Knotless Rigging - Ash Removal

Thanks everyone.

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Casey
Sweet work/vid as usual. How do you like those Arbpro boots and especially for removals on spurs?
Todd

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Thanks,
I really like the Arbpro boots. For pruning and climbing the mid sole is rigid which gives you just the right amount of support. This rigid sole also makes them great for when you are on spurs.
 
You could significantly improve your productivity with better cutting technique.. Trees aren't stubborn... its all in the cuttin'.. that cut at 4:00 took over 60 seconds, which could be reduced by 80-90% with better technique.. even with a tight LZ and an inexperienced groundman.. All those wasted seconds make the difference between a good climber and great climber at the end of the day.. What was the purpose of tip tying those pieces?.. they'll drop better and still stay vertical when butt tied? That would have kept you from fooling with the line, trying to break it off the hinge etc...

Not bustin blls.. you've made some good videos.. hope you take it as constructive coaching..
 
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You could significantly improve your productivity with better cutting technique.. Trees aren't stubborn... its all in the cuttin'.. that cut at 4:00 took over 60 seconds, which could be reduced by 80-90% with better technique.. even with a tight LZ and an inexperienced groundman.. All those wasted seconds make the difference between a good climber and great climber at the end of the day.. What was the purpose of tip tying those pieces?.. they'll drop better and still stay vertical when butt tied? That would have kept you from fooling with the line, trying to break it off the hinge etc...

Not bustin blls.. you've made some good videos.. hope you take it as constructive coaching..

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I am with you Daniel when it comes to efficiency. This "inexperienced groundman" is my future father-in-law. He has zero experience in running ropes or tree care overall. This was his property and I did it to help him out. My opinion he did well.

I tip tied those pieces and pulled them over to try and prevent as much horizontal movement as possible. I also had to look out for myself because even if I explain how to "let it run" I have to account for if he doesn't do it fast enough or whatever.

The cut you are talking about taking 60 seconds you are right would have been done differently if either my dad or I was on the ropes. This job was done over a couple days. We were in no rush as safety for both of us was the bigger priority.

I do thank you for your comments and insight.
 
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You could significantly improve your productivity with better cutting technique.. Trees aren't stubborn... its all in the cuttin'.. that cut at 4:00 took over 60 seconds, which could be reduced by 80-90% with better technique.. even with a tight LZ and an inexperienced groundman.. All those wasted seconds make the difference between a good climber and great climber at the end of the day.. What was the purpose of tip tying those pieces?.. they'll drop better and still stay vertical when butt tied? That would have kept you from fooling with the line, trying to break it off the hinge etc...

Not bustin blls.. you've made some good videos.. hope you take it as constructive coaching..

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I am with you Daniel when it comes to efficiency. This "inexperienced groundman" is my future father-in-law. He has zero experience in running ropes or tree care overall. This was his property and I did it to help him out. My opinion he did well.

I tip tied those pieces and pulled them over to try and prevent as much horizontal movement as possible. I also had to look out for myself because even if I explain how to "let it run" I have to account for if he doesn't do it fast enough or whatever.

The cut you are talking about taking 60 seconds you are right would have been done differently if either my dad or I was on the ropes. This job was done over a couple days. We were in no rush as safety for both of us was the bigger priority.

I do thank you for your comments and insight.

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Casey
Your response was concise, clear and to the point without any unnecessary banter. Spoken as a true professional. I am always so glad to see Buzzers avoid the undue bashing that occurs on other sites.
Cheers!
Todd

Hey thanks for the Arbpro feedback
 
Nice work. Don't post a part 1 without part 2.. the suspense is killing me. I went knotless for a year or so.. I have since went back to my good friend running bowline. Knotless is awesome for breakin in a new ground guy though.
 
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Casey, Check your PM please.

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Small world oldoakman.

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Nice work. Don't post a part 1 without part 2.. the suspense is killing me. I went knotless for a year or so.. I have since went back to my good friend running bowline. Knotless is awesome for breakin in a new ground guy though.

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Thanks. I have it edited just have to put an intro and ending into it.
 
I don't like putting myself in harms way, no matter who's on the rope.. that's another reason why its good to have a little stretch in the line... but tie 'em and they'll drop far enough to make sure they get past you, with or without a good man on the rope. And with or without time or financial pressure we should still strive to be as efficient as possible in all aspects of the work. Makes it more fun.

Overall, you are a good climber showing real professionalism and care. Keep the vids coming.. good learning/teaching opportunities..
 
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Overall, you are a good climber showing real professionalism and care. Keep the vids coming..

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Thanks again Daniel.

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good learning/teaching opportunities..

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That's why I post them. Figure a good discussion can happen if a technique is a little different good or bad. We all can't learn if there is nothing to learn from.
 
Re: Knotless Rigging - Part 2

Pretty move at 2:30.. and nothing wrong with going for a little ride on smallish tops.. That one horizontal limb that laid up in the adjacent tree might have come out clean if it had been tip tied. Good job.
 
Re: Knotless Rigging - Part 2

Nice work man. Nice set up with load share, keeping yourself clear of the running rigging. Your final folcrum point let your man put everything in a nice clear spot. I noted how you left certain limbs to help dampen the swing, kinda negating the need for a tag. Can I talk you into setting the brake on your chainsaw with the back of your left wrist with a rolling motion more often? Not always possible. Just let me put you to that challenge when planning your cuts and body possition. Again nice stuff.
 
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