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Streyken · 14th May 2007, 09:10 AM

Nice video Ekka. There's a huge difference between what some consider safe and "easy" compared to the reality of the tree and conditions your situation may present. I've seen other people bitch about it too, but 4-6 hours in spurs is a piece of cake. It is much easier being up a tree than on the ground as far as I'm concerned, which is why I try and be easy on my groundies. After the first year your feet and back stop hurting, and in 18 years I've never had a back problem - sore shoulders yes, but 8 hours of hedge trimming will do that.

Maybe a new pair of boots would help. I've seen guys climbing in $100.00 boots bought from Walmart! Spend the 500.00 and get a pair that will last.

Another problem I've seen is guys who don't do tree work consistently. A layoff of a 4 days or so and back at her hard again is sure to cause injuries.

I'll often use my 266 for bucking, the reason the ms660 was being used in the video is because I trashed the chain on the 266 a few days before and haven't had time to get new ones yet. Even the next 4 Saturdays are booked up - take it while it's there, right!

In the next few days I have one that I'll be able to bomb out 40' + chunks, if it's not pouring I'll be sure to get some video.

Question guys, why the second tie in? I use a second if the tree I'm working on is likely to fall over so I can swing to safety, but why is one needed while bucking a spar? I use 5/8 trawler cable and have NEVER had one cut or break - not even close. I have seen one cut into, but the saw was useless before even making its way half through.

Again good video Ekka, shows reality over fiction.

14th May 2007, 09:10 AM	#33 (permalink)
Streyken Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 187	Nice one Ekka Nice video Ekka. There's a huge difference between what some consider safe and "easy" compared to the reality of the tree and conditions your situation may present. I've seen other people bitch about it too, but 4-6 hours in spurs is a piece of cake. It is much easier being up a tree than on the ground as far as I'm concerned, which is why I try and be easy on my groundies. After the first year your feet and back stop hurting, and in 18 years I've never had a back problem - sore shoulders yes, but 8 hours of hedge trimming will do that. Maybe a new pair of boots would help. I've seen guys climbing in $100.00 boots bought from Walmart! Spend the 500.00 and get a pair that will last. Another problem I've seen is guys who don't do tree work consistently. A layoff of a 4 days or so and back at her hard again is sure to cause injuries. I'll often use my 266 for bucking, the reason the ms660 was being used in the video is because I trashed the chain on the 266 a few days before and haven't had time to get new ones yet. Even the next 4 Saturdays are booked up - take it while it's there, right! In the next few days I have one that I'll be able to bomb out 40' + chunks, if it's not pouring I'll be sure to get some video. Question guys, why the second tie in? I use a second if the tree I'm working on is likely to fall over so I can swing to safety, but why is one needed while bucking a spar? I use 5/8 trawler cable and have NEVER had one cut or break - not even close. I have seen one cut into, but the saw was useless before even making its way half through. Again good video Ekka, shows reality over fiction. __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.