Wind... Where do you draw the line?

quercus · 7th January 2008, 10:26 AM

Hi guys... We've been taking down big pines today and suddenly the wind was getting really gusty... I almost stopped working about 5 times. Wind was about 60 km/h with gusts to 90km/h... The drop rope actually not only kept tops from falling to the ground, it also kept them from flying away...

Where do you guys draw the line?

newguy18 · 7th January 2008, 11:07 AM

I voted that I'm nuts but it almost killed me rigging in the wind once.i hooked about a 10'log limb that over hung a shed.It was maybe 6" in diameter.I cut the limb free and the wind blew it 10'away from me and it caught my climb line on the back swing before I could get out of the way.It resulted in me getting a good wallop and I swung back and missed the trunk by mere inches.

Ekka · 7th January 2008, 12:10 PM

Strong wind sucks, we've just come out of 3 weeks of crazy wind.

I dont know about a hard fast rule but depends on the climber, tree and location.

bigshea13 · 7th January 2008, 05:32 PM

interesting. ive actually waited till there were decent gusts before doing several large pines with heavy leans. the winds aided in sailing out the tops away from the house. they were for a friend who didnt have the cash for the job let alone extra help or for a crane. the easiest way to do them was in two pieces and with just the two of us the wind was like having two extra pullers. i was able to remove them for dinner. when christmas came around that year he and his wife bought me a terry redlin print.

treevet · 7th January 2008, 06:52 PM

Sometimes, like with hazard trees that are dangerous to climb, if you ve got storm damage threatening to do mass damage to a building or something valuable and they are a very good client, you got to suck it up under almost any circumstances and do the job or someone else will and then how do you sweet talk your prize client back? I ve climbed trees with horizontal (to the ground) cracks you could put your fingers into when the wind blows that were going to slam the house. Try to get some weight and sail off asap.

ropensaddle · 7th January 2008, 08:29 PM

If limbs are breaking I usually come down

Ekka · 8th January 2008, 01:26 AM

Wind ... well I draw the line at wet undies.

Therrin · 8th January 2008, 01:30 AM

Apparently there are alot of us here who're nuts

I only call it quits when its blowing strong enough to break things around me, or if its blowing things I'm rigging towards a target.

Otherwise, the more it's blowing, the more difficult it is. Difficulty equals challenge, and challenge equates to risk. I'm slightly risk addicted, so that stuff just gets me going. If it were simple it wouldn't be nearly as much fun.

Quintrex · 8th January 2008, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Wind ... well I draw the line at wet undies.

Any pics of that?

shaggs · 8th January 2008, 03:37 AM

Yeah, some winds can actually assist in the removal process, but it's all a decision to be had on site on the day.

Sometimes with emergency work or urgent jobs its good to show off your skills and let them think your are all cool and collect...when actually your....um.....irrigating the underthinders!!!

newguy18 · 8th January 2008, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quintrex

Any pics of that?

Why not ask for a video of it?

Ekka · 8th January 2008, 05:35 AM

Cripes, I got wet undies and pants (wet to the flamin knees) today matter of fact.

I sweat that much my shirt was dripping and got this huge wet spot working in this humidity. Friggin embarrassing, customer lady looks at ya unusual then asks if you need the toilet.

bigshea13 · 9th January 2008, 05:55 PM

glad i wasnt in this when it flopped over.

the snow is completly gone. the rains and winds are here. yeah.

treevet · 9th January 2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigshea13

glad i wasnt in this when it flopped over.

the snow is completly gone. the rains and winds are here. yeah.

You got to be on the top side of the trunk and, when it is just about to hit the ground........jump up in the air.

bigshea13 · 9th January 2008, 06:09 PM

yeah! new sport tree bailin!

Therrin · 9th January 2008, 07:03 PM

Hah! holy crap though, nice pic Shea

View Poll Results: When will you decide to quit climbing or working?
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above 20 Mph	2	11.11%
above 40 Mph	2	11.11%
above 60 Mph	1	5.56%
I'm friggin' nuts and like to climb during storms...	5	27.78%
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7th January 2008, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 426	Wind... Where do you draw the line? Hi guys... We've been taking down big pines today and suddenly the wind was getting really gusty... I almost stopped working about 5 times. Wind was about 60 km/h with gusts to 90km/h... The drop rope actually not only kept tops from falling to the ground, it also kept them from flying away... Where do you guys draw the line?

7th January 2008, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,632	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? I voted that I'm nuts but it almost killed me rigging in the wind once.i hooked about a 10'log limb that over hung a shed.It was maybe 6" in diameter.I cut the limb free and the wind blew it 10'away from me and it caught my climb line on the back swing before I could get out of the way.It resulted in me getting a good wallop and I swung back and missed the trunk by mere inches. __________________ 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

7th January 2008, 12:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? Strong wind sucks, we've just come out of 3 weeks of crazy wind. I dont know about a hard fast rule but depends on the climber, tree and location. __________________ 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

7th January 2008, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 386	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? interesting. ive actually waited till there were decent gusts before doing several large pines with heavy leans. the winds aided in sailing out the tops away from the house. they were for a friend who didnt have the cash for the job let alone extra help or for a crane. the easiest way to do them was in two pieces and with just the two of us the wind was like having two extra pullers. i was able to remove them for dinner. when christmas came around that year he and his wife bought me a terry redlin print.

7th January 2008, 06:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
treevet Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 823	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? Sometimes, like with hazard trees that are dangerous to climb, if you ve got storm damage threatening to do mass damage to a building or something valuable and they are a very good client, you got to suck it up under almost any circumstances and do the job or someone else will and then how do you sweet talk your prize client back? I ve climbed trees with horizontal (to the ground) cracks you could put your fingers into when the wind blows that were going to slam the house. Try to get some weight and sail off asap.

7th January 2008, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
ropensaddle Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arkansas Posts: 53	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? If limbs are breaking I usually come down

8th January 2008, 01:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? Wind ... well I draw the line at wet undies. __________________ 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 January 2008, 01:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,255	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? Apparently there are alot of us here who're nuts I only call it quits when its blowing strong enough to break things around me, or if its blowing things I'm rigging towards a target. Otherwise, the more it's blowing, the more difficult it is. Difficulty equals challenge, and challenge equates to risk. I'm slightly risk addicted, so that stuff just gets me going. If it were simple it wouldn't be nearly as much fun. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

8th January 2008, 03:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 462	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? Yeah, some winds can actually assist in the removal process, but it's all a decision to be had on site on the day. Sometimes with emergency work or urgent jobs its good to show off your skills and let them think your are all cool and collect...when actually your....um.....irrigating the underthinders!!!

8th January 2008, 05:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,606	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? Cripes, I got wet undies and pants (wet to the flamin knees) today matter of fact. I sweat that much my shirt was dripping and got this huge wet spot working in this humidity. Friggin embarrassing, customer lady looks at ya unusual then asks if you need the toilet. __________________ 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

9th January 2008, 06:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigshea13 Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: hiding Posts: 386	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? yeah! new sport tree bailin!

9th January 2008, 07:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,255	Re: Wind... Where do you draw the line? Hah! holy crap though, nice pic Shea __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703