Who needs spurs?

theXman,

I'm shattered, since I saw your post I've been out the back practicing snapping stuff with my bare hands.
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Graeme McMahon
 
I have not read all the posts on this topic. However, I feel that spikes (spurs, gaffs, whatever...) are a tool to be used when the situation calls for it.

I will use a ladder when it makes sense. Pole saw, big-shot, bucket truck, spider lift, cranes, bobcats... Throw a rope over a low crotch in lieu of throw line.... whatever.

I use spikes on every removal. Quite honestly, if spikes were not injurious, I would love to use them while pruning tall ash trees and silver maples. A tool to make climbing life easier.

Most of us climb differently while in spikes vs. without. I like the feel of climbing without spikes... but not during a total dismantle or crane removal.

My two cents, Cheers!
 
3x on that vid and i love the music! Nothing like climbing a nasty dead tree. These guys put some awesome videos out
 
I have no business commenting on crane work but this thread seems pretty general. I think we're all agreeing, except for some pissing contests. Good thread in general.

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Another tool, no more or less, but a valuable one. I'm still getting used to using them (on removals only of course) but its opening up a ton of possible cutting and positioning options for me that I could never perform well spurless.

I agree with others that they are awkward in 'branchy' sitautions but that is just another tree access skill to master.
 
Ok not to derail, but I can’t stop watching that video, and how siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick of a removal that is. The tree was literally crumbles inside. And the fact that he was chunking those pieces down with out hitting his guy lines. I got the chilly willys watching him on that brittle looking stem! You can tell that guy has many hours up on those spikes
 
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Ok not to derail, but I can’t stop watching that video, and how siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick of a removal that is. The tree was literally crumbles inside. And the fact that he was chunking those pieces down with out hitting his guy lines. I got the chilly willys watching him on that brittle looking stem! You can tell that guy has many hours up on those spikes

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X10...and watched it that many times too.

Nerves of steel.
 
Graeme, my old friend, thanks for saying hello! I am very much looking forward to seeing your side of the planet this summer!

Graeme is a tree beast for sure and Angus makes incredible videos. Quite a team wouldn't you say?
 
Mark

I hope that means you are coming here over in July. That will be our winter. Are you making time to go to Victoria?

Gord, The multi million dollar "airwalk" was built under that stick and that concept is part of the presentation in July. The structure you see where the people are standing is about 90 feet above the ground.

Graeme McMahon
 
Definetly the best all time removal vids.

It's amazing to me Graeme uses a relatively short bar for the task.

Don't miss his vid entitled helmet cam- amazing footage of a Wraptor-type ascent and then sailing a very large euc top with a relatively short bar.
 
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Mark

I hope that means you are coming here over in July. That will be our winter. Are you making time to go to Victoria?

Gord, The multi million dollar "airwalk" was built under that stick and that concept is part of the presentation in July. The structure you see where the people are standing is about 90 feet above the ground.

Graeme McMahon

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So the dead tree was built under intentionally? I'd be interested to see the presentation and learn more about it.
 
What I like about Tahune Day 3 is that Graeme himself did the job.....which was from what I could see the most hazardous part of the whole operation.

I'm pretty sure Graeme has good climbers who work with him, but he chose to dismantle that tree and its something many people watching should take note of.

Too many people in treework particularly company owners pass off the hazard to employees, people like this make me sick. It seems to me that Graeme is the opposite to this.

A great example to all of us.
 
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