Hey Reg, cracking video as ever. Always remember that for every one crank that wishes you would fall out of that tree, there are 35.7k people to catch you. Keep up the good work👍🏼
I am 72 years old worked outside on heavy construction all my life and watching the video I got cold, wet and uncomfortable sitting indoors lol loved the introduction
Always a great pleasure when you upload a video because I know it'll be worth watching. I know everyone here appreciates the time and effort it takes you to make a video for us.
I don't usually write comments but I think I'm justified for this one. I'm just starting in the industry in the UK, about 6 months away from finishing an apprenticeship and personally Reg I think you are the best of the best. I've learnt loads from the videos, and you've inspired me to be more confident up trees just by watching how calm and collected you are. All I can say is thanks and I hope the fountain of knowledge that is yourself doesn't end.
Great attitude. Never stop learning or thinking. There is an infinite number of situation the ways trees present their own set of hazards. Applying the theory correctly is the challenge. Reg is by far the best I’ve seen.
I 2nd that! While I didn't get started through an apprenticeship, I did start climbing trees because I had clients who wanted simple tree removals for concrete driveway installs, and it has morphed into this crazy obsession of loving the thrill of arboriculture. Reg Coates you've definitely helped me along this journey. Much appreciation for your work and your selflessness to share with us all these techniques and safe practices. I still have much to learn, as I frequently attend arboriculture events, but some of the things I've learned on here have outlasted even the in-person encounters. A true testament to the work you do. Thank you!
Thanks for the videos Reg. I'm a young climber that has relied mostly on training from you, August Hunicke, and Buckin' Billy Ray. You guys have enabled me to safely operate a small tree service business as well. One of the biggest lessons I've learned from you is to slow down and take your time in the tree. It's easy to start rushing and make mistakes. A nugget I got from August was to make deliberate cuts. Don't get haphazard with the saw, and mistakes happen when pieces get too big. Buckin tight me to relax in the trees, be at peace, and have a good time. Enjoy the work.
@@jasonnester9514 He means don't bother commenting about how he's damaging the planet etc etc, The words he chose were well picked. It was a well crafted sentence and appeared to be off the cuff.
That first cut sounded like thunder! I can't believe that you had to tell anyone anything about what you do. Thanks much for sharing. I appreciate you sir. Thanks for the show! What a show.
Professor, I'd love to have that luxury as well one day. Look's like much fun. I'm green so, i'm just practicing what I learned from one of your sermons long ago. About taking 1/5 of the log.
The sound when that first chunk out hit the road. Sooo satisfying, wann try that too. Bucket list for 2021. My luck the log would puncture the pavement and stand straight up.
Had an Argument with a Fat assessor on my rigging ticket about this, he clearly never climbed and wanted to fail me on my gob cuts being too deep ... Melt 🤣
@@T.Boil_Mtb next time have him explain why, he’ll know nothing other than he thinks it’s a rule. Undermining center of gravity of a nearly fair standing log probably wouldn’t enter his mind.
@@AugustHunicke Yeah when they are sitting in a deckchair weighing about 25stone then he already lost my respect when asked can you climb and said he has never climbed before after the assessment and seen him nearly hurt 2 other lads in the same week as a trainer because he was not paying attention or telling inexperienced lads to do something he would never do himself, then Ill argue it all day! 🤣
Should we make a donation for August’s supremely educated input? He needs more money the $600 New Tribe harnesses with a badly drawn creature aren’t selling fast enough. They really should be around $1000.
I have to wonder what kind of super asphalt on the road below that doesn't get damaged from all that. The section of stem that flat landed and split completely in two was an eye popper. Best to you for 2021 and beyond.
A very long day hanging on the rigging, in the rain and in the wind. This is one of the few channels a person can see tree work done on this scale at these heights. Thanks for taking us along. Old master at work, well done once again Reg! Nick, North West Farmer
Just want to say I appreciate what you do reg And thank you for keeping it up and showing me and the world some of the most awesome views of the country keep it up, keep it safe , reg my brother Reggie digs it also.
I work as a faller but on the mainland of BC doing mostly block falling. I spur climbed a tree a little while ago and topped it for a friend and chunked it down. I was pretty nervous, and my legs were like jello I was so tired. It’s impressive that your climbing that tree and hauling that big saw making those cuts. It’s a different kind of muscle group for sure than production falling. But they both can make you dog tired at the end of the day. I’ve been dabbling in arborist stuff a little more to keep things interesting and also help keep busy through the frequent lulls in forestry. Thanks for the channel.
The timber felling is in perfect tune to the harmonious music. Effortlessly floating down from the precision of the cuts. Great to watch again. Happy Christmas 🎄
If a tree falls in the forest, and no one's around to hear it, does it still make a sound? Who knows! BUT....if a tree falls from a height onto a highway, and its recorded on video....THAT SOUND IS AWESOME!!! Thanks for posting good sir! Even with the rain, that is an amazing office view you have! Stay safe, and enjoy 2021!
24:02 "Well done Reg" to which he gets the reply "cheers" You are an awesome bloke Reg , I will watch every video you put out , a master of the craft you demonstrate again and again in your understated manner and use of language . Thank You and be well .
Always like watching the vids. 140' is about the limit on hight here in the south. I'm 52 and climbing is all I've ever done, so the body is starting to hurt. I've been skydiving for 25 years and after I took the sport up nothing is tall. Y'all keep it out the dirt and play safe 🇺🇲🦅🪂👍🏼
Stuff of dreams! Thank you for sharing Reg, good as ever. In my humble opinion, you are at the absolute top of the line of work. ('though you'll probably disagree:) ) Keep 'em coming! Love from the Netherlands.
There are so many shite tree surgeons helmet cam videos on RU-vid but yours are brilliant. The heights, the vistas, the Manc wit, the self assuredness. I really enjoyed this one. It takes me back 30 years. Like you, I traveled around the world as an English arb, living and working in Germany, Austria, Australia and New Zealand. I'm still climbing but only to look for bats mostly. My partner is Canadian and she says the roads are tougher to stand the weather and thats why they dont break so easy. Keep up the good work. Might visit one day ha ha. Get the kettle on for a proper brew.
Man Reg I would have to think that you had to be dealing with some intense exhaustion by the time you got back down from that climb and manhandling that 32 inch saw for all that time! Hats off to your skill and endurance.
Working on wood since 15 years, but no idea of your job there... absolutely great video.... Too short, thanks Reg stay safe cheers from Luxembourg 🇱🇺 europe
Smashing vid Reg. Liked the anti naysayers intro a lot! I’m a Humble Groundie here in the UK. Doing my Cs32 next week, finally, after 25 years of felling small trees .
I used to work as a utility forester for asplundh tree, on a puget sound energy contract brings back memories of my early life. It always amazed me to see the climb crew and people like yourself do what you do each day.
No virtue signaling. Instant fan. Subscribed. People are not used to seeing a real man, anymore, so they wish he was dead. Less important than a tree. A human being. If you were logging, no one should have a problem with that, either. Some may have noticed the U.S. goes to lumber as the preferred strucure for housing and other buildings.
Well that made my 20 metre birch rigged down over a fence today in the snow, look like something a 5 year old could do with it´s eyes closed. Inspiring and frightening at the same time. There´s really only one of you in this world. Great stuff!
Im glad for the preview, my worry was for the road, thanks for addressing it first hand. Good work Reg, in my opinion there are too many danger trees looming over Vancouver island Highways.
Your a master Reg. love your work. It is impressive that where you live they inspect trees along the highway for hazards. Here in Montana it seems that we just wait till they fall across the highway before someone says I guess we should have done some preventative work guys.
Thanks for the heads up on the Camera angle , putting the saw and bar size text on the video helped viewers see the size of what you were working on there ! Not an easy day Reg , Thank you for the time and efforts making these wonderful Video's for us to view a day in you're working Life .
Amazing work you do. I am also amazed that some idiot would say they'd rather you fall out of the tree than to see you cut it down. Stay safe and healthy Mister Coates.
Those critics are misguided at best and self righteous at worst. They don't understand the cycle of life, but has a very narrow minded point of view. They feel justified to wish ill on you undeservedly. Just know that most of us appreciate the hard work you are doing, and keeping travelers safe, while helping the forest stay healthy.
Thanks for coming out Reg thanks to the other climbers Ryan Dazy Caden and Stefan and the ground guys who worked on the job. I can honestly say that was the most miserable weather we have ever had on that job, hats off to the guys for getting up there and getting it done.
Its fascinating how concrete/pavement have different strengths, depending on the regions weather. I would imagine your region needs an extremely strong mixture, due to the cold weather & constant moisture. Great video to start 2021 Reg👍 STAY SAFE
Watched a few of your videos now and I'm really interested in your work, and I think it's absolutely awful for people to say they would rather you was dead and the tree was alive, absolutely disgusting, your doing a great job and risking your life at those heights to protect the public from rotting decaying trees falling onto the road and possibly causing an RTC, keep doing the great work your doing and I look forward to many more videos in the future 🙂
Giving the weather conditions this a very good camera work . I really liked the log that pegged in the road . You are a badass keep safe , and thanks for the virtual adventure
Hey Reg you are one bad arse arborist mate we mear mortals find it hard enough taking down big trees without wind and rain my helmet goes off to you mate your a god
Keep it up man. Thanks for all the work that you do and put into these videos. I've learned a lot and hope to continue to be able to use your work as a source of inspiration.
Ive been doing treework for 24yrs now in that time I've done maybe 6 or 8 actual old growth fir thinking back on it they were all scheduled on days like this.Great job landing logs flat man that was nice work as usual.All the best in 2021 Thanks for sharing this one.
Reg, you've a deft touch for editing and for use of overlaid music. As far as music is concerned, I'm definitely in the 'less is more' camp. I - and others too I imagine - could stand it if the finished video were longer, and there was time for more than a run of felling cuts. What I mean is, I'd be pleased to see more of the work, mundane though it may feel to you. It was interesting to see the top pieces landing on the far side of the road, and then when you got down to the base again, to notice just how far it was from the road edge. I found myself remembering trigonometry lessons in childhood and playing with right angled triangle dimensions. Trunk = hypotenuse. Thanks for the work you put in.
On this tree that tall, super cool to see, the stratified habitats changing layers, of moss lycken & other such life, on bole and limbs upon your initial ascent.
Isn't that such a contradiction people are so worried about the trees that they will tell you that they wish you would fall out of the tree or wish you were dead. I respect that you say what's on your mind and you tell people how you feel about what they say keep doing what you're doing like seeing your videos learn from you have a lot of respect for you.
I just watched your faq videos and the one about heights. Your philosophy/s about the work are relevant across so many professions. I also have done work, my work (not tree work), in many different locations. When you speak to needing to function at a high level as an outsider surrounded by locals that want to see you fail really rung a bell. Well, guess I should have just wrote the first sentence or two; i did not though, yet I did appreciate the viewpoints even though our fields are vastly different. Ah, mouth spew, so be it, it is written.
Nicely done! 1st rule, eliminate the hazard. Was surprised to see you using 16" bar at the top, then 32" ro 36" gave all the weight to your opening disclaimer! Would have liked to see more footage of face cutting. I've not done a face cut while in a tree. Just standing on precarious ground. 😎👍 Great video! Thanks!
