I may be an old lady (81), but I still like learning from the videos on KZitem. So please keep them coming! 😊 🇨🇦
@denisebaird8108
20 күн бұрын
Hi VickyV greetings from Tasmania! Hope to get back to Canada (although 78 year old bones slowing down a little) loved all the train journeys I did over there. 🤗
@helenhunicke6520
21 күн бұрын
Mom’s right here son!
@cynthiabeckenbaugh5189
21 күн бұрын
Happy belated mother's Day. You have a awesome son.
@bobwiese6128
21 күн бұрын
Indeed. Happy belated Mothers Day.
@williamtoney2599
21 күн бұрын
A son to be proud of 🙏
@danmcburney3247
20 күн бұрын
Hi Mrs Hunicke 😁 Always great to see you in the comments, Happy Mother's day too you !!! ❤
@kencarp57
3 күн бұрын
I am one of those retired people, and I absolutely LOVE your videos, August! I watch some every day, and I have learned a lot from them. I watch lots of YT videos on lots of different topics, and I love learning about how things really work. You are a great teacher and I please continue to make more videos for us!
@drkwlsk
19 күн бұрын
I'm glad you explain the reasons for doing what you're doing. You've answered many of my stupid questions about how and why. Thanks August!
@lorriedmussett4692
21 күн бұрын
I ❤ a shout out from you, August!! I get giddy....I mean You have one hell of a large group of 'Friends & Family' ! It's just amazing how you are obviously & genuinely in-tune with us! ❤❤thx August I love it!!
@runninonempty820
21 күн бұрын
That saddle at the end reminded me of when I was a kid and watched The Lorax on TV. I remember you could only see his arms sticking out of this doorway or whatever it was and me being a kid, I got up and tried to look from the side to see the Lorax's face. You cannot imagine my disappointment when it didn't work!
@eldoradowoodcrafthobbies3888
20 күн бұрын
lol I maybe an old man (77) , I find August inspiring enough to modify my fall harness into a sit harness. I check every week to see what tree adventures Damien & August are up to. They are both entertaining and educational.
@cuttnhorse2013
20 күн бұрын
Back when I did tree work, I was old school, and shot the line up, or climbed up set the line and then started up. You and crew always do a great job!
@alfadoofus
20 күн бұрын
Speaking on behalf of a single retiree (me) , when you explain your work choices just means you are making another video . Which is awesome.
@TheRooster1122
21 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video August..!!! You’re still the Beast of the Pacific Northwest… 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@tompinnef6331
21 күн бұрын
Thank you for the video. Been watching for years but still in awe how big your trees get out there. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. Take care - Be safe.
@m2rsvp
19 күн бұрын
We appreciate that you review your technique options regularly, and Damian's one-wheel technology integration. 😂. Climb safe.
@opendstudio7141
21 күн бұрын
And that was a little West Coast tree!! Mercy! Your de-limbing edits are like watching a fancy Japanese Chef-slicing and dicing.
@christilton350
21 күн бұрын
Having a high tie in point for me just makes me enjoy the work so much more and is so much more comfortable.
@alltree78
21 күн бұрын
The insurance companies here in virginia have absolutely went of the deep end. 3 times the amount of insurance work coming in do to rediculous so called issues that have never been issues before. Also my own insurance almost doubled in 1 year, (never had a claim in 12 years). Its getting rediculous
@ChippyOutdoors
21 күн бұрын
I'm willing to bet it's the guys who have a saw have cut a few firewood trees and never climbed, rigged or limbed a tree while up in it.
@dan-dan-da-treeman
21 күн бұрын
The other thing to be aware of with a SRT base tie is if a limb hits your climbing line attached to the base it can yank you up the tree. Just something to be aware of. I prefer to tie to the target tree, but Ive been around guys that run thier rope to other trees and make that a thing that can happen. Rock on guys and sir.
@joeshmo5399
21 күн бұрын
6:52 This is exactly what I was wondering as I practiced DRT on a leaner and swung around it twice having to start all over again. I said if I climbed to the top SRT to set up the cambium saver for DRT why wouldn't I use SRT to do everything? Isn't that what tree climber Harry does? Why use two climbing methods?
@AugustHunicke
21 күн бұрын
There’ll likely always be a time for both and much more.
@willtricks9432
20 күн бұрын
English Tree Lopper here watching August shooting the breeze and running a gang while climbing and cutting. Do it your way on the day. Cheers
@howarddavidiii6171
21 күн бұрын
I appreciate you and all the info you have given me in the years that I have watched you . Most always very helpful and / or insightful ❤
@wrstew1272
21 күн бұрын
Not nerdy at all. Experience shared. That apparently simple flip of your climb line looks incredibly easy. Taint! Years of muscle memory involved. How many times did the rope fall short? How many times did you overshoot and then fight it back only to throw again? It is cumulative force that takes energy. Just holding the saw at arm’s length is exhausting very quickly, every move you make is factored in to survive the job. Wish I could justify a 200T😮 😢. This one is a ripper😂. Great video Mr. M B.
@sjhood3281
15 күн бұрын
I've been having a tough time finding applications for SRT, thanks for explaining why you would use SRT for tall trees where your line could become buried!
@legend7ify
21 күн бұрын
.............G'day August, thanks mate, I think the "old fellow" at the end had respect in his voice. Cheers and God bless. Malcolm.
@danmcburney3247
20 күн бұрын
The video's are always much better than the comments, but I always enjoy reading them too 😁 I like being KZitem friends and family 👍👍 that log couldn't have landed any flatter 👊 Great video and Thank you so much for taking all the extra time and effort ❤❤
@havespurswillclimb
21 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Nice talk on setting your climb line up high vs setting as you go up. I do both. I love the ZigZag and MRS....but will climb up SRS (base tie) sometimes and switch to MRS at height. Nice limbing, topping and chunking.
@AugustHunicke
21 күн бұрын
What’s MRS . . “Moving”??
@bushcraftinthegarden9525
21 күн бұрын
@@AugustHunicke MRS is standard drt system, normal setup with zig zag without chicane, we just call it MRS here over the pond in England!
@danmcburney3247
20 күн бұрын
S tationary R ope S ystem M oving R ope S ystem 😁 Along with all the other 3 letter identifiers 😅 SRT, DRT blah blah
@havespurswillclimb
20 күн бұрын
MRS = Moving Rope System. SRS = Single Rope System.
@Brian-Mondeau37
19 күн бұрын
That top was gorgeous! And 6:50 don't worry about being nerdy brotha that's why we watch your content!
@kcf955
20 күн бұрын
Always really enjoy your thought process and it's good for you to always think about how things can be done better without getting stuck in your ways. Also, I really like seeing the creative saddles Sam is cranking out. When I order my 3.0 saddle, I will have to think that one through to make it "mine". Keep up the strong work August and Company!
@stokermeister3
20 күн бұрын
I’m happy to hear this information on the climb lines and how to set up the rigging system as I’ve had to climb a few trees and if I had any climbing gear that would help without having to free climbing a tree to set a rope to to help pull it over after the direction knotch and back cut is done
@user-oz5ke3qt8n
20 күн бұрын
good show august keep up thank you Ron
@nigelsears7191
20 күн бұрын
fabulous video as always , i love getting the notification you have a new video out , today is even better as i am able to enjoy it while having breakfast without the need to tare off to work , stay safe and thanks again
@lukefenton8366
21 күн бұрын
Beautiful work as always. The high speed felling with the slo-mo drop and thumpin bounce 💪
@robinelston5966
21 күн бұрын
I marvel that you can reach around the blind side of a tree and cut a perfect humboldt notch. I suppose after many thousands of cuts practice make perfect. Loved the nerdy part and the rest of it as well. Keep em coming, blessings Sir! I may head into the trees in Louisiana next week armed with knowledge I gleaned from the best, that's you August.
@jackward-ds1ue
20 күн бұрын
As a UK climber I would say the majority of us climb the way you do in the sense of DRT and constantly changing anchor whilst spiking up the tree. I find this to be the most comfortable way to do it, you’ll get the SRT gurus saying otherwise. The trees in the UK don’t reach these kinda heights so SRT is usually not needed though. Enjoy watching your videos because the methodical and calm nature you tackle these jobs, which has helped me a lot as we have the same climbing style 👍🏼
@brianfloyd8033
21 күн бұрын
It's hard to change something that has worked so well in the past
@GreenTeaDigital
21 күн бұрын
You're kind of nerdy is the right kind August
@VeteranTreeService
20 күн бұрын
One thing I don't like about SRT with base anchor is, constantly watching out for my line going down the tree. Or if the line is over any branches, when I remove that branch, it will introduce slack into the system. I do agree it's less physical work overall though. Pros/cons.
@sylviodante619
20 күн бұрын
It’s nerdy but interesting and we love it. Keep on Keeping on.
@stevebrough304
20 күн бұрын
Greetings KZitem friends. Thanks for the video... Edit: I sent the comment at the beginning before watching the video. At the end, when you dropped the tree, I said to myself "another one bites the dust". Then shortly after that, you said it as well. I got a laugh out of it. KZitem friends minds syncretized.
@AugustHunicke
20 күн бұрын
Indeed 😆
@jadesiphone896
21 күн бұрын
the lorax saddle!!! that's wonderful. really nice job!
@rhondasweeney7271
21 күн бұрын
You know what you're doing 😏 I don't. People need to butt out and enjoy everything you do 😊 Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!😊
@markbrown-us4xe
21 күн бұрын
If you had a Boss, They would be so pleased and happy to have you. Happy Anniversary.
@jonathanblankley3546
20 күн бұрын
Not too nerdy. Every day should be a school day and learn something new. I may not climb a 160 foot tree any time soon, but learning about it is interesting. It would scare the crap out of me to actually do it, so thank you for the show and tell so I don't have to 😄
@jordanhenson626
6 күн бұрын
Man I've been looking to do tree work here, weirdly had no idea we were in the same place. Do you have any suggestions on where to start? I currently work with trees about on the property which was in horrible shape when I got here, but other than here and a few of jobs seems like nobody is hiring anyone for tree service..
@rickstafford5316
20 күн бұрын
Using all available space. Oh the flatness. Nice work
@StaleEHuse
21 күн бұрын
Quite a philosopher you August and you are 117% correct
@matthewgagne9603
20 күн бұрын
Not nerdy at all there is a bunch of your fellow tree climbers watching. Never crossed my mind to use SRS for conifers. Got one tomorrow. I’m gonna give it a try. Nothing worse than being down to one groundie and he can’t keep up . Rope gets tangled and all messed up.
@fallen9o5
21 күн бұрын
Could we get an in depth video on running the crane? Thinking of getting a boom truck!
@nomadmarine0331
21 күн бұрын
As a retired guy I enjoy your details. You may be a lot of thing August but nerdy, "NO".
@Sasquatch7.62
20 күн бұрын
All info is beneficial, I like learning more and more about the different techniques used for climbing. Thanks, MonkeyBeaver!
@madamecampsalot6384
7 күн бұрын
I love all that nerdy stuff! You said what SRT is, but what is DRT? 😊I'm old, retired and a granny.
@JohnnyButtercuts
14 күн бұрын
I agree, I found that if I can’t use my sling shot and fire a throw line up in the tree from the ground (usually because there is too much foilage) I will always climb to the top and set a line on the side of the tree I’m going to be cutting from and then repel down and start working. I have almost slipped out of my spike hold several times just using a flip line and it’s scary when you’re 50 feet up. That’s why ANSI recommends a choker around the tree so that can’t happen. Everyone cuts corners tho due to stubbornness, laziness or fatigue
@AugustHunicke
14 күн бұрын
Or skill. . .
@JohnnyButtercuts
14 күн бұрын
@@AugustHunicke lol true
@taylorevans261
21 күн бұрын
I concur!
@lawrencelewis1036
21 күн бұрын
Yes sir!
@hddoug72
20 күн бұрын
Hey August, got a fairly large pine that needs to be fell over in Chiloquin. I have an 066 and a skidsteer to pull on. My wife says no...so it's going down either way. Just felling, no cleanup...Would you be interested?
@AugustHunicke
19 күн бұрын
A bit far for me 😬
@hddoug72
19 күн бұрын
@@AugustHunicke Thanks for the reply
@bigbam_bam
19 күн бұрын
I have done some tree work as a younger fella and i have come to the realization from watching you that the guy i worked for as a kid didnt know squat about safety! He would have us just gaff up a tree no safety ropes only harnes a flip line an gaffs!
@batmantiss
21 күн бұрын
I love srt, but it's not easy on the back like mrs is
@GwenToob
20 күн бұрын
I am 79 and love nerds......esp those with red hair!!
@jnblawnandlandscapellc
20 күн бұрын
How would you advance a base tied srt rope?
@danmcburney3247
20 күн бұрын
If it's base tied it's already shot over a high limb... otherwise you would have to have someone on the ground untie it for you so you might as well do a canopy anchor and advance it like August is doing 😊 What he's talking about is shooting one high up in the tree so you always have a nice high tie in point from the beginning 👍
@jnblawnandlandscapellc
19 күн бұрын
@@danmcburney3247 I figured that would be the case. I'm a new climber so I wasn't sure if there was a different way.
@PabloP169
20 күн бұрын
Hey I am an old bloke (81), and yes it is nerdy, but still interesting.
@TimberTrainer
19 күн бұрын
Having a high tie is nice.
@robgunter4800
20 күн бұрын
Another winner August! Thanks for taking us along for the ride
@dunkinj15
20 күн бұрын
Can we see a video of you setting your climb line at the top?
@AugustHunicke
19 күн бұрын
😶
@jefferyalittlelittle8285
18 күн бұрын
Happy anniversary
@williamfortini4050
20 күн бұрын
Never fails... the second I'm alone in the tree, a huge limb pops across my rope bag 😜
@juanitaporter4232
21 күн бұрын
78 yr old great grandmother.
@juanitaporter4232
21 күн бұрын
No, talk to us. It is all interesting.
@Riverguide33
21 күн бұрын
👍
@donr4582
21 күн бұрын
👍🏻
@Neighborhoodgo2guy
21 күн бұрын
✊
@michaelcook292
17 күн бұрын
August how can I generate more business? I have all this equipment and i sit home for aweek sometimes and I can't be sitting home the Bills don’t Stop
@AugustHunicke
17 күн бұрын
Me too sometimes. Advertise. And in between jobs, organize your belongings. When you are real busy, you’ll need that order.
@michaelcook292
14 күн бұрын
@@AugustHunicke advertise where?? I do on fb and Nextdoor but I need more consistent work. All my equipment is lined up ready to go. Bucket chipper chip truck skid all the saws. And now iv just Been spending 3-4 hours a day handing out cards door knocking
@getuptheremush2998
19 күн бұрын
🐐🐐🐐🐐
@dermotbalaam5358
21 күн бұрын
Nerdy is good
@JPaul60
20 күн бұрын
Hey pal, one day you'll be retired too. Heh-heh, had me laughing. A funny tree guy.
@LongsQuest
21 күн бұрын
Afraid I'll cut my line doing SRT.😏
@benjaminwhiteley6968
21 күн бұрын
#getaugustto200k
@kkattrap
21 күн бұрын
Set SRT with drone? Insurance companies are insane in California right now, requesting tree removal, expensive roof/deck updates and they STILL drop you after you put that $ into the property.
@nickm7825
20 күн бұрын
It’s totally not nerdy.
@ThisisMindoMint
12 күн бұрын
But then you leave the blabbing in. Come on man lol
@michaelfarris2556
21 күн бұрын
As always, another one bites the dust.
@ThisisMindoMint
12 күн бұрын
Why so much editing? Love to see the branches cut and fall but you cut it so much. H
@julianalderson3938
18 күн бұрын
Bro better angle have line set at top.
@shirleysmith9745
21 күн бұрын
I'm the Grandma type. Nothing you explain is nerdy. Very interesting. Sorry about the N. One finger typing
@shirleysmith9745
21 күн бұрын
N
@bobwiese6128
20 күн бұрын
@helenhunicke6520 August is truly a blessing from God. I pray often for the Monkey Beaver team. I have been so blessed by this team and the August Hunicke channel and want the world to know about them.
@dnpoolman
21 күн бұрын
Remember National plant a tree day? Now thanks to insurance companies and all the big money involved we will have National Cut A Tree Down Day. How does this help CLIMATE CHANGE insurance companies?
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