Windblow hung up trees

[woodyguy]

Daniel always maintained that what he did was zero risk. I think you've only got to look at the video to see that simply isn't true for ordinary mortals like the rest of us. He is very skilled and has done it hundred of times without one landing on his foot, but you don't have to be a genius to recognise that it is inherently dangerous. Don't think anybody will be teaching those methods on any course any time soon. I use them sometimes and they certainly do work but my trees are a lot smaller than his generally.

[peatff]

Using a saw held above shoulder height is frowned upon isn't it ?

[ArthurBottlesworth]

I know nothing about windblown trees like these

 

But why did he cut it so high up? Surely safer to cut it lower down and do series of cuts till its on the ground .........

 

Scared the bejesus out of me .......and despite what he said went with hell of a bang ......

 

Is there video showing how to do it safely?

[SteveA]

- should think himself lucky not to have been seriously injured so far.

[lgl]

Not sure that I agree with all the comments , if people work within their skill levels then a lot of these things aren't an issue.Theres potential for anyone to get injured within the industry and tbh I have seen guys straight felling that have put themselves at more risk.

[SteveA]

Not sure that I agree with all the comments , if people work within their skill levels then a lot of these things aren't an issue.Theres potential for anyone to get injured within the industry and tbh I have seen guys straight felling that have put themselves at more risk.

 

you kidding?? straight felling at more risk? .....probably best not to pick up on methods from those guys!

[lgl]

No , not kidding, I have been a faller for over 35 years and as I said I have seen guys that have the tickets but no skill that put themselves in terrible danger straight felling trees.

[Chris Sheppard]

It comes down to assessing the risks based on experience.

 

Training's never going to cover every single possibility, and sometimes you have to deal with things with whatever equipment you have available.

 

I think part of the problem with Dadio's videos is the way he comes across.

[lgl]

It comes down to assessing the risks based on experience.

 

Training's never going to cover every single possibility, and sometimes you have to deal with things with whatever equipment you have available.

 

I think part of the problem with Dadio's videos is the way he comes across.

 

Quite right, I know I can do whats in the video and what may appear dangerous to others because in my field I have had to , including 5 years on the windblow after 87

[treesrus]

i have to admit to having used that technique BUT much lower down only to separate the root from the trunk, then used a winch to pull it out.

Edited February 17, 2014 by treesrus