Takes some balls to share a mistake like that publicly. Glad you are ok. Painful lesson you learned, but you also taught a bunch of other humans what not to do - and that is honorable. Thanks for sharing homie!
Human I agree with Wyatt - Can't thank you enough for being honest with your video's. These lessons are invaluable to me I know you have a bigger set of b...ls then me when it comes to your cuts I prefer lower loads and slowing down when, "one only has one life to live". Appreciate all your work.
Every day a climber goes into a tree he risks his life, any number of things can happen, root rot, broken crotches, bad spot in the gin pole, old ropes, being overtired to name a few. One must be 100% focused when doing tree work. Bless You for sharing. Climbed My last tree at the age of 64 LOL
Just recently started watching your vids tonight and your work ethic and attitude is what gained my sub. I already had a lot of respect for you and your line of work but when you owned your mistake and stated you had no excuse you took every ounce of respect i had left to give cuz ive never physically met someone else besides myself who's said the same words. Your videos are addicting and you make them a lot better. Did you get knocked out or did you straight eat it? I'm just glad youre okay and have made it a habit to turn the chain off after each cut cause it could've been way worse. Look forward to staying tuned and learning more about what you do. And I dig the concept of your "human" channel!
James Bailey I'm glad that you are trying to get kids to wear a helmet because if they fall of or anything got to with hitting there head they will be safe witch is good but sometimes the helmet can break and give them a injury but it wouldn't be as bad if they weren't wearing them
Wow! Awesome training OPEX. Goes to show how quick and easy life can change in an instant. Glad you're OK. Thanks for sharing so we can all learn. Stay safe. Steve
OMG DUDE,,, you're one lucky SOB! Other than the near death experience up there, I am truly amazed watching you at work! It is totally mind blowing how you drop those trees without hitting the closest objects! Totally AMAZING! I wish my grandfather was alive to watch your videos because he would be in awe watching you do what you do! He worked in the bush for over 40 yrs, started in bush camps when he was just 12 yrs old and the way you perfect the job you do is, in my opinion "an art"! Accidents are bound to happen in the line of work that you do, it's very, very dangerous. But you are truly gifted at what you do bro! Take care and try to stay safe,,, BUT MOST OF ALL,,, ALIVE!!!
Man, you did an A1 job with 99% of those trees. That was some beautiful rigging - well done. That fuck up scared the shit outta, me especially from the second angle. Glad you're ok and always got a bucket on, that thing was clipping around the stem with some serious destructive force. As always, good on you for sharing and appreciate the honesty. Stay safe up there bud, I know I've mentioned this a couple times now - but don't be afraid to slow er' down or pack it in. Live to climb another day, no paycheck is worth self-vegetableization ;) Cheers dude!
No shit talk needed, the tree did all the talking. Jesus, that looked like a kick to the head from a pissed off bull elephant! Glad you're ok. Don't feel bad about it. Everyone makes mistakes and you probably saved someone else's life by showing this. 👍👍for safety helmets! Take care
How many lives do you have left? I really appreciate that you post these videos. It's a good learning experience. No one is born with all the answers and one way we can improve is by observation of others.
When we are tired our focus needs a great deal of effort. We are all human and we all have made bad choices, but in your line of work things happen fast. Get better soon and keep on keeping on. Enjoy your channel it is real and honest.
Thank you for your videos. I've enjoyed them. Now this one, omg, thank you for sharing this too. It's such a perfect video to see what can happen and how fast it happens. I appreciate you pointing out unscrupulous "tree guys," and I value you sharing your beautiful hinge cuts, your mistakes, and your dangerous, life threatening experiences with us so we all learn. I'm glad you're still alive.
Man !!! Another 6 to 8" and that thing would have popped your Cabeza like a grape. Good to see you are okay. Glad I have never made a mistake like that........., at least not today :) Experience is a great teacher as long as you are still around to learn from it. Thanks for sharing another great video.
The most instructive lesson in life is a mistake. The cheapest lessons, are learning from the mistakes of others. And any day you walk away from is a win. And BTW, when the bullets start flying, I'm standing behind you, cos you are clearly blessed...
Random thought (not super applicable in this case): Know where your nubs are. Especially the longer or sgarper ones. That is the reason we trim off any possible unnecessary nubs - cause a body blow can be bad, but it can be way worse if it involves 5"+ of wooden spike popping a ribcage, sternum, cheekbone, etc.,...
This is not intended as a fry dude, many of the chunks I have seen you cut are unnecessarily big. I urge you to get an inline load cell so you get a better understanding about the forces you are toying with. You will get a failure in your system if you continue that way. An example is the other tree you cut by attempting to redirect forces using a side loaded beener, that was very poor rigging technique and you were very lucky to have not lost that load, personally I would have hacksawed that beener after that but...? . We have been doing residential tree dismantles for 15 years with no insurance hits at all, and before that I worked in the bush felling old growth cedar and fir in BC. With over 30 years experience with chainsaws and rigging every hire we get is schooled in all aspects of safety and must prove competence before they get to the rigging phase. Again its not a slam, its because we want family and friends to not need to bury our workers. You deserve proper training - get it and you will do this job safely for years to come. By the way thanks for having the balls to post that video, it was shocking and amazing you didn't get munched twice!
I read this whole comment acting like I new what you were talking about just for me to relive after reading it that I have no idea what you are talking about. lmao
Takes character to show your mistakes - definitely one of those moments you'll remember forever and learn from. Just glad the cost of that lesson was minor, because it easily could have gone the other way. Love the channel, keep it up!
nice Job...great log..what was it worth?..just curious. I had a few come back on me as well. Lost the saw when it stripped from me and flew to the roadway. Really enjoy your candid reporting. I use Husqvarna..but have had( both Stihl & H)..for climbing saws. XP saws I like..Nobody can really understand the true danger and art of this job. Fo that, I commend you. I really enjoy each video. Best to you..
Respect. Glad you posted this and owned it like a man. All the greats have had a scare at one point or another throughout their career, but nobody has the stones to post it. People learn more from mistakes than they do from edited footage, thanks for sharing.
Glad your ok! Lesson learned. You got 100% respect from me for showing that clip and owning up to it! That clip can be a valuable training clip. Hats off to you brother!
besides getting hit, I think your groundies need more rigging training. alot of those limb and logs should have ran a little bit more. reducing the shock in the tree and not damaging that fence. it was your mistake to cut so big but I think that if the rope guy would have let it run some it might have missed you. stay safe
Tough call...if it ran a little bit the piece could of hit him lower instead of grazing his hat.... having groundies who understand rigging is important. My guys have bailed me out on a number of occasions.
There were two options there- I think we all have worked on both ends of the rope in situations like this: As the ground man, seeing that face cut and where the piece was tied, I would have stopped my climber and asked him EXACTLY what the fuck he was doing, and what he expected me to do to prevent what was going to happen (I.e. Let it run like a sonofabitch for 20' to let the top clear my climber) or: Talk my climber into snapcutting that piece so when it broke free, the bottom would drop vertically instead of pivoting on the cut that was actually made. Ground crew has to be in perfect sync with the climber- they are your only sanity check on the job- and its relatively easy to make mistakes toward the end of a job when you are up in the tree and exhausted.
the responsibility always rest on the person setting the rigging and knowing who is on the rope and what they can do .... yes the roper could have stopped that progression but at the end of the day ... he set that upon himself
Damn bro that was hard to watch! Glad your head is still intact! Stay safe up there, thanks for sharing! I enjoy watching your videos, as I am also a climber but have been out of work for a while due to some medical issues. I started out in trees and then went on to work in the tower industry, but I have been grounded for over 6 months. I can't wait to get back in my harness!
Everybody makes mistakes and it takes a real man to admit them. Thanks for posting that portion of video and I'm just glad your ok after that scary hit. Did it hit your leg too? Almost looked like it smashed your leg. Like I said glad your ok and we all learn from our own and other peoples mistakes. Have a good one human!
I am not a professional tree cutter and rigging is new to me. Learning more each day. Thanks for sharing your experience. I would much rather learn from that mistake watching it as opposed to having it happen to me in a tree. Thank God you survived it and no doubt learned from it as well. Stay safe up there brother.
First off I'm glad you're alright, that was one hell of a hit to the old noodle. Second I for one appreciate you showing that video. Like I said to educatedclimber.com, its easy to post videos when you look like a super hero but not so easy when you make a mistake. That's why I watch these videos, to learn. I'm glad you decided to post it as you could save some people some headaches (literally 😝) Anyways thanks for sharing, great work.
Dude your fascinating to watch i appreciate your willingness to be completely transparent your lucky to have lived through that experience and still have a leg too i have done some similar types of bonehead cuts too thankfully my mistakes have been on the right side of error as well i just wanted to share a props to you you rock thanks again
Damn man. That was fucking gnarly. Me and my brother both have pfanner Protos helmets. Live in Florida and lately it's been so hot we have been overheating wearing them. This reminds me how important they are. I'm glad you ok man. That was a huge limb. Definitely bigger then I would have cut in that circumstance. Take your time man. No job is worth getting hurt.
As many others have stated, much respect for being open and honest with the clip and all your videos. My only request is that you refrain from referring to significant mistakes/stupid decisions as being "re-tard/re-tarded". It's felt by those in and around the developmentmental disability field that it's a derogatory term which is a call back to those with disabilities. I'm by no way saying what you did or any part of your video is stupid or should be ridiculed, as I'm thankful you walked away safe and healthy. Accidents happen, and by no means am I in a position of judgment. Just my $.02 on your verbiage to depict what your calling an ill advised decision. Regardless, thanks for you do. Keep making the videos, and we'll keep watching them.
Thanks heaps for showing this human. We can only change and improve on the things we accept as being real. Also, this helps the rest of us not make the same mistakes. Plus, your not an expert at something until you've fucked up in every way ;)
With you owning your own mistake and be transparent about it your give your viewers a how to on removing trees, life, and how to run a business. I have watched a few of your videos but this is why i'll now subscribe and do what I can as a viewer to support you.
I have been climbing for around 7 years now, and I have done some questionable trees. Climbed where I shouldn't have and made cuts that went the way I planned just by the skin of my teeth. I think most climbers have those experiences, but the thing that makes that climber great is learning from that mistake, humbling yourself enough to admit you messed up, and getting back in a big tree after something bad happens. So far from watching your videos I get the sense you are an honest, real dude who admits his faults and I respect that in people. Thank y ou u for being a real mother f****r.
Appreciate you posting. Still very green, but since ive watched your channel, ive been better at everything ive done because of the videos. Glad you walked outta there, and love how you held onto that saw
Props for your tie in on that one. A lot of guys I know would of just done that with a buck strap and been thrown right the hell out of the tree. You live to fight another day! Thank you for sharing!
Good point! I see cowboy like that all the time. Knowing how/where to tie in before [even legitimate😜] big cuts is a big part of "experience"... as is absorbing/avoiding/wrestlin' with wildly swinging limbs...
Nice work. Good to see so many examples of how the work should be done. As for that bad cut, shit happens, it is hard to keep your "A" game going all day, every day. Glad you are alright. I had many close calls myself when working. I just wish we had had cameras to capture them. Thanks for the great video.
This was the first vid I seen of you and knew you had potential, that's when I subbed. I had so much anger for you with this vid because I knew you were better. You STILL take to large of cuts, and eventually it WILL bite you, but you refuse to listen, I can't change your mind. Since then you've become a very skilled climber, though since your fall you over tie in/over rig, taking too much time, but I'll never fault you for safety. Corey, EVERY job site depends on YOU to keep everyone safe, you've come so damn far, start to tighten up with the size of your larger cuts, and realize what your ropes can handle consistently. I'm proud of your accomplishments, and what advise you may have taken, and hope it's helped you. Be safe, brother.
there was no need to take such a big piece. I see in your vids that you like to go big but taking smaller pieces is much safer and less exciting 👍. keep evolving.
I believe that one stump on the side of the tree soften the blow!! Not gonna shit talk at all!!! I'm no expert!!! I have no room to talk!!! I just watch for entertainment but not that kind!! Thank God ur ok brother!! Kept watching the slowmoe a few times and that was brutal!!! Glad ur ok and so dam surprised u don't have injuries!!
Thank You very much for this and all your other videos! I learn from them every day. You would think at age 76, I wouldn't be doing anything like this; but SRT has made it something I can do on at least a limited basis. There is an old saying. "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!" You are looking mighty strong today. THANKS! I also really like the way you do equipment reviews very much. Very Good!
I am a beginner climber, but have ran a saw since I was little I’m 18 now and I look at your rigging and techniques in envy, I strive to be like my favorite arborist! Thanks for making this content.
Thanks for sharing both your success and your error. It's horrifying to watch but hopefully it will be the cautionary tale that saves others from similar events. A collection of such well documented incidents with detailed analysis and recommendations would make valuable and must have instructional video for every climbers library.
ive done that before....getting hit. arguing worh my rope man lost focus and rigged it wrong. limb swung around and slapped me against the tree. knocked me out for afew. i lost my first helmet that day. but i have to say you handled getting bitch slapped well.
Holy Sh*t! That big branch snapped back and bit you like a rattle snake! So glad you are OK. Admirable for showing that mistake you made. You didn't have to but it could probably show other tree fallers how that could happen to them. Great work friend!
Its real big of you to show this, not too many of us want to admit our near misses or screwups. you wont do that again... keep postin' man, great footage.
As far as that "first controlled speed-lining", I have to say, it went nicely. But, I'm wondering if the line, by virtue of needing to be set at a minimum height in the tree, might not have been on too thin of a section of spar (???).... especially since the long, shallow angle that the piece travelled indicated a fairly decent amount of tension.... remember that the closer you get to horizontal, those lateral forces on a tensioned line can get VERY high!!! Easily can cause any structural vulnerability in the stem to betray you.
...Duuude!!! :O...new to yer channel (hullo from Scotland) did a few years 'wid-cuttin' as we call it over here, more forestry work than the type of work ye do yerself. Glad tae see ye survived ;)...Keep Cuttin', Hooman!
That "near death" part was an excellent safety lesson. Thanks. It's probably due to a combination of being too tired, hurrying too much, and just getting overconfident from the routine.
William Marcum Yeah, that helmet is completely untrustworthy after a hit like that. Still, I wouldn't throw it out. Make it into a trophy to remember how fucking awesome a job it did saving your noggin.
I learn so much from watching vids of my mistakes... I wanted to comment on how well you matched the face cut on the humboldt! Also I think it's ok to make the back cut even with the face on a humboldt...maybe it would go over easier?...I'm no expert, just throwing it out there. Glad you're alive and well!
Glad you're okay! I recently came across your channel and I'm a huge fan. Keep up the hard work man! I have a Stihl ms170 and just bought a MS 461 with a 30" bar. I'm hooked! (Firewood cutter)
I have learned more about cutting wood and felling trees by watching what NOT to do. Like I didn't know what a barber chair was, or could have ever imagined it could happen. Then, I saw it happen,and it made perfect sense. I will never be in a tree doing rigging, but I'm sure you saved some other poor bastard some pain. Good Man.
We all make mistakes. My first and only bad one so far cost me a couple hundred stitches and about 150 staples. Saw kicked up, didn’t have a brake on it. All my saws since then do. Hit me in the chest and skipped to my shoulder. Where it stopped on shoulder was the worst. Glad I got my head out of the way. Lost a lot of blood, full recovery. That was a mistake I learned from. I was 22, a rookie with a saw back then trying to save money cutting me some firewood. I still heat with wood, but the boss lady goes with me now, or makes the daughter baby sit me. I also take a good med kit with tourniquets as well. Even have the Apple Watch that will call EMS if I fall and don’t respond. Love your videos brother!! Keep doin what you do!!
I think you do great at rigging. I like how you riged that little tree out whole. You Defenatly take way bigger chunks than I do but every one dose things a little different. I'm glad your ok and I bet somthing like that won't happen again. Close called like that seem to stick with you throughout your carrier.
i believe it wasnt easy to show that. but i shows that you have big balls. because that is what it needs to show that and see and realice your mistakes. thanks for sharing. this video keeps us in mind that safety is the first thing to think about. and the most important thing is, to get home healthy after a hard day of work. climb high, cut small, live long.
Nice job on very simplistic approach to removals. What I mean by that is I see a lot of the newer gearheads (climbers) so intent on doing some techno wizard stuff and spend so much time rigging they usually end up wasting a lot of time and energy. I'm 65 and have been climbing for almost 40 yrs. here in the PNW and if there is two things I have tried to instill in the climbers I have worked with it's 1.) listen to that little voice in the back of your head that says "don't do that dummy" Invariably every time I've been hurt is when I didn't listen. 2.) I can teach you what to do in about 3-4 years. It will take about 15 years to teach you what not to do and that's what will keep you alive. And maybe a 3rd) "don't get hurt till the end of the day" Again, excellent job !! Old school
I've watched a lot of your videos and can say that you're one of the better if not one of the best as far as honesty and reliability goes. Shit happens to the best of us at some time or another but I do have 1 CONSISTANT QUESTION! Why do you yanks constantly use such large/ over size scarf cuts and also reversed? I also would like to let you know that you're awesome and wish you well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy shit mate that was almost curtains for you! Thanks for sharing the good the bad the real ugly! Kudos your way mate. That should be played in every arborist class o what can go wrong!
That was scary. It will make me think three times when rigging. Also, having a super groundsman could make a big difference. Thank you for showing us. I'm very happy you didn't get killed or have a major injury.
Takes some balls to share a mistake like that publicly. Glad you are ok. Painful lesson you learned, but you also taught a bunch of other humans what not to do - and that is honorable. Thanks for sharing homie!
Thanks, appreciate that, was difficult to show
take a man to know and to admit when they messed up. takes a real man to fix it
could not be put any better,,,
Human I agree with Wyatt - Can't thank you enough for being honest with your video's. These lessons are invaluable to me I know you have a bigger set of b...ls then me when it comes to your cuts I prefer lower loads and slowing down when, "one only has one life to live". Appreciate all your work.
Every day a climber goes into a tree he risks his life, any number of things can happen, root rot, broken crotches, bad spot in the gin pole, old ropes, being overtired to name a few. One must be 100% focused when doing tree work. Bless You for sharing. Climbed My last tree at the age of 64 LOL
way to publicly own your own mistake. much respect glad you're ok
Holy crap!
I learned more from this one incident than I have from watching all of your videos.
Glad you made it out OK.
Just recently started watching your vids tonight and your work ethic and attitude is what gained my sub. I already had a lot of respect for you and your line of work but when you owned your mistake and stated you had no excuse you took every ounce of respect i had left to give cuz ive never physically met someone else besides myself who's said the same words. Your videos are addicting and you make them a lot better. Did you get knocked out or did you straight eat it? I'm just glad youre okay and have made it a habit to turn the chain off after each cut cause it could've been way worse. Look forward to staying tuned and learning more about what you do. And I dig the concept of your "human" channel!
My jaw dropped when I saw this one, what an outstanding lesson for all who stop by. Thank you for posting this, I admire your honesty.
That kids is why you wear a helmet
I wish I could give that 50 thumbs up!🌲 👷👍🌳👷👍
James Bailey I'm glad that you are trying to get kids to wear a helmet because if they fall of or anything got to with hitting there head they will be safe witch is good but sometimes the helmet can break and give them a injury but it wouldn't be as bad if they weren't wearing them
Samuel Luria thank you
Oliver Bolton well I mean not just kids adults to as meaning some adults are so stupid you treat them as kids
YesSir!😉
I admire what you're doing with your channel and your life. This is an awesome feed that I've enjoyed many times before.
Thanks =)
Wow! Awesome training OPEX. Goes to show how quick and easy life can change in an instant. Glad you're OK. Thanks for sharing so we can all learn. Stay safe.
Steve
OMG DUDE,,, you're one lucky SOB! Other than the near death experience up there, I am truly amazed watching you at work! It is totally mind blowing how you drop those trees without hitting the closest objects! Totally AMAZING! I wish my grandfather was alive to watch your videos because he would be in awe watching you do what you do! He worked in the bush for over 40 yrs, started in bush camps when he was just 12 yrs old and the way you perfect the job you do is, in my opinion "an art"! Accidents are bound to happen in the line of work that you do, it's very, very dangerous. But you are truly gifted at what you do bro! Take care and try to stay safe,,, BUT MOST OF ALL,,, ALIVE!!!
Man, you did an A1 job with 99% of those trees. That was some beautiful rigging - well done. That fuck up scared the shit outta, me especially from the second angle. Glad you're ok and always got a bucket on, that thing was clipping around the stem with some serious destructive force. As always, good on you for sharing and appreciate the honesty. Stay safe up there bud, I know I've mentioned this a couple times now - but don't be afraid to slow er' down or pack it in. Live to climb another day, no paycheck is worth self-vegetableization ;) Cheers dude!
No shit talk needed, the tree did all the talking. Jesus, that looked like a kick to the head from a pissed off bull elephant! Glad you're ok. Don't feel bad about it. Everyone makes mistakes and you probably saved someone else's life by showing this. 👍👍for safety helmets! Take care
How many lives do you have left? I really appreciate that you post these videos. It's a good learning experience. No one is born with all the answers and one way we can improve is by observation of others.
Glad to see you're ok. We live and we learn!
not much learning if you mess any more like that. ;)
When we are tired our focus needs a great deal of effort. We are all human and we all have made bad choices, but in your line of work things happen fast. Get better soon and keep on keeping on. Enjoy your channel it is real and honest.
Thanks, I try to be as honest as possible
Welcome
Thank you for your videos. I've enjoyed them. Now this one, omg, thank you for sharing this too. It's such a perfect video to see what can happen and how fast it happens. I appreciate you pointing out unscrupulous "tree guys," and I value you sharing your beautiful hinge cuts, your mistakes, and your dangerous, life threatening experiences with us so we all learn. I'm glad you're still alive.
Thanks much, I appreciate the comment =)
Im so glad youre ok. That was a helluva hard hit
7:50 Ive been waiting to see you fire your grapple launcher!! Awesome
Glad you're okay man scary shit
Man !!! Another 6 to 8" and that thing would have popped your Cabeza like a grape. Good to see you are okay. Glad I have never made a mistake like that........., at least not today :) Experience is a great teacher as long as you are still around to learn from it. Thanks for sharing another great video.
The most instructive lesson in life is a mistake. The cheapest lessons, are learning from the mistakes of others. And any day you walk away from is a win. And BTW, when the bullets start flying, I'm standing behind you, cos you are clearly blessed...
Sounds good, just as soon as I find somebody more blessed than myself to stand behind also, lol.
Random thought (not super applicable in this case): Know where your nubs are. Especially the longer or sgarper ones. That is the reason we trim off any possible unnecessary nubs - cause a body blow can be bad, but it can be way worse if it involves 5"+ of wooden spike popping a ribcage, sternum, cheekbone, etc.,...
yep...
hey human thank you for the honesty. this was a learning experience for all at your expense. be safe and god bless you.
This is not intended as a fry dude, many of the chunks I have seen you cut are unnecessarily big. I urge you to get an inline load cell so you get a better understanding about the forces you are toying with. You will get a failure in your system if you continue that way. An example is the other tree you cut by attempting to redirect forces using a side loaded beener, that was very poor rigging technique and you were very lucky to have not lost that load, personally I would have hacksawed that beener after that but...?
. We have been doing residential tree dismantles for 15 years with no insurance hits at all, and before that I worked in the bush felling old growth cedar and fir in BC. With over 30 years experience with chainsaws and rigging every hire we get is schooled in all aspects of safety and must prove competence before they get to the rigging phase. Again its not a slam, its because we want family and friends to not need to bury our workers. You deserve proper training - get it and you will do this job safely for years to come. By the way thanks for having the balls to post that video, it was shocking and amazing you didn't get munched twice!
I read this whole comment acting like I new what you were talking about just for me to relive after reading it that I have no idea what you are talking about. lmao
Damn man, glad youre okay, started seeing your channel today, much respect, stay safe!
Respect dude. You made a mistake when you where nackered and had the balls to show it on here. Keep up the good work and keep safe dude...👍👍👍
Takes character to show your mistakes - definitely one of those moments you'll remember forever and learn from. Just glad the cost of that lesson was minor, because it easily could have gone the other way. Love the channel, keep it up!
nice Job...great log..what was it worth?..just curious. I had a few come back on me as well. Lost the saw when it stripped from me and flew to the roadway. Really enjoy your candid reporting. I use Husqvarna..but have had( both Stihl & H)..for climbing saws. XP saws I like..Nobody can really understand the true danger and art of this job. Fo that, I commend you. I really enjoy each video. Best to you..
Lord how scary. So glad your ok. Love watching your videos.
Damn dude, that was one hell of a hit you took, so glad to see your ok !!
I would like to have acquired some of those walnut logs, burls, or stump for furniture, gunstock, and pipe making.
Awesome talent, physical output, and honesty!
Respect. Glad you posted this and owned it like a man. All the greats have had a scare at one point or another throughout their career, but nobody has the stones to post it. People learn more from mistakes than they do from edited footage, thanks for sharing.
Dude, I've done stupid shit like that too, difference is , sharing it with the public so as people can learn from it. Thanks.. Love your videos.
Appreciate that, thanks
Glad your ok! Lesson learned. You got 100% respect from me for showing that clip and owning up to it! That clip can be a valuable training clip. Hats off to you brother!
besides getting hit, I think your groundies need more rigging training. alot of those limb and logs should have ran a little bit more. reducing the shock in the tree and not damaging that fence. it was your mistake to cut so big but I think that if the rope guy would have let it run some it might have missed you. stay safe
Tough call...if it ran a little bit the piece could of hit him lower instead of grazing his hat.... having groundies who understand rigging is important. My guys have bailed me out on a number of occasions.
There were two options there- I think we all have worked on both ends of the rope in situations like this:
As the ground man, seeing that face cut and where the piece was tied, I would have stopped my climber and asked him EXACTLY what the fuck he was doing, and what he expected me to do to prevent what was going to happen (I.e. Let it run like a sonofabitch for 20' to let the top clear my climber) or:
Talk my climber into snapcutting that piece so when it broke free, the bottom would drop vertically instead of pivoting on the cut that was actually made.
Ground crew has to be in perfect sync with the climber- they are your only sanity check on the job- and its relatively easy to make mistakes toward the end of a job when you are up in the tree and exhausted.
the responsibility always rest on the person setting the rigging and knowing who is on the rope and what they can do .... yes the roper could have stopped that progression but at the end of the day ... he set that upon himself
Benjamin I agree with you..groundies not trained enough. although like mike said..he brought this one on himself
exactly butt line on it for no reason.?? Glad you are ok.
It's the sign of a good teacher... show your own mistakes so others don't have to repeat them. Thanks for the lesson. Glad you were OK.
Thanks, appreciate it.
Very lucky on that one.
Ace Tree Management
Got that Right.! Very very lucky...
He's a good guy, but ...... luck is running out. He needs to evaluate.
needs a mentor ...needs to stop going big for the camera
Time for some training! (Long overdue he, going to get hurt!)
And now I see he has been seriously injured.
Damn bro that was hard to watch! Glad your head is still intact! Stay safe up there, thanks for sharing! I enjoy watching your videos, as I am also a climber but have been out of work for a while due to some medical issues. I started out in trees and then went on to work in the tower industry, but I have been grounded for over 6 months. I can't wait to get back in my harness!
Best of luck to you!
Everybody makes mistakes and it takes a real man to admit them. Thanks for posting that portion of video and I'm just glad your ok after that scary hit. Did it hit your leg too? Almost looked like it smashed your leg. Like I said glad your ok and we all learn from our own and other peoples mistakes. Have a good one human!
Thankfully it hit a little stub just before my foot
I am not a professional tree cutter and rigging is new to me. Learning more each day. Thanks for sharing your experience. I would much rather learn from that mistake watching it as opposed to having it happen to me in a tree. Thank God you survived it and no doubt learned from it as well. Stay safe up there brother.
First off I'm glad you're alright, that was one hell of a hit to the old noodle. Second I for one appreciate you showing that video. Like I said to educatedclimber.com, its easy to post videos when you look like a super hero but not so easy when you make a mistake. That's why I watch these videos, to learn. I'm glad you decided to post it as you could save some people some headaches (literally 😝)
Anyways thanks for sharing, great work.
Thanks, appreciate it
Dude your fascinating to watch i appreciate your willingness to be completely transparent your lucky to have lived through that experience and still have a leg too i have done some similar types of bonehead cuts too thankfully my mistakes have been on the right side of error as well i just wanted to share a props to you you rock thanks again
Thanks, got lucky on the leg, a nub hit just under my foot, so it missed completely.
Damn man. That was fucking gnarly. Me and my brother both have pfanner Protos helmets. Live in Florida and lately it's been so hot we have been overheating wearing them. This reminds me how important they are. I'm glad you ok man. That was a huge limb. Definitely bigger then I would have cut in that circumstance. Take your time man. No job is worth getting hurt.
As many others have stated, much respect for being open and honest with the clip and all your videos. My only request is that you refrain from referring to significant mistakes/stupid decisions as being "re-tard/re-tarded". It's felt by those in and around the developmentmental disability field that it's a derogatory term which is a call back to those with disabilities.
I'm by no way saying what you did or any part of your video is stupid or should be ridiculed, as I'm thankful you walked away safe and healthy. Accidents happen, and by no means am I in a position of judgment. Just my $.02 on your verbiage to depict what your calling an ill advised decision.
Regardless, thanks for you do. Keep making the videos, and we'll keep watching them.
Thanks heaps for showing this human. We can only change and improve on the things we accept as being real. Also, this helps the rest of us not make the same mistakes.
Plus, your not an expert at something until you've fucked up in every way ;)
With you owning your own mistake and be transparent about it your give your viewers a how to on removing trees, life, and how to run a business. I have watched a few of your videos but this is why i'll now subscribe and do what I can as a viewer to support you.
Holy shit that could have been bad , glad your ok man all u can do is take that and learn from it , good job all around keep progressing
Hey glad your okay just becareful
I have been climbing for around 7 years now, and I have done some questionable trees. Climbed where I shouldn't have and made cuts that went the way I planned just by the skin of my teeth. I think most climbers have those experiences, but the thing that makes that climber great is learning from that mistake, humbling yourself enough to admit you messed up, and getting back in a big tree after something bad happens. So far from watching your videos I get the sense you are an honest, real dude who admits his faults and I respect that in people. Thank y ou u for being a real mother f****r.
I'm glad that you are fine because that was a big hit to the head.
The pendulum motion of that tree top was beyond wicked . So glad you ducked and stayed out the road . Lessons hard learned never forgotten I hope
damn dude glad your ok.
Wow .... near death experience is a proper title. Glad you made it... someone was looking out for you that day!
thanks for lowering the volume on the chainsaw clips! 😀
When I'm trying to get a project done I have a hard enough time managing one camera, let alone three cameras. All the rigging is interesting.
Wow someone was watching over you.
Everyone makes mistakes
It takes a real man to own them.👍🏻
Appreciate you posting. Still very green, but since ive watched your channel, ive been better at everything ive done because of the videos. Glad you walked outta there, and love how you held onto that saw
would have been way faster to take the fence apart and drop em'
You're hired
i cant seem to stop myself from binge-watching all these videos, great fuckin content dude keep it up.
Props for your tie in on that one. A lot of guys I know would of just done that with a buck strap and been thrown right the hell out of the tree. You live to fight another day! Thank you for sharing!
Good point! I see cowboy like that all the time. Knowing how/where to tie in before [even legitimate😜] big cuts is a big part of "experience"... as is absorbing/avoiding/wrestlin' with wildly swinging limbs...
Nice work. Good to see so many examples of how the work should be done. As for that bad cut, shit happens, it is hard to keep your "A" game going all day, every day. Glad you are alright. I had many close calls myself when working. I just wish we had had cameras to capture them. Thanks for the great video.
helmet save
This was the first vid I seen of you and knew you had potential, that's when I subbed. I had so much anger for you with this vid because I knew you were better. You STILL take to large of cuts, and eventually it WILL bite you, but you refuse to listen, I can't change your mind. Since then you've become a very skilled climber, though since your fall you over tie in/over rig, taking too much time, but I'll never fault you for safety. Corey, EVERY job site depends on YOU to keep everyone safe, you've come so damn far, start to tighten up with the size of your larger cuts, and realize what your ropes can handle consistently. I'm proud of your accomplishments, and what advise you may have taken, and hope it's helped you. Be safe, brother.
there was no need to take such a big piece. I see in your vids that you like to go big but taking smaller pieces is much safer and less exciting 👍. keep evolving.
I believe that one stump on the side of the tree soften the blow!! Not gonna shit talk at all!!! I'm no expert!!! I have no room to talk!!! I just watch for entertainment but not that kind!! Thank God ur ok brother!! Kept watching the slowmoe a few times and that was brutal!!! Glad ur ok and so dam surprised u don't have injuries!!
Me too, lol Thanks =)
yep... that was close brother.
Thank You very much for this and all your other videos! I learn from them every day. You would think at age 76, I wouldn't be doing anything like this; but SRT has made it something I can do on at least a limited basis. There is an old saying. "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!" You are looking mighty strong today. THANKS! I also really like the way you do equipment reviews very much. Very Good!
I shit my pants a little on that one lol.
Goddamn, I had to rewind that like 3 times, couldn't believe it didn't throw you off. Glad it didn't but you live and you learn
Yes Samuel I think you talk the talk and there's no walk behind that talk. Lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I am a beginner climber, but have ran a saw since I was little I’m 18 now and I look at your rigging and techniques in envy, I strive to be like my favorite arborist! Thanks for making this content.
lol, not really the video to take rigging tips from
Human haha stay safe man
dude you were lucky
Thanks for sharing both your success and your error. It's horrifying to watch but hopefully it will be the cautionary tale that saves others from similar events. A collection of such well documented incidents with detailed analysis and recommendations would make valuable and must have instructional video for every climbers library.
ive done that before....getting hit. arguing worh my rope man lost focus and rigged it wrong. limb swung around and slapped me against the tree. knocked me out for afew. i lost my first helmet that day.
but i have to say you handled getting bitch slapped well.
Holy Sh*t! That big branch snapped back and bit you like a rattle snake! So glad you are OK. Admirable for showing that mistake you made. You didn't have to but it could probably show other tree fallers how that could happen to them. Great work friend!
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Its real big of you to show this, not too many of us want to admit our near misses or screwups. you wont do that again... keep postin' man, great footage.
*Boom headshot*
As far as that "first controlled speed-lining", I have to say, it went nicely. But, I'm wondering if the line, by virtue of needing to be set at a minimum height in the tree, might not have been on too thin of a section of spar (???).... especially since the long, shallow angle that the piece travelled indicated a fairly decent amount of tension.... remember that the closer you get to horizontal, those lateral forces on a tensioned line can get VERY high!!! Easily can cause any structural vulnerability in the stem to betray you.
We all do stupid shit sometimes. I'm just glad u didn't become a statistic.
...Duuude!!! :O...new to yer channel (hullo from Scotland) did a few years 'wid-cuttin' as we call it over here, more forestry work than the type of work ye do yerself. Glad tae see ye survived ;)...Keep Cuttin', Hooman!
rig smaller
I'm usually the one telling people to rig bigger, but in this case - yeah! you're right! Gotta know when to hold'em, and know when to fold'em...
That "near death" part was an excellent safety lesson. Thanks. It's probably due to a combination of being too tired, hurrying too much, and just getting overconfident from the routine.
Holy shit. Get a new helmet too!
William Marcum
Yeah, that helmet is completely untrustworthy after a hit like that. Still, I wouldn't throw it out. Make it into a trophy to remember how fucking awesome a job it did saving your noggin.
10:00 excellent training video... thanks for sharing.
I learn so much from watching vids of my mistakes... I wanted to comment on how well you matched the face cut on the humboldt! Also I think it's ok to make the back cut even with the face on a humboldt...maybe it would go over easier?...I'm no expert, just throwing it out there. Glad you're alive and well!
Glad you're okay! I recently came across your channel and I'm a huge fan. Keep up the hard work man! I have a Stihl ms170 and just bought a MS 461 with a 30" bar. I'm hooked! (Firewood cutter)
Nice saw =)
I have learned more about cutting wood and felling trees by watching what NOT to do. Like I didn't know what a barber chair was, or could have ever imagined it could happen. Then, I saw it happen,and it made perfect sense. I will never be in a tree doing rigging, but I'm sure you saved some other poor bastard some pain. Good Man.
I've seen a ton of trees fallenin my area...But NOTHING AS PRECISE as you did on this job.
Just BEAUTIFUL.
We all make mistakes. My first and only bad one so far cost me a couple hundred stitches and about 150 staples. Saw kicked up, didn’t have a brake on it. All my saws since then do. Hit me in the chest and skipped to my shoulder. Where it stopped on shoulder was the worst. Glad I got my head out of the way. Lost a lot of blood, full recovery. That was a mistake I learned from. I was 22, a rookie with a saw back then trying to save money cutting me some firewood. I still heat with wood, but the boss lady goes with me now, or makes the daughter baby sit me. I also take a good med kit with tourniquets as well. Even have the Apple Watch that will call EMS if I fall and don’t respond.
Love your videos brother!! Keep doin what you do!!
Great work you do and great professional ethics. Keep them videos coming this one was great
glad your ok. only thing g you can do is be thankful your still here and just take this as a learning experience
Way to keep your composure and finish the job safely. My motto is always "small piece, small problem". Thanks for sharing.
I think you do great at rigging. I like how you riged that little tree out whole. You Defenatly take way bigger chunks than I do but every one dose things a little different. I'm glad your ok and I bet somthing like that won't happen again. Close called like that seem to stick with you throughout your carrier.
i believe it wasnt easy to show that. but i shows that you have big balls. because that is what it needs to show that and see and realice your mistakes. thanks for sharing. this video keeps us in mind that safety is the first thing to think about. and the most important thing is, to get home healthy after a hard day of work. climb high, cut small, live long.
Geepers fella, did you damage the tree? I sure as heck wouldn't like to bump into those biceps!
Nice job on very simplistic approach to removals. What I mean by that is I see a lot of the newer gearheads (climbers) so intent on doing some techno wizard stuff and spend so much time rigging they usually end up wasting a lot of time and energy. I'm 65 and have been climbing for almost 40 yrs. here in the PNW and if there is two things I have tried to instill in the climbers I have worked with it's 1.) listen to that little voice in the back of your head that says "don't do that dummy" Invariably every time I've been hurt is when I didn't listen. 2.) I can teach you what to do in about 3-4 years. It will take about 15 years to teach you what not to do and that's what will keep you alive. And maybe a 3rd) "don't get hurt till the end of the day" Again, excellent job !! Old school
Thanks =)
great video...like the multiple camera angles..... might want to think about getting a drone too......
I've watched a lot of your videos and can say that you're one of the better if not one of the best as far as honesty and reliability goes. Shit happens to the best of us at some time or another but I do have 1 CONSISTANT QUESTION! Why do you yanks constantly use such large/ over size scarf cuts and also reversed? I also would like to let you know that you're awesome and wish you well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy shit mate that was almost curtains for you! Thanks for sharing the good the bad the real ugly! Kudos your way mate. That should be played in every arborist class o what can go wrong!
That was scary. It will make me think three times when rigging. Also, having a super groundsman could make a big difference. Thank you for showing us. I'm very happy you didn't get killed or have a major injury.