Human Catapult.

arbdog · 8th January 2008, 02:28 AM

Dont know if this is old news!, but i bet he felt well stupid!

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=85319b6d90

quercus · 8th January 2008, 03:52 AM

Oh I really love this...

TREE-SURFER · 8th January 2008, 04:39 AM

Sorry guys, but I had to laugh myself stupid over that one. Thankfully, the dood was ok. Given the angle of the stem and the sheer weight that he was cutting off, his ass should have told him what was going to happen. Had he tied off using a more appropriate rope and lowered the top down, there would not have been too much spring in the remaining stem. He will remember that one for a long time to come.

Just another sarcastic quote from me though, and that's not usual from me, the commentator said that Steve was a professional tree trimmer; how then did he hit the boat that was in the yard?...........

bigshea13 · 8th January 2008, 04:52 AM

professionaly stupid. hmmm lets cut off 1/3 of the stem...give it 15 feet of slack.....bring it to an abrupt stop....try to hold on...and see what happens.
i didnt see that coming. did any of you?

Eric Frei · 8th January 2008, 06:21 AM

Yeah seen that before and had some diagrams about it.

A better way would have been to have a primary lowering point in the main stem and a secondary off the leader he was on ... 2 pulleys.

He was lucky and sore I bet.

TREE-SURFER · 8th January 2008, 08:38 AM

I just remembered, a few years ago, I was snedding a large Ash, from what I do remember, it was about 40"DBH, and I was walking backwards on the limbs when the fugger decided to roll. Didn't see that one coming either, the flight was good though

newguy18 · 8th January 2008, 10:26 AM

hahaha I saw that before.I guess thats what happens when you don't use 2 tie ins.I'd personally take smaller pieces as well.

shaggs · 8th January 2008, 10:36 PM

Yep, this is one industry where small is sometimes better!

Ace Master · 8th January 2008, 11:09 PM

Shaggs
your right , the bigger the more bucking ride, always said good rigging and a good groundy makes it easy on you in a tree.

newguy18 · 8th January 2008, 11:14 PM

The ride wan't why I said smaller I said it because that looked like awful close quarters.Heck sometimes I purposly make the trunk shake to keep it going.[impressess home owners and usually when I do tree work the peoples neighbors come over and watch

.]My dad usually keeps them outta the way unless its a small td that i can handle myself in that case I'm usually coming down to keep them outta the dropzone.

Ace Master · 9th January 2008, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

The ride wan't why I said smaller I said it because that looked like awful close quarters.Heck sometimes I purposly make the trunk shake to keep it going.[impressess home owners and usually when I do tree work the peoples neighbors come over and watch

.]My dad usually keeps them outta the way unless its a small td that i can handle myself in that case I'm usually coming down to keep them outta the dropzone.

Maybe they are after you autographs.
In the tree game you aways lean by your mistakes i think he will not be repeating that stunt again,may be he is only a beginner self tort.Smaller you say ,well we all have made mistakes up trees its easy to bag someones tree work.

newguy18 · 9th January 2008, 12:17 AM

yep I know I've made mistakes.I fell out of 2 trees already and cut my flipline[when i was only useing 1 tie in.]

Ace Master · 9th January 2008, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

yep I know I've made mistakes.I fell out of 2 trees already and cut my flipline[when i was only useing 1 tie in.]

Thats right ...i will always take experience over speed.Be careful things do happen! and QUICK.

shaggs · 9th January 2008, 09:35 PM

Ace
Glad you learn't on the small ones, 'cause you don't want to make any mistakes with the trees like in your avatar!!!

8th January 2008, 02:28 AM	#1
arbdog Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: england Posts: 108	Human Catapult. Dont know if this is old news!, but i bet he felt well stupid! http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=85319b6d90

8th January 2008, 03:52 AM	#2
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 368	Re: Human Catapult. Oh I really love this...

8th January 2008, 04:39 AM	#3
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 332	Re: Human Catapult. Sorry guys, but I had to laugh myself stupid over that one. Thankfully, the dood was ok. Given the angle of the stem and the sheer weight that he was cutting off, his ass should have told him what was going to happen. Had he tied off using a more appropriate rope and lowered the top down, there would not have been too much spring in the remaining stem. He will remember that one for a long time to come. Just another sarcastic quote from me though, and that's not usual from me, the commentator said that Steve was a professional tree trimmer; how then did he hit the boat that was in the yard?........... __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work What experts say about TOPPING

8th January 2008, 04:52 AM	#4
bigshea13 Former Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: super 8 motels Posts: 361	Re: Human Catapult. professionaly stupid. hmmm lets cut off 1/3 of the stem...give it 15 feet of slack.....bring it to an abrupt stop....try to hold on...and see what happens. i didnt see that coming. did any of you?

8th January 2008, 06:21 AM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Human Catapult. Yeah seen that before and had some diagrams about it. A better way would have been to have a primary lowering point in the main stem and a secondary off the leader he was on ... 2 pulleys. He was lucky and sore I bet. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

8th January 2008, 08:38 AM	#6
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 332	Re: Human Catapult. I just remembered, a few years ago, I was snedding a large Ash, from what I do remember, it was about 40"DBH, and I was walking backwards on the limbs when the fugger decided to roll. Didn't see that one coming either, the flight was good though __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work What experts say about TOPPING

8th January 2008, 10:26 AM	#7
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Human Catapult. hahaha I saw that before.I guess thats what happens when you don't use 2 tie ins.I'd personally take smaller pieces as well. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

8th January 2008, 10:36 PM	#8
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: Human Catapult. Yep, this is one industry where small is sometimes better!

8th January 2008, 11:09 PM	#9
Ace Master Mature tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 385	Re: Human Catapult. Shaggs your right , the bigger the more bucking ride, always said good rigging and a good groundy makes it easy on you in a tree. __________________ Website: The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists YouTube: Ace Tree Master

8th January 2008, 11:14 PM	#10
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Human Catapult. The ride wan't why I said smaller I said it because that looked like awful close quarters.Heck sometimes I purposly make the trunk shake to keep it going.[impressess home owners and usually when I do tree work the peoples neighbors come over and watch.]My dad usually keeps them outta the way unless its a small td that i can handle myself in that case I'm usually coming down to keep them outta the dropzone. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

9th January 2008, 12:17 AM	#12
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,948	Re: Human Catapult. yep I know I've made mistakes.I fell out of 2 trees already and cut my flipline[when i was only useing 1 tie in.] __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

9th January 2008, 09:35 PM	#14
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: Human Catapult. Ace Glad you learn't on the small ones, 'cause you don't want to make any mistakes with the trees like in your avatar!!!

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