Tree work, rigging tops, basic concepts

This is a quick step-by-step video showing you how I approach rigging tops. I hope this all make sense and that this helps someone. I am not an expert.

"We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master." - Ernest Hemingway

Climb High, Work Smart, Read More.
- Patrick

[threeriversforge]

That last point is the most important point that so many people forget, and not just tree folks. If you're on a team, even if you're the boss, learn to keep your mouth shut and let the people doing the work.... do the work. You've done your part. Talking with the people who are taking over when they're in the middle of doing their work.... that's just creating problems. Learn to be quiet. That way, when you do speak, it stands out in their minds and they immediately register that it's something imporant.

[KrimmaKrimma]

Nice job Patrick. Saving lives man, this content is priceless.

[newmankey]

I was on the ground on the port-a-wrap doing wraps and dropped 4 Ponderosa Pine tops against the trunks, my buddy, the climber, was sending. I'd like to not shake him all over the place via slamming the tops against the tree. In summation, a groundie's tutorial on lowering would be grand. Thanks! Love your work.

[MallableYT]

Patient tree climber like me, staying humble and calm with the guys.

[Toyotaamazonseries]

Top notch Pat, 👍 Just to reiterate that keeping one's climbing line tied in at knee height and the lanyard at waist height is key when working on spars, 🌲 🇨🇦 🇮🇪

[thelastdetail]

Super patient and professional as always. Textbook rigging and made it look easy.

[litholi]

I have watched many of your videos multiple times. I especially enjoy those where you voice over or type over the action. You method and style of communication is as important as your knowledge of rigging and cutting. I have directed my son whom I am teaching to climb to many of your videos as education and training. Keep up the quality videos.

[Jjosephda]

Nice little video Patrick. These are very simple repetitive tasks for s daily climber. But for novice or inexperienced guy this might save a life. Awesome work sir.

[douglascasey]

I use a big open face notch when cutting big timber at the butt. It allows the hinge to travel further before it closes and breaks. Stops pulls and slabing.

[timgrant]

Educational as well. I use the daisy chain so much now that I have to practice the other knots so I don't forget how to do them. Good thing I have my copy of the Fundamentals. Thanks for that too.

[jonathanwebb]

Hell of a video Patrick! Thank you so much for sharing your hard-earned knowledge.

[exploder]

This is pure solid gold material. Vids on YT have the potential to accomplish something that even apprenticeships can't: first-person viewpoint demonstrations by the climber, and not just to one apprentice, but to thousands of people. But key to making this work is explaining what you were thinking and looking at and why, at every moment. AND YOU DID THIS PERFECTLY. Thank you for being brave enough to do the hard work and put this out for all of us. Many people in the industry seem to be unwilling to share the real meat of the work, because they are afraid people will self-teach, take on too much, and die. I understand the worry, but the alternative is probably more real and deadly: many of us are self-teaching and nobody can stop us, so the better the information we have, the less likely we are to die. Having the people with the knowledge withhold it from us is not going to stop us, it is a false attempt at prevention that ultimately fails worse than it helps. Your wonderful and generous channel here is a beautiful antidote to all the ignorance, and I thank you, maybe with my life some day. Never doubt whether it's worth doing.

[tholi]

I really enjoyed the format. Your videos are always informative but the step-by-step approach really compliments the video. Good work by your ground crew. That top ran out really well. No ride on the top!

[joesarrieto]

Awesome tutorials and great videos.
Can you please explain to me why and the importance of putting the rigging sling below your lanyard?

[derekshort]

Very informative straight forward and enjoyable to watch for any reason. You really do save lives with this material. From anyone who understands or wants to Thank you

[petroniomendesdesouza]

Great Job! Thank you to sharing with us.

[mattnoll]

Hello Patrick from Ohio! Loved this video. I'm still new to the game and this helped alot. Great video. Keep up the great teachings! Love your knot tutorials as well. Stay safe and have a great day man!

[treecareEdm]

Very nice to see such professionalism.... Thank you...

[goddybob]

appreciate your comment about not barking at the ground crew. I've always felt you can tell a hack crew by how much screaming is going on during the job. A solid crew should have to rely on very little, if any at all, shouting during the job.

[scatoutdebutter]

Great video, Patrick. You have a gift of teaching. I really love your attention to detail and emphasis on saftey.