Tip and Tricks to Climb and Trim a Tall Palm Tree

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • im trying to talk more on my videos. explain what im doing, but of course, the go pro falls from my helmet.
    Its about that time I trim this client's palm! When it comes to skinned palms, i double strap myself just in case I gaff out.
    Just another day in Vegas
    Here are some of the tools I use
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  • @wulfrache
    @wulfrache 3 года назад +15

    5:52 My heart stopped here lol. Dude almost ate it.

  • @russthebuss5
    @russthebuss5 2 года назад +13

    Hey man just gotta say, I respect your hustle! awesome to hear you hiring new guys, training them, and helping expands others skills and knowledge. Keep it up!

  • @01Astek
    @01Astek Год назад +4

    Ladys and gentlemen here is a real hombre. My respect to you compadre. Im plumber and l do crazy stuff también.

  • @MechInvent
    @MechInvent 8 месяцев назад +3

    I bougjt all the equipment and cut down a 75foot pine. Once was enough for me lol. New respect. ..

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  8 месяцев назад +1

      I’ve had clients do the same, they gave me all their gear for free afterwards 😁 that’s how I got a few of my ground saws. Given to me from clients who said “you’ll put them to better use”

  • @squirrellyjon
    @squirrellyjon 4 года назад +16

    Those adjustable friction savers look pretty handy. Probably a must have for doing palms.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  4 года назад +6

      A must for any arborist. It comes in handy when I tie myself into a crotch of a Mesquite tree here in Vegas. 🌴🌲🌳

    • @colecole3352
      @colecole3352 3 года назад +3

      @@mr.benitezhimself 100% I use it for the same thing out here all the time.

    • @tacokiller5638
      @tacokiller5638 3 года назад +4

      They help your line last longer too. Instead of having your rope running on the tree crotch

    • @cooperbookout
      @cooperbookout Год назад +1

      😁

    • @cooperbookout
      @cooperbookout Год назад +2

      Complex

  • @daveelliott8116
    @daveelliott8116 4 года назад +7

    Those gloves are nice and broke in. I like

  • @isaiahh1119
    @isaiahh1119 Год назад +2

    'Daniel, can I get another sip of the redbull' lol 😆

  • @marcelinopacheco6002
    @marcelinopacheco6002 Год назад +2

    Greetings from Phoenix Az

  • @flamboyant818
    @flamboyant818 3 года назад +26

    More impressive than any college degree in my opinion

    • @fog8786
      @fog8786 Год назад +3

      Even a degree in neuroscience?

    • @georgehennen507
      @georgehennen507 Год назад +6

      This requires bravery, college requires perseverance. Both are equally impressive and take a lot of will

  • @Heavy_metal_rulez
    @Heavy_metal_rulez 4 года назад +9

    It never dawned on me to use the other end of the flipline as a secondary line. You the man Louis! Hope that go pro still works

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  4 года назад +6

      I was thought by old school Mexican climbers who still use the Blake’s hitch because they don’t believe in the zigzag lol! But hey, I can’t forget who taught me. Go pro 5 black is so durable! It’s still going strong 🦾🌴🌴🌴🌴

    • @Heavy_metal_rulez
      @Heavy_metal_rulez 4 года назад +4

      @@mr.benitezhimself nothing beats the old school blakes hitch. the zigzag just makes life so much easier!

  • @user-xh4ig4nx2k
    @user-xh4ig4nx2k Год назад +2

    All I can say is your amazing worker and brave too thx for showing me the ropes

  • @amieebourb4671
    @amieebourb4671 Год назад +2

    I looked out the window one time and saw a Mexican climbing the palm tree. I was like WOW THEY ARE REALLY GOOD AT CLIMBING.

  • @ronnie7747
    @ronnie7747 Год назад +1

    Can i get another sip of the red bull.... The lebron james of palm tree trimming

  • @mannytgarcia
    @mannytgarcia 3 года назад +4

    Nice video. "Red Bull gives you wings"

  • @ArmchairDivaAnnie
    @ArmchairDivaAnnie 3 года назад +6

    Step one: get another sip of the Red Bull. :)

  • @kingjames7917
    @kingjames7917 3 года назад +3

    The redbull is the trick hermano 💪🙏🌲❤️

  • @benitez6133
    @benitez6133 5 месяцев назад +2

    Good job 🌴

  • @AH-wp2cw
    @AH-wp2cw Год назад +1

    sup homie ! thats right bro, i have alot of respect for what you do bro.

  • @tacokiller5638
    @tacokiller5638 3 года назад +4

    Saludos desde az

  • @jimmyholiday1139
    @jimmyholiday1139 3 года назад +3

    You doing it brotha. Keep up great work. ✌👍👍

  • @zombiehunter5923
    @zombiehunter5923 2 года назад +1

    You guys are amazing stay safe

  • @kayos098
    @kayos098 Год назад +3

    Use your zigzag as your secondary line as you climb. The point of double lanyard is that 2 systems need to fail for you to fall, in this instance one one has to fail and the double wrap around is pointless. Might make you feel more comfortable climbing too.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  6 месяцев назад

      You’re not wrong my friend. Thanks for the advice and thanks for watching

  • @shravangoud1305
    @shravangoud1305 3 года назад +3

    Wondar. Supar

  • @haroutkhatch104
    @haroutkhatch104 2 года назад +1

    Man I gotta give u props. Im from LA n i see these cali palms all over n its tough
    Job to trim. Ill b first to say it. No way ull see a gringo or a black person do wut u do. Great job.

  • @danielfrias9727
    @danielfrias9727 3 года назад +4

    Brah this is what you call scary eotk

  • @colinsawyer3953
    @colinsawyer3953 4 года назад +6

    💚🌴

  • @mxcollin95
    @mxcollin95 3 года назад +5

    Like the vibe of your channel man. I’m not an arborist but I’d like to be able to trim my own trees and always learn stuff watching your channel. Also, I agree totally about investing in people because it pays big dividends just make sure you see good character in someone before you invest in him. “Don’t cast your pearls before the swine” meaning don’t invest in people that aren’t good people otherwise you’ll get taken advantage of and will get no return on your investment. 🤙

  • @washedupproductions23
    @washedupproductions23 2 года назад +1

    Yoooo!! That knot trick with your friction saver 👌🏼 I have been way over thinking how to run it in a way like that so thanks for that! Stay safe homie!! Just subscribed keep the bad ass videos coming!

  • @FknNefFy
    @FknNefFy Месяц назад

    Looks kind of fun

  • @RT-md6nx
    @RT-md6nx Год назад +1

    Que dios te vendiga saludos cuidate

  • @chiliewhilie84
    @chiliewhilie84 3 года назад +3

    Whats the zig zag gear you mentioned. I got my belt and the adjustable rope.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 года назад +1

      In this video I’m using the Petzl zillon and the Petzl zigzag

  • @chummilian
    @chummilian 3 года назад +3

    Really good video, Sucks that it had to end this way. I got Covid-19 so I have to be home doing all the chores. I feel good just cant be out for like 2 weeks.
    I checked out your video because up next Im cutting down a 25'-30' Palm tree. I like the way you have your guys excited about moving up and that you are willing to show them and us what you know. Keep growing. and keep making them videos. Te la rifas Chingon.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 года назад

      I tend not to re watch my own videos after releasing them on RUclips..
      God bless 🙏🏽 first; I hope you and youre family are healthy! 2.) hopefully you get your taste and smell back!
      I teach my guys all my secrets because when I wanted to learned, nobody wanted to teach me. (In the company I was employed at the time) I. My eyes; there is so much abundance in this world, I don’t feel the need to hide my secrets or feel intimidated by sharing techniques. Thanks for watching! 🙏🏽🌴

  • @Mentallybeautiful27
    @Mentallybeautiful27 3 года назад +3

    Can you come to my house in Tampa to cut down a skinny 20ft palm!? Haha! My tree guys are complaining about the location of this skinny ratchet palm and wanna charge me way too much. A girl can dream!! Be safe your out there.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 года назад +3

      If I wasn’t in Vegas! I did notice everyone is charging quiet a bit more this year… inflation maybe ?
      Stay safe out there 🌴

  • @estebanramos2846
    @estebanramos2846 Год назад +2

    When trimming Mexican fan palms with skin is better to use longer gaffs or can I use the short ones also

  • @danielgonzales8279
    @danielgonzales8279 4 года назад +3

    Yea you gonna need them wings up there. 🤣
    Good job dude

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  4 года назад +1

      daniel gonzales it’s 2020 and still no jet packs 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  4 года назад +1

      daniel gonzales it thank you bro

  • @chtclimbing
    @chtclimbing 4 года назад +5

    Your channel name cracks me up. very unique. thats very noble of you to have a desire for investing in people. Can you explain why you want a double flip line, I never climbed a palm before. lol I just bought that same friction saver too. Cheers from Jersey.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  4 года назад +4

      Nice! I have to give a shoutout to jersey! I was born in New York. I’m using double flip line because for those who don’t have a second landyard (I use the Petzl zillon). Simply helps your flip line not slip on a skinned palm as much. Hope that helps and makes sense! I love the adjustable friction saver bro!!🦾🌴

    • @wildlifewarrior2670
      @wildlifewarrior2670 Год назад

      Safety safety you can have too much safety

  • @alexc6458
    @alexc6458 2 года назад +1

    muy buen video ese 👍🏽🗿

  • @elvergudo1150
    @elvergudo1150 3 года назад +4

    Chingon men.
    Muy buen trabajo
    Mucha suerte y muchas bendiciones.
    Donde es un buen lugar en las vegas para comprar el equipo de trabajo de las palmas

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 года назад +2

      Muchas gracias!!
      Yo compro todo x el internet amigo

    • @elvergudo1150
      @elvergudo1150 3 года назад +2

      @@mr.benitezhimself orale ya sta
      Graxias

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 года назад +1

      @@elvergudo1150 aqui Estoy para servirle amigo
      Gracias x mirar el video

    • @elvergudo1150
      @elvergudo1150 3 года назад +2

      @@mr.benitezhimself tienes muy buenos videos men.
      Tambien ando cortando palmas. Me come taron que en el swapmeet de las vegas vendian los harbess y picos.
      Tambien los voy a buscar en internet.

  • @yossiandoli7023
    @yossiandoli7023 3 года назад +4

    Sell the leaves for sukkot

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  2 года назад

      What is sukkot? I only sell the firewood of trees like pine and mesquite here in Las Vegas

    • @yossiandoli7023
      @yossiandoli7023 2 года назад

      So you can't sell the palm leaves

    • @yossiandoli7023
      @yossiandoli7023 2 года назад

      And also can you come cut palm tree leaves in my garden we are looking for someone

  • @AzE95
    @AzE95 Год назад +1

    How do you get up to the crown of the big palms with the massive ball of old skins ? Do you skin it or have a trick for getting past it?

  • @terraheights89
    @terraheights89 3 года назад +2

    I climbed in 4 hours 10 of those and I was beat. I used filp and swung from one to another they where 15 feet apart. That was fu. But a trip.

  • @huntnfishtexas7625
    @huntnfishtexas7625 2 года назад +1

    ok so my question is , how and what is the rope u use to anchor and able to remove it after u descend down,

  • @simonsays365
    @simonsays365 3 года назад +3

    how do I cut down a palm tree safely

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 года назад +2

      Bomb it by cutting and chucking
      Notch cut
      Or rig it out

  • @poet_stowage4574
    @poet_stowage4574 4 года назад +8

    Can I use the tree squeeze on this type of palm? And how much should I charge to trim a palm just like this?

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  4 года назад +8

      I’ve never used a tree squeeze myself, but, I’m sure you can. They are designed for it? Not sure. Tall palms like this that are trimmed yearly, I charge $150+ prices always change if they have more palms, under 15ft, or if they are neglected palms🌴

    • @poet_stowage4574
      @poet_stowage4574 4 года назад +5

      Mr. Benitez Himself you’re the Man! Ok yeah for sure! Once you know what you’re doing that sounds like pan comido. Stay safe always Primo! God bless!

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  4 года назад +6

      Brain Storm 💯💯💯💯💯🌴🌴🌴🌴

    • @tacokiller5638
      @tacokiller5638 3 года назад +2

      I use the tree squeeze and it works just fine

    • @DiegoLopez-yt1gw
      @DiegoLopez-yt1gw 2 года назад

      $150 to climb and trim ???!!!

  • @zombiehunter5923
    @zombiehunter5923 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing and be safe bro

  • @benitez6133
    @benitez6133 Год назад +1

    Tall palm tree!!

  • @adrianv172
    @adrianv172 9 месяцев назад

    Any carabiner used for life support must be auto-locking, have at least three consecutive, deliberate actions to prepare the gate for opening per ANSI Z133. They must have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 pounds (22.24kN). Ones made from aluminum would be a good choice for life support

  • @johnnyrazo1806
    @johnnyrazo1806 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for the tips. Where in Vegas can you get the gear

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 года назад +1

      I have a link affiliated with Amazon, just lmk what piece of gear you are talking about

  • @palmtreespecialist8738
    @palmtreespecialist8738 3 года назад +4

    I started my own channel to now 🌴🌴🌴🤙🏻climb safe

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 года назад +1

      Climb safe 🌴

    • @joaquinlona6968
      @joaquinlona6968 3 года назад +1

      Shout out AZ what’s a quote for a palm tree like that ?

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 года назад

      @@joaquinlona6968 next time
      Depends on the palms and how many they have

  • @arielsalazar3285
    @arielsalazar3285 2 года назад +1

    Can you share a list of equipment used?

  • @EarthBoundBean
    @EarthBoundBean Год назад

    Hey my man, if your looking for workers in Arizona's valley of the sun I'd love to learn to climb palm trees.

  • @alicedenise5722
    @alicedenise5722 Год назад

    Dudé You are missing out on the energy a datorade smoothie made out of dates from a date palm. They leave energy drinks in the dust

    • @alicedenise5722
      @alicedenise5722 Год назад

      And you know how to climb palm trees if I were you I'd be picking myself dates and eating for free

  • @walterinc6060
    @walterinc6060 3 месяца назад +1

    I thought red bull gives you wings

  • @jesuspulido4704
    @jesuspulido4704 2 года назад +1

    Dope bro. But how do you get down? I haven’t climbed a palm tree before so I would like to see a video about climbing down the tree.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  2 года назад

      I rappel down using my friction saver and climbing line

  • @juncondoonflanjacontose7399
    @juncondoonflanjacontose7399 2 года назад

    Just watching this my balls are weak!!! Stay safe brother

  • @arbortech5632
    @arbortech5632 2 года назад

    Invest in people I like that...good advice

  • @AarontheGreat89
    @AarontheGreat89 3 года назад +2

    Here in Arizona guys are charging from $50 -$100 for a tree like that palm.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  3 года назад +2

      Damn that’s cheap

    • @connortheamphibia90sfan27
      @connortheamphibia90sfan27 2 года назад

      I think Arizona's types of palms are awesome to have a great trim styles like hurricane trim which is called a commercial/tight trim

  • @gregorioruizchavez6322
    @gregorioruizchavez6322 4 года назад +3

    😄💪👍

  • @Ryanschroeder09
    @Ryanschroeder09 2 года назад +1

    My man, I got a palm tree of similar size in my backyard but it has dried fronds from the tip top to the very bottom. Not afraid to climb just don’t know how to deal with the fronds as I go up. Chainsaw?
    Keep up the good content

    • @hippiebits2071
      @hippiebits2071 2 года назад +1

      Dude...I hope you watched some additional videos before attempting that OR hired out the work. People die in palms like that and the amount to debris (if you do it all at once) is going to be unreal.

  • @Stephen_Psinas
    @Stephen_Psinas 3 года назад +2

    He wanted wings before he climbed the palm tree

  • @waltercastro2015
    @waltercastro2015 2 года назад +1

    I get a lot leads for tree trimming but fawk lol when i arrive is tall as fk. I am like i need to learn how to climb and use ropes. Here is high on demand. I gotta learn some how.

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  2 года назад

      It’s so much fun! I love this industry.
      Contact a local arborist and ask if he will teach you. Or books/videos help. But experience is best, in my opinion

  • @Edmak3
    @Edmak3 2 года назад

    Dude this shit is nerve racking!

  • @heavydude7474
    @heavydude7474 Год назад

    How much weight will the ropes handle, am thinking of doing tree pruning I am in Spain, I am currently 17stone ?

  • @impetiousdoom
    @impetiousdoom 2 месяца назад

    I could do that for about the first 12ft. then I would freak out.👍🏼

  • @wildlifewarrior2670
    @wildlifewarrior2670 Год назад

    Red Bull give you wings

  • @Joe30pack
    @Joe30pack 3 года назад

    This video terrified me. You got balls as big as church bells.

  • @davidgrza
    @davidgrza 8 месяцев назад +1

    Small or large gaff’s?

  • @chrismitsven8544
    @chrismitsven8544 5 месяцев назад

    Will you teach me to climb?

  • @ramonramirez6224
    @ramonramirez6224 Год назад +1

    Approximate height of this palm tree ?

  • @Whitehorseriders
    @Whitehorseriders 2 года назад

    Guys I'm an ISA certified arborist and for the health of the trees I have to at least comment this is not the industry standard way to trim/prune trees. If you're not removing the tree you DO NOT spike up them. This causes wounds in the tree that can vector in pests, diseases and fungal infections. Especially palms which lack a secondary meristem and thus cannot CODIT (compartmentalization of decay in trees pioneered by Alex Shigo, considered the Einstein/tesla/Edison in the arboricultural world) those wounds. The canopy should be accessed via throwline and rope, using either srs/mrs (single rope system or moving rope system)

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  2 года назад +2

      I understand what you’re saying and respect it. Im in Las Vegas. Where certified arborist are spiking up palms in commercial & residential properties decades before I was even born. Yet they are thriving
      Also; when a company is doing 20+ palms a day, i haven’t met a company that throws a line, sets up srt, for every single one.
      1.) nobody has time for that
      2.) clients don’t want to pay for srt
      2.) clients “don’t care” after you explain to them the dangers of spiking a palm and over pruning a palm.
      Again, I’m in Vegas. And that’s how it’s done around here.
      Of course there are company’s with booms, but not everyone can or want to pay for the lift service.
      Thanks for watching 🌴

  • @Ze_Moose
    @Ze_Moose 3 месяца назад +1

    Bro you kinda look like Post Malone 😂

  • @jessequintana7821
    @jessequintana7821 Год назад

    What kind of spikes ? Are you using in this video

  • @iamgauty3647
    @iamgauty3647 3 года назад +1

    I love hearing a owner talking about "investing in people" It's not the 90's anymore tree service owners. 100 a day don't get it for experience. And stop having to high expectations of your employees. And....PAY EM.

  • @marciaz31
    @marciaz31 Месяц назад

    WOW that is scary .........

  • @nagamanimasilamanim3215
    @nagamanimasilamanim3215 2 года назад

    What fruit this tree give it is eatable

  • @trackerbuckmann1627
    @trackerbuckmann1627 Год назад

    I don't spike anything I'm not removing.

  • @featwizzle5517
    @featwizzle5517 2 года назад

    Imagine it didn’t say go pro falls from helmet

  • @gregorioruizchavez6322
    @gregorioruizchavez6322 4 года назад +4

    Rebull no

  • @sergiosanchez6354
    @sergiosanchez6354 Год назад +1

    This job its really dangerous

  • @badjaeaux
    @badjaeaux 8 месяцев назад

    your whole life depend on your equipment, make it at least 3 safetys bro

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  8 месяцев назад +1

      2 points of attachments make you pretty secure. 3 times isn’t bad either. It isn’t necessary tho, but it’s all preference and how you feel up there

    • @badjaeaux
      @badjaeaux 8 месяцев назад +1

      there is this dude in 🇯🇲 Jamaica who built a clever way of climbing coconut trees, and that other dude who chainsawed a long bent tree, almost flung himself to another state, i have mad respect for people trusting their life on a piece of string

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  8 месяцев назад

      @@badjaeaux I kinda enjoy it. Reminds me of cowboys riding bulls

  • @raulbarradas8510
    @raulbarradas8510 2 года назад

    Where you located ?

  • @rat640
    @rat640 2 года назад

    bro you had too much stress.
    dont drink redbull before your job.
    i know it was sunny and hot day .
    please take care . look when i notce you !

    • @mr.benitezhimself
      @mr.benitezhimself  2 года назад +1

      I don’t drink energy drinks as much. But what’s stressful is keeping up and replying to clients. Climbing is much more fun to me.
      Thank you for watching

  • @robbob_the_climber
    @robbob_the_climber 2 года назад

    You spiked the tree in my opinion there are no tips in tricks when you wanna trim trees the correct way! Just my two cents

  • @aqn619
    @aqn619 2 года назад

    I’m good, $700 dollars it is. No love for the Mother land???

  • @1ma4ighter
    @1ma4ighter 2 года назад

    Bruh! No! I want fear factor money for this shit

  • @capbank201
    @capbank201 Год назад

    Horrible climbing lol, people you don’t come in to a pole like that when you climb, keep a straight back, belt at your cheeks and look up