for making the vids you make. I never miss your stuff. It’s funny cus it is my tv. I cant get enough of tree work and cant get enough of tree vids. I learn tons from you. Please keep making the quality vids you make. I also like that you care for others the way you do. Im 54 and got back into climbing 3 years ago, and I love it. Used to think I should stop cus I was getting older… but now im back at it and I feel younger again. Tree work keeps me in shape. Thanks for the inspiration to keep at it and always work to learn new things and ways. You are a blessing. Have a great year. God bless you!
Definitely a Diehard here lol, this Is my TV !! Absolutely Love my Saddle "with the suspenders" Love the Panther bar an chain., when it's time I'll buy another !! Love the rope bag that attaches to my waist and the Speedline kit !! LOVE all the video's and knowledge you pass along !!!! You Are the man August... Thank you so much for all you do ❤❤
You seem like a truly solid person, and you do interesting things. Explaining your thoughts so that laymen get a chance to understand, why you do not find seemingly dodgy climbs dangerous - or why you choose not to climb. 👍👍👍
This is one of my favorite videos of yours. It's got a little bit of everything. The best part is that earlier today I was commenting on someone else's video (Poplar Mechanic) about demonstrating knot tying techniques for an Alpine butterfly. The algorithm must have heard me because you know the phone is always listening and here is your video detailing yourrunning bowline. Cheers to you Mr Hunicke.
Very smooth execution, every move seems calculated and evaluated to maximize all the dynamic forces into compliance to accomplish a desired results. I got a kick out the cranial compute processing timer; nice humorous touch that brought a smile. Why we watch, it's a kindred spirit thing. We enjoy your humble heart, compassion for others, the understanding of the immense value and responsibility granted by the salvation through Jesus Christ. 👍😉
This is way better than TV. Sometimes I watch this skillful Tree Work over and over. Learn alot of tricks of the Trade. I like the advise August gives about doing the right thing as well. Courage and Virtue run Hand to Hand. Thanks August.
My brother and i have dealt with intertwined trees over three different properties it was the worst that i have had to deal with ever but we got through it but sketchy as hell, i respect August big time he is one of the best and his crew of pros
Great video August, we do rural line clearance, most places neither the track lift or bucket truck can get there so we end up climbing dead trees all the time. I love climbing trees, I enjoy your videos because you can tell you really love trees as well, thanks again for the early morning entertainment👍
Just finished up a couple storm damaged Pines. Not dead trees but, not an "ideal" situation for climbing. Took necessary steps to prevent any catastrophic failure and got 'em down safely with no damage or injuries. I appreciate all your comments and insight about taking on jobs like that. Practical experience helps and listening to your gut is so very important. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along and sharing your thoughts while you are working. Keep yourself safe my friend! 😃👍❤🌲 Randy
How are you doing? We lost a lot of trees on our land up in Grafton County. One large maple was leaning east and got snapped of and flipped 180 degrees to the west. I spent one day clearing 1 mile of trail. I have plenty of firewood now. A neighbor list 300 + trees.
@@nhmountains5683 We had a lot of trees fail around the local area. I was out on Governor's Island and while I was out there working I saw at least 3 other tree companies working on storm damage. 😳
@@AugustHunicke I did get video but haven't edited it yet. 🤷🏻♂ Between working at the shop full time and the tree work "extra time" is a bit of a challenge. 😁
You have the best arborist channel . It's exciting and your confidence and techniques moves things along . Some arborist lack trust in themselves so they check, double check then triple check . They use combinations of knots that eat up time . Stay safe !
August, I always enjoy watching your videos. In my opinion you are the best Arborist and appreciate listening to you explain what, how, and why you do things. Keep the good videos coming. Thanks for sharing your professional Arborist skills.
Diehard here...thanks brother, as always, master-class in every aspect. I stay subscribed to VERY few channels, but yours is one that I'll always be a part of I believe. Watchin, I feel like I'm out with my guys on a job site. The family and faith aspect come through in everything you do...whether it is intentional or not (phone call after seeing the Ambo). In addition, I bought my son (wants to join the family business so bad) a Monkey Beaver saddle, and he loves it. But, in thinking about sizing, I called and left a message with you guys. Sure enough, Evan called me back and chatted about sizing and the fit. This, knowing ya'll stay swamped is another reason I'm a diehard. You guys are invested in what you do, and really care about responding and helping people. This like many other trades/professions out there is a calling, and I love your (and all the guys/gals there) dedication to 360 degrees of the calling. Thanks for the phone call (Evan and Monkey Beaver) and the overall responsiveness and mentoring in videos. All of it is recognized and always appreciated.
Very professional August. I had to comment again. Back in 1988 when I 1st started Van's Tree Service it seemed like I was looked down at by workers in other professions. People wouldn't pay what a tree guy was worth, every guy with a saw thought they were a tree guy. It took many years for me to get my prices where they should be. I have only one other professional Tree guy in my area so we both have plenty of work. And thank God my crew has been lucky with health. I'm 55 yrs young and I'm really thankful to know that there are Tree Men like you and your crew out there. God bless you and your crew. Thank you for showing high end professionalism. Take care. Stay safe(I know you guys will)rustyd/reverbnation. I'm also a singer/songwriter. Rusty Van Brocklin
I am definitely one of the die hards that look forward to videos every week. It is like tv to me. Get to watch and learn. I especially like the longer videos. Thanks for the great content !
the trick with the slackline is good for small light branches , but if a heavy branch tips and hits the stam of the dead tree .... you might all go down in one go . And i'm a big fan of August so better beware in dead trees ( that reverse 33:00 editing was great )
I wouldn’t call myself a die hard but I watch a lot of your videos. What I just saw in this video tells me all I need to know about you as a “boss”, but more importantly as a man. Seeing an ambulance going in the direction of your crew and calling to make sure they’re good? That makes ME want to work for you and I don’t even do tree work. Bravo, sir!
I’ve learned a lot by watching !! Had a big oak that needed to be taken out, had 4 companies give me bids. I had each explain how they would take it out. Two companies were immediately taken out, because they didn’t think any of the limbs needed to have a rope, right next to my 100 yr old windows. They said if it breaks a glass they would just replace it!! But by watching, I had the right questions to ask!! Thanks So Much!!
I started watching because I was learning how to climb, now I watch for new tips, but also for stories, analogies, wisdom - and because you're a good guy. Thanks August
The man who's climbing a dead tree, a rope dangling by a wood chipper, 100' + in the air, and running a chain saw is saying that people who smoke are tough.
New guy here, long time ground worker starting to go up with great caution. I have some dying spruce trees to take down close to a house so this dead tree video caught my eye. Nice work, reminds me of the beetle kill spruce here in Alaska. Maybe the doug fir lasts longer dead than the spruce but have to be careful with that dry rot fungus that takes away the linear structure of the tree like fractured cubes. Sometimes it rots quicker than we think. I suppose your experience a huge guide. I was thinking to run a safety line up an adjacent tree. That was smart for those guys to call in someone with more experience, they live to learn. . I just got done tying 10 bowlInes and 10 running bowlines, awesome knots and a Prussic fiction hitch. I am new and just learning. Thanks for the tips. Nice running b.l. Thank you sir. Keep up the good work.
August, love your content. I’ve learned a lot watching your videos. I have to say, you have the most personable conversations with an inanimate object I’ve ever seen😂😂😂. Nobody talks through a camera better than you, brother. Thanks for all the things I’ve learned from you. Keep ‘em comin’. Be safe
As a non tree guy, one big reason I like watching August, is that he does things that seem totally crazy, like climbing dead trees, but he can explain it in a way that I can understand it, and it becomes a lot less crazy. I still won't climb a dead tree though.😂
@@SLOCLMBR I do what he does (generally). I listen to his explanations. It does not become less crazy to me. Of course I've done dead trees. Of course I've done scetchy ones. But what August does (sometimes) I will never do. But then again: he openly believes in an afterlife for the good. And I don't. Must be something there...
You're watching years of experience...and like a lot of experts they seem to make it look easy or less risky. Always a pleasure to watch these guys work.
This one isn’t too bad. It still has the limbs all the way out to the smallest parts. When all the limbs are rotted, broke, barks gone and there are holes in it big enough to hide inside then it becomes a little more of a hazard.
I've only done a little bit of tree work and climbing intermittently over 30+years in my jobs doing broader grounds and gardens work, never anything as tall as you guys in the USA. As I've got older the butterflies have started in my stomach when I do need to do some, the funniest bit is I now get them watching you and your helmet cam footage from my chair.
Thankyous for helpings out the beautiful communitys neighborhoods homes back yards by cutting all sizes of all 🎄🌴🎄 trees ok thankyous for your beautiful services over there's ok thankyous God bless you all togethers men's ❤❤❤😊😊
I have to say; I’m no longer learning how to watch you work. I’m feeling your confidence, and not at all nervous. Not ready to solo yet. Glad to see more instruction. Thanks August. N.E.OH Bob
Nice to see the old school running bowline lowering branches! I've always used that method along with a few others. I've told you before but man your notch cuts are always pretty much perfect. Like that you always do your own work and climb on most of your jobs. I've been in many of fist fights and some crazy trees can give me that same nervousness but you just get the job done. Like you said in the video just cut a little bit at a time until you have it whipped. Thanks for giving me something worth watching man.
"It's funny how the sun comes out...and I feel better...I feel happier." Exactly. I've been learning a lot from your videos & getting inspired to take up climbing to manage my land. At first I wasn't sure I could do it, then realized you have a bad back as well, and I thought "I can do that with proper technique, gear, and prep". Then I watched your "Snowy Work Conditions" video and was like "NO". Snowy/icy winter conditions not only make the job much harder as such, but my back tightens up in the cold to where I can barely move some days. I don't know how you do it. It would be cool to see a more detailed video on how you take care of your back and body generally as a climber.
You're absolutely right August going to trust your gut I'm one of your longest viewers I remember some of your first videos, long way oh and PS thanks for stopping by Mike's channel the other night I think that made his day it's a small channel but we have fun on it thanks for all you do for the industry
August I like your videos 👍 📹 😀 ♥ 😊. Keep talking 👄 😉 that 💡 is how we learn. I am a 88year old black woman, I am just now learning about tree 🌳 cutting. I had no idea all this stuff went on. You are never to old to learn. Thank you 😊 😊
Great job .The issue is always dry and brittle trunk at the bottom . Even solid trunks have snapped at the base from a cut at the top shaking and snapping the base. Nice work ,be careful out there .
August ... thanks for the honest video and sharing your thoughts about the risks and process of taking this old tree down. It stood strong to its very end.
So many good things going on here. Good video, good people, I think it’s awesome you have the ability to make gear when you feel there is a need for it, good lessons and I think I might have seen the Buddy axe! 👍👍
Pretty sure this is the second time I’ve watched this. I work in PNW too (B.C🇨🇦). Great job 👍 It’s interesting that someone would turn this job down. The tree was definitely dead and clearly had fruiting bodies but if you know Douglas fir you would know that they’re extremely strong and will maintain integrity for quite some time after their initial death before they’ll fail. Watching this makes me think that it’s equally important to know the characteristics how different types of trees die and decay as it to know the characteristics of them when they’re alive.
lmao the smoking climbers and operators take had me rolling, great work as always August. It's always a pleasure to see you work. Been watching you since I began climbing. Look forward to owning a monkey beaver saddle soon!
23:37 - If one is foolish enough to smoke, or otherwise fails to quit (such as I have, since we were 12)... don't pay $10 or more a pack... learn to _"tube" (with filters)_ your own, for around $2/pack; and keep trying to quit...
I watch because a true craftsman is a treasure. I consider myself a craftsman in a few areas and can appreciate anyone who is a master at their craft. August is definitely a master. I tip my hat to you good sir.
Man your vids are always good ! I only dabbled in the trade for a year or so , I thought the guy showing me was good but the stuff you do is is controlled chaos , I love it ! I have a bunch of what we call digger pines down here by Placerville Ca. seems like they rot from the trunk , always tipping over ! They are full of giant worms like the movie tremors , my chickens love them ! We retired last year and watching quality vids. on Utube is one of my pastimes keep it real brother !
Good job August. I'm in Michigan and we have some crazy 100-140 ft. trees, but your trees look 60-80 ft. taller than the NW trees we have here. I've trusted many trees that crusty but my knees are shot and I have to make a point not to put the spurs on this coming season. I'm in 34yrs now and wish I would've started with all the gear I have now, but like many I started with an XL2 & climbing gear. Peace out, I enjoy your vids (docs) rustyd/reverbnation
Love the long videos. Definitely a die hard here..I check every day and get so sad when I see the shorts and not a long video haha... Good watching either way- always learn something new !
I used to work line construction and maintenance on power poles. I was wondering how long your gaffes are. You never seem to be concerned about “cutting out.” I know the gaffes are much longer than lineman wear and the trees seem very soft. It’d be fun to swing around the trees the way you do.
brilliant video! i do the same but clients don't realise/acknowledge the expertise & training we have gone through to provide the dangerous end results! qualified in the UK, then in California as CLT (1985). Now living in France with tree work on the go!!! take care & keep safe! Severin
I watched that part where you cut into the left side of the hinge several times. I really wanted to understand it, but it seems over my head! The only thing I could think was that it was a version of a snipe from the side. Great video, that was absolutely beautiful firewood too. That sun-baked red fur is a joy to split👍🏻
When I'm not sure of something, I give it little shakes as I go to test for weak spots. Was doing a dead oak tree one time 98% of the ~70ft tree was still solid. unfortunately, the 2% was about 40ft up. A gentle shake a near it cause the top to wiggle. Decided I wasn't comfortable going high enough to guarantee not hitting a small sign or 2, informed the boss, we decided to blow out the top. Its from inspecting the wood after it was cut into firewood that I know 98% was still solid. That one punky section though....
you are seeing more 1s than other digits because in many cases number are log-normally distributed (lol log). In case of adresses where the numbers are continous, you always have at least as many 1s as other digits in the distribution. for example if you have 20 houses in a street, 11 of them have a 1 in them while only 2 of them have a 9. 9 can never occur more often in a set of continuous numbers starting at 1 than lower numbers (because they come first).
My first experience and first tree I cut down, yesterday 11/25/24 dead tree all eaten up but still standing right next to my fence, cut it down the old fashioned way with an ax , it was hard work, I thought it would never fall, chopped until there was barely any wood left but the tree was very deceiving, it was held by good wood at the bottom, I wanted to fell it across the fence but I was standing on its right and I knew it was going down my way next to the fence and no way out for me to go, I had to go around it to its left still standing and no way for me to wack at it, had another tree next to it and the fence behind it , so I pulled my self up an pushed and pushed until it finally fell , she hit the ground and broke into many pieces, I am glad I went to the other side. It felt good!
Ive been seeing Doug-fir dead like this a lot recently. Interior BC. Bark comes all off, not like usual beetle kill. Just replaced my monkey beaver saddle 1.0 with the 2.0, liking the improvements. Thanks for the video and harness
Today it wasn't the knowledge& expertise why to possibly trust a dead tree, but the effort of calling his crew in the 'ambulance scene' that made me respect you even more August. (:
I'm curious as to the approach that would be taken for a tall pine tree 80-100 feet with only a few branches at the top and no lower branches, but there are vines sticking 2-3 feet off from all sides of the tree. I have a tree service planning on doing this in a week or so and I'm not seeing how they could practically use a belt/strap to lean on while going up the tree in addition to the spiked shoes. There was no mention of a crane. What's the most practical way for them to do this? Obviously they'll go up to the top and cut it in 8-12ft sections as they come down based on what I was told. There was no mention of how they would handle the dead vines (somewhat brittle, but probably still hard to pull off). The vines were clipped a couple of years ago and I sent weed killer up them using a bottle after I cut the vines. They're still holding on pretty tightly, though. What's the safest way for a climber to approach this? Would they use a chainsaw to cut the vines on the way up?
I cannot believe how relaxed you seemed dropping the top of that thing. Then the next segment, such a deep cut with all that weight above you. I give you a10.1111 for this tree.
It was perfect, wasn't it? Almost didn't even push the stem at all. That's why I love to watch - to see a master at work. People who haven't done this type of work just don't understand - it's like watching golf - if you've tried it, you can't help but to be amazed at how three pros can hit off the tee and all drop their balls within a few yards of each other. Stuff that us mere mortals just can't pull off.
How you eat a elephant, one bite at a time, and great explanation and advice after saying that!!!! One of mentors always told me to think that when i got nervous about big trees
This looks so fun. I've been climbing trees without equipment for like 6 years by now and I am obsessed. I don't know why I didn't just go for this career, I am looking at trees half of my day anyway.
As a climber of over 20 years, from experience, it always amazes me that clients leave a tree to decay that bad so close to the house before they call us out and expect us to climb it and then sometimes questions the cost - unbelievable.
Great work, love watching your videos, I’m glad I’m not the only nutter.
No kidding, look at you crazy when you say you want to put a crane in the driveway..
Same gear well not 20 years yet but 1o anyway it blows my mind what some people leave over there bed room or house an don’t even worry about it I know it drive nuts worrying about a tree like that . I guess they just don’t know and are ignorant to it idk how but some people just go about there day an don’t notice the world around them
It's not a problem until you no longer can ignore it. I like those guys. They refuse my price, ask around, and then call me again. With a 180 on the attitude. I like those guys.
@@Ikkeroger yeah u gotta good point there lol idk tho I personally rather work in alive trees I’m on the east coast so the timber different but iv had a few hollow maples that scared me pretty good you just never know even being in this industry for years there always the unknown variables that make dead tree crazy fun sometimes tho once you get r down lol
Well, some people don't have thousands of dollars lying around to pay the experts to take it down...
I watch your videos because of you: a dedicated, ethical, caring expert and a great teacher. And maybe slightly crazy. Thank you.
Key word “maybe.” 😁
@@AugustHunicke 🤣🤣🤣
@@AugustHunicke )))
You have a natural talent for finding creative solutions to problems.
I love how August explains all the issues surrounding the dropping of problem trees. Kinda like how dad or grandpa would talk to you while working on a project.
He is the man. For a guy I've never met, he's given me a wealth of information concerning tree work. Love this guy😁
Your comments are consistently insightful and thought-provoking.
Ain’t how grandpa talk to me while working. He wasn’t there for feelings
More than anything, you consistently demonstrate humility.
Brave but humble.
Experienced to the point of wisdom, yet still humble.
An example of masculine humility is a sight we all benefit to behold.
I am thankful for your particular brand of spectacle, Mr. Hunicke.
Sincerely,
Just one more dude making an honest living in the trees.
You have a natural talent for finding creative solutions to problems.
This brings back some horrible memories. I’m retired now, but some years ago I taught tree climbing as we did foliage and seed sampling from standing trees for a provincial forestry department. The spruce budworm had hit an area of white spruce pretty hard. My technician and I gave a demo for other technicians using a two-man method. My tech had tied into what we thought was a solid point, but two more steps up the tree, the stem broke below his anchor point. Down came my tech, still tied into the top. By some miracle, he missed the many large boulders on the ground, landing square on his back. A helicopter ambulance ride and treatment for two broken ribs and a punctured lung. The tree wasn’t dead, but was severely weakened by repeated defoliation. My tech was back teaching a year later, but I’ve never been the same.
A gunshot goes off and August didn’t even flinch. Happy New Year August.
I like how you remind the crew about the ropes near the chipper. Safety first.
Where I live they go off often. Groundhogs, coyotes, deer, turkey, and tin cans. Part of our everyday lifestyle. A deputy who was covering 500 square miles by himself answered a call to our property after a break-in; and I told him I was armed. He said, “I’d be shocked if you weren’t”.
Just a pat on the back! You and the boys do such high quality work and despite your internet fame😁, have remained humble and grateful for your accomplishments! Such a rarity on UA-cam these days! Thanks August!
Success is a greater test of character than adversity. luckily I have tons of things to humble me lol
You have a natural talent for finding creative solutions to problems.
Probably the truest indication of character is the call to the crew upon seeing an ambulance. As a new climber with a concern for being safe for myself and others I work with, a “brothers keeper” as we say, it’s wholesome to see that kind of concern. An inspiration as always. Thanks August!
Your dedication to your work and attention to detail are truly admirable.
Loved the loading bar, it's so true. As a professional, you want to/ need to plan out your actions. Keeping everyone you care about safe. Praise you August.
I admire your ability to see things from multiple perspectives.
Omg. The progress bar. Too perfect. So proud of Jeff sharing. Can’t wait to join the show. This community is the best.
Your ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations is truly impressive.
Sipping coffee and watching on the big screen, heck it don’t get any better than that. Much respect and thanks to the Hunicke Crew.
I always like to hear safety issues being discussed. Great job. You're so proficient at what you do you make it look too easy.
I feel you're saving lives when you encourage your new subscribers to think twice about what they're doing.
I don't remember you ever talking about personally walking away from a tree before. I never thought I'd see it after the noodle tree. You're a hero to so many people that carries a lot of weight. Thanks August.
Thanks 👍 there’s always a way.
You have a natural talent for finding creative solutions to problems.
It's such a gift you give us, taking us up in the tree with you, better than any TV I ever watched, thank you August!
Your comments always leave me with something to think about.
Thank you for making the vids you make. I never miss your stuff. It’s funny cus it is my tv. I cant get enough of tree work and cant get enough of tree vids. I learn tons from you. Please keep making the quality vids you make. I also like that you care for others the way you do. Im 54 and got back into climbing 3 years ago, and I love it. Used to think I should stop cus I was getting older… but now im back at it and I feel younger again. Tree work keeps me in shape. Thanks for the inspiration to keep at it and always work to learn new things and ways. You are a blessing. Have a great year. God bless you!
I admire your ability to see things from multiple perspectives.
Definitely a Diehard here lol, this Is my TV !! Absolutely Love my Saddle "with the suspenders" Love the Panther bar an chain., when it's time I'll buy another !! Love the rope bag that attaches to my waist and the Speedline kit !! LOVE all the video's and knowledge you pass along !!!! You Are the man August... Thank you so much for all you do ❤❤
You seem like a truly solid person, and you do interesting things. Explaining your thoughts so that laymen get a chance to understand, why you do not find seemingly dodgy climbs dangerous - or why you choose not to climb.
👍👍👍
I admire your ability to see things from multiple perspectives.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours. It's got a little bit of everything. The best part is that earlier today I was commenting on someone else's video (Poplar Mechanic) about demonstrating knot tying techniques for an Alpine butterfly. The algorithm must have heard me because you know the phone is always listening and here is your video detailing yourrunning bowline.
Cheers to you Mr Hunicke.
I appreciate the extra work that you have to do to share your work with us!!
Your ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations is truly impressive.
Very smooth execution, every move seems calculated and evaluated to maximize all the dynamic forces into compliance to accomplish a desired results. I got a kick out the cranial compute processing timer; nice humorous touch that brought a smile.
Why we watch, it's a kindred spirit thing. We enjoy your humble heart, compassion for others, the understanding of the immense value and responsibility granted by the salvation through Jesus Christ. 👍😉
Nice job Open D 🙌🏻
deppends how stuip you are
This is way better than TV. Sometimes I watch this skillful Tree Work over and over. Learn alot of tricks of the Trade. I like the advise August gives about doing the right thing as well. Courage and Virtue run Hand to Hand. Thanks August.
The loading bar cracked me up haha
Danke!
Yet again, nicely done. Glad to see a fella these days with both talent and brains.
My brother and i have dealt with intertwined trees over three different properties it was the worst that i have had to deal with ever but we got through it but sketchy as hell, i respect August big time he is one of the best and his crew of pros
I thoroughly enjoy how you managed to do a entire job without dropping the F-bomb, refreshing. Great work.
Great video August, we do rural line clearance, most places neither the track lift or bucket truck can get there so we end up climbing dead trees all the time. I love climbing trees, I enjoy your videos because you can tell you really love trees as well, thanks again for the early morning entertainment👍
Nice work ,I wonder why u didn't take a bigger top and not have to go up as high as you did?
Just finished up a couple storm damaged Pines. Not dead trees but,
not an "ideal" situation for climbing. Took necessary steps to prevent
any catastrophic failure and got 'em down safely with no damage or
injuries. I appreciate all your comments and insight about taking on
jobs like that. Practical experience helps and listening to your gut is
so very important. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along and
sharing your thoughts while you are working.
Keep yourself safe my friend! 😃👍❤🌲
Randy
How are you doing? We lost a lot of trees on our land up in Grafton County. One large maple was leaning east and got snapped of and flipped 180 degrees to the west. I spent one day clearing 1 mile of trail. I have plenty of firewood now. A neighbor list 300 + trees.
Did you make a video?
@@nhmountains5683 We had a lot of trees fail around the local area. I was out on Governor's Island and while I was out there working I saw at least 3 other tree companies working on storm damage. 😳
@@AugustHunicke I did get video but haven't edited it yet. 🤷🏻♂
Between working at the shop full time and the tree work "extra time" is a bit of a challenge. 😁
You have the best arborist channel .
It's exciting and your confidence and techniques moves things along . Some arborist lack trust in themselves so they check, double check then triple check . They use combinations of knots that eat up time .
Stay safe !
August, I always enjoy watching your videos. In my opinion you are the best Arborist and appreciate listening to you explain what, how, and why you do things. Keep the good videos coming. Thanks for sharing your professional Arborist skills.
Happy New Year August to you, your family and crew! Thanks for taking the time to make the videos, I always appreciate and enjoy them.
Your dedication to your work and attention to detail are truly admirable.
Diehard here...thanks brother, as always, master-class in every aspect. I stay subscribed to VERY few channels, but yours is one that I'll always be a part of I believe. Watchin, I feel like I'm out with my guys on a job site. The family and faith aspect come through in everything you do...whether it is intentional or not (phone call after seeing the Ambo). In addition, I bought my son (wants to join the family business so bad) a Monkey Beaver saddle, and he loves it. But, in thinking about sizing, I called and left a message with you guys. Sure enough, Evan called me back and chatted about sizing and the fit. This, knowing ya'll stay swamped is another reason I'm a diehard. You guys are invested in what you do, and really care about responding and helping people. This like many other trades/professions out there is a calling, and I love your (and all the guys/gals there) dedication to 360 degrees of the calling. Thanks for the phone call (Evan and Monkey Beaver) and the overall responsiveness and mentoring in videos. All of it is recognized and always appreciated.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Very professional August. I had to comment again. Back in 1988 when I 1st started Van's Tree Service it seemed like I was looked down at by workers in other professions. People wouldn't pay what a tree guy was worth, every guy with a saw thought they were a tree guy. It took many years for me to get my prices where they should be. I have only one other professional Tree guy in my area so we both have plenty of work. And thank God my crew has been lucky with health. I'm 55 yrs young and I'm really thankful to know that there are Tree Men like you and your crew out there. God bless you and your crew. Thank you for showing high end professionalism. Take care. Stay safe(I know you guys will)rustyd/reverbnation. I'm also a singer/songwriter. Rusty Van Brocklin
Thanks for the comment. Would love to hear a sample of your music if you have any recorded and a link to it.
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I am definitely one of the die hards that look forward to videos every week. It is like tv to me. Get to watch and learn. I especially like the longer videos. Thanks for the great content !
Heck of a time to get phylisofical. 120 ft in the top of a dead Douglas fir!!!
the trick with the slackline is good for small light branches , but if a heavy branch tips and hits the stam of the dead tree .... you might all go down in one go . And i'm a big fan of August so better beware in dead trees ( that reverse 33:00 editing was great )
Such a cool job, very beautiful out there!
I wouldn’t call myself a die hard but I watch a lot of your videos.
What I just saw in this video tells me all I need to know about you as a “boss”, but more importantly as a man. Seeing an ambulance going in the direction of your crew and calling to make sure they’re good? That makes ME want to work for you and I don’t even do tree work.
Bravo, sir!
You really are great! I'm no arborist but have a friend who owns his own tree company. Great to see the chilling adventures he gets to do!
Super pumped I came across your page again ! Lost ya but you came back around . One of the best around buddy
Great video. I'm just amazed with your skill and knowledge on how to attack the tree. Thanks for sharing.
Once again August superb.For anyone in the business especially learners your tuition is priceless,'from the UK.XX
I’ve learned a lot by watching !! Had a big oak that needed to be taken out, had 4 companies give me bids. I had each explain how they would take it out. Two companies were immediately taken out, because they didn’t think any of the limbs needed to have a rope, right next to my 100 yr old windows. They said if it breaks a glass they would just replace it!! But by watching, I had the right questions to ask!! Thanks So Much!!
I started watching because I was learning how to climb, now I watch for new tips, but also for stories, analogies, wisdom - and because you're a good guy. Thanks August
Thanks
Thank you. I have help keep me safe this last year. First year in business and it's getting better. Stay safe
The man who's climbing a dead tree, a rope dangling by a wood chipper, 100' + in the air, and running a chain saw is saying that people who smoke are tough.
New guy here, long time ground worker starting to go up with great caution. I have some dying spruce trees to take down close to a house so this dead tree video caught my eye. Nice work, reminds me of the beetle kill spruce here in Alaska. Maybe the doug fir lasts longer dead than the spruce but have to be careful with that dry rot fungus that takes away the linear structure of the tree like fractured cubes.
Sometimes it rots quicker than we think. I suppose your experience a huge guide.
I was thinking to run a safety line up an adjacent tree. That was smart for those guys to call in someone with more experience, they live to learn. . I just got done tying 10 bowlInes and 10 running bowlines, awesome knots and a Prussic fiction hitch. I am new and just learning. Thanks for the tips. Nice running b.l.
Thank you sir. Keep up the good work.
August, love your content. I’ve learned a lot watching your videos. I have to say, you have the most personable conversations with an inanimate object I’ve ever seen😂😂😂. Nobody talks through a camera better than you, brother. Thanks for all the things I’ve learned from you. Keep ‘em comin’. Be safe
As a non tree guy, one big reason I like watching August, is that he does things that seem totally crazy, like climbing dead trees, but he can explain it in a way that I can understand it, and it becomes a lot less crazy. I still won't climb a dead tree though.😂
Some are less dead than others
@@SLOCLMBR I do what he does (generally). I listen to his explanations. It does not become less crazy to me. Of course I've done dead trees. Of course I've done scetchy ones. But what August does (sometimes) I will never do. But then again: he openly believes in an afterlife for the good. And I don't. Must be something there...
You're watching years of experience...and like a lot of experts they seem to make it look easy or less risky. Always a pleasure to watch these guys work.
This one isn’t too bad. It still has the limbs all the way out to the smallest parts. When all the limbs are rotted, broke, barks gone and there are holes in it big enough to hide inside then it becomes a little more of a hazard.
Your dedication to your work and attention to detail are truly admirable.
I've only done a little bit of tree work and climbing intermittently over 30+years in my jobs doing broader grounds and gardens work, never anything as tall as you guys in the USA. As I've got older the butterflies have started in my stomach when I do need to do some, the funniest bit is I now get them watching you and your helmet cam footage from my chair.
Thankyous for helpings out the beautiful communitys neighborhoods homes back yards by cutting all sizes of all 🎄🌴🎄 trees ok thankyous for your beautiful services over there's ok thankyous God bless you all togethers men's ❤❤❤😊😊
I have to say; I’m no longer learning how to watch you work. I’m feeling your confidence, and not at all nervous. Not ready to solo yet. Glad to see more instruction. Thanks August. N.E.OH Bob
Nice to see the old school running bowline lowering branches! I've always used that method along with a few others. I've told you before but man your notch cuts are always pretty much perfect. Like that you always do your own work and climb on most of your jobs. I've been in many of fist fights and some crazy trees can give me that same nervousness but you just get the job done. Like you said in the video just cut a little bit at a time until you have it whipped. Thanks for giving me something worth watching man.
Thanks Joseph!
I had a man telling me the tail on the bowline should be on the outside of the loop. I never seen as though it really made much difference myself.
@@traviscarr6536 same
Your kindness, compassion, and generosity are truly unparalleled.
"It's funny how the sun comes out...and I feel better...I feel happier." Exactly. I've been learning a lot from your videos & getting inspired to take up climbing to manage my land. At first I wasn't sure I could do it, then realized you have a bad back as well, and I thought "I can do that with proper technique, gear, and prep". Then I watched your "Snowy Work Conditions" video and was like "NO". Snowy/icy winter conditions not only make the job much harder as such, but my back tightens up in the cold to where I can barely move some days. I don't know how you do it.
It would be cool to see a more detailed video on how you take care of your back and body generally as a climber.
Your kindness, compassion, and generosity are truly unparalleled.
You're absolutely right August going to trust your gut I'm one of your longest viewers I remember some of your first videos, long way oh and PS thanks for stopping by Mike's channel the other night I think that made his day it's a small channel but we have fun on it thanks for all you do for the industry
I am a climber also and enjoy watching someone else who knows what they're doing. Nice videographer skills too. Stay safe man.
August I like your videos 👍 📹 😀 ♥ 😊. Keep talking 👄 😉 that 💡 is how we learn. I am a 88year old black woman, I am just now learning about tree 🌳 cutting. I had no idea all this stuff went on. You are never to old to learn. Thank you 😊 😊
Thanks for speaking up 😎
Your a blessing Man! Love watching you guys work! I’m going to have a big channel like yours one day! God bless. Mountain Man Tree Works. Kodiak Ak.
Thanks 👍
Love your vids. Not a tree cutter, but love to see how you do it and listen to your comments. Plus you work in some beautiful country!
Great job .The issue is always dry and brittle trunk at the bottom . Even solid trunks have snapped at the base from a cut at the top shaking and snapping the base. Nice work ,be careful out there .
That gunshot noise was Adam running over a water bottle in the skid steer haha
Thanks!
You are awesome man, I do the same thing over here in Santa clarita ca. Gog bless you!
Love your content brother your a inspiration to a lot of us thank you 🙏 be safe
I appreciate that
I really love your channel. ❤ (Old lady in Texas)
Thanks so much
August ... thanks for the honest video and sharing your thoughts about the risks and process of taking this old tree down. It stood strong to its very end.
So many good things going on here. Good video, good people, I think it’s awesome you have the ability to make gear when you feel there is a need for it, good lessons and I think I might have seen the Buddy axe! 👍👍
Your ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations is truly impressive.
Pretty sure this is the second time I’ve watched this. I work in PNW too (B.C🇨🇦). Great job 👍
It’s interesting that someone would turn this job down. The tree was definitely dead and clearly had fruiting bodies but if you know Douglas fir you would know that they’re extremely strong and will maintain integrity for quite some time after their initial death before they’ll fail.
Watching this makes me think that it’s equally important to know the characteristics how different types of trees die and decay as it to know the characteristics of them when they’re alive.
lmao the smoking climbers and operators take had me rolling, great work as always August. It's always a pleasure to see you work. Been watching you since I began climbing. Look forward to owning a monkey beaver saddle soon!
Alway's a pleasure to watch any video long or short August .And the commentry is great . Nice job on that tree...
love the loading bits as you're thinking it thru - classic August
111 or 1111 has been a number that has stuck out to me here recently and I have been seeing it ALOT! Thanks sir!
23:37 - If one is foolish enough to smoke, or otherwise fails to quit (such as I have, since we were 12)... don't pay $10 or more a pack... learn to _"tube" (with filters)_ your own, for around $2/pack; and keep trying to quit...
I watch because a true craftsman is a treasure. I consider myself a craftsman in a few areas and can appreciate anyone who is a master at their craft. August is definitely a master. I tip my hat to you good sir.
Man your vids are always good ! I only dabbled in the trade for a year or so , I thought the guy showing me was good but the stuff you do is is controlled chaos , I love it ! I have a bunch of what we call digger pines down here by Placerville Ca. seems like they rot from the trunk , always tipping over ! They are full of giant worms like the movie tremors , my chickens love them ! We retired last year and watching quality vids. on Utube is one of my pastimes keep it real brother !
Good job August. I'm in Michigan and we have some crazy 100-140 ft. trees, but your trees look 60-80 ft. taller than the NW trees we have here. I've trusted many trees that crusty but my knees are shot and I have to make a point not to put the spurs on this coming season. I'm in 34yrs now and wish I would've started with all the gear I have now, but like many I started with an XL2 & climbing gear. Peace out, I enjoy your vids (docs) rustyd/reverbnation
WOW, that rope in the chipper demonstration was terrifying.
Stud.
I’m like you, I like doing the sketchy ones. With conviction, and attention to detail.
Before a fight is a great description.....
I always had different feelings site unseen...man I miss those days
Found you on the Shorts and immediately became obsessed.
Thanks August .. always great videos .. I"ve been with you a long time and I think you should have at 500,000 subs. best content on you tube...
I appreciate that!
@@AugustHunicke YOU very well EARNED every bit of it + !!!
I ENJOY WATCHING, AND LEARNING SOMETHING NEW, WITH EVERY VIDEO!!.. MUCH APPRECIATED!!..
Love the long videos. Definitely a die hard here..I check every day and get so sad when I see the shorts and not a long video haha... Good watching either way- always learn something new !
I used to work line construction and maintenance on power poles. I was wondering how long your gaffes are. You never seem to be concerned about “cutting out.” I know the gaffes are much longer than lineman wear and the trees seem very soft. It’d be fun to swing around the trees the way you do.
brilliant video! i do the same but clients don't realise/acknowledge the expertise & training we have gone through to provide the dangerous end results! qualified in the UK, then in California as CLT (1985). Now living in France with tree work on the go!!! take care & keep safe! Severin
I watched that part where you cut into the left side of the hinge several times. I really wanted to understand it, but it seems over my head! The only thing I could think was that it was a version of a snipe from the side. Great video, that was absolutely beautiful firewood too. That sun-baked red fur is a joy to split👍🏻
When I'm not sure of something, I give it little shakes as I go to test for weak spots. Was doing a dead oak tree one time 98% of the ~70ft tree was still solid. unfortunately, the 2% was about 40ft up. A gentle shake a near it cause the top to wiggle. Decided I wasn't comfortable going high enough to guarantee not hitting a small sign or 2, informed the boss, we decided to blow out the top.
Its from inspecting the wood after it was cut into firewood that I know 98% was still solid. That one punky section though....
very true, on the facts, that customers never know the risks of these trees that are questionable. i always shoot very high on price with these trees.
you are seeing more 1s than other digits because in many cases number are log-normally distributed (lol log). In case of adresses where the numbers are continous, you always have at least as many 1s as other digits in the distribution. for example if you have 20 houses in a street, 11 of them have a 1 in them while only 2 of them have a 9. 9 can never occur more often in a set of continuous numbers starting at 1 than lower numbers (because they come first).
Love watching the work and how good you are at it.
My first experience and first tree I cut down, yesterday 11/25/24 dead tree all eaten up but still standing right next to my fence, cut it down the old fashioned way with an ax , it was hard work, I thought it would never fall, chopped until there was barely any wood left but the tree was very deceiving, it was held by good wood at the bottom, I wanted to fell it across the fence but I was standing on its right and I knew it was going down my way next to the fence and no way out for me to go, I had to go around it to its left still standing and no way for me to wack at it, had another tree next to it and the fence behind it , so I pulled my self up an pushed and pushed until it finally fell , she hit the ground and broke into many pieces, I am glad I went to the other side. It felt good!
Ive been seeing Doug-fir dead like this a lot recently. Interior BC. Bark comes all off, not like usual beetle kill.
Just replaced my monkey beaver saddle 1.0 with the 2.0, liking the improvements.
Thanks for the video and harness
Great job August, thank you for always trying to make sense of why you climb & cut the way you do.
I use a thin wedge cut out for the notch to cause the top to jump off the stem thereby putting less of a push on what I'm standing on.
Today it wasn't the knowledge& expertise why to possibly trust a dead tree, but the effort of calling his crew in the 'ambulance scene' that made me respect you even more August. (:
Love the way those trees in the West Coast take a peel cut.
I'm curious as to the approach that would be taken for a tall pine tree 80-100 feet with only a few branches at the top and no lower branches, but there are vines sticking 2-3 feet off from all sides of the tree. I have a tree service planning on doing this in a week or so and I'm not seeing how they could practically use a belt/strap to lean on while going up the tree in addition to the spiked shoes. There was no mention of a crane. What's the most practical way for them to do this? Obviously they'll go up to the top and cut it in 8-12ft sections as they come down based on what I was told. There was no mention of how they would handle the dead vines (somewhat brittle, but probably still hard to pull off). The vines were clipped a couple of years ago and I sent weed killer up them using a bottle after I cut the vines. They're still holding on pretty tightly, though. What's the safest way for a climber to approach this? Would they use a chainsaw to cut the vines on the way up?
I cannot believe how relaxed you seemed dropping the top of that thing. Then the next segment, such a deep cut with all that weight above you. I give you a10.1111 for this tree.
It was perfect, wasn't it? Almost didn't even push the stem at all. That's why I love to watch - to see a master at work. People who haven't done this type of work just don't understand - it's like watching golf - if you've tried it, you can't help but to be amazed at how three pros can hit off the tee and all drop their balls within a few yards of each other. Stuff that us mere mortals just can't pull off.
How you eat a elephant, one bite at a time, and great explanation and advice after saying that!!!! One of mentors always told me to think that when i got nervous about big trees
This looks so fun.
I've been climbing trees without equipment for like 6 years by now and I am obsessed.
I don't know why I didn't just go for this career, I am looking at trees half of my day anyway.
11:11 next synchronicity you're in tune with the universe or nature however you look at it I love your videos thank you
Thanks for treating your videos as my "tv"! I put you on the big screen when the family is eating supper.