Normzilla
Pinnacle OPE Member
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- Jan 9, 2016
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- Cazadero CA
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Sometimes I hang my head. The internet and videos can be a great source of information. But mich misinformation on YouTube tiktok whatever too. Especially when you are Green to cutting trees, and saws. Be careful when you are learning how to cut and takedown trees, where you get the advise from. Research the info and the people. So many types around, hobby cutters, weekend warriors, green horns. And solid professionals. I'm not bragging here, but I was fortunate to grow up in a logging area and town, as well as a giant tree service area. Blessed to learn from who I have and learn things some the hard way too. I fell my first tree at 7, was nowhere near a pro. Did not start on professional work untill my early teens. Moved to Cazadero in 1987 that's where I really started my saw and tree education, surrounded by loggers, timber fallers, and tree workers. I looked up to them. At a young age I started developing a knack for saw and tree work, when I was not cutting I was running dogs and hunting pigs. I've been with Sonoma county roads for 21 years now, many times been leading and directing cutting large scale jobs. The last 10 years that's solely been my job, as well as tree work with a climber and friend for myself. Nowhere am I saying I know it all or I'm better than anyone. But I am just hoping people will seek true professionals for advise and techniques, not just youtube or the internet. As I mentioned their is a ton of great stuff, but their are also people who don't really know, and are not professional by any means, as well as some who want to reinvent the wheel, that's not always a good thing. Surround yourself with people who have years in the field, and use proven techniques, be wise to those who call techniques that have been used for generations, unsafe or unworthy. I'm glad to have been raised around the west coast, and gain the life knowledge and experience I have. As well as memories and moments. Be safe out their my friends, its one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but one of the most dangerous too.