Very rare that you see August actually a bit nervous or uncomfortable. Spooky tree, nice work.

August you have surrounded yourself with amazing people! But the interaction between you and Damien is pure gold.

".....you kinda stack the deck in your favor until you feel like you're gonna win and then you go for it....." One of the best examples I've heard so far describing hazard mitigation. Thanks August and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🌲 Randy

Hi August, recently I cut down larch tree (Larix decidua) and I used technique I learned from you - I cut limbs so close to the trunk, that the trunk wood created a hinge - very robust one. Otherwise those limbs were so brittle, they wouldn't hinge at all. With this technique it went so smoothly. Thanks a lot :-)

There is a lot about this video that makes me glad that I have subscribed to your channel. Your attention to safety/mindfulness will and has kept you healthy. The views of the countryside that I spent a good amount of time in when I was growing up and living in the area are great to see, especially with the changing of the seasons. The drone shots were great especially seeing the snag acting like a shake as you were working your way down. Thanks a lot for sharing these videos and continue to take care.

Hey August, guess that's where years of experience matched with intuition and a good helping of extra courage allows for a successful outcome. Awesome job. The 540i really does look to be an impressive alternative to the 200t.

Hanz and Franz: "We're here to PUMP YOU UP!" Great reference, but you also have me pumped up to go finish cutting my own tree.

Great video and good job guys. Take care and have a blessed and safe day

that was one seriously sketchy tree . great work and beautifully executed removal

Yes, August. The stubs come back to haunt you. Yes. Truth. Talked about sneaking, tying off to a separate tree, investigating deeper details of damage before and during the climb, very concise, and yet completely attentive to all range of details... Holy Moses, 40 pullups? All at once? I need to go back and listen, instead of typing while I watch. Nicely done, is what I mean.

That Hans & Frans reference will separate the real men from the real old men. 👍

"You don't want the 9-1-1 guys bucking the log for you . . . " so true Damien!

Hey folks. Have a beautiful day!

@GeraldAlonzoMourning

8 ай бұрын

Igualmente senor

@jaredeberly9724

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan. You as well

Thanks for bringing us along August. Another fun episode. Thanks for talking us through this one. I was definitely nervous for you.

Cut a 70' pine yesterday , first 40 feet nothing but powder bark falling of as i climbed it . top half no rott but it did make for some light clean up . Glad i got it down safely. Thanking God - Jesus christ that it went well

I could feel your relief when that top came down without incident! Great job August!

I was super puckered hearing August breathing that hard... sketchy one! Was wishing you had the break-away flip line!!

More stress than the best suspense movie! I started to process the idea that the thing you're counting on to save your life will send you hurtling 30 ft across a void, until you maybe smack into the safety tree. And all the while you need to avoid contact with the clunker that broke off the tree getting cut down. You guys ARE super heroes!

Thanks August. Lots of good tips and tricks in this video. You are the man when it comes to climbing sketchy trees. What a big relief when the top comes off smoothly. Well done sir.

Brilliant Job. God is with you. That's the kind of Bread Sticks I like to see safely brought Down. A healthy Tree is one thing,but a rotton Pine Tree is a real conquest. Glad Damien didn't climb the one that clipped the House. Praise the Lord.

One of your best vids. Can't believe you climbed above that vertical crack, but what really gave me some armchair adrenaline was watching the center of that spar as you were climbing down wobbling and shaking like a soft bellied hula dancer. I saw that and thought the tree must be awfully soft there, and sure enough when you dropped the trunk it broke right there. Did you see that on this video? When you're climbing back down, the center of the tree looked like a belly dancer. Like it was rubber. When I was your age I still don 't think I could have pulled that one off like that and now, feggetaboutit... I'm a country hack just trying to keep the bills paid in my old age. But its sure something to see watching you work. Good book says the laborer is worthy of the hire. In your case I'd say that's about tenfold and some.

I Enjoy on how thoroughly you explain everything I’ve been watching since the beginning thank you !

You really conveyed the stress you must have been feeling , you posted the video so I knew it work out , from your experience level I knew it could go no other way.

You pulled him over to the other tree. Perfectly fine. 😊

"stack the deck in your favor until you feel like you're gonna win, and then you go for it." I've been doing this for years now but I've never been able to describe it so succinctly.

WOW August, 40 pull ups is crazy for an old rooster. I bet you’d put the smack down on a bad guy stepping at you the wrong way. Thanks for sharing your moment in the giant bread sticks😊

Very nice work from you guys. It didn’t take much to talk Damien into you climbing the the leaner. You both snuck up and down with ease.

That Husky battery saw is indeed pretty macho, I'm guessing my little Echo 2511 would burn 2 tanks to cut as much as the Husky on one charge. Regarding the wood the only place I like Butterfinger is in Dairy Queen Blizzards. The tree work and video is so professional, thanks for another one. Blessings BTW looks kind of like the tree you're tied to might be next.

Great long video! Great work! Always happy to see Damien!❤❤❤

August the man with ice in his veins!! Near the top when ur peeling the bark. Props for going higher!!

I’m living in far Upstate New York, and the Emerald Ash Beetles have arrived and started taking out the trees. My new policy has become “ anything that can reach the house or surrounding buildings has to go. Admitting that I always wanted to run a chainsaw was an early manly requirement, now I have justification. Now She Who Must Be Obeyed is complaining about me picking up a fixable Homelight for a record ten dollars! The nerve!! 😂. Of course it will be my initial foray into porting…….I just can’t help myself. But winter is long ( already had a case of white) and who doesn’t need just one more project? You guys are doing fine examples of how to survive a difficult vocation. Always a joy to see the next experience!😊

Crispy Pine tree.. nice Job ole son. Be safe

Enjoyed the video. Dead trees can be sketchy to work on.....as we could see from your work on this one. Nice job limbing and chunking...as usual. It's was quite a challenge.....what you live for. Thanks for sharing.

Those trees grow so high,nice work and nobody climbs like you. It’s better than watching someone climb a cliff face.

😎Hans & Franz ❤️ “happiness, happiness Praise The Lord, and Admire the view” 🌲 August, you have nerves of steel. Amazing video Thank you my friend

Whew that was a Long time to hold my breath !!! 😀 I realize it was easy cuttin but man that Husky did a great job !! I love the longer video's but they're still over Way too fast !! As much as the other tree moved when you pulled a little on it I'm not sure the top wouldn't have broke out on that big of swing lol 😃 Great video again !! Thank you August ❤❤

"We're here to PUMP YOU UP!" "Ja!"

As soon as you said Hans and Franz I immediately got it and laughed at the reference! That’s when SNL was funny.

Hey August man I cant count the times Ive been in that situation in many different species feels like your heart is going to explode its beating so fast but when the top flies and your still there you know for sure youre alive! Nice work as usual take care buddy

you ask how we feel…relieved. Truth is…one pushes it …at some point our number comes up…whether tree climbing, rock/ice or mountain climbing….but not today,,,grateful.

Cool, August! Some people thrive on 'SKETCH'!!!!

"Damien" Ok August you talked me into it ill let you climb the ragedy snag lol

You can have it ..the more experienced man should always take the dangerous work great job always..

scary tree - glad everything worked out well. Very smart move to have a back up line to another tree. Hope the crew / family and you are doing well. God Bless

32:14 I love the shower of sawdust from the drone shot

You are wonderful!

Glad to see you on your way down!

that old saying"that scared me and I ain't scared of nothing" just wow!!!

Nice work on those crispy critters!

Great video and good Job you Guys God Bless You(ty Ron )

The quality of this video is asmr to my ears and eyes

Great video!

"... and you don't want the 911 guys bucking the log for you ..." :)

To think that that guy lives UNDER those butterfinger bar trees.

Danger Will Robinson Danger Thats some ballzie tree work

Forty pull-ups and THEN he goes to work climbing trees. I don't know whether to be inspired or depressed. Definitely definitely impressed, though👍

@kennethsizer6217

8 ай бұрын

P.S. This was the best ad for the 540i *ever*

the new Husqvarna T542i XP have heat in the handlebar 😎👌

Going to work for a new outfit tomorrow, its always nice to come here to remember certain things.

I spy the new Apex rope wrench. 😊

Love ya man 🙂

We are here to pump you up!!!

I think husky has hit the sweet spot on current battery powered climbing saw design. Now they just need to lower their price by a few hundred dollars for a two battery kit. 😁😁

Great job August. My butt-hole was puckered up just watching

I have a home made theory that pine trees use fire to kick the checkerboard and start the game again. They gain advantage after a fire by opening cones in unison, then they race to the sky. At first they dominate, far in the lead, until more robust and longer living trees that can tolerate shade (like hemlock, grand fir, and even doug fir) begin to ovetake them. Before they lose, they 'decide' as a group to end it sooner than those mature trees would like. How? The pines use their sensitivity to pine beetles to all die together, making a whole lot of crispy wood, just waiting for a lightning strike to make big fire. The game starts again. Normally species evolve to resist pathogens like pine beetle, but in this case broad sensitivity to pine beetle gives them an unfair cheat code by allowing a reboot for the next generation.

Exact Work from beginning up to the End. 💪👍

Stack the deck... love it.

Hey *DAMIEN* SOOOO glad you were NOT hurt in that *SURPRIZE* Tree! (Little FROG LEGS LOL) Why do we let out trees get like this? (Same as: A BARBER needs a HAIRCUT; A Landscaper has Weeds & Crabgrass; and even *AUGUST* had a lot of trimming in the past month so *LIFE IS GOOD - WE'RE STILL HERE* !!! Thank for another one, all!

Good grief! Breadstick climbs are no picnic…anxious breathing near that top. 👀

The drone footage really look like a bread stick look straight down 🤣👊

How sick would it be if Monkey Beaver came up with a way to set their lines with the drone !!!!

Had the bark slip off in the cut before skidded down 10' shook me up to say the least.

You know it's sketchy when August gets slightly amped...I've seen those break apart from their own weight falling them, respect🙏

I cant help but try to do the math in my head as I take off weight. once I think that I've hit my body weight I start to feel some relief on those dead pines.

Oh yes, the drone the big boys toys gotta incorporate that into the work I’m feeling much better now that you’re at the end going towards the bottom. I was very nervous for you. I would’ve cut it where I saw the dead stuff and you decide to go twice as high. I don’t know why.😮

Is this video called tension and suspension? completely forgot time these 45 minutes 😮 thumbs up!

Hans und Franz, Yeah😂, Pump YOU Up 👏😉👍

Wild

The humbilical wire is welcome when cold situacion to improve power

CRISPY CRITTERS!!

👍💪👍

Hey August. Love the videos. Quick question… What is your thoughts on the safety line without a “Weak Link Carabiner”? Like doesn’t it defeat the purpose of you have a safety line but you’re strapped to the “Breadstick” with your steel core flip line? Now I kind of get it once you have topped the tree because you could just slide off the top of it broke then… But I would just like to know your thoughts. Love your videos!

@AugustHunicke

8 ай бұрын

A breakaway flip line is best if I thought it’d break under my weight, but then again, I would probably find another way besides climbing if I thought it couldn’t handle my weight. I’ve been on one that let go under me before.

@dereckray

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the response. I admire what you do. I spent 2 months recording awesome content only to be overwhelmed with how much work goes into it on the back end. (Editing, Charging Battery’s, Uploading Footage, Bringing the camera in the tree.) A lot of people have no idea how much effort goes into these videos! Stay safe!

40 pull-ups nice dude. That’s a lot

Maybe Damien wants to have a dance off 🐄 boy style

40:08 From my experience this kind of cambium saver is great. I had to buy new one, it is Petzl NAJA, and I have mixed feelings about it. Pulley is great for climbing up, but the whole system can't be used for choking the stem, always there must be some branch or union. So not practical for tree felling. .... August, not sure if you have a knot or something on the end of the rope in the cambium saver you are showing. There should be a stopper knot.

@AugustHunicke

8 ай бұрын

The eye is enough to bind in the smaller ring and pull the saver out because it is just around the trunk as demonstrated.

@jakubhostinsky4482

8 ай бұрын

@@AugustHunicke No, I meant at the end of the short rope, on which the prusik is mounted. To prevent the prusik from slipping of the rope.

@AugustHunicke

8 ай бұрын

@@jakubhostinsky4482 OIC. Yes, I usually keep a carabiner there, but the spliced eye is there also… I’ve never seen my cambium saver prussic slip. 🤠

Sometimes when those lean trees jobs apears a suggestion could be tying them half way up with a single dinamic rope or a wire cable &winch depending the situation. This avoid they break in the lower part by the climber's weight or mouvements...😮

no rock paper scissors : )

WE want to Pump.... You..... UP great reference ! some crispy critters there ! Have you worked out the details on the mini bars yet , Ive been waiting on one

Respect to you...0.0

"Pumping Up with Hans & Franz" on the tv sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live

Hi August , can you explain your method for a breakaway flipline, a lot of us would be interested I think

@AugustHunicke

8 ай бұрын

Zip tie or a keychain carabiner.

Yeah use a breakaway too. Mine is four zip ties. What do you use August? Think someone in the industry should make a breakaway tether hint hint. Need something more reliable.

How do you cut down a unique tree? You "NIQ" up on it. Hahaha. Great video yall be safe. See ya in a couple of weeks.

Bring back Biscotti!!

Damien, where can I get that black off the chain hat?

Why use a flip line with an eye at the end? Wouldn't a flip line with no knot on the end make it easier to bail out if it started to break?

considering its condition, would it be unsafe to send anything bigger than small top even if you had the space for a big top? as you go bigger so does the push back on the stem

@AugustHunicke

8 ай бұрын

Exactly

Feeling like that was a big cut

Why for some stick endings do you cut at 1 to 1.5 meters from ground and others you cut close to ground?

@AugustHunicke

8 ай бұрын

Many reasons varying. In this case to shorten the reach.

So random question, even though you climb line is in a safe tree, your flip line is around the danger tree. What would happen if the tree broke below your feet?

@AugustHunicke

8 ай бұрын

I would have to unclip (or use a breakaway, flip line as mentioned in the video.)

Just wonder if anybody can answer what set up was HE using on the SRT

@Cmyers7211

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!