As a climber myself, I don't know if I would have climbed above that split, and I definitely would have taken out smaller pieces until I was below it (if I had the nerve to climb above it) but I do know your ground man was doing a great job letting them run! Only those of us who have been up in a scary tree can truly appreciate the skill of a good ground man!
I have been in the tree service industry for 40 plus years and that was a very professional removal. An absolute pleasure to watch. The climber's use of common sense plus both older tried and true techniques and modern equipment and modern practices is both safe and efficient. The ground crew used the lowering device perfectly as well as the speed line. The timing of the man on the lowering device was spot on. Well Done Men!!
"Oh, yeah. I'm on top of the tree with a weak spot below which if it fails, I'm going to die horribly. Let me just wiggle about a bit to show you and weaken it some more."
Pretty close to being just about insane, what with that bendy bit in the middle. But search up Fred Dibnah if you want a little more pucker. He was off the deep end.
i always hated heights, and as an adult i was diagnosed as suffering from vertigo. my partner has a photo of me clinging to a tree above a 3 way fork, i had removed the canopy and made the mistake of looking around at the horizon, and had a dizzy spell, it was only about 12 feet up or so but it took me 15 minutes to get my equilibrium back and climb down. the photo on the computer is labelled mandy the koala.
I had no fear of heights when I was a little boy. I was frequently found in the upper branches of trees, swaying back and forth. Once during a hurricane (in Louisiana.) Now I am in my 60's and can't climb small trees, just too terrifying.
Waaaaay back 50+ years ago, while working for the power co. I did ROW clearing & cutting back for power lines. I /we did some tough jobs often within inches of 7200 volts....BUT !!!.....I'll tell you taking / piecing down that big tall pine with houses all around it, took some real skill. No one can describe the feeling, when the top breaks loose & goes down & that tree feels like it's going to sling you into the next county. First few times is real scary..... Great job men !! You've got a skill that few people have. Great job !! You earned every penny you charged.
Some 35 years ago I used to do that. Got away from it became a machinist, now I can’t even walk on the top plate of a framed house without worrying about falling. Guess I lost my edge. This video brings back some memories when I Was 17 18, 22.... 🤠👍
Im just seeing this..2 years later. This was one of the most amazing tree jobs I have ever seen. The pucker facter was high on this one! Took some balls and some damn good common sense forbthe whole crew to get this job done! Hand...SA-LUTE!
Of all the tree felling videos I've watched, this one takes the cake for demonstrating the skills in rigging and then chopping up this timber. Amazing effort! The house was never in danger. I hope the client appreciates that. I do.
It makes perfect sense of how much strain and pressure was on your back doing that kind of standing and cutting for a long time!! All the best from Canada Bless you Brother.
When you get below the noodle do you try to cut your sections into 8 or 6 ft so that you could sell them as stud logs. A tree that size and that solid would make good timber and it makes me cry every time some one just grinds them up for hog fuel.
You should also charge people to watch you live in action 👍 You can lay out lawn chairs and serve them beers 😂 I'll be the first to take a days leave and come watch. (pity I am in South Africa though)
Why do you use the Zigzag like that wouldn't that be extremely risky and since so many watch you on RUclips is a very bad example from someone I do follow for a long time
The man is dancing at the top of a broken mast ..... and he's laughing. Reminds me of a word between tennis player Courrier to Sampras, struck with cramps but on top of his game .... "he's got one foot in the grave, and he's winning". !
I can only imagine the relief everyone felt as soon as you got passed the damage part of that tree. Ground man had your very life in his hands, and he was the best man for that job! Well done guys and god bless you all to live to see another day safely.
I assume you took the lead on this due to the risk? Great video. I'm not certain I'd have the courage to have done this job. Hopefully the customer paid you well for the risk of this job. Well done. I find your work and integrity, especially inspiring, you are a true leader. Thank you!
Hello, but that damaged tree, was a WITCH of a job, but you did it , like lots of people won’t climb ladders, my big one is a 40 footer , now I no longer can handle it by myself Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
me & Merle did a redwood just like this years ago growing out of a deck leaning over a house. u woulda thot there was a spider up there with the rope web I had woven for me, the tree & the rigging 😋 u got some serious faith & confidence working above that tear out without a parachute, well done sir 👍
Love your sign off poem. You guys are amazing. You make it look easy, while the whole time you never goof off, are safer than safe, always smiling. If you were closer, I’d hire you in a minute. Well done August.
@@timcrosby4651 well I know next to nothing so and I might have trust issues. But in a tree like that( or any tree) I'd want somebody I knew and trusted handling that rope that could get messy if that 12 FOOT CHUNK hit hard.
Nicely done August, and even watching both these videos, man, I was nervous for you, and felt your relief as the weight was reduced with each part removed... 👍😁 Take care and stay safe...🏴👍😁
Always the best show on youtube. The learning never ends on this Channel. I'm usually glad when you take the Top out,but this time when you got below the Tree Damage. August you always demonstrate what can be done when you put your Mind to it.
All I can say, not just any man could do this job, even if they possessed your knowledge. You my brother are blessed with more then the above average man. May God bless you and keep you and your crew safe always. P.S. my palms where sweating just watching.
I spent over 30 years working large scale wildfires all over the western United States. I worked a lot of those years on the line as a Safety Officer. Having watched several of your videos, your attention to detail, continuous evaluation of hazards, and efforts to mitigate risk, are a real credit to you and your crew.
I think that you were very brave, Whilst I knew that you would not have published the video had you suffered grief, I had to constantly keep that in mind, especially when you were above the damage to the tree. Well done!
Integrity cannot be bought; but humility comes at a terrible price!! I am impressed with the work ethic of you AND your crew. from a 34 year plumber/pipefitter, fourth generation. All the best for your and your crew. Thanks.
August , Because I respect you I will call this climb vary brave if it was me I would call frickin nuts . Just watching this one made me pucker . Great job 👏 it's a testimony to your craft . I am a retired Logger , I know how weak them buggers are . Stay safe Love Wins .
That’s a sweet little ditty there August 👍 Haven’t seen any of your videos in a while, you’re just an awesome arborist, if I ever get out your way I want to watch you guys one day just to observe greatness.
Since I am just learning climbing with spurs rather than SRT, I watched that a lot and so you get past the split off broken part in the middle which was hard and you get to the top and there are TWO six inch twigs that you have to go up with one foot on each, and then you cut one of the twigs off. Amazing skills!!!
I'm watching this from my sailboat in some serious swells. (rocking) The combination of the boat rocking and your view on the noodle gave me a greater appreciation for what it must be like up there. God bless you.
There are days when I hate my cushy power plant job, then there are days when I don't mind it so much. We did 6 Chinese elm trees a few weeks ago, myself and some friends of mine. Thought we did good work because we didn't break anything, no broken gutters, roof or power lines. Then watched this video and part 1. Amateurs at best we are. Well done!
I climbed some hairy telegraph poles in my time (70ft) + here in England, but never would I have attempted the monster you just tackled, I take my hat of to you August, you are one fearless fella.
Factz of this trade! Proud to say I work for 2 tree fellers outta Port Saint Lucie Florida and started as a Groundsman and within 4-6 months I’ve been climbing, learning my gear, and very thankful for videos like this that help me home safe to my family... Thanks for the learning experiences brother!!!🤙
And the groundie needs commending too,on the ball and watching everything come down without any damage,I used to be very proud being a groundie,with a good climber you act as one, constantly alert then get a great feeling when the job is done and timber is on the deck.👏🥃
Its a shame most customers won't ever realize who they had up in their trees defying death and gravity to ensure their property and future well being was safer. I would have been renting a massive crane for the day....You saved them thousands of dollars by risking your own life to make it cheaper to remove a tree...I couldn't see the second tie in but I was subconsciously optimistic that you edited the angles for dramatic effect.
@@samuelluria4744 No I didn't see one but was thinking surely he had one with so many trees near by and he has before. The shock loading even from the zip lining would have made me throw up. He did a good job building the scene up with showing the damaged area and the thin noodle like spar he was a swirling on.
David Scarsella - Yeah David, I am pretty sure that there was no other line involved in this particular case. "Without a Net", as they used to say in the Circus - back when there _was_ a Circus. Stay safe out there! ✌️
August Hunicke - Wow. I actually did try to look closely, on the moments where the silhouette (from the ground) was shown....not only could I not make out a line, but the angle looked pretty inapplicable as well, Lol. Goes to show what _I_ know...😜
They say that logging is the 2nd deadliest profession in the world. I’d like to think that it’s because of tree work like this that is a testament of that claim & position! The part1 was absolute sketch & I definitely would’ve appreciated the guy lines that Damian was talking about to ease my concerns in stabilizing the top! You sir have massive cojones! Like you, I too do the cowboy holler, “YEEHAW!”🤠after rigging off a top to mask my nerves!😬😉☺️
I can just imagine some of your customers. They don't have the ability/balls to get into the tree and do it themselves and then say "what! you want $x just to cut down a tree! what a rip off". Seeing you in action gave me an appreciation of what an amazing skill and how dangerous that occupation is. Great job and you're worth every dollar you charge.
Man in the tree, as they used to say, back in the day, has more balls than a pool table. Very impressed with the ground people to lower those ranches and trunk pieces. Great job as my Uncle Joe was a tree topper in Oregon, so I have learned some of the dangers involved. Thanks for this video.
August Huniche, I like your poetry, your bravery, not your dedication to slavery, I take my hat off to you, your job lacks what I call savory. I wish you continuing success team, I lack the ticker to be so high a beam.
Oh commented early as your Respect goes even higher for Honesty and even showing your little pipe damage and no lies being in your poem. From what I've seen in these 2 vids. you truly are an Awesome Man August! World needs more like yourself Honest, Poetry writing Badasses!
THAT! Is some INTENSE SH$T BROTHER! I've base dived off of 700' bridges and 1,200' towers, crashed planes and helicopters too, but this stuff makes my privates want to hide. Mad respect for you boys! Smart boys play hard and live long. Stupids, guess long and die short. Thanks guys
Thank you for this thrilling show. The view was breathtaking! Watching the swaying...you describing the breeze...got my heart to pumping. You singing and then the poem at the end. Beautiful and uplifting!
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As a climber myself, I don't know if I would have climbed above that split, and I definitely would have taken out smaller pieces until I was below it (if I had the nerve to climb above it) but I do know your ground man was doing a great job letting them run! Only those of us who have been up in a scary tree can truly appreciate the skill of a good ground man!
Amen!
I have been in the tree service industry for 40 plus years and that was a very professional removal. An absolute pleasure to watch. The climber's use of common sense plus both older tried and true techniques and modern equipment and modern practices is both safe and efficient. The ground crew used the lowering device perfectly as well as the speed line. The timing of the man on the lowering device was spot on.
Well Done Men!!
Great example of don’t ask your guys to do something if you wouldn’t do it yourself awesome work.
"Oh, yeah. I'm on top of the tree with a weak spot below which if it fails, I'm going to die horribly. Let me just wiggle about a bit to show you and weaken it some more."
Okay. These two videos are just about the scariest thing I have ever seen
agreed!
I'll have to agree on that. Made my knees weak. Dude you are the MAN
@@pjseiber2774 made my asshole pucker.
Pretty close to being just about insane, what with that bendy bit in the middle.
But search up Fred Dibnah if you want a little more pucker. He was off the deep end.
Definitely had my anxiety ramped up
...I knew there was a reason I didn't become a tree man...after watching I cut the legs off my sofa... you sir are amazing 👍
Lol, now that's funny. 🍻
The swaying tree and you hanging above that weak spot ,gave me the chills!
Yup!
Why am I watching this? I hate heights and ever little move of that tree has me convulsing in fear, here on my safe, close to the ground sofa.
i always hated heights, and as an adult i was diagnosed as suffering from vertigo.
my partner has a photo of me clinging to a tree above a 3 way fork, i had removed the canopy and made the mistake of looking around at the horizon, and had a dizzy spell, it was only about 12 feet up or so but it took me 15 minutes to get my equilibrium back and climb down.
the photo on the computer is labelled mandy the koala.
@@amandagardner565 - I got vertigo watching this!
I had no fear of heights when I was a little boy. I was frequently found in the upper branches of trees, swaying back and forth. Once during a hurricane (in Louisiana.) Now I am in my 60's and can't climb small trees, just too terrifying.
Waaaaay back 50+ years ago, while working for the power co. I did ROW clearing & cutting back for power lines. I /we did some tough jobs often within inches of 7200 volts....BUT !!!.....I'll tell you taking / piecing down that big tall pine with houses all around it, took some real skill. No one can describe the feeling, when the top breaks loose & goes down & that tree feels like it's going to sling you into the next county. First few times is real scary..... Great job men !! You've got a skill that few people have. Great job !! You earned every penny you charged.
I've seen videos of tops shaking men loose. God forbid.
I wouldnt go up that high in a sturdy tree much less one that was broken in the middle like that. That was a tough job but they made it look easy.
They don't get paid enough to have all that fun.
@@chipevans8239 I wouldn't go up that high in an elevator.
Damien: "Sure, we can switch; I'll just have to show you how to use this Porta-Wrap.." 🤣🤣
I can only imagine the feeling when you descend that last stretch and your feet hit the ground after a tree like that
You sure do keep your Guardian Angel busy! My heart was in my mouth, watching you sway violently. Good work done by all.
looks like it can break any second, but I'm no expert.
Unbelievable. Most impressive. Truly most impressive.
Much respect for you and your profession.
Some 35 years ago I used to do that. Got away from it became a machinist, now I can’t even walk on the top plate of a framed house without worrying about falling. Guess I lost my edge. This video brings back some memories when I Was 17 18, 22.... 🤠👍
I’m back for Part 2. How high up were you? God protect you both. That was so exciting! One hundred exclamation marks!
Im just seeing this..2 years later. This was one of the most amazing tree jobs I have ever seen. The pucker facter was high on this one! Took some balls and some damn good common sense forbthe whole crew to get this job done! Hand...SA-LUTE!
Just watching is great! I severed my spine in 1970 but watching you still gives me joy and excitement
These guys have nerves of steel. The only reason I could watch this was the belief that if anything went wrong, it wouldn't be on RUclips.
Of all the tree felling videos I've watched, this one takes the cake for demonstrating the skills in rigging and then chopping up this timber. Amazing effort! The house was never in danger. I hope the client appreciates that. I do.
It makes perfect sense of how much strain and pressure was on your back doing that kind of standing and cutting for a long time!! All the best from Canada
Bless you Brother.
At 7:20 I was thinking "No! Don't put your hand there!"
Wow Imagine seeing you here lol
Now we just need AquaChigger here and it's a party.
Serendipity when you realise that people you watch also watch unrelated videos that you watch. :)
The poetry at the end is the piesta de resistance. These guys are zen masters of the forest!
When you get below the noodle do you try to cut your sections into 8 or 6 ft so that you could sell them as stud logs. A tree that size and that solid would make good timber and it makes me cry every time some one just grinds them up for hog fuel.
they charge good money to grind them up , i guess .
Big balls and a very professional demeanor. What a combination.
I don’t know what you charged for this job but whatever it was it wasn’t enough!
You should also charge people to watch you live in action 👍
You can lay out lawn chairs and serve them beers 😂
I'll be the first to take a days leave and come watch.
(pity I am in South Africa though)
nah, *he* should have paid for this fun experience!
Come to NY that spruce would cost 4500$
Why do you use the Zigzag like that wouldn't that be extremely risky and since so many watch you on RUclips is a very bad example from someone I do follow for a long time
Only squirrels belong up there.
That was as good as a thriller movie. I was biting my nails and praying that trunk didn't snap with him on it.
That sound when the log breaks of the stump. “Flunk”. I like it.
Haha. I just said the same. But spelled it Thooonk
I'm sure his back didnt feel the same way about that sound though lmao
The man is dancing at the top of a broken mast ..... and he's laughing. Reminds me of a word between tennis player Courrier to Sampras, struck with cramps but on top of his game .... "he's got one foot in the grave, and he's winning". !
I can only imagine the relief everyone felt as soon as you got passed the damage part of that tree. Ground man had your very life in his hands, and he was the best man for that job! Well done guys and god bless you all to live to see another day safely.
You guys are Awesome! A pleasure to watch and it is for Free! Can't beat that ( Stay Safe ) And may God keep his arms and hands around You....
Thank you!
I assume you took the lead on this due to the risk? Great video. I'm not certain I'd have the courage to have done this job. Hopefully the customer paid you well for the risk of this job. Well done. I find your work and integrity, especially inspiring, you are a true leader. Thank you!
Hello, but that damaged tree, was a WITCH of a job, but you did it , like lots of people won’t climb ladders, my big one is a 40 footer , now I no longer can handle it by myself Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
me & Merle did a redwood just like this years ago growing out of a deck leaning over a house. u woulda thot there was a spider up there with the rope web I had woven for me, the tree & the rigging 😋 u got some serious faith & confidence working above that tear out without a parachute, well done sir 👍
LawrenceSchultz3000 - When you are a gem of a human being, like August, it's called faith.... otherwise....😛
LawrenceSchultz3000 - Thumbs up for _all_ the guys out there named Merle!!!😜
But Redwood is not as "Boing'y" as Ponderosa or Pitch Pine...
Hmmm. Like an airbag parachute... Not a bad idear
Jmpsthrufyre * 665 years ago - I like a kiddie pool.
Wow ,balls of steel ,I’m an atheist but doing that job you need all the gods you can find ....brilliant video ,thanks.🇪🇸
Arturo Verde haha thanks
Love your sign off poem. You guys are amazing. You make it look easy, while the whole time you never goof off, are safer than safe, always smiling. If you were closer, I’d hire you in a minute. Well done August.
Ladies & gentlemen. Its the same as usual, highly recommended very professional tree surgeon in our planet . Great work august. Amazing buddy! 👍🏽👊🏽
I was holding my breath until you got down below the weak section. Whew!! I don’t mind heights but that sway up top made me sway.
Breath taking, a display of the highest levels of professionalism, skill and courage all mixed in with humility and selflessness, an honour to watch.
Perfectly said 👍🏻
After watching how you handle the sway above that weak spot I can see that you were truly "Made for This." Great video series.
Ray
That's a lot of trust with the ground guy(s) right there.
Jmpsthrufyre * 665 years ago explain to me why the ground guys are so important. I'm a plumber in the Midwest and know nothing about tree work
@@timcrosby4651 well I know next to nothing so and I might have trust issues. But in a tree like that( or any tree) I'd want somebody I knew and trusted handling that rope
that could get messy if that 12 FOOT CHUNK hit hard.
I had to keep closing my eyes my heart was beating so fast you would have thought I was up in that tree. You have got balls of steel.
I haven't been in a tree in 30-years, but I can say from experience that this was a supper fine job. This climber is worth every thing you give him.
He seems to have a great attitude about life.
Truly enjoy the Artistry that you bring to felling a tree.
Nicely done August, and even watching both these videos, man, I was nervous for you, and felt your relief as the weight was reduced with each part removed... 👍😁
Take care and stay safe...🏴👍😁
Glad you're safe. That was scary.
Always the best show on youtube. The learning never ends on this Channel. I'm usually glad when you take the Top out,but this time when you got below the Tree Damage. August you always demonstrate what can be done when you put your Mind to it.
I'm in awe of your knowledge and skills. Brilliant!
All I can say, not just any man could do this job, even if they possessed your knowledge. You my brother are blessed with more then the above average man. May God bless you and keep you and your crew safe always.
P.S. my palms where sweating just watching.
August has nerves of steel!
I know that feeling of relief of finally getting down past the damaged section.
Kind of like being shot at and missed.
I just want to know how that busted off snag held all the balls you carried up it???
I spent over 30 years working large scale wildfires all over the western United States. I worked a lot of those years on the line as a Safety Officer. Having watched several of your videos, your attention to detail, continuous evaluation of hazards, and efforts to mitigate risk, are a real credit to you and your crew.
I think that you were very brave, Whilst I knew that you would not have published the video had you suffered grief, I had to constantly keep that in mind, especially when you were above the damage to the tree. Well done!
I'm wondering why in the beginning of this video why he cut a 12 ft piece instead of something
oh I don't know,
less than 12 ft?
Pure Savage
Hahahaha
Nah 😁
@Brian Carr Lol. If I said I wasn't thinking the same, well, I'd be a liar.
Integrity cannot be bought; but humility comes at a terrible price!! I am impressed with the work ethic of you AND your crew. from a 34 year plumber/pipefitter, fourth generation. All the best for your and your crew. Thanks.
August , Because I respect you I will call this climb vary brave if it was me I would call frickin nuts . Just watching this one made me pucker . Great job 👏 it's a testimony to your craft . I am a retired Logger , I know how weak them buggers are . Stay safe Love Wins .
The words at the end are perfect. Did you write that August?
Ya 😎
That’s a small portion of an amazing poem he wrote, check out his video called “made for this” to hear the whole thing and prepare to be blown away.
Proudly shows his dedication and commitment to his craft. 👍👏🏻👊🏻 His Life depends on it. Wow. Top Shelf August! Thanks for sharing your passion! 👍👏🏻👊🏻
A long time ago in a galaxy far away...
That’s a sweet little ditty there August 👍 Haven’t seen any of your videos in a while, you’re just an awesome arborist, if I ever get out your way I want to watch you guys one day just to observe greatness.
Amazing skills, I stand in awe from the UK 🇬🇧
Since I am just learning climbing with spurs rather than SRT, I watched that a lot and so you get past the split off broken part in the middle which was hard and you get to the top and there are TWO six inch twigs that you have to go up with one foot on each, and then you cut one of the twigs off. Amazing skills!!!
I'm watching this from my sailboat in some serious swells. (rocking) The combination of the boat rocking and your view on the noodle gave me a greater appreciation for what it must be like up there. God bless you.
Thanks for the comment.
Glad you were up three and not me, if I was up there there would have been a stream of water coming on down below, look outtttttt
I think if I was up there too there would of been a spare log or two extra coming down without the need of a guide rope 💩😂
There are days when I hate my cushy power plant job, then there are days when I don't mind it so much. We did 6 Chinese elm trees a few weeks ago, myself and some friends of mine. Thought we did good work because we didn't break anything, no broken gutters, roof or power lines. Then watched this video and part 1. Amateurs at best we are. Well done!
When was the last time you watched a video on RUclips that made your palms sweat
I climbed some hairy telegraph poles in my time (70ft) + here in England, but never would I have attempted the monster you just tackled, I take my hat of to you August, you are one fearless fella.
That tree is just sketch as hell
Factz of this trade! Proud to say I work for 2 tree fellers outta Port Saint Lucie Florida and started as a Groundsman and within 4-6 months I’ve been climbing, learning my gear, and very thankful for videos like this that help me home safe to my family... Thanks for the learning experiences brother!!!🤙
So look RUclips still with the rigging now watch when I wiggle this it bends right there where it’s weak.
August Big Ball Hunicke 2020
When he did that. All I thought was stop it don't do that.
Look RUclips when I wiggle it..... My last video.
very skilled, very smart,,,very capable,,,,scares me here hundreds of miles away,,,thanks for the video
I love the outro. Great work and thanks for the great video.
And the groundie needs commending too,on the ball and watching everything come down without any damage,I used to be very proud being a groundie,with a good climber you act as one, constantly alert then get a great feeling when the job is done and timber is on the deck.👏🥃
Yes, I see it, now stop wriggling.
Exactly what I thought.
That’s called living life in the fast lane 😎......glad it all went to plan 👍🏻👍🏻
Me: Applauds
Cats: What is wrong with him?
6:10 OK, I can breathe now that you're below the split. Wow!
Amazing work. I was on the edge of my seat watching this. This was more intense than any ufc or boxing match. 😮
Its a shame most customers won't ever realize who they had up in their trees defying death and gravity to ensure their property and future well being was safer. I would have been renting a massive crane for the day....You saved them thousands of dollars by risking your own life to make it cheaper to remove a tree...I couldn't see the second tie in but I was subconsciously optimistic that you edited the angles for dramatic effect.
David Scarsella - Hey! Where did you see a second tie-in? I didn't see a second one.
@@samuelluria4744 No I didn't see one but was thinking surely he had one with so many trees near by and he has before. The shock loading even from the zip lining would have made me throw up. He did a good job building the scene up with showing the damaged area and the thin noodle like spar he was a swirling on.
David Scarsella - Yeah David, I am pretty sure that there was no other line involved in this particular case. "Without a Net", as they used to say in the Circus - back when there _was_ a Circus. Stay safe out there! ✌️
Ground view would show a secondary. It wasn’t necessary. Ponderosa pine is very elastic.
August Hunicke - Wow. I actually did try to look closely, on the moments where the silhouette (from the ground) was shown....not only could I not make out a line, but the angle looked pretty inapplicable as well, Lol. Goes to show what _I_ know...😜
You Sir, are a leader, poet and writer. Don't get no better'n that.
Got to admit I was more nervous watching these two videos than any other I've seen on RUclips. Hats off to ya!
Thanks Eric
I love the moment when big wood leaves the stump and it's in the hands of the rope man. Very nice work.
August Hunicke, your a brave man I thought what would've happen if that thin bit snaps ? My god, bless ya
Praise the Lord!!
And to think I get scared on a stepladder! What a stud.
Nice job. It's a pleasure to watch a professional at work.
That was gosh darn A-Mazzingg !! I never knew trees were cut down from the top before.............
They say that logging is the 2nd deadliest profession in the world. I’d like to think that it’s because of tree work like this that is a testament of that claim & position!
The part1 was absolute sketch & I definitely would’ve appreciated the guy lines that Damian was talking about to ease my concerns in stabilizing the top! You sir have massive cojones! Like you, I too do the cowboy holler, “YEEHAW!”🤠after rigging off a top to mask my nerves!😬😉☺️
The end was the saddest part. Taking all that beautiful wood and turning it into mulch.
I can just imagine some of your customers. They don't have the ability/balls to get into the tree and do it themselves and then say "what! you want $x just to cut down a tree! what a rip off". Seeing you in action gave me an appreciation of what an amazing skill and how dangerous that occupation is. Great job and you're worth every dollar you charge.
Used to do this for a living full time,total respect for the skill and control demonstrated and posting it so well
I cut timber for most of my adult life,jumped out of planes, but I think you guys have the biggest
balls of anyone I ever saw
Man in the tree, as they used to say, back in the day, has more balls than a pool table. Very impressed with the ground people to lower those ranches and trunk pieces. Great job as my Uncle Joe was a tree topper in Oregon, so I have learned some of the dangers involved. Thanks for this video.
Brave and talented. Love watching professionals to their thing.
This man has the skills of a surgeon cutting around the ropes and safety line
August Huniche, I like your poetry, your bravery, not your dedication to slavery, I take my hat off to you, your job lacks what I call savory. I wish you continuing success team, I lack the ticker to be so high a beam.
Oh commented early as your Respect goes even higher for Honesty and even showing your little pipe damage and no lies being in your poem. From what I've seen in these 2 vids. you truly are an Awesome Man August! World needs more like yourself Honest, Poetry writing Badasses!
THAT! Is some INTENSE SH$T BROTHER! I've base dived off of 700' bridges and 1,200' towers, crashed planes and helicopters too, but this stuff makes my privates want to hide.
Mad respect for you boys!
Smart boys play hard and live long. Stupids, guess long and die short.
Thanks guys
Poem is brilliant. Thx.
Love watching but could never do, I was never afraid of Heights when a young teen but now just makes me respect what you guy's do!!!
Thank you for this thrilling show. The view was breathtaking! Watching the swaying...you describing the breeze...got my heart to pumping. You singing and then the poem at the end. Beautiful and uplifting!
Once again, in awe of craftsmen at work, well done from England!!
Fantastic August, what a great team
Muito obrigado por vc compartilhar suas imagens com a gente que Deus abençoe e proteja sempre