Everything Looked Safe… Until the Tree Spun Out of Control

🌲 Everything Looked Safe… Until the Tree Spun Out of Control ⚠️

This video shows how even the most “easy-looking” tree job can go wrong — fast. I was called to remove a birch and a couple of alders from what looked like a wide, hazard-free area. No buildings nearby. No tight gaps. Total control… or so I thought.

But one alder had a hidden surprise — tangled tops and a weak hinge. The result? A dramatic, unintended 90° spin during the fall. Thankfully, no one was hurt — but this was a sharp reminder why we stay alert, geared up, and cautious at every step.

📌 What you'll learn in this video:
✅ Why tangled tree tops can ruin your felling plan
✅ What weak or rotten hinges really do in action
✅ How tree-jacks (like Stalpen) help — and what they can’t do
✅ Why stump shape, size, and hinge strength matter
✅ Real-world chainsaw technique breakdowns — with slow-mo insights

🎥 Stick around for the second alder and the final birch — and see what went right.

💬 Got a similar fail or close call? Share it in the comments. We learn together.

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0:00 Itroduction
0:39 Chainsaw fail
1:10 Why the cut failed
2:47 Felling the big birch

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