coconut denutting

[DrewB]

Thought i would throw some pics up of coconut work here in fiji.  its a tad different to doing normal tree worx.

[David Humphries]

Great shots Drew, they must be as bendy as big bendy thing?

[Alex O]

What are they like to spike? Are you using long gaffs on them. Also how does one find them self’s in Fiji collecting coconuts [emoji41]

[DrewB]

no, you want short gaffs as the bark can be as hard as iron, its baked in the sun all day. The tops are only a bit bigger than drinks cans so long gaffs would be unnerving They bend like absolute madness, especially when they are over 25m tall. I live in fiji now, have the past 3 years after moving from nz.

[Steve Bullman]

Nice one Drew.  Am I right in thinking you don't get many wind free days in that part of the world either?

[DrewB]

its getting stiller now, cyclone season has just passed. ill try and find some short videos of what its like when its really blowing. When its windy it can be sickening at times. I find i have to look down only, as its the only constant when everything else is moving like mad. Normally get a bit of swaying acres climb- like stepping off a boat thats been in  heavy swell.