More helmet camera

RC1 · 4th January 2008, 11:51 AM

This was today?s job, although only a morning really. A skinny beech tree in a back garden, pretty straight forward. This was Andrew Bennets job who you?ll see do a beautiful job with the portowrap, especially with the 19mm rope towards the end.

Eric I took your advice and set the camera further back on the helmet and I think it has indeed made a difference.

Last vid for a while, apparently I?ll be divorced if I continue to spend so much time on the forums?? so there you have it. Enjoy the footage, about 7 minutes.

YouTube - POV1 helmet camera of tree climber

Ekka · 4th January 2008, 12:08 PM

Excellent, you are getting more editing creative!

Nice use of the felling lever.

Tell your Mrs to register here and we'll sort her out!

Now, I gotta ask.

Timber hitch for lowering block attachment (noticed you also tied pieces with it but had a hitch in as well) with tail tuck only going maybe half way around the trunk ... pro's and con's?

I ask as generally it's accepted that you wrap around the back past 12 noon to perhaps 9 o'clock or 3 o'clock position. Sorry mate, but you know, next thing a noob drops his bundle.

RC1 · 4th January 2008, 12:16 PM

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Timber hitch for lowering block attachment (noticed you also tied pieces with it but had a hitch in as well) with tail tuck only going maybe half way around the trunk ... pro's and con's?

Well spotted Eric.

Pros are its very fast and gets rid of all the excess tail. No cons for...well I must have been tying off that way for 10+ years.

You're right to bring it up though mate... if in doubt, stick to the text book

newguy18 · 4th January 2008, 08:38 PM

nice video rc.

bigshea13 · 4th January 2008, 09:14 PM

yo rc. how much was that fancy thing. can ya get it wet. what kinda warranty? thats cooler than hell....... or the arctic

JohN Dee · 4th January 2008, 10:50 PM

Great video once again Reg. Them beech tree's sure seem like ugly mofo's.

I believe that with the timber hitch a minimum of 3 wraps is the go, and for more friction against the wood - wrap it around the trunk trying to keep them all balanced with each other for maximum hold.

Timber hitch/Half hitch is also my number one for lowering out big wood.

RC1 · 5th January 2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigshea13

yo rc. how much was that fancy thing. can ya get it wet. what kinda warranty? thats cooler than hell....... or the arctic

It is water and dust proof. Very expensive over here, about ₤600. Much cheaper if you order direct from the States. Haven't really looked at the warranty, probably 12 months standard. What I like about it is that you switch it on, lock the keypad and then just start/stop the record on the wrist-remote as and when you want. So making the video doesn't really intrude on the job at all.

nick · 5th January 2008, 04:21 AM

Great tree work reg. Very smartly edited vid. Music fits a treat.

quercus · 5th January 2008, 07:42 AM

Very nice RC... Very nice. Seems like I'll be wanting a lever like that!!!! Been looking for it though... Were did you buy it?

RC1 · 5th January 2008, 08:29 AM

Check your PMs Quercus

newguy18 · 5th January 2008, 10:15 AM

Might be worth investing.It looks like it beats the hell out of wedge and hammering.

shaggs · 5th January 2008, 02:09 PM

Another good one RC.

TrevMcRev · 6th January 2008, 02:21 AM

Nice one RC

No go spend some time with the Mrs and rack up enough points to make another one

Or get a laptop & wireless and at least sit with her in the same room while on here... worked for me

4th January 2008, 11:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
RC1 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Macclesfield England Posts: 154	More helmet camera This was today?s job, although only a morning really. A skinny beech tree in a back garden, pretty straight forward. This was Andrew Bennets job who you?ll see do a beautiful job with the portowrap, especially with the 19mm rope towards the end. Eric I took your advice and set the camera further back on the helmet and I think it has indeed made a difference. Last vid for a while, apparently I?ll be divorced if I continue to spend so much time on the forums?? so there you have it. Enjoy the footage, about 7 minutes. YouTube - POV1 helmet camera of tree climber

4th January 2008, 12:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,915	Re: More helmet camera Excellent, you are getting more editing creative! Nice use of the felling lever. Tell your Mrs to register here and we'll sort her out! Now, I gotta ask. Timber hitch for lowering block attachment (noticed you also tied pieces with it but had a hitch in as well) with tail tuck only going maybe half way around the trunk ... pro's and con's? I ask as generally it's accepted that you wrap around the back past 12 noon to perhaps 9 o'clock or 3 o'clock position. Sorry mate, but you know, next thing a noob drops his bundle. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

4th January 2008, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,677	Re: More helmet camera nice video rc. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

4th January 2008, 09:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 378	Re: More helmet camera yo rc. how much was that fancy thing. can ya get it wet. what kinda warranty? thats cooler than hell....... or the arctic

4th January 2008, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 750	Re: More helmet camera Great video once again Reg. Them beech tree's sure seem like ugly mofo's. I believe that with the timber hitch a minimum of 3 wraps is the go, and for more friction against the wood - wrap it around the trunk trying to keep them all balanced with each other for maximum hold. Timber hitch/Half hitch is also my number one for lowering out big wood. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

5th January 2008, 04:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
nick Sappling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester uk Posts: 11	Re: More helmet camera Great tree work reg. Very smartly edited vid. Music fits a treat. __________________ Tree Surgeon Manchester

5th January 2008, 07:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 428	Re: More helmet camera Very nice RC... Very nice. Seems like I'll be wanting a lever like that!!!! Been looking for it though... Were did you buy it?

5th January 2008, 08:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
RC1 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Macclesfield England Posts: 154	Re: More helmet camera Check your PMs Quercus

5th January 2008, 10:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,677	Re: More helmet camera Might be worth investing.It looks like it beats the hell out of wedge and hammering. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

5th January 2008, 02:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: More helmet camera Another good one RC.

6th January 2008, 02:21 AM	#13 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 734	Re: More helmet camera Nice one RC No go spend some time with the Mrs and rack up enough points to make another one Or get a laptop & wireless and at least sit with her in the same room while on here... worked for me __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

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