180ft Grand fir. Its coming down

We cut down a 180 ft dying Grand fir in a park

[@justinsnyder6256]

Always love watching your saw control. Super safe and very deliberate.

[@johndurant8687]

I for one really appreciate the videoing and sharing of the skill and craftsmanship of this cutting and log placement marksmanship. This is really high-level and should inspire us all to get better. I like the way Reg says "we" cut down. I'm sure the other guys on the crew were also impressed. A Merry Christmas to All!!

[@jamesbroady3604]

That wedge cut from 14:20-15:00, bravo man. That’s not easy to do in one try.

[@yubarecordingstudio7578]

Reg I found my copy of ‘The body language of trees’ the other day that I bought in the 90s and see they are changing hands for £ 250 + now - What a belter of a book

[@brandonlegere4347]

Absolute master class.watching your work makes all of us strive to be the best we can.i know it's helped me and I'm working on my 23rd year of climbing.hats off sir

[@tonygiorno689]

Old school Reg grey sweater no rigging just quietly bombing a hog into the woods. NICE

[@radiator7731]

yet another short but delightful foray into the work of a man whose venerable experience shines through in every deliberate move and decision. My instructor for CS31 worked with you back in the late 90's in the north of england.... "if you had a bitch of a tree to do, you called in Reg. then you tripled your groundworkers!"

[@samuelluria4744]

Don't want to swamp your ground guys!!!

[@travisdadson4448]

Always a pleasure watching the Jedi master at work be safe reg may the force be with you

[@andrewmantle7627]

Thanks for doing this for our edification and entertainment Mr. Coates. I know that you don't have to do it. I hope that there is some benefit to you. The best of the season to you, your crew and your close ones. Thanks; Andrew.

[@shanesouza4303]

Tnx for taking us along. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 🎄 🎄 🎄 😁😁😁

[@ButtChecker]

Reg is such a freakin Beast! One of the best arborists in the world and always get good value from your videos. Thanks for the upload!

[@shanejongebloed3590]

Thanks Reg, honestly can’t think of a better way than having a coffee early on a Sunday morning here in Oz🇦🇺, watching u do things that I couldn’t never do.

[@geoffreygreen297]

Great job Reg. It’s very unnerving up were it could break at any mistake.

[@darrenavila8196]

Thank you for sharing. Always a pleasure watching.

[@richp1146]

Great job. Always impressed with your calm approach to high stress work. Just a thing of beauty.

[@twelvetwenty-two353]

Climbing past multi stem crotches that high up on a dead fir is so sketchy. I know it’s not always possible to take the whole crown if you don’t have a drop zone for it but that was precarious. You’re a pro Reg.

[@mikesr3407]

So cool seeing all the habitat way up there ! Being that I'm IL , USA most I see is raccoon poop and moss ! Lol I did see one of my white oaks , branches 10 inch thick is all ruffed up and debarked like a buck does to trees ? I do have Turkey and Turkey buzzards in my woodlot quite a bit . Great video Reg , Merry Christmas !👍

[@howarddavidiii6171]

Very nice piece of work, I too greatly appreciate seeing your technical experience. I Thank you again for taking the time to video this great job.

[@andrewc.323]

I've been missing your videos. Thank you!

[@skogsmats]

Grateful that You share some of Your time and work.

[@c42cly]

Nice one at the end. Lovely. That dead top looked funky, great work. Thanks

[@sofasurfer253]

Brilliant work as always chap, just cracks on no fuss. Your videos are great dude, it’s refreshing to just see someone do their work and take pride and to not see the video turn into a pissing contest about who’s got the better gear and machines (which are no doubt on the tick). You’re a pro at what you do, keep posting your great work 👍

[@forestknowledge]

Leaving stem for habitat is a top notch ecologist move the world and forests thank you sir! ❤️📈

[@63sfletcher]

Thank you and seasons greetings to you and your family.

[@PhelpsCycle]

Great methodical take down! I so enjoy your vids for the quiet way you deal with them. Stay safe and climb on!

[@br-dj2ti]

That is one tall tree wow great job reg as always you are an inspiration

[@mitchjones2821]

You’ve got some of the toughest locations that’s for sure!! Typically best scenery as well!! Nice job.

[@warped2875]

Thank you for sharing Reg. Always interesting.

[@maurasmith6398]

Always love watching you work Reg. Happy holidays and best wishes to you and your family. Rico

[@brianhildreth9099]

Makes me physically anxious to watch these videos, but I can't stop. Amazing craft! Thank you!

[@br-dj2ti]

Could not wait for another video thank you God bless you my friend hope you have a wonderful holiday

[@hesterd2]

Just a delight. Thanks again for another excellent video.

[@onthelake9554]

Merry Christmas Reg . Thanks for the present .

[@Boomer_in_the_Trees]

Love this video. You must have been at around 160 up there at the split top. Incredible . Only thing that would make this video any better would be your commentary . I like hearing whatever you have to say as much as watching but I realize you're not here to entertain me lol. Thanks and happy holidays Reg.

[@ridgewalker6197]

I absolutely love your videos man. Your so cool calm an collective in the trees you were born for this. Reg your a God in the trees brotha 🤟✌👍stay safe

[@LookNook2020]

Wow! Fascinating! I’m feeling dizzy just from watching 😂

[@jackwallace3453]

Reg you must have some seriously big nuts and clearly the skills to match them !!! 👏 stay safe bud and Merry Christmas to you and yours Jack

[@Finnegeas]

7:10 instant gratification. Thanks for your videos Reg great to see more uploaded. Hope you have a good Christmas 🌲

[@forlucasc1]

nicely done! Crazy, I climb too. and yet here i am on a Saturday watching climbing videos. lol... i appreciate the time you put in on these videos. you do great work.

[@utar88utar]

17 mins 25 seconds of intense action :) no kidding. great work, mate stay safe!

[@mikeduffy8229]

Nice job. I have climbed my fair share of dead tress but man. You really have climbed some pretty dead ones. I hope you got your price on that because that’s truly were skill and experience is key

[@arbolorian]

awesome shot with the long stem section.

[@forestknowledge]

I gasped a little bit when I saw you put your fingers in the hinge for a second!

[@golan4x]

I watch your videos with my 3yo son. He wants to become like you.

[@diegoamalfitano6831]

Thanks for sharing. I learn from every frame

[@MikeHermo]

Fine work good sir! Always nice to watch you work!

[@donsmith3314]

Happy Christmas to you Mr Coates, and all the best to you in the New Year! Thank you for another wonderful year of videos!

[@rsmccary1]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing your craft.

[@masterdaveedwards]

Thanks Reg...never get enough of watching the skills of a craftsman. Yeh the metaverse is not for you. Real life is way cooler. Shalom and Merry Christmas

[@prairiemushroom]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Reg from Cowtown Alberta!

[@donr4582]

Good stuff man ,always appreciate your vids 👍

[@spikewillow4552]

That was a Master Class ! Awesome skills, how old was that tree? so much moss n lichen on it. Thanks for sharing

[@Recoates]

I couldn't say. Many of the surrounding Douglas fir trees are 400 + years, but that Grand fir might not even be 100.

[@stielbruch-baumarbeiten8854]

just inspiring! Thanks Reg

[@samdelvestreeservices1523]

Beautiful humbolt towards the end there, great video

[@woodystreeservices]

You made that look unbelievably easy !! Nice work 👍👍👍( top of tree didn’t sound too healthy either)

[@rustysteel8714]

Pure artistry. 🌲

[@kingslew1866]

Thanks for the vid Reg!

[@alfadoofus]

Wow just wow. Merry Christmas to you and yours . I am glad to see new vids from you

[@devondunkle1063]

Great precision cutting

[@spelunkerd]

How do you descend the spar between cuts? Do you spur down, leaving the backup line in place, risking the irritation of having to climb back up if it snags? Or do you rappel down on the long line to the next cut, then find a way to release the long line. Or, do you simply unhook the backup long line, spur down with the lanyard, and reattach the backup at the next station?

[@Recoates]

I generally just spur down. If its a long way I might take the climb line off, if its short or thin Ill leave it in place and itll just slip down with me. Spurring down takes a lot less effort than spurring up. It just gets painful towards the end of the day

[@busternick1]

Could sense you wanted that first Chuck slightly to the left. great job.

[@anthonygalipo9875]

A legendary tree master

[@jaspercadwallader7459]

Your bravery = unmatched P.S. Nice new 550

[@davidvanleeuwen3274]

Impressive work!

[@toddjacks8288]

Awesome video brother

[@odiesclips7621]

Dammit, Reg. That was a good one!

[@bobclark2961]

REG , YOU go to the limit and on rot and grand fir, some times a fence is not worthwhile, take care , you are strong , just watch that wood. Cheers for now Koala Bob

[@dutchdog804]

That's how I roll reg. Running the stihl bar on a husqy!😃

[@jeffcoon7160]

That last chunk looked taller than most trees around here, maybe its just the camera angle. Do you prefer a 200' single stem or the wide, multi-stem shorter trees?

[@Recoates]

I wouldn't say prefer either. I just do what Im presented with. Physically, the tall conifers require a lot more strength and conditioning than shorter hardwoods. Perhaps psychologically too, especially if the tree is comprised or the wind gets up.

[@nickr2425]

Thanks for showing how u made the face on your last cut.

[@lucasgould8602]

super gnarly, as always

[@jeffschroeder9089]

Camera makes it look like 400ft haha

[@caseyoingo6440]

Cathedral Grove?

[@Recoates]

Yes

[@ferkokurka]

Seeing that top, man.

[@sethfusari8429]

👍👍 . Reg keep the videos coming ..

[@vespasian266]

Merry Christmas Reg.

[@wyomingbound7470]

Merry Christmas reg and family

[@geekay4703]

That last cut was very impressive. The size, the placement, the landing. Hey you might want to think about making that a career and start your own business. Btw, who makes that hand saw and how do you like it compared to say a Silky?

[@Recoates]

Its Korean, I forget the brand. Got it from a regular tool store. The whole thing was cheaper than a silky replacement blade, and easily just as good.

[@brianfloyd8033]

U couldn't pay me enough to go up there!!! Lol great job

[@bonzey1171]

Not much hairs me out anymore, but that top looked knarly. Glad it weren't me up that thing, looked pretty rotten and sketch. Stay safe up there

[@harharciggare]

Nicely done red coat, err I mean Reg Coates

[@rickstafford5316]

Great job

[@redbeardtree1776]

Great video!!

[@dprevish100]

On you last stem that you tipped..did you choose not to go deep on the undercut to save time and energy on the work involved in the big notch, or just for better control of a 40’ log with a wedge for safety?

[@ishure8849]

G'day Reg, ,will you get that new Saw ported? Cathederal grove I haven't been there since 97 hope to get over there soon all the best for Christmas 👍🇦🇺.

[@mikeboles6735]

Nice work as usual👍

[@simonroberts8452]

Fucking love you reg.. & that’s Yorkshire talking..!

[@randyupladek1855]

I can’t imagine dealing with trees that tall on a daily basis.

[@austindenotter19]

From the ground it's a piece of cake.😁

[@onsight2822]

Hey Reg great vid 👍 I gotta ask , , , is that a 16inch bar on the husky top hadle ? Hard to tell on my screen ✌

[@Recoates]

Yes, 16

[@onsight2822]

Cheers , always appreciated 👍

[@tterryshenanigans1820]

Dude you run a super clean ship, communication and good equipment is unparalleled. What friction device combo are you running?

[@Johnnyreengo]

Very enjoyable to watch

[@lonewolf744]

I've always wondered what it cost to cut down a tree like this.

[@StjerneDK]

Great video thanks for shareing 🤙

[@bricebeaulac]

This question may sound stupid….But Do the wood chips gets stuck in your wool?

[@moretmolina274]

Bravo nice. Edit. More .

[@moretmolina274]

May I have the honor to climb with you in the future? Have passport will travel it would be a great experience. .

[@oldmanfred8676]

Damned high Sir!

[@ralphlawson8294]

AWSOME

[@marcduclos9789]

there is Tom Brady in the NFL and there is Reg Coats in BC

[@mrmonsoon0001]

What a man 👍 👌

[@nicolaslemieux9217]

Was that at Cathedral grove? Nice work Reg!

[@Recoates]

Yes, Nicolas