this guy rocks

[Tree Pig]

Easy there Porkroll, I have been informed that "name calling is not welcome here". LMFAO!!

Im gonna keep the sig on for a while just to save me time of putting it back on.

 

[sgreanbeans]

Im gonna keep the sig on for a while just to save me time of putting it back on.

Bahahaha!

 

[treeclimber101]

Easy there Porkroll, I have been informed that "name calling is not welcome here". LMFAO!!

Its not name calling if its the truth :msp_sneaky:

 

[Bomber]

That guy looks like a pro compared to this...
[video=youtube_share;7oCDcTxFUkk]http://youtu.be/7oCDcTxFUkk[/video]

 

[climberjones]

Ok minus the lack of ppe and the dullest chain on the planet and the outlaw mullet what else was this ol boy doing wrong? Ihave done very few removals on spurs i usually just leave foot holds and my lanyard ? Serious question here

 

[tree md]

Well, for starters there was a way faster way to bring that tree down. Pretty common knowledge but why tell everything that has taken you years to learn.

You are supposed to have two tie ins while running a saw. A lot of old school guys disregard that but it could save you from cutting yourself out of the tree someday, so long as you don't cut through both tie ins.

There is no need to notch a pine that size to drop chunks. A simple snap cut will keep you from having to walk around the tree and is much quicker... The time you save doing that would more than make up for the time it would take you to be safe and use two tie ins...

I'm sure there are other points but that's just what I can think of off the top of my head after watching the vid once yesterday.

 

[k5alive]

HE IS MY IDOL!!!!!

 

[climberjones]

Well, for starters there was a way faster way to bring that tree down. Pretty common knowledge but why tell everything that has taken you years to learn.

You are supposed to have two tie ins while running a saw. A lot of old school guys disregard that but it could save you from cutting yourself out of the tree someday, so long as you don't cut through both tie ins.

There is no need to notch a pine that size to drop chunks. A simple snap cut will keep you from having to walk around the tree and is much quicker... The time you save doing that would more than make up for the time it would take you to be safe and use two tie ins...

I'm sure there are other points but that's just what I can think of off the top of my head after watching the vid once yesterday.

Makes sense! I am assuming by the vid that he couldnt just pull it over because of the deck etc that was underneath. Would you snap cut pieces that tall? Some times i have trouble getting my snap cuts to break loose and in with that sized tree id probably only be comfortable with three foot pieces or so.

 

[treeclimber101]

Easy there Porkroll, I have been informed that "name calling is not welcome here". LMFAO!!

As per your text request Paul the post has been deleted , sorry for the name calling and personal attacks I am just glad you didn't turn me in for it...

 

[lone wolf]

Well, for starters there was a way faster way to bring that tree down. Pretty common knowledge but why tell everything that has taken you years to learn.

You are supposed to have two tie ins while running a saw. A lot of old school guys disregard that but it could save you from cutting yourself out of the tree someday, so long as you don't cut through both tie ins.

There is no need to notch a pine that size to drop chunks. A simple snap cut will keep you from having to walk around the tree and is much quicker... The time you save doing that would more than make up for the time it would take you to be safe and use two tie ins...

I'm sure there are other points but that's just what I can think of off the top of my head after watching the vid once yesterday.

Not with that saw you wont go faster

 

[tree md]

is that saddle made by Harley Davidson. I know the boots are. Either his chain is on backwards or thats the hardest pine i have ever seen. At least his rope isn't tangled in brush, with logs bombing on it. leg straps are for guys with small $%^&*. If tree work was that hard i wouldnt do it. Can you imagine working like that everyday. Had a guy ask my weight and height over the phone before a climbing interview, have a feeling this guy wouldnt make the criteria. look at his shirt he got a sponsor. ol' country buffet

I can tell you exactly why old Albert is not using his leg straps. He is an old enough climber to remember when tree saddles came without them. I hated them when they started putting leg straps on them too. I have been know to cut mine off before.

 

[treemandan]

After his video was over this popped up.



rope climb - YouTube

 

[treemandan]

The right moves - X Factor Video - YouTube


The girl in green: is your ##### sweaty?
Girl in red: yeah, its pretty sweaty.
Girl in green: Would you like me to lick it?
Girl in red: Sure but could you do my ####### first?
Girl in green: I was kinda thinking the same thing.
Girl in red: We should call The Dan and have him do us both
Girl in green: Good idea.


I am banned? Its Ok, I don't mind but its yer loss.

 

[tree md]

In was reminded of something else about Albert. Could be he is on the clock and not in a hurry to get that tree done...

 

[lone wolf]

In was reminded of something else about Albert. Could be he is on the clock and not in a hurry to get that tree done...

Or the Boss left to dump the chips!

 

[Rickytree]

The right moves - X Factor Video - YouTube


The girl in green: is your ##### sweaty?
Girl in red: yeah, its pretty sweaty.
Girl in green: Would you like me to lick it?
Girl in red: Sure but could you do my ####### first?
Girl in green: I was kinda thinking the same thing.
Girl in red: We should call The Dan and have him do us both
Girl in green: Good idea.


I am banned? Its Ok, I don't mind but its yer loss.

Sudamericano Culturismo 2011 Culturismo Master - YouTube Grandma is that you??

 

[beastmaster]

He was wearing his safety bandanna, what else you want? Also if my saw was that dull I would probably be one handing it also. Safety violations and Technic aside, He moves better in the tree then a lot of climbers I've seen.
I use to have a belt just like that 25 years ago, but I was skinny enough it would go over my shoulders if I didn't buckle the butt strap.
I just find it funny he gave up the suicide knot for his lanyard. Got to go with the times I guess.
On another note, that is why I am afraid to post any videos, you all are so critical.:msp_tongue:

 

[Tree Pig]

He was wearing his safety bandanna, what else you want? Also if my saw was that dull I would probably be one handing it also. Safety violations and Technic aside, He moves better in the tree then a lot of climbers I've seen.
I use to have a belt just like that 25 years ago, but I was skinny enough it would go over my shoulders if I didn't buckle the butt strap.
I just find it funny he gave up the suicide knot for his lanyard. Got to go with the times I guess.
On another note, that is why I am afraid to post any videos, you all are so critical.:msp_tongue:

I think the thing with this guy was just the overall picture, no one this is all that horrible its just all of them together... I would not have a problem climbing with or grounding for him, as a matter of fact I would climb with him long before Eh Eh. But he would not work for me like that, of course I would bet he has not worked for anyone other then himself in years.

 

[ROPECLIMBER]

Ok minus the lack of ppe and the dullest chain on the planet and the outlaw mullet what else was this ol boy doing wrong? Ihave done very few removals on spurs i usually just leave foot holds and my lanyard ? Serious question here

tree md covered some of these
should have sharp saw. apropriate size and wieght
must be tied into 2 lines when using power saw.
must have both hands on the saw in the right hand configeration while cutting.
should have an ajustable false crotch with climbing line tyed into it,for repelling, in case you need to come down quick (like cutting your thiegh open when you one hand wildly with a dull rear handle chain saw) plus you can use it for a felling tag line when you have "blocked it down" low enough
must apply blade brake before moving saw across climbing lines or lanyards before and after cutting(again especially with a rear handled dull saw)
must apply brake and turn off saw when changing positions in the tree.
should wear apropriate wieght long sleave work shirt.
would have been safer with a sharp top handled saw cutting smaller pieces with by pass snap cuts(wasn't that large a 200T with a 16 would have been faster)
and then as You mentioned the PPE
Not being critical, I was without the PPE and some others of these on the pine I posted eralier in this thread, when you work by yourself so long you still do what you know, hell I have one lanyard in my bag with the old 80's style snaps that aren't double locking, I bought the locking ones now
as for the saddle Sherril still sells basic sling saddles with no leg straps,
I climb with the high back buckingham basic, plan to up grade this spring,
Paul

 

[sgreanbeans]

Yep, alot of things wrong, but u tell'em! I aint, ol ALbert looks like he could throw a beatin real quick! He could pick me up and shake me like a rag doll! Id be like."LARRY HEEEEEELP MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
JPS could do it, Albert would have to look up for once!