Conquering the Slippery Tree: A Climbing Adventure

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Gear for Slippery work conditions.
MB Harness monkeybeaver.com/product/monk...
Rain Gear monkeybeaver.com/product/rain...

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  • @DM-rp7ps
    @DM-rp7ps Жыл бұрын

    Hi August, Have you ever tried rain gloves? I tried some after a rainy golf outing with a friend who had them and was stunned how well they worked. Our daughter borrowed them for riding dressage in the rain, and I chose to buy myself another pair. She didn't want to give them back! Thanks to you and the crew for sharing all the knowledge in these great vids. Wish I knew all this when I was climbing and blocking trees down 30 years ago with just gaffs and a couple lanyrds. Have been scratching that old itch again. Your store's service is top shelf! Keep them prayers up, we could use all the help we can get!

  • @raymondmejias7839
    @raymondmejias7839 Жыл бұрын

    That was not an easy tree. your editing made it look routine. Your a humble dude. That tree was all over the place. Cutting in a tight spot. Walking out on thin limbs your the best.

  • @wendymorrison5803

    @wendymorrison5803

    Жыл бұрын

    Skills, mad skills.

  • @NHlocal
    @NHlocal Жыл бұрын

    Hey August, I absolutely love seeing Heather help you out on some of your jobs. She's doing a dang fine job working those ropes! You go girl! 😎👍 Julie helps me out when and with what she can and she also does a dang fine job of running rope. That tree looked like a challenging puzzle to take apart. The MonkeyBeaver crew making the wet and challenging work look mighty easy . Thanks for sharing and keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤🌲 Randy

  • @noonehere1793
    @noonehere1793 Жыл бұрын

    It is a real pleasure to watch you work a tree….especially in areas where traffic is a concern…well done!👍👍looks like you have a up and coming ground crew there as well!

  • @tomlorenzen4062
    @tomlorenzen4062 Жыл бұрын

    I bet if that tree was on the municipalities property, there would be a bucket truck blocking the street.

  • @AugustHunicke

    @AugustHunicke

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya 😆

  • @ScottBurcham2838

    @ScottBurcham2838

    Жыл бұрын

    If it's where I think it is, it's across from the biggest park in our city. The road to the apartments could easily have been blocked, with notice, for an over an hour, without harm to normal traffic or the residents. I'd hate for the city to think August knows what he's doing. Shhh.

  • @chrisrichards6440
    @chrisrichards6440 Жыл бұрын

    Ah man. Tree work in the rain sucks. Kudos to you for not just staying on the couch.

  • @wendymorrison5803
    @wendymorrison5803 Жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure to watch a master at work. And teaching the next generation of tree workers. I think you will be back on this site to deal with those sickly pines too. .

  • @TimberTrainer
    @TimberTrainer Жыл бұрын

    MB 2.0 has been the best saddle I've used in 18 years of tree work. Since you mentioned the adjustable bridge, I actually take it a step further and untie it. It only takes a few seconds to tie a stopper knot, and you can easily adjust the length of your bridge when you put on the saddle. A lot of climbers struggle with the concept of tying and untying the knot, thinking about how difficult it is to loosen after months of climbing on the same bridge. It's actually really easy if you do it on a regular basis. An open bridge makes it even easier to put on, no moving parts, no added expense.

  • @Inthegarden23
    @Inthegarden23 Жыл бұрын

    Love the videos been watching for years but never realized what goes into it until I made a few videos myself. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

  • @rickstafford5316
    @rickstafford5316 Жыл бұрын

    That’s a steady rain day. Not always that productive. Nice to see Heather running ropes. Great job Stay safe

  • @cgfitnessandarboriculture
    @cgfitnessandarboriculture Жыл бұрын

    I don’t mind working in the rain, but if it’s a pruning job where I’m not wearing spurs and might have to walk far out on a limb or something and the trees are real wet I’ll usually wait because of how slippery it can get. Great work 👍 🌲

  • @chrisgirard7297

    @chrisgirard7297

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup, same here. Great video, even if there's too much 1 handing of the chainsaw.

  • @AugustHunicke

    @AugustHunicke

    Жыл бұрын

    Just the right amount 😁

  • @chrisgirard7297

    @chrisgirard7297

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AugustHunicke It's all good man!

  • @Neighborhoodgo2guy
    @Neighborhoodgo2guy Жыл бұрын

    Been watching for years and always am excited for the next✊ Thanks for the entertainment August 👏👏

  • @sammosher1812
    @sammosher1812 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking us along August! I appreciate the gear reviews greatly!

  • @dizdizzle2
    @dizdizzle2 Жыл бұрын

    Job well done! The banter with Damien at the end had me laughing along. Love y'alls humor. Thanks for the video.

  • @tompinnef6331
    @tompinnef6331 Жыл бұрын

    Yes, worked in rain / sleet / snow and ice covered roofs. Firefighters work in all types of weather. Hated ice or snow covered roofs. Then most fires the snow and ice 'might' melt. Way after we had cut a ventilation hole so the smoke / heat and steam would vent out the roof. Thank you for the video. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. (hope the harness dried out ok and looks ok) God Bless.

  • @cicikids3035
    @cicikids3035 Жыл бұрын

    Another great job from you and your team.

  • @Drobserviceslive
    @Drobserviceslive Жыл бұрын

    Go Heather! So much for no roping. Good to see you all gettin er done in the rain 🤙

  • @shanesouza4303
    @shanesouza4303 Жыл бұрын

    Loving the new MB harness. Also, that was a gnarly tree that you made look easy. Always nice to be as comfortable as one can be in harsh weather conditions. 🤘😎✌️

  • @rostads1393
    @rostads1393 Жыл бұрын

    Ive been watching your videos the last few years and im glad you like what you do! Always a good time and good learning experience watching your videos. Was working a tree very similar to that one today, and man, you make climbing look smooth. Also fun seeing your wife join you at work. My wife runs the ropes for me as often as she can, and it's always a fun time. Good stuff, August. Keep um comin!

  • @lorriedmussett4692
    @lorriedmussett4692 Жыл бұрын

    August I'm running out of words to describe my like, love and utter RESPECT I have for you and all that you've built and become. And shout out to your badass female helper...she was all in, running into the moment, not running away! #CoolAssChic

  • @alfadoofus
    @alfadoofus Жыл бұрын

    Great work in nasty conditions , That raingear looks like a winner. Awesome Job Heather 👍.

  • @00708046
    @00708046 Жыл бұрын

    That was a challenge . Great job !

  • @batmantiss
    @batmantiss Жыл бұрын

    You guys are the best. And the Mrs too.

  • @jamesbaker-yt5gi
    @jamesbaker-yt5gi Жыл бұрын

    Just ordered the rain gear pro! Thanks August you are very kind, I've been looking for some solid Rain gear.

  • @metaspencer
    @metaspencer Жыл бұрын

    You guys are tough! One drop of rain and I'm sitting at home watching KZread videos from you and Jeff Shroeder

  • @chichitex1252
    @chichitex1252 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Great job!❤❤❤❤

  • @mrtreejunkie
    @mrtreejunkie Жыл бұрын

    Make sure we aren’t harming her!! I love the compassion brother! Big respect and nice job on the slippery eel 🐍 like tree! Gotta love when you can get that tie in on another tree nearby! Your the man August & love the rain gear. Definitely will get some here soon! 💪🏼🙏🏼✅

  • @tomaldous6192
    @tomaldous6192 Жыл бұрын

    It is nice to see that you are back, all most to your old self again. You must feel much better with your back pain.

  • @apollorobb
    @apollorobb Жыл бұрын

    Heather is a trooper she works her butt off. She did an awesome job

  • @adampetera2982
    @adampetera2982 Жыл бұрын

    Kluci jste borci. Rád koukám na vaše videa. Zdravím z České republiky. Adam

  • @TheTimmehtimmeh
    @TheTimmehtimmeh Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you with the echo 2511T again 😉

  • @butt_nugget_223
    @butt_nugget_223 Жыл бұрын

    It's good to see you using the 2511 again August. Nostalgia 😂

  • @farmsimshorts8266
    @farmsimshorts82669 ай бұрын

    Damm I've been watching you for over 2 years now and just subbed I thought I did that allready better late than never I guess 😂😂😂

  • @toddjacks8288
    @toddjacks8288 Жыл бұрын

    Great job brother

  • @dannoquin7322
    @dannoquin7322 Жыл бұрын

    Absolute professionalism.

  • @rhondasweeney7271
    @rhondasweeney7271 Жыл бұрын

    Great job, team

  • @julianalderson3938
    @julianalderson3938 Жыл бұрын

    Did love it. Triky wet dead windows road. Loved it!

  • @dukeflem
    @dukeflem Жыл бұрын

    Man! That tree is a Tripple Multi-Head Mossy Monster! Great Job! No traffic impeded at any tme. YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Few people could do that so skillfully without any damage to anything below. Way to go "Spiderman!!!" Great job Heather! I couldn't believe all the traffic going around you throughout the entire job. That was close. Great job witht he Mini 16. Perfect for this job.

  • @billyshumate853
    @billyshumate853 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video and good job guys.

  • @j.seanmeyers674
    @j.seanmeyers674 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are as tough as woodpecker lips and keep the morale up; frozen lips and all!

  • @sporranheid
    @sporranheid Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video from Mr S'oggiest Hunicke! (Except ye don't get soggy ;) Looks like that gear works and you gave it a work out! Had to laugh as well at the lad in a previous video who talked of rain-gear looking like a clown suit. One of the pros of getting older is caring less and less what one looks like. Function over form every time. Of course, that beaver harness fulfils both criteria 😎

  • @jakeallen487
    @jakeallen487 Жыл бұрын

    The beaver pelt suspenders are awesome !

  • @stevenbain8798
    @stevenbain8798 Жыл бұрын

    Good ol’ riverside park. Nice slaying August.

  • @kcsanson4216
    @kcsanson4216 Жыл бұрын

    I was just so eager to know I jumped the gun 😅 good video sweet gear. And as always nice climb.

  • @danmcburney3247
    @danmcburney3247 Жыл бұрын

    Man I LOVE watchin you climb... and holy cow you were shreddin that tree !!! But wow I feel so bad that you really need to be out there with your back and Adam hurt... plus a nasty cold rainy day 😓 it is Awesome to see Heather out there with you though... Atta girl Mrs H. 👍👍

  • @danielreed2667
    @danielreed2667 Жыл бұрын

    love the sound of a ported echo

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc6572 Жыл бұрын

    Superb rigging skills under extreme conditions.Going home dry on a wet day is key.

  • @julianalderson3938
    @julianalderson3938 Жыл бұрын

    Rain gear stuff looks real good.

  • @daveinky
    @daveinky Жыл бұрын

    Great job Chewy 😂...... I mean August and crew 👍

  • @jeffcoon7160
    @jeffcoon7160 Жыл бұрын

    Putting a MB harness on is exactly as August described. No more salsa dance trying to step through leg holes and a tight bridge while all your clothes bunch up

  • @AugustHunicke

    @AugustHunicke

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha perfect

  • @br-dj2ti
    @br-dj2ti Жыл бұрын

    Got to love the West Coast 2511 beautiful saw

  • @mississippijohn1432
    @mississippijohn1432 Жыл бұрын

    "Hey Google, please give me directions to Shred Town." Haha. Great job.

  • @raymondmejias7839
    @raymondmejias7839 Жыл бұрын

    The return of the Echo. Just thinking about working in the cold rain makes my joints Ache😅

  • @garygarnas1547
    @garygarnas1547 Жыл бұрын

    That guy just turned the wrong way made me laugh 😂

  • @TimberTrainer
    @TimberTrainer Жыл бұрын

    That beaver pelt makes me laugh every time.

  • @ColbysToolRivew
    @ColbysToolRivew Жыл бұрын

    I feel like i think i have found my dream job you get to run chainsaws climb trees and it just seems like its rewarding and satisfying at the same time idk what it is but i definitely want to try it.

  • @lloydlisk6947
    @lloydlisk6947 Жыл бұрын

    What a woman love the content and the entertainment 🙏

  • @warped2875
    @warped2875 Жыл бұрын

    Bye-bye 'biner! @14:15 You all earned your money on this one.

  • @boyse69
    @boyse69 Жыл бұрын

    Rain just makes the risky job riskier thanks A

  • @northjerseyarborcarellc7779
    @northjerseyarborcarellc7779 Жыл бұрын

    The epic “saw flick “

  • @eithieus1652
    @eithieus1652 Жыл бұрын

    Like the fur suspenders 👍

  • @woodystreeservicePNW
    @woodystreeservicePNW Жыл бұрын

    Here in the PNW it was hard to find a harness that could be comfortable with rain gear. Love MB harness but my favorite rain jacket was $19 bucks at goodwill thin enough to keep you cool but 100 waterproof

  • @wrstew1272
    @wrstew1272 Жыл бұрын

    9:40- is that the 😂Hunicke Fox on the ground? Fetching branches in a pink hoodie/jacket…..😊

  • @trimbaker1893
    @trimbaker1893 Жыл бұрын

    HI August, George here. I remember keeping two big rubberbands on each boot to sinch the bottom of my rain slicks on the Salmon Seiner up in Alaska. You probably did that too. sure was nice when a slosh of water tried to wash up my leg.

  • @AugustHunicke

    @AugustHunicke

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep

  • @vespasian266
    @vespasian266 Жыл бұрын

    I've a similar tree to do but putting it off till the weather gets better. mind you, only a part time tree cutter myself so can afford to wait. ain't getting me in no wet slippery tree.

  • @StihlChainsaws
    @StihlChainsaws Жыл бұрын

    Heather is a machine💪 Yall did great work during miserable conditions. Looked like a super tight location too👍 STAY SAFE

  • @AugustHunicke

    @AugustHunicke

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @mrtreejunkie

    @mrtreejunkie

    Жыл бұрын

    Mr.Stihl Born sir I hope you are doing well and Mr. August you definitely deserve a raise after that slippery mess! Hope you back is doing better August! Mr.Stihl Born sir you take care as well and y’all both be safe! Love and peace BG 👍🏼

  • @Joe_Not_A_Fed
    @Joe_Not_A_Fed Жыл бұрын

    Great job with that tree. It was kinda like a Jenga/Tetrus thing you had to solve. I don't mind getting wet, but that kind of rain in the oil patch, is hell because it makes endless mud. The mud out there is conjured by the devil himself. The worst city rain ever, is bliss compared to a mild drizzle in the patch. I hate mud so much that I transferred from Alberta to Yemen (which turned out to be awesome besides not having any mud).

  • @julianalderson3938
    @julianalderson3938 Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully one day il be like beaver' retired. Ha sorry ramblin. Great vid

  • @thim8009
    @thim8009 Жыл бұрын

    I've been wearing ice fishing gloves. Neoprene and rubber. I haven't climbed with them, but I've been loading a lot of wet firewood.

  • @angelsspirit335
    @angelsspirit335 Жыл бұрын

    im a Doctor of psychology but o love your content. You are an amazing man with a motivational attitude that breeds successful employees. id like to meet you some day. you inspire my creative genius literally. im Doc in SE Florida

  • @MikeBrooks12550
    @MikeBrooks12550 Жыл бұрын

    August, A lot of the time I think it looks so easy, and it was refreshing to see this, the weather, the sprawling nature of the tree, the delicate surroundings, etc. make for quite the challenge. It looked like you ended up sitting on several of the branches/leads as you made your way around reducing the extremities. Was that due to the weather conditions or the branch angles vs your tie in angles? or perhaps both? How is Adam healing up?

  • @MrDanGrondin
    @MrDanGrondin Жыл бұрын

    It really adds some stress to a days work (rain or snow) ! 😔😕Been there done that ...

  • @leonardvirtue5753
    @leonardvirtue5753 Жыл бұрын

    Nice 😊 🎉🤠🤙🤙👌💯what’s up August 👋👋😍 and team!!!!!🌲🥳🥳👍

  • @NancyFrench-bf3pq
    @NancyFrench-bf3pq6 ай бұрын

    You're top notch just as good as colin Bergeron from Maine

  • @jamesrichard6458
    @jamesrichard6458 Жыл бұрын

    Attempt at comedy alert: 🎶 I'm chainsawing in the rain oh what a glorius feeling chainsawing in the Raaaaain 🎶. God Bless Hope you and all your family and all your crew are doing well. Remake of the old Singing in the Rain video

  • @janieweyers6230
    @janieweyers6230 Жыл бұрын

    Oh, that's Heather in the pink 😊

  • @darrelljohnson4658
    @darrelljohnson4658 Жыл бұрын

    Good job sawrus Trees-R-Us

  • @havespurswillclimb
    @havespurswillclimb Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video. You love the climbing, rigging, cutting, etc. It shows. How's the back? I get a shooting pain in my right hip region every now and then. I just push through it. Father time trying to tell me something??? I ain't listening!

  • @AugustHunicke

    @AugustHunicke

    Жыл бұрын

    My backs a mess

  • @sonnyblazer5504
    @sonnyblazer5504 Жыл бұрын

    I spotted that JACKET early on and was going to comment on it and the makers came on later but PERFECT PROTECTION for the rain that greeted you today! Wonder if they make gloved of the same fabric? If they do, I'll buy you a pair! I cringe watching you walk down limbs & trunk with that GREEN CARPETTING cover! BE SAFE!

  • @trimbaker1893
    @trimbaker1893 Жыл бұрын

    I remember living in Oregon, on the "wets "coast...

  • @MrEvanb93
    @MrEvanb93 Жыл бұрын

    the beaver boys

  • @adamcoleman4001
    @adamcoleman4001 Жыл бұрын

    Nice

  • @evanhasse
    @evanhasse Жыл бұрын

    Something about being fully comfortable working in the rain that just feels good! Always looking forward to new content from you and your crew! BTW were you able to locate that carabiner that jumped ship at 14:15?!

  • @AugustHunicke

    @AugustHunicke

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s still down there 😁

  • @betternfred
    @betternfred Жыл бұрын

  • @rickthompson4315
    @rickthompson4315 Жыл бұрын

    Slay the Monster! Like they say in the Marine Corps. If it ain't raining, We ain't Training.

  • @danielmiddleton8173
    @danielmiddleton8173 Жыл бұрын

    Cripes! How many traffic near misses did you see while up there?!

  • @abetaylor4977
    @abetaylor4977 Жыл бұрын

    Hey August what kind of lanyard are you using? I just bought the Notch rope grab, it sucks, can't get it to release with my weight? I've been using a double lanyard my entire career would love to have an easy release able one for sure.

  • @hulkthedane7542
    @hulkthedane7542 Жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @brandeehose6595
    @brandeehose6595 Жыл бұрын

    What’s the wet weather gear that you like the best!?

  • @julianalderson3938
    @julianalderson3938 Жыл бұрын

    The beaver nice. Just runs off. Plus like it got a rugby league player n oz. Beaver menzies, not the fastest biggest. But yer he went hard. Thanks

  • @lucfournier8222
    @lucfournier8222 Жыл бұрын

    after a job like this i would take the ranchero for à ride!

  • @davefran01
    @davefran01 Жыл бұрын

    That was a tree that went on forever ! What was the time on that job ?

  • @spacecat86
    @spacecat86 Жыл бұрын

    Heeey buddy. Quick question. I noticed an extra carabiner. Do you have a backup carabiner going through your zigzag just in case that little swivel breaks? that's what it kinda looks like but I could be wrong. awesome job and thanks for the vids, man. I don't know what I would do without them. I learn so much and it makes my job easier and safer.

  • @AugustHunicke

    @AugustHunicke

    Жыл бұрын

    That biner holds the Reon Rounds tether onto the zigzag

  • @angryjay06
    @angryjay06 Жыл бұрын

    WOW SO MANY COMMENTS. hopefully you see this question on the skid steer splitting drills. Which brand was your favorite ? also did you have any issuses with hydraulic fluid heating up. we recently demoed 2 Drills the 1st one blew out on demo the other worked great. However my ditchwitch 1500 developed a fluid leak to find out the casing had a hair line crack causing a leak. Was it the drill or just a fluke coincidence? have any input?? Thank you in advance.

  • @darwinrobles9419
    @darwinrobles9419 Жыл бұрын

    Who ported ur echo august ?? I got 2 that nick Stoeckel did for me and the little saw is sweet with the ported work

  • @AugustHunicke

    @AugustHunicke

    Жыл бұрын

    Saw king.

  • @jeremyphillips8525
    @jeremyphillips8525 Жыл бұрын

    agust i was thinking of getting into being a arborist after watching your vids it got me interistedand i was wondering if it payed well and i was wondering if you own the bussness or you work for it?

  • @alotl1kevegas860
    @alotl1kevegas860 Жыл бұрын

    Hey August, 2 questions for you. What rope wrench tether is that? And will the Monkey Beaver Suspenders fit the Tree Motion Pro Harness?

  • @lucfournier8222

    @lucfournier8222

    Жыл бұрын

    reon rounds tether

  • @SLOCLMBR

    @SLOCLMBR

    Жыл бұрын

    They have a 3 point set of suspenders for the tree motion! Worth it!

  • @joshpomponio2993
    @joshpomponio2993 Жыл бұрын

    Really don’t like workin in the rain but ya know do it anyway 👊

  • @Gavinl.03
    @Gavinl.03 Жыл бұрын

    Anybody know what rigging snap he's using?

  • @srchannel324
    @srchannel324 Жыл бұрын

    👍

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