Dead Tree Removal!

Thanks for the help Zach, it was a fun job to do together. A bit strange being a groundie but it was a nice change of pace. Looking forward to working together on another sometime

I used to be a competitive rock climber - I don't know a ton about tree climbing, but the single points of failure on this rigging got my heart rate up. Please take care dude - 2 anchors through at least 2 solid points on your harness, minimum, ideally with a 3rd anchor 10' below around the trunk for a worst-case scenario (better to have broken bones from a 10-20' fall than dead). Edit: got to the point where your sling and your safety line were tied into the same junction. And then casually walking 10-20 feet with only your safety line hauling you, casually walking around to eventually get your sling set back up. I had to step away. I mean absolutely no disrespect - you obviously know your craft, but you are also young - and I was just as bold (and had my own near-death experience that knocked some sense into me) around your age. Please stay safe! PS - never sacrifice safety for someone's landscaping or the occasional angsty client. It's a piece of cake to get some dirt/sand to patch a piece of grass if you absolutely need to. For this client - they had bigger ruts in the lawn from the tractor going the same paths over and over than you'd ever get from the tree.

Balls of steel! Nice job man you do a good job explaining stuff. Keep up the good work man and keep posting, I think you’ll have a big channel in no time,

From a professional bow maker :) Most elms are very strong in tension and have particularly interlocking grain/fibers. It makes great bows for these reasons. Your branch held on so long because of the woods tension strength...even so I would've expected it to pop off sooner than that! The woodworms absolutely love the stuff as well - as seen by the patterns under the bark. Interesting to see your work - thanks.

Great video with lots of useful information. As a 21 year old its cool to see a fellow young guy taking pride in his work and perfecting his craft. Stay safe man.

I tend to stay away from real dead trees in terms of climbing unless there’s a nearby tree I can tie into. However, every climber has their own personal tolerance for risk and what they are comfortable with. I think it’s very important to be in tune with that. Nice work, and good explanation of stuff.

Great job Zach, you are proving to be a diligent student of your craft. I’ve been in many a dead elm. And they are quite stable through the second year, three year dead elms are definitely troublesome. Another option to consider on dead trees is to rig from the top down if the structure allows for it, to leave a dampening effect in the lower canopy. This looked like a pretty sturdy tree. Great job, you speak to the work well. Keep it up. Great seeing you yesterday. Thanks for stopping by.

This was fantastic. Two hard working professionals making a hard job look east. Homeowner was very lucky to have found y’all.

Hey Zack that was a nice piece of work I appreciate your professionalism I see you have a lot of potential to be one of the best in our business I've been climbing for 17 years and what I seen with a very good job young man I hope you make a boatload of money and stay safe and remember when in doubt rope it out will keep looking up

I made it to 5:32. Probably watch the rest later. If one needs a hinge to hold longer, the hinge can be established closer to the trunk where there is the overlap of trunk and branch wood with a low, for lack of a better descriptor, back cut. Also, if roping having the rope farther out on the branch helps support the piece and aids the hinge. Your work positioning lanyard would have to be elsewhere because it is in the area where this cutting would happen. I use this method in black walnut and even white pine. Hope this makes sense. I climb a fair amount of dead trees as well. Thanks for the content.

That comment on reaction wood behavior for angiosperm and gymnosperms was an eye opener for why some cuts I made in the past didn't behave as I anticipated. All the information helps thanks for the great videos👍

His assistance work was smooth and beautiful. You both did very well.

Nice job on the tree - My first of your video's and would have to say you have a great style with explaining the simple stuff which is important. Bring it on!

I just made it for the first time to your channel and found it very interesting and informative. Great job teaching and showing! Thank you for your work.

Nice job explaining your moves and why. Appreciate it.👍😀

Thanks for bringing up reaction wood. Just defined it for the first time and did a DEEP dive. The tension for angiosperms (deciduous) and compression for gymnosperms (conifers except some broad leaf) is cool. And I’d be terrified to climb that. Great job, you’re good at teachin stuff while climbing dead trees

Like how you take care and go slow. I'm in Tennessee and can't find anyone to come cut my trees. So sad .... Thanks again!

This video I know it was successful. I know it was. However, I was praying the entire time. Oh my God what a video you have balls of steel.😮😮😮. I don't know who the patron saint of tree cutters is, but whoever it is, somebody needs to send you their medal, And their prayer.. My Arborist has a machine with a bucket on it that gets into my Walnut trees about 75' in the air; I don't care about my yard!

You guys are amazing. Super talented and fantastic skills. Thank you for allowing us to see your magic! Awesome!!!

That is some nice firewood right there! Good job being safe and easy does it! Be safe and thanks for sharing!