EXTREME precision falling
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ClimbMIT
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widow maker vid
Man that plunge cut on that widow maker was insane! Good job! I was wondering and trying to think of a way where one could make the final cut on the opposite for added safety. Wouldn't have been better to stand on other side of tree giving you a little room for error if it didn't go just right?
Man that plunge cut on that widow maker was insane! Good job! I was wondering and trying to think of a way where one could make the final cut on the opposite for added safety. Wouldn't have been better to stand on other side of tree giving you a little room for error if it didn't go just right?
ClimbMIT
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Here is the link:
widowmaker trip.mov - YouTube
widowmaker trip.mov - YouTube
millbilly
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Ill tell you what Murph, that was one of the greatest cuts I've seen, and I've seen my share. I just want you to be honest, how Fkn nervous were you?
I would have been at the extreme side of the nervous scale, WOW! great cut. Cat like, with the quickness, and no Im not kissin up to you, just callin an ace an ace.
I just have to mention one thing about our personal weight issues. Maybe we should dress a little more like Andy Reid and wear a little more black.
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
You got an hour and 17 minutes to go get all your chores done because the lions are gonna be a Great game
murphy4trees
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Last time I really got nervous about that cut was 1989, when we started using the cut on storm damaged trees for Hugo.... only time I get nervous these days is when the tree is getting straight, and might go 360 after the final cut.. otherwise the butt ALWAYS does the same thing... goes straight down*..... might look risky, but its NOT... you practically have to try to get under it for it to get you.. * the only exception is if the tree is top heavy, which is extremely rare.. if its top heavy the but is gonna come back and down.. This is extremely rare situation, with a huge tree laying well over the peak of a roof, or sometimes a tree getting hung in a low crotch of a nearby tree..
When everyone freaked out about that first vid, thinking it was so dangerous I made this one to show how predictable it is:
plunged vertical snap cuts.mov - YouTube
ps.. if you think that's a good cut, I got another that will really drop your jaw... been holding back on that one for years... really should get it out though, 'casue its a potential life saver..
Lol... Hey murph, was it Extreme when you felled the mullet?? 
It's refreshing to see such humility. Murph, don't hold back. If you have a cut that could save countless lives, you need to share this valuable information.
murphy4trees
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I don't "need" to share it... its the dumbasses that are about to kill themselves that need it...
So you don't 'need to share' it but 'you share it' because everyone but you is a dumbass?
Pretty condescending.
Jeff
murphy4trees
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lighten up a little bit jeff. would ya?..
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
millbilly
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Milliseconds can save lives and that cut gets you 2 extra
lives or seconds?
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
Milliseconds , not seconds or lives milliseconds ..........
RVALUE
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Now I'm even more confused.
Where'd the time come from?
I notice that the 'back' cut is significantly under the notch. The 'with grain' sheer is to the plunge, which gives it a target. But the plunge to the notch orientation takes skill. My help couldn't do it.....
Where'd the time come from?
I notice that the 'back' cut is significantly under the notch. The 'with grain' sheer is to the plunge, which gives it a target. But the plunge to the notch orientation takes skill. My help couldn't do it.....
treeclimber101
UNCLE BUCK
Watch the video again Murphy clearly stated that his cut can add precious seconds needed to evacuate the work area ! Actually to my Lehman eyes it looked like it moved faster
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