Crane flipping over

[skaff]

Hey i have been a journeyman tree trimmer since 93 and i can tell you if your man Josh would have put a break cut in that sycamore, it would have swung out nice and his saw would have never got pinched. one more thing what is your deductible on your insurance cause your guys tear up alot of stuff lol

[ziggy]

I am a small business owner out of Alberta (Western Canada).  On many occasions we have had similar storms to what was shown on the episode tonight.  If I ever used my equipment or personnel like you did on the show, I would no longer be in business.  I'm not sure what clothing costs in Tulsa but when my crew was caught in a sudden snowstorm on the side of a mountain putting in a cell tower site, I outfitted my 8 people for under 2500.00 and that was canadian winter wear.  I am going to continue to watch your show to see if your management and work skills improve at all.  If your producers are reading, I invite you to Alberta when my crew is working to see how an efficient, talented crew works safely with each other without the screaming.  We would still be interesting but not ridiculous.

[logox]

Hey, I just saw this show with the crane coming off it's axles.  I have been climbing and running saw and crane and bucket truck, and I could tell right away this crew is deadly.. no, really deadly. For the crane 'stunt' all you had to do was take the tree down in smaller pieces. 'Amature' or 'high baller' either way, I was pretty disgusted.  But as I watched more of the show, it was nice to see at least a few of the crew have some sense.  The sad part is that 'home owners' watching the show may think that this is a 'good' professional outfit.  I'd hate to be seen in the same light.  "reality TV" It would probably be boring to watch the job done right... Nice to watch and learn from there mistakes. Just hope nobody get hurt.

[croket]

Hello from ohio. I have been doing tree work since 1990 and have never taken that kind of risk with a crane.  Cant wait to see the next show hope no one gets killed. I want a date with michelle.

[rbtree]

pathetic....."Fan Club", not hardly.

You've just set arboriculture back 20 years! Watched your dog and pony show on your website months ago. Hoped I'd never hear of it again. 

Shame on Discovery/TLC for picking up your show. They will be getting an earful from  some of the many professional arborists who see this.

[tclimber]

I was thinking before you even started cutting it should have been about 1/4 that size its a wonder it didnt kill someone especially the climber if you are going to do that just notch it and pull it towards the street probly would have tore up less stuff well maybe a drive way I bet thet crane didnt do it too much good either the guys attiudes get me I am hooked on watching it now cant wait to see next weeks show

[Ruckus]

I have been in the tree business for 25 years all I can say is wow, what a bunch of hacks. I would hope OSHA is Knocking on your door right now. Crane off it's wheels, no chaps,Hard hats,Climber tied to the ball not above on the cable. you broke more stuff in a one hour show the most REAL pros do in a year. when you guys broke that bench was that another tree crew laughing in the back ground at your pathetic attempt at dropping a small tree.  What a joke TLC should be ashamed.     

[tb1775]

isnt jon cute...how long have you been the foreman jon???

[blkdog]

I have been in the tree care industry for 37 years and you have NO business in this industry. I think you should learn what personal protection equipment is for starters, then get a copy of the ANSI 300 standard and memorize it. The reckless nature of your company is a black eye to this profession.
Get in touch with TCIA & ISA , if they'll have you before you kill someone.
Shame on TLC for broadcasting the dangerous drivel.

[lineman 69]

i dont know if this show is a joke or what Im a journeyman lineman of 10 years for one of the largest utility companys in the world. I'm exposed to alot of different tree trimmers good and bad and i bet these guys have locked alot of feeders out. We openly make fun of guys like that. It has to be a joke no one in there right mind would try to top that whole tree with that little crane.

[Höllenreich]

I'll say again. LMAO seems you have alot of envyous fans.

Don't worry just keep shooting. Most of them just have their panties in a bunch cause it aint them on TV.

[(WLL)]

keep up the unsafe work and you will have a spot on destroyed in seconds money will not buy you experience!!! your whacked out call shots are gonna kill, you will be held accountable as the owner of the company. i think the show is a great idea but your lack of experience and big bank has bought you more than you can handle. if you cant stand behind your climber, than by all means ,get in front of him. if i were in his hooks i would have rapped down and beat your head on the crane till the alarm stoped ringing!your fan (WLL)

[SFHFan]

Showing everything going smoothly would be BORING!!! He wouldn't have a show if they didn't have crazy stuff happening...grow up people!! Him showing this show isn't hurting your "precious industry" Just ENJOY THE SHOW!!!

[stihl1]

thats what i am talking about SFHFAN, people are crying all over some tree work on TV bacuse it in not them getting the big $$ for hiballing.