What a coincidence, as a client (on Woodwyn Terrace) I stumbled across your channel when learning about DRT vs SRT. For anybody passing, I'll give your tree service two big thumbs up, Reg offers everything you'd ever want in an arborist, including honest and humble thoughts. Your remarks about SRT over DRT in another video were interesting. As an old rock climber, I used 'Jumars' which were a single rope technique that bites into the rope cover. I never did get comfortable with those, even though I tip a hat to those who prefer single. The 2:1 idea behind DRT is interesting, but to put the bulk of work onto arms and shoulders is weird, not to mention the strain and muscular imbalance. This video highlights something similar to what we always knew about mountaineering. Even experts need to accept risk as part of the game. It is great to find your channel, Reg! I have a channel of similar size, on a completely different set of topics. Maybe one day we'll do a video together, ha ha. Dave
Nice work Reg you could of done with. Forst tr8 tracked chipper from Westcoast woodchippers on that job to get the clean up done fast and efficiently lol
Theres usually a distinct scar from top to bottom with a lightening strike. I couldn't see anything like that. There was some fire damage near the base, presumably a bush fire at some point. Lots of weather related battle scars. I'm guessing by the characteristics the tree is probably 300+ years, and that's how they usually end up looking.
I’m European specialist but I’ve never seen such stuff like topping veteran trees and not cutting down the dry limbs, what’s the purpose of your cuts ? Especially up there ?
The tree is located within the grounds of an airb&b. The owner was advised by some other tree companies that he should take the tree down as a safety and liability precaution. But he likes the tree, as it is very old and has lots of character. So what I did was try to strike a balance between safety and conservation, by reducing the most prominent dead section at the top, while also pruning some end-weight out of the the heaviest live limbs. In doing so the risk of a major section failure is much less likely. At the same time I wanted to retain as much standing deadwood as possible, where it's not a threat to anyone. Standing deadwood is very much in-keeping with a Douglas fir of that age, will help feed generations of local nesting birds, and with prominent bear top will also make for an excellent eagles perch. Remember this is very much a forest environment, and not a typical residential area. So the objectives are often quite different.
@@Recoates okay gotcha 😉 to me we also leave just very fall safe trunk so the nature will use it as well how you said it’s veteran tree :) (I’m European certified Arborist) btw
I looked at your older videos and I certainly like your current videos much more. Calm, focused, taking time to explain the job. Your current style is unique. No fast, loud music. I enjoy it so much. This is so much of what tree work is: focus, calm, patience. Your videos are like some buddhist movies. Very calming.
Those puzzles aloft are mostly one on one even IF somebody was waiting on the ground. The video made it feel like I was up there with you though. Yours have long been my favorite tree industry videos.
When I here reg say things like “mistake on my part” “ don’t break yet” “I’m safe now” my stomach turns lol. Glad I don’t have as tall trees to deal with here.
To use a crude but entirely appropriate British expression..........F*CK THAT FOR A GAME OF SOLDIERS!!! I’d rather take my chances arm wrestling a grizzly bear than climb that tree. Respect 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
When I came over from Europe my family in general was consternated, say the least. Thank you for sharing this moment - made me smile. When that branch snapped midway up the rope walk... I thought to myself...so much to consider that moment...a life well lived, a craft that is your passion and your shield...I know it is hopelessly cliche...but isn’t it true that if we had a choice...and possibly the courage to make it...would we rather die while doing something we absolutely love...I know it is more complicated than that...but still...grateful all is well!
When family and friends take the dreamstealer-role, they talk about their own limitations. A big smile is often the best reaction 🤡 always a pleasure watching your uploads. 🙏
Reg great video. One has to remember that it is an invesre relationship: the people who love you the most or people who are closest to you want you to succeed the least. Once that becomes clear, chasing your dreams and aspirations becomes much easier. Happy and safe cutting. 😀
You are amazing person - so professional and focused. Your videos are always about real stuff, no fluff. I started to watch you videos just recently and enjoy them so much. Please continue sharing them.
This is so wicked cool. I am 60-1/2 now and I am grateful for you Reg posting these kinds of video's. I have three brothers and we all walk different paths. I am from NH. In 1986 I was stuck in Seattle WA. When I was on the lamb. Came back to NH cleared the wreckage of the past and continued on as a brick mason. I almost set sail to Kodiak on the Libby Lyn with Captain Bear Bone.
A close family member just recently undermined my decision to be a tree climber! I am leaving my "secure" and "stable" job at the USPS to finally pursue something I'm extremely excited about. It's such a shame.
"Assuming it doesn't crash down on top of me, because that'll be the end of this video". I love that wry understatement you have Reg. Love these videos.
It’s nice to see someone of your caliber that can do the monster, technical removals doing a job like this to keep the tree around for people/nature to enjoy. Most would just say “ah, it’s in decline and should be removed”. Good on ya and major props!
I react whilst watching Great to see east sooke, my uncle Max lived there, so I have visited it a couple of times. In 2017 we were there again, took a stroll to east sooke park, drank something at the 17 mile pub and had a great meal at mychosen cafe! Love to visit soon again!
G'day Reg, you can choose your friends but not your rellies, my billy lids have dual citizenship because of my Canuck missus so they can choose, personally if I had to live in Canada it would be where you are the mild climate on the Pacific Ocean that we share.PS if you need an extra hand I'm happy to work a room a feed and a few frothies 👍.
''Just don't go now...'' That's really what beeing in a tree feel's like, sometimes. I like, also, how you devote some time to watch and ''feel'' the place where you're working at. Much respect
Thanks Reg! I really enjoy watching your videos and respect the amount of work you do to put them onto RU-vid. My new discipline is to do arm exercises while watching your videos. I was pruning columnar aspens a couple of weeks ago and my arms were cramping as I didn't do any tree work over the winter. They are tough to climb and prune. Tight crotches and nowhere to stand. Anyway your videos are helpful in getting me back into shape. Also, regarding any comments about the realism of hearing your breathing when you're working hard, I'm probably one of the noisiest breathers in the industry. I harvest a lot of extra energy from breathing deeply and I have taken the time to develop the skill based on my former skin diving (I could hold my breath for 4 minutes) and cycling (daily commuting to work and 3 trips from Amsterdam to Paris.) I sound like a freight train in the tree and I always let any coworkers know it's intentional and has nothing to do with me turning 71 this year. Seeing your video this morning really made my day! Much respect. Thanks Reg!
Balls of steel Reg😂.... that limb you big shot in looked sketch. I hate that feeling of ascending srt not being 100% sure on your anchor. Still that view was sweet though! 👌
Wow Reg your pep talk about family spoke to me. Going through a change of life. Trying to go full time tree removal business. Getting a lot of resistance from some family members that don’t understand my passion and drive. Like you said gotta do your own thing. Don’t just watch ya for your cool videos the advice is well needs to brother.
Enjoyed this video a lot. Canada looks amazing. I've often thought of moving there but I have to be honest, the trees look out of my league. So do the bears ha ha. I like our little black bears here in Virginia. And our little trees. Biggest stuff I get back here is the smallest stuff like this that I've seen you work on. Was nice to see you btw doing a tree more in my size range. I got excited for a minute there, at least until you got up the thing and I saw what a monster it was up top. And if you'll indulge me for a moment, I was listening to what you said in the tree ( ok who am I kidding I hang on your every word lol) and I think maybe its a little like this. I think you do everything big. Big trees big moves, big risks, big country, big videos (yours are probably the most popular and watched off all) and you know, .. big. And I imagine when you do everything big in life there will be two types of people who pay attention. The first type would be those like most of us who enjoy seeing it because we like to day dream and imagine what it would be like or maybe even want to try stepping up to some of it and of course many who just watch it for the thrill, (I still get nightmares about your one over the highway lol) and then there's the other type. The other type being the type who usually think and do small and they're just pissed that you're thinking or doing anything big.
Boy that was pretty sketchy but that’s where experience come in I guess don’t think my set is big enough to do that nice job reg thanks for a great vid
You are about at the top of a gnarly old Fir, riddled with Woodpecker holes, rotted limbs, and a good 100 feet above the ground, then you go into a rant about family members questioning your choice of moving to Canada, and wanting to jerk the rug out from under your feet, and so on. For some odd reason, I found that rather amusing considering where you were, what you were doing, and where your mind was at. For a climbing Arborist, Canada is the perfect place to ply your skills, and keep them sharp. The Canadian Wilderness is a very beautiful place. Why would anyone not want to live there?
Nice job, lovely morning, beautiful place. I'd have been casting around for excuses to prolong my time in the sunshine & peace at the top. Those temptations are fewer in Gloucestershire.
My friend Reg. Take a bushel basket full of crabs. One tries to get out and the others latch on to it and pull it back down. If it keeps trying the other crabs will kill the crab trying to leave. People do the same stupid thing. It like they don't want you to have something there to afraid to go after. Just wish them well and move on. My thoughts my job. Your thought your job. It truly is not complicated.
Nice habitat trees, great to see them not taken down! Leave some snags for the critters when safety isn't an issue, folks, not every dead or dying tree needs to come down.
good Vid Reg. Did ya manage to do it all with the 540 on a 16 inch bar and how many tanks did ya use 2 or 3. I guess ya carry spare fuel containers when ya no groundie to refill the saw?
On top of the beauty is the refreshing lack of road rage in BC. I commute from Bellingham to Vancouver for work and I don't think I've even heard a horn in 3 years. Pretty cool.
Nice spot Reg Hope you are keeping well Sir ! sorry I'm late Building a shed / work shop for Next door young engineer . Wages are bobbins but keeping me busy .
Reg, you're a beast and we all benefit from your vids, especially with second camera angles for our benefit. So to save headaches, would a camera flag help you on those drop zone recoveries?
You could t have made a better decision moving to the island. We live in UK and wished we’d discovered it 40 years ago. Love the island and the coast up from Sooke.
Hey Reg, I feel like I should get paid just for the stress of watching these videos. 😂 Great job as usual. Good you could save that old veteran so the owner can enjoy it awhile longer. Bummer to hear about the one trying to drag you down to their level. My respect for the job you do is off the chart. 🌲🌳
Thanks, Reg ! Shared this video to the Facebook group called Old Growth Treeclimbing. Choosing the route up & down the tree was done after a carefully inspection that was done on previous trips, and again just prior to the climb. 360 degree exam is a standard practice in arboriculture, and involves taking the time to look at the operation from 'under, over, around, and thru' (as sung by the Yardbirds). It means that you're less likely to overlook important conditions affecting safety and performance.
