Vid's & Pic's from the Redwoods

[Erik]

I'm in my mid 50's Steve. I still feel strong, but I ain't the man I used to be! Gone are the days of being in the saddle for 8-10 hours, wreaking multiple big trees, then waking up and doing it again.

I am a recent SRT convert (inspired by RegC). I have been running a Hitch Hiker or Rope Wrench, a Haas, and a Powercender on my right gaff, and it has been a real game changer for me. I'm hoping if I take care of myself,  and don't do anything too stupid, I might be climbing when I'm 70. I worked for an old-timer when I was coming up who was still wreaking big wood into his mid-70's, so I know its possible. 

Edited July 4, 2018 by Erik

[Erik]

 

Edited July 4, 2018 by Erik

[Erik]

Killing Pines in the Lake Tahoe area. The last one is from the west side of Tahoe where there is still some big timber. Wedging over a 90 ft top at about 90 ft.  Sorry for the poor quality

 

Edited July 6, 2018 by Erik

[Erik]

Making some shakes out of a beautiful piece of old-growth.

 

Edited July 16, 2018 by Erik

[Pete Mctree]

They look awesome- nice job

[HuntingHicap]

Hi Erik, would love to see more images of the machinery/vehicles you run, the kind of work you do there is kind of a different world to here in the UK.

[Erik]

My 2 most valuable tools are the old 518 long-frame grapple skidder, and the Lucas 10/30. I couldn't live with out either.

 

[Mark Bolam]

Love this thread Erik.

Some great cutting shots, and certainly producing some outstanding timber.

Love the dog as well!

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[Stubby]

Erik . What a fantastic life bud !

[HuntingHicap]

Love the skidder. Any photos of that pickup lurking behind it? sorry to be nosy! ?