Beech Highline

[mistahbenn]

So timmy, that high line rope was there as a safety line in case the tree failed, but it was fine so if you were not such a big poof you could have just spiked up and hacked bits off ? This would have saved you the time faffing about running that rope. Agree?

 

Arf, good job Timmae, git er done.

[Andyd1606]

Great video nice work there 😃

[Adam Bourne]

Very nice . Any reason for not using a top handled saw.

 

 

I'd say because it cut his cutting time down and one saw did the job instead of sending one down and getting another sent up mate

 

So timmy, that high line rope was there as a safety line in case the tree failed, but it was fine so if you were not such a big poof you could have just spiked up and hacked bits off ? This would have saved you the time faffing about running that rope. Agree?

 

 

Lol this made me chuckle haaa!

[jeanesy]

Great video. Well done

[scotspine1]

cheers again

 

Nick, tidy up took a long time yes, don't usually make idiot piles, but needs must on this job.

 

Darrin, the tree used to have a treehouse in it, hit a hidden nail with the ms200 on the very first cut, but seeing as there was some fat branches I just got the 560 up anyway instead of sharpening the ms200 or changing the chain. On the two ropes thing, yes I've seen some highlines/floating anchors/TIP set up with two ropes and a link in the middle above the tree. I agree there could be less bounce, never tried it though.

 

Joe, the breakaway lanyard/flipline had a weak link between the carabiner and side D, here's a clue

 

 

Rab, you're spot on the tree was A1 condition wise (could've rigged big lumps off it) and the highline was me just creating a situation where I could double the price, worked a treat as well

[Robert_S]

Result, did you give the big shake of your head and draw air through your teeth " massive technical job mate, i will need to go back to the drawing board with this one" then just go to the bakers and come back an hour later with a "plan"..

 

cool job though Tim, like the zip tie breakaway idea.

[mistahbenn]

Result, did you give the big shake of your head and draw air through your teeth " massive technical job mate, i will need to go back to the drawing board with this one" then just go to the bakers and come back an hour later with a "FLAN"..

[NickinMids]

Result, did you give the big shake of your head and draw air through your teeth " massive technical job mate, i will need to go back to the drawing board with this one" then just go to the bakers and come back an hour later with a "plan"..

 

cool job though Tim, like the zip tie breakaway idea.

 

Interesting point though.....It's not just about time taken...they need to pay for the whole package....Your know how ...to ensure a safe job.. they wouldn't thank you if you killed yourself in their garden lol

[Robert_S]

 

I missed an oppertunity there Ben.

[Steve Bullman]

cheers again

 

Nick, tidy up took a long time yes, don't usually make idiot piles, but needs must on this job.

 

Darrin, the tree used to have a treehouse in it, hit a hidden nail with the ms200 on the very first cut, but seeing as there was some fat branches I just got the 560 up anyway instead of sharpening the ms200 or changing the chain. On the two ropes thing, yes I've seen some highlines/floating anchors/TIP set up with two ropes and a link in the middle above the tree. I agree there could be less bounce, never tried it though.

 

Joe, the breakaway lanyard/flipline had a weak link between the carabiner and side D, here's a clue

 

 

Rab, you're spot on the tree was A1 condition wise (could've rigged big lumps off it) and the highline was me just creating a situation where I could double the price, worked a treat as well

 

Would be interesting to know what may have happened had the Beech failed. Those zip ties can be pretty strong, I wonder how much the highline and spruce trees would have flexed before the zip tie failed. I assume you used as small of a one as you dared?