Eek Gadzooks!

[Zebco Kid]

I know I’ve learned a thing or two from everyone on this forum when this doesn’t look like an optimal situation. I wonder what type of lanyard he’s using (smile).

 

[Vicente]

Seen that video a few times, freaking stupid.

 

[Zebco Kid]

This viewing led me down an internet wormhole of all sorts of disastrous tree cutting footage...many with a guest appearance of - The Ladder!

Many appear humorous, but I'm pretty certain their was a lot of physical pain as well as financial pain associated with many.

Be safe, ya'll.

 

[flushcut]

I think the lanyard is called “death grip” by stained shorts limited.
Y’all ever seen a palm tree root wad. No just plain no.

 

[southsoundtree]

Why they wouldn't secure the tree to not freely rebound is beyond me.

 

[flushcut]

That is because you have the ability to think ahead Sean.
Or they weren’t thinking at all or they weren’t thinking the tree was going to whip and sway 60’. Lol Either way it made for a entertaining video. I wonder how long it took the climber to gain composure and get down so they can change cloths.

 

[Vicente]

Why they wouldn't secure the tree to not freely rebound is beyond me.

My thought as well or use a pole saw to reduce weight slowly vs cutting the entire top off at once.

 

[southsoundtree]

I guess that would require a rope to be on the truck.

 

[Dan Cobb]

Hey, would someone who works on palms give an opinion on the risk of failing a stem with a wild ride like that? I know palms are built to withstand severe tropical storms, but I'm sure I've seen videos of palm failures.

 

[Vicente]

Hey, would someone who works on palms give an opinion on the risk of failing a stem with a wild ride like that? I know palms are built to withstand severe tropical storms, but I'm sure I've seen videos of palm failures.

I'd be concerned about the damage that could happen from the force of being thrown around like that as well, or being flung off the top.

 

[27RMT0N]

That palm video is crazy, but it could have been even worse: https://v.redd.it/voytjb1qhtp81

 

[JeffGu]

Ahh... the old, "Cut and holler SHIT!" technique...