Streyken's Pics

Sean Freeman · 6th August 2007, 01:30 PM

Thanks for those links Streyken I had not seen them before, yes you're right very sad.

Streyken · 22nd August 2007, 09:06 AM

I've been up the mountain fairly often over the past few weeks removing hazard trees over the cabins and I'm surprised at the ratio of lightning struck trees. Of the ones I'm removing, about 1/3 have been hit by lightning. The others I'm removing have had their tops snapped-out and have developed rot. At first I thought this strange, but as the majority of the trees I'm working on are 400 years+, a lot can happen in that time.

Streyken · 22nd August 2007, 09:08 AM

Ekka · 23rd August 2007, 12:26 AM

Whacko triple leadered top, short stubby top anyway.

Good stuff, decent trees, the log .... fire wood?

JohN Dee · 23rd August 2007, 05:15 AM

Great pics Streyken, I always enjoy viewing your photos. Do you do much limb walking over in your parts or is it just mainly up and down on poles for you?

Oh btw, I used your double block buck on a cocos palm a month back... Beautiful technique mate.

Streyken · 23rd August 2007, 04:34 PM

Thanks guys, I like browsing your pics as well, very different.

Left the log for the cabin owner to buck into firewood and left a 30' snag.

About the only limb walking I do now is the occasional big leaf maple or black cottonwood that's spreading over a structure or the road. Most of the time, as you can see, it's hemlock, cedar and Douglas-fir, which given my crew of two I prefer. I've kind of set myself up to specialize in interface areas, as this is the work I enjoy most. It's been over two weeks since I've had to dump and this is the way I like it; either chip on-site or leave everything where it falls, ye-ah!

Streyken · 10th November 2007, 09:20 PM

9:00 AM near the end of October on a sunny day. This is great when you're trying to drop blocks from a 200' tree; "Is that okay? Where did it land? Hello? Hello!"

It was nice today (no rain and 8-10C), but this is the last of the nice weather we'll see till March. Coming - rain, rain and more rain.

Ekka · 10th November 2007, 11:55 PM

On a foggy day take ya camera up!

Must suck working in rain, I avoid it like the plague.

Streyken · 11th November 2007, 03:10 PM

Some pics of a maple I did yesterday.

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Ace Master · 12th November 2007, 04:41 AM

streyken
Cool pictures and some great views.Do you climb with only one flipline,heard of a story of one breaking at the hook end.Be careful should check your flipline out.Should have aleast 2 points of attachments when cutting in a tree

, (Just looking out for you) Keep up the good work!

Streyken · 12th November 2007, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace Master

Should have aleast 2 points of attachments when cutting in a tree

, (Just looking out for you) Keep up the good work!

Thanks. Here is the lanyard I use: lanyard-adjustment

Ace Master · 12th November 2007, 04:00 PM

I like that set up nice and quick

, but i mean the other end were the cable loops back to hold the snap lock on.Over time the cable wire starts to bend the the wire strands start to break away. i always check mine before climbing now.keep up the good work

Streyken · 8th May 2008, 10:00 PM

Here is one shot for a report I just did; the tree is in the center of the property line. The tree's crown is weighted toward the house on the right. Nice to have neighbours that do this, eh? The tree has since been removed. Won't say much else, as this is likely to go to court and lots of people read this board.

This is one reason when I do a report, I won't bid on the work.

Ekka · 8th May 2008, 10:24 PM

LOL

It would have been nail biting nerve wracking if the removal was a climbing job too.

Although I cant see the full surrounds I would have wanted some other high point or some guy ropes. Sheeeesh.

6th August 2007, 01:30 PM	#76 (permalink)
Sean Freeman PDF King & Arborist Extrodinaire Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Townsville Nth Queensland & Gold Coast Sth Queensland Posts: 1,521	Thanks for those links Streyken I had not seen them before, yes you're right very sad. __________________ Sean Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky, We fell them down and turn them into paper, That we may record our emptiness. - Kahlil Gibran

23rd August 2007, 12:26 AM	#79 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,663	Whacko triple leadered top, short stubby top anyway. Good stuff, decent trees, the log .... fire wood? __________________ 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

23rd August 2007, 05:15 AM	#80 (permalink)
JohN Dee Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 679	Great pics Streyken, I always enjoy viewing your photos. Do you do much limb walking over in your parts or is it just mainly up and down on poles for you? Oh btw, I used your double block buck on a cocos palm a month back... Beautiful technique mate. __________________ Climber with slow climbing speed, must make up with mighty chainsaw roar. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Red : Green : Blue

23rd August 2007, 04:34 PM	#81 (permalink)
Streyken Fly'n Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 206	Thanks guys, I like browsing your pics as well, very different. Left the log for the cabin owner to buck into firewood and left a 30' snag. About the only limb walking I do now is the occasional big leaf maple or black cottonwood that's spreading over a structure or the road. Most of the time, as you can see, it's hemlock, cedar and Douglas-fir, which given my crew of two I prefer. I've kind of set myself up to specialize in interface areas, as this is the work I enjoy most. It's been over two weeks since I've had to dump and this is the way I like it; either chip on-site or leave everything where it falls, ye-ah! __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

10th November 2007, 11:55 PM	#83 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,663	Re: Streyken's Pics On a foggy day take ya camera up! Must suck working in rain, I avoid it like the plague. __________________ 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

11th November 2007, 03:10 PM	#84 (permalink)
Streyken Fly'n Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 206	Re: Streyken's Pics Some pics of a maple I did yesterday. m01.jpg m02.jpg m03.jpg m04.jpg m05.jpg m06.jpg m07.jpg m08.jpg m09.jpg __________________ Trimmin' bush and caring for flowers is good 'n' all... but sometimes ya gotta let the big wood fly and pound the garden.

12th November 2007, 04:41 AM	#85 (permalink)
Ace Master Fly'n Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 222	Re: Streyken's Pics streyken Cool pictures and some great views.Do you climb with only one flipline,heard of a story of one breaking at the hook end.Be careful should check your flipline out.Should have aleast 2 points of attachments when cutting in a tree, (Just looking out for you) Keep up the good work! __________________ The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists

12th November 2007, 04:00 PM	#87 (permalink)
Ace Master Fly'n Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 222	Re: Streyken's Pics I like that set up nice and quick, but i mean the other end were the cable loops back to hold the snap lock on.Over time the cable wire starts to bend the the wire strands start to break away. i always check mine before climbing now.keep up the good work __________________ The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists

8th May 2008, 10:24 PM	#89 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,663	Re: Streyken's Pics LOL It would have been nail biting nerve wracking if the removal was a climbing job too. Although I cant see the full surrounds I would have wanted some other high point or some guy ropes. Sheeeesh. __________________ 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

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