This past August we too were told by our insurance that we would be canceled if we didn’t severely trim our trees around the house. So of course we did.
Got me LAUGHING when you made that comment "Aside from the ground crew not doing anything" to an immediate cut to you eating 😂😂😂 10:40 If you need any help with anything, let me know! I can climb, rig, ground support, etc. I have all my own gear for that too. I'm only a couple hours away from you I think
You bring up a good point about how an insurance company determines proper 'canopy'. You'd think there could be an exception in the policy for tree damage to either not be covered or have a higher deductible. Also, Not tell ya what ta do but...ya need to do a truck review... you've been running that newer Ford for a while now.. Thanks, Don.
Went through a brief phase of watching "United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine" (you'd think they'd come up with a less cumbersome handle) and there was a lake front property for sale with an "Extendo-gutter" that had me chuckling for quite a while. Gotta love the "low-tech"! Despite being here in Scotland my heart kinda yearns for a lake front home in New England (family times as a kid in the Adirondacks (sigh)). What's that sinister looking industrial plant on the other side of the lake? Good job clearing those limbs. Fun that the sparkys got involved and good to see Melissa's expert help. Mark. 👍
Good eye -- yeah that plant is actually a salt mine. They've got tunnels deep under the lake, or at least that's the local lore about the place. VERY bright lights on all night long which, from my perspective at least, would spoil the lake view. The Adirondacks are still pretty nice for a visit, but I think Scotland is better :)
They're similar devices in terms of what they do, but function a bit differently. Your L1D has that wheel that stops moving when pulled backwards and offers friction ... the Downrigger has a cam that still turns when pulled on by the weighted piece, but jams down on he rope. Same basic idea though
@@metaspencer Yeah, the Petzl pulley is nice with it's one-way clutch. Functions like any other small pulley to lift, but locks up to do down. The pulley is not smooth and so it generates reasonable down friction. The Petzl is about half the cost of the Downrigger. I would expect the Downrigger to be able to generate more friction?
@@boomupengineering I haven't compared the two in a test to see how loads perform, but I like the sound of that pricetag! the Downrigger is overpriced for sure
I short rope the light stuff most days on an old piece of climbing line -- and for bigger stuff I go between some 3/4" and 1" rigging (static) lines, depending on the situation. I make my slings out of webbing stitched with rated thread. Good stuff man
Moved into a new house 3 years ago. Our insurance gave us a year to remove some white pines that threatened the house. Where we at camp insurance status 1st year and once they where taken care of we could get a full homeowners policy. 12 pines came down it was a hell of a burn day!!
Yeah that Downrigger is pretty good ... I kinda wish it offered more friction and there are definitely simpler ways to get it done, but the dang thing is solid
The power company sprayed some vines on a pole cable and killed several huge pine trees right by the camper I live in. They will fall on my camper and the power pole if they refuse to remove them. They don`t seem to care. Nobody has came to see it. I took pictures before cold sets in to prove they sprayed something tuning a 20x20 area brown beneath the now dead pines. Some of it blew onto one of my fruit bushes and turned it yellow too.
A good insurance company should pay for the tree limbs to be cut to save a way more expensive roof and structure damage claim. We had a 16,000 dollar claim once on our 1st home when a 15 inch limb broke out of the neighbors big oak. 27 punctures and several broke trusses that even buckled the inside ceilings.
Your best vids have a Melissa spotting ; ) Whats it gonna take to bring her into the fold FT? We got a lot more of her during the shop build. Great job on the tricky work. Your attention to detail is the reason why people shouldn't go for the biggest outfit in town...
I am still pulling for the ground crew. . . Volunteers are always appreciated.
You said it man ... help tends to show up at just the right moments
No they are not lol
That solo rig style is a game changer for those of us with a very lazy ground crew!
yeah when the crew is snoozin' gotta solo rig ;)
👍 I enjoyed your 🌲 show
Good to see Melissa and all her help! Take care and have a great weekend
It was great to have her out there ropin'!
This past August we too were told by our insurance that we would be canceled if we didn’t severely trim our trees around the house. So of course we did.
I just heard from another person today who is facing the same thing -- sounds like a trend
You're the king of solo. Great video. Thanks
I definitely like to roll that way, at least most days
I love the ground crew. I also love the “This is not necessarily a how to video “. I really enjoy your content. ❤
Thanks for checking it out -- always some good times to be had out there
Got me LAUGHING when you made that comment "Aside from the ground crew not doing anything" to an immediate cut to you eating 😂😂😂 10:40
If you need any help with anything, let me know! I can climb, rig, ground support, etc. I have all my own gear for that too. I'm only a couple hours away from you I think
Haha yeah one guy crew out there most days … thanks for the offer!!
@metaspencer me too! Haha I get it! You're welcome!
Great video as usual
Thanks buddy.
Good work Spencer 👏
thanks buddy!
Solid job nice work. Insurance is strange.
thanks buddy -- yeah you said it. Strange and hard to predict
You bring up a good point about how an insurance company determines proper 'canopy'. You'd think there could be an exception in the policy for tree damage to either not be covered or have a higher deductible. Also, Not tell ya what ta do but...ya need to do a truck review... you've been running that newer Ford for a while now.. Thanks, Don.
Truck review! I like the sound of that and I definitely have a feel for the new rig now. on my list! thanks man
Went through a brief phase of watching "United Country Lifestyle Properties of Maine" (you'd think they'd come up with a less cumbersome handle) and there was a lake front property for sale with an "Extendo-gutter" that had me chuckling for quite a while. Gotta love the "low-tech"!
Despite being here in Scotland my heart kinda yearns for a lake front home in New England (family times as a kid in the Adirondacks (sigh)). What's that sinister looking industrial plant on the other side of the lake?
Good job clearing those limbs. Fun that the sparkys got involved and good to see Melissa's expert help.
Mark. 👍
Good eye -- yeah that plant is actually a salt mine. They've got tunnels deep under the lake, or at least that's the local lore about the place. VERY bright lights on all night long which, from my perspective at least, would spoil the lake view. The Adirondacks are still pretty nice for a visit, but I think Scotland is better :)
Awesome job Spencer dam ground crew big trees
Good times out there :)
Nice job Spence! 🙃
thanks buddy!
I have a Petzl L1D - I wonder how the friction compares to the Rock Exotica Downrigger. I use the Petzl quite often.
They're similar devices in terms of what they do, but function a bit differently. Your L1D has that wheel that stops moving when pulled backwards and offers friction ... the Downrigger has a cam that still turns when pulled on by the weighted piece, but jams down on he rope. Same basic idea though
@@metaspencer Yeah, the Petzl pulley is nice with it's one-way clutch. Functions like any other small pulley to lift, but locks up to do down. The pulley is not smooth and so it generates reasonable down friction. The Petzl is about half the cost of the Downrigger. I would expect the Downrigger to be able to generate more friction?
@@boomupengineering I haven't compared the two in a test to see how loads perform, but I like the sound of that pricetag! the Downrigger is overpriced for sure
Yeah ya did! What rope and slings are you using for your DIY rigging and lowering. Inspirational vid for the 1 man army types!
I short rope the light stuff most days on an old piece of climbing line -- and for bigger stuff I go between some 3/4" and 1" rigging (static) lines, depending on the situation. I make my slings out of webbing stitched with rated thread. Good stuff man
nice vid! lake front!
Thanks to you, we got it done!
Nice one spenc
thanks buddy! I hope ya got through that storm okay
@@metaspencer yesss me too. Getting some good work now. Thanks brother
Moved into a new house 3 years ago. Our insurance gave us a year to remove some white pines that threatened the house. Where we at camp insurance status 1st year and once they where taken care of we could get a full homeowners policy. 12 pines came down it was a hell of a burn day!!
At least they gave ya a little bit of time to take care of it -- and you definitely took care of it haha
What a great job. I like that rigging helper.
Can you set the friction?
Yeah I enjoyed that one for sure. That device has two settings: "Light" and "heavy" but it's not as adjustable as I'd like. Better on light stuff
Drop a log on your hand? Looked like a few black/blue tips.
Great work as usual!
The hand got pinched (embarassing!) in a spring-loaded awning on our camper. Super stupid DOH! moment for sure haha
@@metaspencer Dang, glad it wasn’t worse!
Rock exotica downrigger?
Looks like it works pretty good 👍
Yeah that Downrigger is pretty good ... I kinda wish it offered more friction and there are definitely simpler ways to get it done, but the dang thing is solid
16:30 that was a biiigg branch lol.
super sized
The power company sprayed some vines on a pole cable and killed several huge pine trees right by the camper I live in. They will fall on my camper and the power pole if they refuse to remove them. They don`t seem to care. Nobody has came to see it. I took pictures before cold sets in to prove they sprayed something tuning a 20x20 area brown beneath the now dead pines. Some of it blew onto one of my fruit bushes and turned it yellow too.
Sounds like a tough situation!
@@metaspencer I worked for a tree service. I know how dangerous this is. I`m not able to cut these trees. I`m on SSI from a car accident.
nice job!
much appreciated
Rock on 🤘
woot! cool to see your travels lately
A good insurance company should pay for the tree limbs to be cut to save a way more expensive roof and structure damage claim.
We had a 16,000 dollar claim once on our 1st home when a 15 inch limb broke out of the neighbors big oak.
27 punctures and several broke trusses that even buckled the inside ceilings.
Dang that sounds like some serious damage! I like your idea about the insurance company paying ... makes sense
What lake are you working near?
That was Cayuga lake in upstate NY ... warmed up a bit over the summer but still chilly
The insurance company probably si the reason for the new roof as well. They are getting pickier.
Good point. I hadn't thought of that
Your best vids have a Melissa spotting ; ) Whats it gonna take to bring her into the fold FT? We got a lot more of her during the shop build. Great job on the tricky work. Your attention to detail is the reason why people shouldn't go for the biggest outfit in town...
I don't think she'll be leaving her full time job any time soon, but always great to have a hand out there. Thanks for the encouragement!
Hell yeah dude good wirk
thanks buddy! always good to be out there working ... as you know
@@metaspencer 💯
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Nice to see Melissa Thanks for taking us along
she saved my bacon out there! :)
Sux no ground. Then when do the pay. Looks better'