Cedar removal

[mdvaden]

So how does it feel for you initially as you walk up to eliminate a big tree like that permanently?

 

Just seem like daily routine and part of the job?

 

Or do you ever have some kind of momentary hesitation or thought?

 

[mistahbenn]

Edit I see Phil.

[Ian Flatters]

You must be gutted getting forced to climb such a small tree. Nice work and set of pictures. Whens the move to Canada?

[likeitorlumpit]

That needs a degree of experience/confidence to do in budget- I'm impressed:thumbup1:

[josharb87]

Nice Reg, what and why are you using the big shackles for?

[RC0]

Srewie, I do a fair variety of work, not just cranes.

 

Its a 10t crane gibbon, weighs 12, 6ft wide, all wheel (crab) steer, booms out to about 80ft.

 

Mario, lots of work I don’t agree with, but it’s generally been long since decided and approved before I show up, as was the case here with a protected tree, .

My job is to take the tree down safely.

 

Late June Ian.

 

The bottom shackle is for choking the sling Josh, much quicker that way. The big top one with Csaver is used to tie-into on those occasions where it is safer than tying into the tree. The Shackle is locked of course and Csaver set like a girth hitch.

 

The following photos are from the day after, a better day. Thanks again

[atree]

Great set of pics Reg.

 

How you find that rope bag while climbing?Looks heavy and cumbersome too me.

[RC0]

Great set of pics Reg.

 

How you find that rope bag while climbing?Looks heavy and cumbersome too me.

 

It weighs whatever length of rope you have.

 

Crane climbing with rope-bag originated and is predominant in the US. The idea that you’re mainly being lifted around so the bag keeps the climbing line from trailing and snagging down below....and then once you’ve attached the slings you can descend through the crown without first having to weave the tail end of your climb line down your intended route. My thinking is that the bags were the wrong shape and put all the weight on the side of the climbing harness, hence the bullet shape with shoulder strap.

 

The other incentive was just a storage means for manual takedowns i.e. to hang your excess up in the tree rather than risk it getting buried or snagged down below. I know lots of guys who tie it in a bundle and hang it but I think using a bag is better. Both concepts are actually quite normal round and about but not so much in the UK it seems. Thanks

[skyhuck]

It weighs whatever length of rope you have.

 

Crane climbing with rope-bag originated and is predominant in the US. The idea that you’re mainly being lifted around so the bag keeps the climbing line from trailing and snagging down below....and then once you’ve attached the slings you can descend through the crown without first having to weave the tail end of your climb line down your intended route. My thinking is that the bags were the wrong shape and put all the weight on the side of the climbing harness, hence the bullet shape with shoulder strap.

 

The other incentive was just a storage means for manual takedowns i.e. to hang your excess up in the tree rather than risk it getting buried or snagged down below. I know lots of guys who tie it in a bundle and hang it but I think using a bag is better. Both concepts are actually quite normal round and about but not so much in the UK it seems. Thanks

 

Many years ago I used to do rail clearance, I used to take my rope up with me in a bag. I did this as I had a real fear of a train taking the tail of my rope, snapping the top out of my tree and dragging me down the track.

[atree]

It weighs whatever length of rope you have.

 

Crane climbing with rope-bag originated and is predominant in the US. The idea that you’re mainly being lifted around so the bag keeps the climbing line from trailing and snagging down below....and then once you’ve attached the slings you can descend through the crown without first having to weave the tail end of your climb line down your intended route. My thinking is that the bags were the wrong shape and put all the weight on the side of the climbing harness, hence the bullet shape with shoulder strap.

 

The other incentive was just a storage means for manual takedowns i.e. to hang your excess up in the tree rather than risk it getting buried or snagged down below. I know lots of guys who tie it in a bundle and hang it but I think using a bag is better. Both concepts are actually quite normal round and about but not so much in the UK it seems. Thanks

 

 

Ah ok i see where your coming from regarding crane work,Good idea