Tall thin spotty gum removal rigged down knotless videod with helcam

Ekka · 30th March 2007, 03:36 AM

Another developer special, these trees are left behind, ex forest remnants. They are usually tall and thin coz they were once competing for sunlight and supported by their nearby mates who had grafted roots and bad weather shelter.

Got bit of a ride up top, tried to hook saw up but just dumped it opting for the pole grab.

3.30 mins and 16mb WMV

www.palmtreeservices.com.au/video/spottygum2.wmv

Sean Freeman · 30th March 2007, 04:27 AM

Nice one Ekka, if those are the same guys on the ground from the other knotless vid they've picked up on their control skills greatly

Had to smile when I saw you dump the saw to hang on... man I've done that a few too many times myself.

Sean

Ekka · 30th March 2007, 04:57 AM

Different guys, this is the chipper crew and guess what ... they were wearing helmets.

TreeCo · 30th March 2007, 05:12 AM

Great video!

TREE-SURFER · 30th March 2007, 01:44 PM

Great shooting Ekka. Those pole grabs are good aren't they. Makes on lookers gasp for breath. Don't ya just love em. Excellent crew, know what they're doing.

Ekka · 30th March 2007, 09:56 PM

Yeah, I said I'll do things a little different to the last guy and explained what I'm about ... they just went with the flow and enjoyed it.

We all develop our own style and uniqueness as climbers or tree workers. Me, I dislike mess. I like things organised and prepared.

Like a surgeon I'll have slings laid out in order, blocks, biners, saws etc all ready to go. If I need something I'll call it up, including drinks. I like the drop zone relatively clear, ropes tidy etc. And these guys responded to that very well. In fact I commend them on their preparation.

Before that job we had a little fence-line prune job (neighbours fighting over trees yet again), I look and then lay out the gear I'll need, get my high point and call the gear up as required. I think they like it like that, I dont think they're used to it and everything goes smooth.

TrevMcRev · 1st April 2007, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Different guys, this is the chipper crew and guess what ... they were wearing helmets.

Good to see they are learning something, bettering themselves. As bad as it is what happened to Russell, he needed to learn something about safety too, and hopefully if/when he comes back he has. And now with it creating this opportunity for you to climb with his ground guys, they might learn some habits from you that will save one of their lives.

JohN Dee · 2nd April 2007, 06:14 AM

Very nice video of your take down Ekka, loved that ending with the music n pics.

Mike Poor · 2nd April 2007, 09:47 PM

Yeah, you ROCK Ekka!

Ekka · 2nd April 2007, 11:43 PM

You would have snatched that with ya rig would you?

How do you go measuring out as the crow flies when you are bidding ... you pretty used to distances and just look and know you'll get it with 4 picks etc or do you have some laser sighted gizmo that you just aim at the tree and get the distance?

allmarktree · 6th April 2007, 06:23 PM

Great vid...I might have to steal the tunes when I get back in the saddle. When do we get the FOAM CAM view.

Ekka · 6th April 2007, 07:08 PM

Picking the sound track takes me ages, you get a sort of idea what you want and end up trying a few things ... before you know it hours have passed.

Also, on the radio lately there's this trend of playing 5 or so songs in a row and you don't always here the titles and artists, make it hard to know what you just heard.

Scottyfl · 8th April 2007, 03:05 PM

Meatloaf one of my favorites, Great job
Scotty

Tim Craig · 10th April 2007, 08:01 AM

Let it run!!!

Nice vid.

How come you didn't lower the rest of the tree in sections, letting them run?

Ekka · 10th April 2007, 01:07 PM

Coz it takes too long, you have to move all ya block and crap and root around might as well just block it out and by the time I step outta the tree the groundies have claened the joint up.

Also, the blocks had to be carried out anyway so saves the ground guys more sawing.

No biggie really.

Tim Craig · 10th April 2007, 02:52 PM

Be aware that when you lift these pieces you are compressing your spine then twisting to throw into the target area. I suspect you are aware of this as the pieces were small, occasionally I find when I'm rushing I have a bad habit of taking too large a piece and struggling with it.

I am always amazed when I am back on the ground trying to lift the pieces I threw down, only to find they weigh nearly twice as much as they did in the tree! Must be adrenaline or something that gives you the extra strength.

When there are targets that could be damaged I try to rig down the whole stem as much as possible, I find it quicker as I can take one piece which would be the same as 4 or five smaller pieces.

Depends on the tree really, if I can do step cuts or notches and just push the sections off I will.

Your ground guys did well controlling the rope through portawrap.

How long did you have to train them to let the pieces run properly?

30th March 2007, 03:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Tall thin spotty gum removal rigged down knotless videod with helcam Another developer special, these trees are left behind, ex forest remnants. They are usually tall and thin coz they were once competing for sunlight and supported by their nearby mates who had grafted roots and bad weather shelter. Got bit of a ride up top, tried to hook saw up but just dumped it opting for the pole grab. 3.30 mins and 16mb WMV www.palmtreeservices.com.au/video/spottygum2.wmv __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

30th March 2007, 04:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Different guys, this is the chipper crew and guess what ... they were wearing helmets. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

30th March 2007, 01:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 407	Great shooting Ekka. Those pole grabs are good aren't they. Makes on lookers gasp for breath. Don't ya just love em. Excellent crew, know what they're doing. __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work Andy@Aerial-Arborist.co.uk What experts say about TOPPING

30th March 2007, 09:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Yeah, I said I'll do things a little different to the last guy and explained what I'm about ... they just went with the flow and enjoyed it. We all develop our own style and uniqueness as climbers or tree workers. Me, I dislike mess. I like things organised and prepared. Like a surgeon I'll have slings laid out in order, blocks, biners, saws etc all ready to go. If I need something I'll call it up, including drinks. I like the drop zone relatively clear, ropes tidy etc. And these guys responded to that very well. In fact I commend them on their preparation. Before that job we had a little fence-line prune job (neighbours fighting over trees yet again), I look and then lay out the gear I'll need, get my high point and call the gear up as required. I think they like it like that, I dont think they're used to it and everything goes smooth. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

2nd April 2007, 06:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
JohN Dee Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 729	Very nice video of your take down Ekka, loved that ending with the music n pics. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

30th March 2007, 04:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,649	Nice one Ekka, if those are the same guys on the ground from the other knotless vid they've picked up on their control skills greatly Had to smile when I saw you dump the saw to hang on... man I've done that a few too many times myself. Sean

30th March 2007, 05:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
TreeCo Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 262	Great video!

2nd April 2007, 09:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mike Poor Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Urbana, IL,usa Posts: 76	Yeah, you ROCK Ekka!

2nd April 2007, 11:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	You would have snatched that with ya rig would you? How do you go measuring out as the crow flies when you are bidding ... you pretty used to distances and just look and know you'll get it with 4 picks etc or do you have some laser sighted gizmo that you just aim at the tree and get the distance? __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

6th April 2007, 06:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
allmarktree Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 132	Great vid...I might have to steal the tunes when I get back in the saddle. When do we get the FOAM CAM view.

6th April 2007, 07:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Picking the sound track takes me ages, you get a sort of idea what you want and end up trying a few things ... before you know it hours have passed. Also, on the radio lately there's this trend of playing 5 or so songs in a row and you don't always here the titles and artists, make it hard to know what you just heard. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

8th April 2007, 03:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
Scottyfl Sappling Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Deltona Fl. Posts: 25	Meatloaf one of my favorites, Great job Scotty

10th April 2007, 08:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tim Craig Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 94	Let it run!!! Nice vid. How come you didn't lower the rest of the tree in sections, letting them run?

10th April 2007, 01:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Coz it takes too long, you have to move all ya block and crap and root around might as well just block it out and by the time I step outta the tree the groundies have claened the joint up. Also, the blocks had to be carried out anyway so saves the ground guys more sawing. No biggie really. __________________ 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 Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

10th April 2007, 02:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
Tim Craig Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 94	Be aware that when you lift these pieces you are compressing your spine then twisting to throw into the target area. I suspect you are aware of this as the pieces were small, occasionally I find when I'm rushing I have a bad habit of taking too large a piece and struggling with it. I am always amazed when I am back on the ground trying to lift the pieces I threw down, only to find they weigh nearly twice as much as they did in the tree! Must be adrenaline or something that gives you the extra strength. When there are targets that could be damaged I try to rig down the whole stem as much as possible, I find it quicker as I can take one piece which would be the same as 4 or five smaller pieces. Depends on the tree really, if I can do step cuts or notches and just push the sections off I will. Your ground guys did well controlling the rope through portawrap. How long did you have to train them to let the pieces run properly?