Tpott's Trees

Tpott's Trees

Arborist. Contract Climber. Love my career. Always learning, ever improving.

How to clean Carabiners

How to clean Carabiners

Пікірлер

  • @aaronarmstrong9776
    @aaronarmstrong97763 күн бұрын

    how many times can you let it slam into trees and the ground before you retire it?

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES2 күн бұрын

    Tough to say. They would say try to never do it and soft retrieve it

  • @TheThejatsman
    @TheThejatsman3 күн бұрын

    65k views, nice

  • @sunsydd
    @sunsydd7 күн бұрын

    Great Video! How do we untie that knot from the tree?

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES5 күн бұрын

    I jumped up and got it. If you want to easily get it I would do a running bowline chocked at the base of the tree

  • @RobL-zt4lr
    @RobL-zt4lr7 күн бұрын

    I agree with Michael Spraggon's comments, these are very special trees and need to be protected, it is a huge shame that people cannot just see them and enjoy them with out the need to be climbing all over them and causing damage. Cleated shoes, everyone as seen how footfall erodes rock, high numbers of people climbing these trees and standing on the bark on the branches as they do so is going to cause erosion and damage to the bark which will damage the whole tree eventually, pathogens being given access through the damages.

  • @MichaelJSpraggon
    @MichaelJSpraggon6 күн бұрын

    I just had a closer look and I think it's just the heavy tread on his boots. That said, chunky boots don't go with the thin tops of trees. I use soft, trainer-like shoes or bare feet when climbing. I'm sure heavier boots are only needed for protection when doing cutting.

  • @ryobrown-mcclain805
    @ryobrown-mcclain8059 күн бұрын

    How did you get turned on to this throwbag? Seems better than having a seperate bag for 2nd line?

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES8 күн бұрын

    Exactly! It saves so much space in your bag and it's much much cheaper. £50 for the eclipse or £100 for two separate throw cubes from another brand or more

  • @MichaelJSpraggon
    @MichaelJSpraggon10 күн бұрын

    Hi TPott! I have just come across this video. It's very well presented, and makes the idea of climbing the tallest tree in the UK very appealing. 20 years ago I had the same excitement, when I climbed the, now-felled, Vyrnwy Giant for the first time. I climbed and measured it again in 2009, recording 63.79m. I then made the first ascent of the world's tallest Christmas tree in 2012. However, we now have a real problem, there are thousands of climbers out there, but only one tallest tree in the UK. This video advertises it for 'whoever' to come and have a go. I've seen for myself what happens when you advertise the location and climb of a tree, in terms of amount of traffic, and damage by some climbers who don't know what they're doing (see a couple of examples below). I stopped putting videos up of my climbs of the tallest trees about 15 years ago for this very reason. These trees are very delicate and slender, and are of great botanical significance because they represent the limit of what the tallest species of plant in history is achieving in Europe. So instead of going out of our way to tell people how to find them and how thrilling it is to climb them, we need to protect them by avoiding climbing or even drawing attention to them. (In America it is actually illegal to even visit the tallest tree in the world, Hyperion.) It feels like the flood gates are beginning to open, so my fellow tree measurers and I would be really grateful if you could resist putting more tallest tree climb videos up, and remove specific locations and the GPS reference in the ones you've already done. I have the same problem myself now, as I have some more laser results to put up, but will probably only give the region and no photos, for fear of climbers managing to pinpoint the location. I climb trees every week, and it's taken me the first 25 or so of my 40 years of climbing to develop the delicate style and equipment I use, which are quite unlike those used by arborists. However, I now only climb Champion trees about once every 8 years, in order to provide a tape drop measurement if there is some significant milestone to record and, for example, if laser measurements are not accurate enough to determine whether a tree is taller than another tree in another country. Please help us protect these delicate champion trees!🙏 Kind regards, Michael J Spraggon (I saw some arborists climb the Grand fir at Blair Castle. They turned up with a truck load of gear, and were very macho, like an army unit. They stormed the grand fir with chainsaw clothing and rigid work boots, using DRT without even a friction saver, broke branches as they tried clumsily to move around at the top with their bulky gear and chainsaw boots, and hauled a 10 ft pruning pole from the ground all the way through the canopy to measure to the top. Not good at all. A few weeks after the tallest tree in Scotland was climbed by a presenter on The One Show, another colleague of mine was up there found that someone had spiked their way up the same tree, leaving wounds all the way up it!)

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES9 күн бұрын

    A very interesting take. I'd never spike a live tree, although I have heard horror stories of people who would. My videos were really aimed to showcase nature and beauty that's hidden away in this country and often overlooked. I agree that climbing such trees shouldn't be undertaken by anyone but I'm glad I'm young and fit and experienced enough to be able to and it's something I'll surely look back on in time with great fondness. I'll take your points into consideration on the next one

  • @MichaelJSpraggon
    @MichaelJSpraggon7 күн бұрын

    @@TPOTTS_TREES I can see you wouldn't spike a live tree but as I said, the problem is people are seeing these videos and getting the idea of finding and climbing the champion trees themselves. Then they tell their friends etc. and it radiates outwards. When I put up my Lake Vyrnwy videos in 2009, I didn't think anyone else would copy me, but I was wrong. Since then I have stopped putting videos up about the tallest trees. I know the excitement you have now, climbing higher than you ever have before; your channel is getting more views and other climbers are telling you how cool it is. You'll be feeling like a bit of a celebrity. Hell, I was even on TV a couple of times! I have recently made the most momentous discovery of the last 3 decades, but I will not be putting any videos up about it, nor will I tell you what it is here. It's about what's best for these individual specimens, at the extreme limits of their achievement, not about us getting the glory. So this is a test of whether you are willing to put the wellbeing of the champion trees above yourself, like I'm having to do. There are millions of tall Douglas firs in Britain, and many, although being a few meters shorter, may be even more interesting to climb, and have even betters views! I think you (and I) could put even better videos up of climbing big trees on our channels, but not where champion trees grow, and not mentioning the notion of climbing the tallest trees in the country either. You've got so many interesting things on your channel, you just don't need this extra thing anyway. I still use my M-System prototype, by the way. I got very close to a deal with Petzl and ISC, but ultimately they said no. It didn't fit with their plans, but I don't regret trying.

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES5 күн бұрын

    @@MichaelJSpraggon I just watched your video on your system. Very cool. Have you changed it much in the 10 years or so? I would love to have a go :) Maybe something cool to show on the channel with you at some point? I understand what you're saying. My intention of showing it was mainly to show it off to people who aren't able too.

  • @MichaelJSpraggon
    @MichaelJSpraggon5 күн бұрын

    @@TPOTTS_TREES I've been having a discussion this week with the people who keep records of champion trees, and trying to steer them away from the idea of making climbing an offense, or putting up no climbing signs (which will just tell tree baggers that the trees they are looking for are here). Tree climbing is one of the most fulfilling things an ape can do, and it would just be another freedom taken away from the people in this country (like the Darwalls' attempt to ban wild camping on Dartmoor). The consensus seems to be: just don't draw attention to the champion trees, and don't publish their location. Then the many climbers out there won't even have the idea or means to find and climb an individual champion tree. On the other hand climbing trees in general should be encouraged (safely), and if one or two treetops get damaged, it is no big deal in the grand scheme of things, as they are not individual specimens of great significance. I use soft trainers or bare feet in the tops of thin trees, and cambium savers on my access line. I get off the access line once in the canopy and use a double ended adjustable lanyard of stretchy ice-climbing rope, with my own ultralight self-locating cambium savers. Most of the time, however, I climb with no ropes. The present M-System is much more compact. I've got rid of all unnecessary biners, and use a telescopic assembly with spring buttons, which packs down to 11 inches and deploys in a few seconds. I would have climbed out of Gaping Ghyll with it, but I didn't want to get it dirty! There are other inventions - the Yella Grapnel, sold by NewTribe is my invention (and Sophia Sparks didn't pay me a penny for it). I also use a catapult called the Giant Shot - 5 times the power of a Big Shot, 13 ft tall ,7 sections, 20 strands of rubber, and a hand winch to pull the bag down. I've reached 195ft with it in tests, but it's not very accurate. I built it to go to Bhutan and measure some 100m cypresses (as I didn't want to fly into the country with a high powered crossbow). However, as we weren't official like the BBC, we couldn't get a visa. That's just trees. There are other things too that I've done recently, involving mountain railways and go-karts...

  • @ditlevguld8912
    @ditlevguld891210 күн бұрын

    Great video:)

  • @harry_alexander99
    @harry_alexander9910 күн бұрын

    the jumpscare at the beginning 😭

  • @falkrybak3654
    @falkrybak365410 күн бұрын

    I used the Eclipse a few years ago. However, the bending rods quickly penetrated the material or broke. Petzl made a replacement once, but the error reoccurred even with the replacement

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES10 күн бұрын

    I'll have to see about how it fairs. Maybe they have reinforced it. How long did it last

  • @yetisteps8200
    @yetisteps820010 күн бұрын

    I got one 4 years ago, lasted 10 months of full time use before the rods punched through the fabric. Nice bag but not very durable. Hope you got a better version. Treezers cubes are my go to now.

  • @Sethhaun78
    @Sethhaun7810 күн бұрын

    Been useing a 2 gallon paint bucket for 5 years or so...thats why i started looking at options that will fit in my pick ups trucks..this will seal the deal

  • @Sethhaun78
    @Sethhaun7810 күн бұрын

    Great sells pitch to...your hired ....😂

  • @Sethhaun78
    @Sethhaun7810 күн бұрын

    Uncle sherril tree messed up my order....and retutn was to complicated..

  • @Sethhaun78
    @Sethhaun7810 күн бұрын

    The weaver 3 pouch black one looks good to..seen video of the edilrid to lo ok s nice ..i meant courant pop ups on first comment

  • @Sethhaun78
    @Sethhaun7810 күн бұрын

    I was looking at those few weeks ago bought the edilrid 2 pop ups ..one never came and got stuck with yellow one ..its way to big ..guna use it fir rope bsg or sell it...thanks

  • @elemental4rce
    @elemental4rce11 күн бұрын

    we recently bought one of these. Easily the best throwbag i've used.

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES11 күн бұрын

    They are ace!

  • @tomcanfield705
    @tomcanfield70511 күн бұрын

    It looks like 2 wraps not 3. Most people call this three, but you only wrap twice! Way #177 to create the awesome Alpine butterfly!

  • @romanlesa4486
    @romanlesa448612 күн бұрын

    Is it just me or do these seem like the Sena Tuff Talk systems? 🤔🧐

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES11 күн бұрын

    Very similar

  • @aviator1243
    @aviator124313 күн бұрын

    I though that your friends being in the video, really made it nice. Hats off to a really good arbborist

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES11 күн бұрын

    Thank you dude, really kind of you

  • @aravec
    @aravec13 күн бұрын

    Very impressive!

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES13 күн бұрын

    Thank you sir

  • @aravec
    @aravec13 күн бұрын

    Very good. I like how you not only demonstrate the knot but also explain potential uses.

  • @aravec
    @aravec13 күн бұрын

    Very good. I like how you not only demonstrate the knot but also explain potential uses.

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES11 күн бұрын

    Glad you liked it 😁

  • @Sethhaun78
    @Sethhaun7813 күн бұрын

    Camera akways makes ropes look twice the diameter they are....

  • @cageryigitbas6146
    @cageryigitbas614614 күн бұрын

    Bb

  • @adamthornton6149
    @adamthornton614915 күн бұрын

    I’m in the early stages of my arborist career and have decided to go down the sole trader route. I don’t really know what I’m doing or the best routes to go down. Is there any chance you’d be able to make a video detailing the different options and how to go about them?

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES14 күн бұрын

    Awesome suggestion. In the meantime, tell me about yourself and I can give some advice on your situation. How many years experience you have, training you have, kit you have, how busy you are / able to find work, are you happy with the pay your on, average pay from being employed to self employed in your area, that sort of thing. Wishing you the best

  • @adamthornton6149
    @adamthornton614911 күн бұрын

    At the moment I only have the one years experience under my belt doing tree surgery (was an engineer at sea beforehand) and I’m on a level 3 course for forestry and arb. I’ve worked alongside the whole time I’ve studied and work 3 days a week at the moment. I’ve been able to acquire my own climbing kit and build myself a husky 550 from scratch but I definitely want to start prepping for when I’m all qualified, hence the decision to go sole trader/subcontractor. Any advice on what avenues to go down and different ways to go about the arb industry would make the world of difference to shape my path (and many other viewers I’m sure!) Cheers!

  • @user-pb4mt5vn6h
    @user-pb4mt5vn6h15 күн бұрын

    Awesome 🤩

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES14 күн бұрын

    Glad you liked it

  • @sendonikodawaru
    @sendonikodawaru16 күн бұрын

    私はボランティアで日本の神社の木やを剪定させていただいておりますが職業として起業します。 他人に判ってもらいにくい仕事ですので大変 励みになります。 コメントの返信をありがとうございます。ご安全に!!

  • @sendonikodawaru
    @sendonikodawaru17 күн бұрын

    ありがとうございます 勉強になりました

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES17 күн бұрын

    どういたしまして。気に入ってもらってうれしいです

  • @dzulfikarali7484
    @dzulfikarali748418 күн бұрын

    Under. Over. Under

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES18 күн бұрын

    15l bag m.petzl.com/INT/en/Professional/Packs-and-accessories/BUCKET-15 30l bag m.petzl.com/INT/en/Professional/Packs-and-accessories/BUCKET-30 45l bag m.petzl.com/INT/en/Professional/Packs-and-accessories/BUCKET-45

  • @jameshancock18
    @jameshancock1819 күн бұрын

    Need this 😂

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES19 күн бұрын

    I'll let you know how it goes lol

  • @ArcaneArborWolfe
    @ArcaneArborWolfe18 күн бұрын

    Is the fan a PC gaming fan? Love it!

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES18 күн бұрын

    @@ArcaneArborWolfe www.amazon.co.uk/ELUTENG-Ventilator-Computer-Compatible-Raspberry/dp/B07F1NV9T7/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=33A7MU0CAPP24&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EC6Bki7_h89HtKackg4rME5yVtqD1m7gpiNjxDDfBKCU2Z3hPuef9a5SFo1rNYOaYJRZ9tAr4Ef4Pcbj1Pk8l4Xw25fo5jZT83KdHZleZgO30RtEtBkU199LXhYictuDyfYBykAnH5BoSBzHGYqJV4mDb6jENQ5nMnwGR22lWz8K3hK_BZ_rJiznGluqKRx9mBp3370xNGZaLG8_GVKpbg.F0OgP8xPqZbsW6wndVA2mSLc8qDwaenrXUWL9boRwBE&dib_tag=se&keywords=small+pc+fan&psr=EY17&qid=1716219186&s=todays-deals&sprefix=small+pc+fan%2Caps%2C178&sr=1-6-catcorr Used it today. Quite good lol

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES18 күн бұрын

    @@ArcaneArborWolfe if I didn't have to glasses you could get the fan way up in the helmet and blow air over your head

  • @TheThejatsman
    @TheThejatsman19 күн бұрын

    Never mind free stuff, Petzl should be paying you for this. The intro was cinematic

  • @donmar56
    @donmar5619 күн бұрын

    What about the visor ? Isn’t that health and safety ?

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES19 күн бұрын

    Yes you're right, I was using it for filming so I didn't have it on. You'd need safety glasses or a visor. You can purchase with muffs and visor included or just on its own if used for other purposes

  • @Sethhaun78
    @Sethhaun785 күн бұрын

    Yea but I s any cooler

  • @maximilianmusiker5264
    @maximilianmusiker526422 күн бұрын

    Rotten beech tree is pretty brittle 🙏😬

  • @grandmasterflash213
    @grandmasterflash21322 күн бұрын

    Awesome summary! I just do it for fun and use the RAD system with a petzl ID, ascender and pulley ❤

  • @thewood9717
    @thewood971722 күн бұрын

    Think a bunch of people neglect it but it really does help it was the first thing I started doing when I got into this job, I always try to tell everyone to do it or at least ask if they do even if you ain’t a arborist. May only get 5 mins to do it but really helps no matter ye age. Good on ya for showing it to folk. Stay safe

  • @m16swaggr97
    @m16swaggr9722 күн бұрын

    Any tips on fighting fatigue up there?

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES22 күн бұрын

    Best preparation happens before you even get up there. Eat well, stay hydrated and stretch. It makes a huge difference. Efficiency comes with experience. Getting things done while conserving energy is important over a days work. Also pace yourself throughout the day. Also srt

  • @m16swaggr97
    @m16swaggr9723 күн бұрын

    Knarly looking pine🔥

  • @NewlandsH0US3
    @NewlandsH0US323 күн бұрын

    Thanks from a veteran 👍

  • @ClimbHighArborist
    @ClimbHighArborist23 күн бұрын

    Favorite knot

  • @krustysurfer
    @krustysurfer24 күн бұрын

    Awesome tutorial thank you

  • @elemental4rce
    @elemental4rce26 күн бұрын

    i'm a massive silky advocate but would also say that i'm quite confident one handing a top handle when needed. Not that i would ever advise anyone to do the same, it's just a personal choice/risk

  • @TPOTTS_TREES
    @TPOTTS_TREES25 күн бұрын

    I see it a lot. You can definitely over use the silky and destroy your wrists also. The only real gripe I have with it is Arb Influencers doing it and then newer people copying and then end up hurting themselves. It's definitely a personal choice but I would never advise or teach it lol

  • @chriswoodcock3964
    @chriswoodcock396426 күн бұрын

    Another good video mate, well done. I’m the same I must use my silky 10 times as often as the lads I work with and rarely one hand a chainsaw. I fact I’m sure some of the lads done even own a silky :)