From a 60 year old that beat his body up for too long, I love the phrase "you can pay your doctor or pay your equipment guy" .....so true. Have a good weekend !
As an old timer with a beat up body I would like to thank the MB crew for the creation of the 2.0. The most supportive, comfy, and thoughtfully laid out saddle I have ever flown. Well played!
Great video 👍 Hope business picks up soon. Sending prayers , good thoughts and well wishes to all. Please take a moment this Memorial Day of respect 💜 Never Forgotten 💗
Also having a bad back from firefighting. I understand what / why you talk about it. One wrong move and you spend weeks on your back / heating pads etc. Plus having a dozen back injections. I feel for you. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. God Bless (sorry if i repeat myself about back problems)
Great Video. Always a pleasure to watch ,and listen to August. Making me want a Monkey Beaver Saddle. I have a bad Back also. I learn alot from August.
Ahhh Sweet... a new video and get to watch my favorite tree guy climb on my favorite UA-cam channel and hear words of wisdom !!!! Thank you very much Mr August ❤❤ Flyin to the Lake of the Ozarks in the morning for a short weekend 😊 I guess I'll have to see if Damien is still at Reons the first of the week and run up there 😁 Prolly should buy them all supper !!!
I know August times are hard here too buddy it's crazy times right now it's hard sometimes to even live I remember 8 years ago it was booming we were busy as ever we could save money easy now it's hard I understand what you're going through I do but we're strong and we will get through this definitely God bless stay safe
@@batmantiss yeah you're exactly right about probably 8 7 6 years ago I was doing good booming now everything is so different it's scary it really is I have a family to take care of and it is scary God bless you my friend
I do tree work for a living…..and I am watching tree work videos on my days off. As a 57 y/o I cannot change h who I am or want to. Thank you for providing content on a Saturday.
August you would be better off keeping your chipper you know the history of the beast , you can guarantee work will pick up if you sold it and you will be back to square one here in England it’s calling Sod’s Law .Hope the back pain eases I broke my back in the arm when I was 19 and suffered all my life so I feel your pain but like you I have still managed to live an active life where other people have not stay safe and god bless
Soo true, I used to load every thing by hand, but I have a tractor with a grapple now but I destroyed my back for years before I learned it’s cheaper to pay the equipment guy Thank you for making this video, it inspires me to keep going, doing something I love
In every video, it's a little bit like watching a chess player who has planned their moves several steps in advance. Work smarter rather than harder. 👍
We really appreciate when you talk about how you body feels, how you've learned to work smarter, so valuable to us younger folks. Thank you for the wonderful content, as always we look forward to the next video!
I’m too badass for ergonomics! I woke up one day and couldn’t roll out of bed by myself and could hardly walk without pain. Thanks to the MonkeyBeaver 1.0, I’m back in the trees and walking upright, like a human. Thank you August and crew for helping us out.
Enjoyed the video. I know of what you speak. I have problem hips from time to time. They rarely bother me when I'm climbing. I do run a MB 1.0 saddle and it's very supportive....but I could use more support. I'd like to move to a 2.0 at some time before I'm too old. Ha ha!
Night and day difference when I upgraded from my old weaver belt to the monkey beaver 2.0. I 100% agree with you sir. Stay safe homie, happy Memorial day.
................G'day August, I am an 82yo motor cycle rider (see avatar) and I have been a "Metal-worker" all my life, so I sympathize. Cheers and God bless, Malcolm.
I feel you, this inflationary cycle is brutal, but some politicians love it cause they can collect more taxes. I had to let go of some equipment but held out for good offers. Buy once cry once but sometimes twice. It is prudent to let go of something underutilized. Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us - yes, establish the work of our hands.
Those yellow "Shubberies" were Lydia Broom. Pink flowers were Siskyou Evening Primroses. I'll have to try that over the shoulder method next time I'm popping a top.
That twinge is an un-welcome harbinger that affects every planned movement from that moment on. Trying to conserve power and avoid the big debilitating cramp for two weeks takes front stage. Most times, doubling my floor stretch routine two times a day can help if started early on, other times not so much. I've wondered if it's a design flaw to keep us humble?
New climber here, I just got my Monkey Beaver 2.0 (woodland camo) a couple of weeks ago, and I absolutely love it! I won't bash any other equipment, but I will say that before I got my MB 2.0, I was borrowing various saddles from my co-workers, and the MB 2.0 is wayyyyy better!
Hey August, during one of your next videos could you show us how you descend on your rope? I’m from the east coast where we use a natural crotch or a friction saver and mainly climb DRT. We don’t often see climbers just clip back to their rope.
I'll suggest that after "doing it wrong, ergonomically" (I might also speak from experience), you became a member of a "New Tribe", so to speak. Not discounting the remarkable Monkey Beaver gear evolution beyond the remarkable NT foundational design/support (I own a MB 1.0, and am planning to contact "Sam" about a 2.0, details TBD), but I will always remember from whence the inertia of back support design swings and the locus of comfort springs. Shouts out to Sophie, Vi, Casey, Barbara, Laurie, and so many others. ❤ Climb safe through this fleeting Tree Life.
Bro...... I know this woman that was giving her knee therapy but she was doing stretching exercises too hard.... so she went and thought for sure she needed to have knee surgery.... They told her to stop all stretching and all home therapy... All the pain went away and the knee healed up... Too much of the wrong type of therapy is bad..... And if you're doing the proper stretching exercises.... When you do go to use your back it will give you that wonderful feeling that is the same feeling when you do a nice stretch... Which feels good... The no pain no gain thing only applies to certain things.
One time the smartest tree guy I know, who I've learned most of what I know from, told me a story about how he used to climb using only his flip line but that he cut it once and fell 40 feet....... I hope that guy takes his time to have two tie ins and is safe..... I would mail him a petzl Zillion but he sells them 🤪 Be safe buddy we care about you.
I started climbing with spurs a few weeks ago. Although i climb with a flip-line and a "Hansesicherung" at the same time i am still afraid of falling down.... How do you manage not to be afraid when you are just climbing with one lanyard.? Maybe you can give me an advice to improve my skills?
If only these youngsters would even listen to those of us who put in the years of HARD labor on our bodies...I'm 63 now and paying for every heavy lift I did as a, Industrial and commercial power utilities contractor...arthritis in my spine and both knees...it's not worth it kids!!!
Hi August, So this may be the wrong place to ask this but I have one of your monkey beaver 2.0 harnesses and I am having issues with the sides squeezing my hip bones and causing bruising. Is it a lack of padding or incorrect adjustment? Im 5’10” and 160 pounds. Just curious if you ever dealt with that issue before or is it something I will just have to build a tolerance to. The back support is really awesome though!
I have a suggestion. Loosen the legs and make it ride higher up on the sides. All the other saddles I’ve worn I’ve had to keep the legs tight and then adjust the waist. It seems opposite with this saddle. I may be wrong, but I may be right. Try it.
I am new to the channel. But I have to ask, does the State ever call You after a major incident such as a Tornado? I would think, that with your name already out there, and the State seemingly shocked every time an incident occurs, it only makes sense to call an Expert. I wouldn't mind seeing one of those videos. Just to see the before and after views.
I think he's saying skill but english /kjv uses the word wisdom. Proverbs 4 sure. Maybe "wisdom is profitable to direct" or "the wisdom of the wise will make a way for them"? Google it, or look up wisdom in a strongs Concordance.
You know, I say this as an aspiring arborist who doesn't know jack yet. But as much as you want to tell people to pay extra for your saddles, they don't really cost much (if any) more than other saddles. I don't see much reason at all to not get something comfortable and ergonomic
From a 60 year old that beat his body up for too long, I love the phrase "you can pay your doctor or pay your equipment guy" .....so true. Have a good weekend !
"The skilled person's skill will find a way" that rings hard to me. Thanks for the hang out.
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As an old timer with a beat up body I would like to thank the MB crew for the creation of the 2.0. The most supportive, comfy, and thoughtfully laid out saddle I have ever flown. Well played!
Always learn something new, with ever video of yours I watch. Thanks for all you do August!! Stay safe my guy!!
Beautiful work as always, cheers August absolutely love my Monkey Beaver 2.0 in the land down under👍👍
absolute pleasure to watch you make this video. loved watching it done. true professional.. God Bless
Great video 👍 Hope business picks up soon. Sending prayers , good thoughts and well wishes to all. Please take a moment this Memorial Day of respect 💜 Never Forgotten 💗
Good job August. Do whatever you can to help your back
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Also having a bad back from firefighting. I understand what / why you talk about it. One wrong move and you spend weeks on your back / heating pads etc. Plus having a dozen back injections. I feel for you. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. God Bless (sorry if i repeat myself about back problems)
Great Video. Always a pleasure to watch ,and listen to August. Making me want a Monkey Beaver Saddle. I have a bad Back also. I learn alot from August.
Ahhh Sweet... a new video and get to watch my favorite tree guy climb on my favorite UA-cam channel and hear words of wisdom !!!! Thank you very much Mr August ❤❤
Flyin to the Lake of the Ozarks in the morning for a short weekend 😊 I guess I'll have to see if Damien is still at Reons the first of the week and run up there 😁 Prolly should buy them all supper !!!
I know August times are hard here too buddy it's crazy times right now it's hard sometimes to even live I remember 8 years ago it was booming we were busy as ever we could save money easy now it's hard I understand what you're going through I do but we're strong and we will get through this definitely God bless stay safe
The divide is real! Some people are doing WELL and can absorb the inflation. Then there's everyone else.
@@batmantiss yeah you're exactly right about probably 8 7 6 years ago I was doing good booming now everything is so different it's scary it really is I have a family to take care of and it is scary God bless you my friend
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I do tree work for a living…..and I am watching tree work videos on my days off. As a 57 y/o I cannot change h who I am or want to. Thank you for providing content on a Saturday.
Awesome video! Great training for new beginners! Thanks for sharing 👍 😊
August you would be better off keeping your chipper you know the history of the beast , you can guarantee work will pick up if you sold it and you will be back to square one here in England it’s calling Sod’s Law .Hope the back pain eases I broke my back in the arm when I was 19 and suffered all my life so I feel your pain but like you I have still managed to live an active life where other people have not stay safe and god bless
Soo true, I used to load every thing by hand, but I have a tractor with a grapple now but I destroyed my back for years before I learned it’s cheaper to pay the equipment guy
Thank you for making this video, it inspires me to keep going, doing something I love
I paid the equipment guys. A lot! But I'm 37 now, and I'll probably climb another 20 years with no issues or injuries.
I am a believer in more ways than one. Been there, done that, in a lesser degree. MB II is a keeper.
Thanks-enjoy yours. Love these jobs…
In every video, it's a little bit like watching a chess player who has planned their moves several steps in advance. Work smarter rather than harder. 👍
August never disappoints. Always eager to watch and always satisfied at the end. I ❤ August being August!
Hey August! Nice tips-a little extra wisdom for us on ergonomics -Thank you sir. For me it's my shoulders that are in rough shape...
Love when you talk through a video. I have a good 12 hours of tree work waiting for service. You'd have to come to CT though.
We really appreciate when you talk about how you body feels, how you've learned to work smarter, so valuable to us younger folks. Thank you for the wonderful content, as always we look forward to the next video!
always inspiring. you're great at all the small details that are in fact what seperates the great from the average. Thanks for sharing.
I like that van setup. Also as a person that has seen many tornadoes but isnt a tree service guy, its brutal.
Ha! You’re your best salesman! The Money Beaver cuddle! Great video and cautionary tale!❤❤❤
I’m too badass for ergonomics! I woke up one day and couldn’t roll out of bed by myself and could hardly walk without pain. Thanks to the MonkeyBeaver 1.0, I’m back in the trees and walking upright, like a human. Thank you August and crew for helping us out.
Enjoyed the video. I know of what you speak. I have problem hips from time to time. They rarely bother me when I'm climbing. I do run a MB 1.0 saddle and it's very supportive....but I could use more support. I'd like to move to a 2.0 at some time before I'm too old. Ha ha!
Thanks for taking us along August.
Night and day difference when I upgraded from my old weaver belt to the monkey beaver 2.0. I 100% agree with you sir. Stay safe homie, happy Memorial day.
................G'day August,
I am an 82yo motor cycle rider (see avatar) and I have been a "Metal-worker" all my life, so I sympathize.
Cheers and God bless,
Malcolm.
I’m a 15+ yr tattoo artist that’s been dabbling in tree stuff. I should try a 2.0 for both activities🤣
I feel you, this inflationary cycle is brutal, but some politicians love it cause they can collect more taxes. I had to let go of some equipment but held out for good offers. Buy once cry once but sometimes twice. It is prudent to let go of something underutilized. Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us - yes, establish the work of our hands.
Yeah, do something crazy....... but don't do anything TOO crazy🤣🤣🤣
"Life's short...STUNT IT!"
Good stuff. Any chance the 2.0 could be CE certificated or is that just too much of a ball ache? Take it easy.
Those yellow "Shubberies" were Lydia Broom. Pink flowers were Siskyou Evening Primroses.
I'll have to try that over the shoulder method next time I'm popping a top.
I also have a beat body from the job and accidents - and now my doctor won't let me work - u young people keep good care of urself
Super cool!!!
Great conversation with us , as if we were there with you..
That twinge is an un-welcome harbinger that affects every planned movement from that moment on. Trying to conserve power and avoid the big debilitating cramp for two weeks takes front stage. Most times, doubling my floor stretch routine two times a day can help if started early on, other times not so much. I've wondered if it's a design flaw to keep us humble?
New climber here, I just got my Monkey Beaver 2.0 (woodland camo) a couple of weeks ago, and I absolutely love it! I won't bash any other equipment, but I will say that before I got my MB 2.0, I was borrowing various saddles from my co-workers, and the MB 2.0 is wayyyyy better!
What size did you go with? I’m looking at a small, but don’t know if it’ll fit.
Oh my goodness. August has been a naughty boy in this video lol. I noticed it 😁😁
Hey August, during one of your next videos could you show us how you descend on your rope? I’m from the east coast where we use a natural crotch or a friction saver and mainly climb DRT. We don’t often see climbers just clip back to their rope.
excellent one man show!👍👍
I have noticed many a day when my back is bothering me…it stops when I’m climbing. Looking forward to a MB 2.0!
I'll suggest that after "doing it wrong, ergonomically" (I might also speak from experience), you became a member of a "New Tribe", so to speak. Not discounting the remarkable Monkey Beaver gear evolution beyond the remarkable NT foundational design/support (I own a MB 1.0, and am planning to contact "Sam" about a 2.0, details TBD), but I will always remember from whence the inertia of back support design swings and the locus of comfort springs. Shouts out to Sophie, Vi, Casey, Barbara, Laurie, and so many others. ❤ Climb safe through this fleeting Tree Life.
Yes, the short story also left out a Buckingham that I had that had Good back Support, but was stolen
A true professional… AUGUST for the Win…👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Have a good weekend UA-cam friend!
Bro...... I know this woman that was giving her knee therapy but she was doing stretching exercises too hard.... so she went and thought for sure she needed to have knee surgery.... They told her to stop all stretching and all home therapy... All the pain went away and the knee healed up...
Too much of the wrong type of therapy is bad.....
And if you're doing the proper stretching exercises.... When you do go to use your back it will give you that wonderful feeling that is the same feeling when you do a nice stretch... Which feels good... The no pain no gain thing only applies to certain things.
One time the smartest tree guy I know, who I've learned most of what I know from, told me a story about how he used to climb using only his flip line but that he cut it once and fell 40 feet....... I hope that guy takes his time to have two tie ins and is safe..... I would mail him a petzl Zillion but he sells them 🤪 Be safe buddy we care about you.
If you’re talking about me. . . I cut my climb line and had no flip line secondary. I’ve never cut through my steel core flip line.
Ohhh My; that was heavy!! 😂😂 if I could count how many times I’ve said/thought that…
You’re the Man, AUGUST… 👍🏼👍🏼
August ! …Keep that wood chipper … you need the big chipper ..
Lower back pain is a major issue I’m only in my 40’s and I have pains on and off after doing a lot of hauling and bending 😨🤕
You have a good weekend too.
My lower back hurts a little just listening to you talk about yours...
Sympathy pains. LoL
I started climbing with spurs a few weeks ago. Although i climb with a flip-line and a "Hansesicherung" at the same time i am still afraid of falling down....
How do you manage not to be afraid when you are just climbing with one lanyard.?
Maybe you can give me an advice to improve my skills?
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Thanks August. Semper Fi from AL
From watching your videos for awhile my next saddle will definitely be a monkey beaver
If only these youngsters would even listen to those of us who put in the years of HARD labor on our bodies...I'm 63 now and paying for every heavy lift I did as a, Industrial and commercial power utilities contractor...arthritis in my spine and both knees...it's not worth it kids!!!
Yeah lots of storm damage in WI. I’m getting a new roof because of it.
I'm about to buy a monkey beaver saddle just for my back lol
Hi August, So this may be the wrong place to ask this but I have one of your monkey beaver 2.0 harnesses and I am having issues with the sides squeezing my hip bones and causing bruising. Is it a lack of padding or incorrect adjustment? Im 5’10” and 160 pounds. Just curious if you ever dealt with that issue before or is it something I will just have to build a tolerance to. The back support is really awesome though!
It’s either out of adjustment or the wrong size 🤷🏼♂️
I have a suggestion. Loosen the legs and make it ride higher up on the sides. All the other saddles I’ve worn I’ve had to keep the legs tight and then adjust the waist. It seems opposite with this saddle. I may be wrong, but I may be right. Try it.
Thanks i will see what happens. Maybe my hips will get some relief lol!
Hope that you and the family have a great Memorial Day...
You would have had my respect if you were one of my teachers…and if you knew me…need I say more!
I am new to the channel.
But I have to ask, does the State ever call You after a major incident such as a Tornado?
I would think, that with your name already out there, and the State seemingly shocked every time an incident occurs,
it only makes sense to call an Expert.
I wouldn't mind seeing one of those videos. Just to see the before and after views.
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What’s up Nice 😊 August!!!🤠🤙🤙🤙💪💯💯💯👌👍🪓🌲🪵
Have a safe holiday
12:55 branch bae 🤣🤣🤣🤣
What bible verse were you speaking about?
I think he's saying skill but english /kjv uses the word wisdom. Proverbs 4 sure. Maybe "wisdom is profitable to direct" or "the wisdom of the wise will make a way for them"?
Google it, or look up wisdom in a strongs Concordance.
You know, I say this as an aspiring arborist who doesn't know jack yet. But as much as you want to tell people to pay extra for your saddles, they don't really cost much (if any) more than other saddles. I don't see much reason at all to not get something comfortable and ergonomic
is it possible to speed line your self in top
See if Chris from Let'sdig18 is interested in buying your Chipper or Dirt Perfect because they can use those on some of there jobs
Ergonomically speaking he says.
you right there is me right here
that tree ..solo working.. that back ...
You should sew yourself a back brace to wear all the time.
"Flat!"
##getaugustto200k
Long story short 9:19 into the video 🤣
Unfortunately Most Men aren’t Smart Enough to Understand That if You use Your Body as A Tool You better learn to listen to it and Take Care of it!
He says punk u knees I'm climbing trees