220ft fir tree cutting....long way down !

[@phillipjohnson7583]

Best line "spare me the virtue signaling it really is wasted on the likes of someone like myself." Perfect articulation!

[@robgodfrey699]

No doubt. That was very well said.

[@jasonnester9514]

Doesn’t make sense to em what does he mean by that

[@robgodfrey699]

@@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.

[@kcsanson4216]

100%

[@michaelward2869]

You'd be cool bloke to work with I believe Reg. I mean I'd trust you with my life mate .

[@theojudd1319]

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.

[@aliray1165]

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.

[@calebbell952]

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!

[@OBS_Ford_Diesels_Inc]

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.

[@Joshman5000]

Well said, yes sir my thoughts exacly. Almost like movie night or something, "shut the F up everybody, the shows starting"

[@rogerpelletier6876]

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

[@bobmorton2397]

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👍🏼

[@gs1100ed]

52.9k now!

[@Maxtcc]

Hey Reg. Thank you for taking down that tree. My children and I travel that road, it is the only highway out of the valley. I appreciate your removing a hazard that I dare not contemplate taking on myself. Take care, and happy days, from a neighbour.

[@TimNonn.]

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.

[@dan-dan-da-treeman]

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.

[@gumwap1]

I’m impressed with the quality of that road. To be piling driving big logs like that without hurting the road speaks to its robust construction.

[@1975dbryant]

I think I seen one of them spear the road though. Not that it's easy to judge where the cut needs to be from that height.

[@gumwap1]

@@1975dbryant Reg said the road was not damaged. That’s what I’m saying. In spite of the fact that a couple of those logs fell from at least 100’ and landed on end, the road wasn’t damaged

[@jackberdine]

I was thinking the same

[@shanebrewster2384]

Very robust construction! That impressed me too.. Cheers to the road crew and engineers that built and designed that highway!

[@jasonlaswell8982]

Would’ve turned our roads here in Indiana back into a gravel road. Appreciate the videos and all the knowledge you provide.

[@danduchene7385]

A true tree climber. I am always humbled by you calm and collected nature while working. Keep up the great work Reg

[@TreeMuggs_PatrickM]

Bombing logs onto the highway, I love it... adding that to my bucket list..... - Patrick

[@1975dbryant]

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.

[@stephenhankey688]

Well you'd learn off this guy considered the best with out dout .

[@TimNonn.]

Tree mugs. I should have mentioned you as well in my comment above. I was watching your rigging videos yesterday. Thanks for the education!

[@matthewgagne9603]

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.

[@bwrightaway2877]

The sound the 1st couple made when they hit... awesome

[@elliotkramer2714]

Reg. You will forever be a legend. You are a blessed human being. Thank you for sharing your world with us.

[@rickicalvert3156]

Love your videos Reg. Always a pleasure when you put them out. Any tree guy can tell how big and tall that old growth was! Great job

[@mariepeppercornsnow6954]

Great work Reg. Every working man has his moment where he gets to the top of his game! Your definately up there! Best wishes from a cheshire refugee in somerset!

[@nicklambing9268]

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

[@andrehansena.h.trpleje4596]

it's just great to see a new video from you Reg .. you're just insanely good! To everyone else who comes up with a bad comment, get your own channel and let us who love these videos be at peace

[@vespasian266]

all the best for the new year Reg.

[@jonfrisch2584]

Legit. Ego aside, I've been fortunate to climb, fell, prune, dismantle and rescue parachutists from big timber. I've "det-corded" trees for hazard removals, worked wildland fire mitigation, and ornithology habitat - beetle infestation projects. At 50, I will attest the fortitude it takes to bid and successfully lop timber. I do not personally know the author, but I do relate to his handiwork. I thoroughly enjoy his channel - his work and I learn useful perspectives because of it. It takes focus - it takes good note taking to succeed. All hail the small business owner's who balances work - family - rest ratio for their timber projects! I'm inspired (sometimes jealous), but mainly excited to watch others enjoy the stoke of forestry. If ever in SW Colorado, never hesitate amigo. Keep sharing!

[@batmantiss]

Jon. You're a STUD. You're the kind of guy they write books about!

[@nichols0497]

I'm in Denver metro area. Nice to see a fellow Coloradoan.

[@jonfrisch2584]

Not a stud. I just volunteered and was able to travel and learn some neat stuff. The Alaska Smokejumper Program provided my explosives training and cutting my teeth in west cost timber, allowed opportunity for me to log. Production - perpetuity logging helped me out immensely! What I learned from Mr Coates: SRT has really helped my shoulders, wrists, neck and elbows. I've incorporated a small capstan winch (I'm a small business) and I speed-line whenever possible. Like most of us out here, I've been lucky to be able to learn from my mistakes and give credit to my mentors. I do enjoy this channel.

[@larryweinberg1191]

well said. It is what Reg does not say that yell out. topping out old growth with root rot on windy day takes some focus. it always amazes me to see 3-6 foot dbh trees on the ground that appear healthy accept for 5-20 feet or so of rot at bottom. guess one moral to story is do not camp in old growth when winds are howling above 50mph. move to clearing or young stand.

[@Jay-lr3me]

​@jonfrisch2584 hey Jon really interesting reading your comment, I'm a brit like Reg but my wife is from colorado, she's lives here with me in england but we may move there in a few years time. What's the tree trade like where you are ? My wife is from the springs. I like it round there.

[@timbermen11]

Reg you are the man! A true pleasure to watch and your videos are still my favorite!!!

[@herrw.7203]

Please never stop with those videos. I love it.

[@richp1146]

Thank you Reg. For making our travels safe, and being a great young man. So nice to see.

[@michpatriot9097]

Thanks for not quitting your video making!!

[@keenhgod]

Has to be the bravest person I’ve seen! I watch these vids cause I’m afraid of heights. Glad we have fearless people like you to keep our places safe. Stay safe, and don’t get overly occupied with the cameras. I really enjoy your vids.

[@Gordon_L]

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 .

[@danherron977]

I want to thank you for all the time you take to video and teach. You also seem so chill or humble . Thank you for that and god bless you 👍

[@DubstepNL]

At 21:00 I really love what you do. Easy on the gas, so you have enough time to pull out the saw. I learn every video! Thankyou!

[@cannonball9478]

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 🎄

[@trefallerhighline2152]

Great vid Mr Reg as always thank you for your time with us out here.

[@Vanbulance89]

Great job Reg, thanks for bringing us along.

[@davidp7533]

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.

[@NHlocal]

Reg, thank you for taking the time and effort to post up another great video. Absolutely loved the intro. It was spot on but, I'm sure there will still be the "usual" comments from "those people". 😉 Well done Reg to you and Ryan, "handsome fella that he is". 👍 Keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤️🌲 Randy

[@zombenut]

You are doing a valuable service. Stay safe. Enjoyed watching from Chicago.

[@ericconner9971]

At 5:30, sounds like Reg is practicing to be a DJ. Enjoyed as always watching a craftsman ply his trade.

[@kevinkenyon4593]

Reg, thank you for the great video. What you and Ryan did takes a lot of skill and nerves of steel. If the keyboard commanders cannot say anything nice they should stop watching or mind their own damn business. You certainly don't need to upload these videos, but most of us do appreciate that you do. Stay safe.

[@Shawnf1977]

Love these kind of videos when you do them. I'll end up watching this one countless times.

[@atomicfroster]

Thanks for keeping one of our most dangerous highways safe! Im headed to big doug on monday!

[@AugustHunicke]

Real world equals deep notches and no pull rope. 💪🏼

[@adrianklasovsky]

Agreed, on a spar its what works when you do not need the hinge to control some other mass*(Humboldt Face Cut helps the worksheet)

[@T.Boil_Mtb]

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 🤣

[@AugustHunicke]

@@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.

[@T.Boil_Mtb]

@@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! 🤣

[@briankennedy1313]

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.

[@jasonhull5712]

You are a rockstar Reg. Thanks for sharing this one !

[@annlaurie1484]

Really enjoy your watching your videos and thankful that you take the time and effort to make them for us to sit and watch in our comfortable armchairs! 🙂👍

[@jiminycricket2230]

I count it a privilege to be right there with you Reg. Thanks for the trouble it takes to film this.

[@paulmiller6534]

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.

[@chrisa1250]

Well done Reg. Appreciate your work to keep that highway safe. Thanks very much for another great video to enjoy.

[@silverbullag4759]

Much respect reg, im a tree surgeon in ireland and i appreciate the top drawer climber you are

[@jacksprat3287]

ontario canada here in lock down and loving your videos. awesome man just totaly awesome. no trees that tall in ontario be safe up there.

[@angusandrew3967]

There are so many shite tree surgeons helmet cam videos on KZbin 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.

[@jasonmawle2457]

Great intro buddy! Crazy big sticks, giants! Impressive work! Awesome vid! Thanks for the watch island friend!

[@fern6114]

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

[@daveklipp2223]

Sure do enjoy your videos Reg, always lots to learn, and all the while, peppered with a bit of dry humour in the commentary. Keep up the good work!

[@simonbolivartenecesitamos6890]

Been watching you for years, always leave me amazed. You’re the best climber in the world hands down

[@bonesthenorthwoodswarriors1854]

Thank you for this excellent video Reg, greatly appreciate the time & effort.

[@bangerseamen]

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 .

[@ratkeller9608]

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.

[@DM56fmx]

Awesome man!! Thank you for your knowledge, I have been climbing close to 6 years. You’re an animal!! I love it!!

[@willriseley]

Nice work Reg, particularly liked the start to clear up any questions. Stay safe

[@emeyers5984]

The sound of the logs landing perfectly flat on the ground. 😊 Trees die and have to be removed. It’s that simple. Another great job, Reg!

[@mtbrewfalling9442]

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.

[@BillyTheKid689]

18:15. The force to split that log. Wow. Reg, awesome. Such a professional. Such skill. Love your work.

[@arborymastersllc.9368]

Im so glad you got the opportunity to show us a small tree Ha But for real, nice to see the communication process. If you need more climbers I'll move up there. My name is also Ethan. But meticulous work as always. That's why I watch. 7 years now. Sadly, you are one of my heros. Oohi. (pain sound) But it's true. Much love. North Carolina USA

[@matthewskerratt2312]

I enjoy watching your methodical approach...I will occasionally find myself getting caught up in production over precision. Nice to see a reminder from the best. Cheers

[@johnmagruder6292]

Great to see you are still putting out videos. Keep them coming. Thanks

[@andersoncoleman6110]

Great video Reg, thanks for the time spent explaining.

[@scatoutdebutter]

Thanks a lot, Reg! Great video. All the best for the new year.

[@diggertree6677]

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

[@richie1593]

Your answer to the first proposed question was priceless , keep doing what you’re doing .

[@rayclark9643]

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.

[@bikerdog5554]

What about the 390 with 36" bar? Haha don't ya just love the fantastic vids Reg gives us!!!

[@rayclark9643]

@@bikerdog5554 Yeah his videos are totally awesome!

[@tyethompson9900]

hey man, just found ur channel and as a 16 year old wanting to become a tree surgeon its really cool shit. keep up the good work!

[@donsmith3314]

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!

[@jamesglenn2006]

It was a big tall tree Reg, nice work. You were right about the camera making things seem smaller. Using the full 36" bar gave some real perspective.

[@robertclark5874]

Thank you for taking us in this journey with you!

[@joshpomponio2993]

That was a long way down great job loved it thanks for bringing us along

[@eucalyptusleemcconnell8314]

You are without a doubt one of the best in the world mate thanks for sharing Reggie

[@christopherd6399]

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.

[@scottdarling1519]

Hey Reg its the BOTS...tall firs for sure!...very good work and glad you are still doing videos...hope all is well and happy new year

[@Recoates]

Hello mate. Really good to hear from you. Email me sometime [e-mail]

[@andrehak]

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.

[@John-pn7bh]

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.

[@h418lfc]

Happy New year Reg from South West England. Great content as always, thank you for taking the time to put this together.

[@cbclamp]

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.

[@yz250jim]

I like that you put up which saw setup you are using.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Reg is back!! Absolutely love these videos!

[@alfadoofus]

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

[@stevencroon]

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.

[@tonyblunsum2547]

Loved the intro reg had me howling with laughter ! Love your delivery mate 👍🤣🤣

[@rene1475]

Mind-blowing stuff once again Reg, awesome work !!!

[@seanarbor3759]

Well thanks for the intro,, 😉. for some of us long time sub's we know if you post a vid it’s gonna be good,, so I shall sit back and enjoy 👍👍

[@williamsclafani571]

That was Awesome. I’ve learn a lot watching your videos. Really like the rigging

[@orcvsivstitia7608]

Bro....I'm glad you're alive.... but holy smokes you're out of your tree mate! No way I could that gig. You are legend

[@allmantree]

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 🇺🇲🦅🪂👍🏼

[@1503ruby]

Like always you do a great job! Best of wishes to you this year.

[@halfsilver]

When those logs fell...my god, the absolute WHALLOP they pack when they hit the ground, I'm shocked that the road remained undamaged. Absolutely amazing work, Reg!

[@ORflycaster]

You won me over in the first 100 seconds........the footage followed by the speech. Just subscribed and diving into the channel now.

[@Loosesapphire5135]

Great video ! Always good watching another climber especially a good 1, from their perspective.

[@mac9983]

Great video man. Thank you from someone learning in this career.

[@ambientdave]

Great video Reg,I have subscribed I'm not an tree guy, but always find it fascinating to watch how a tree is worked on. The highway must be super strong to take the impacts,the echo is really cool,lol The height is just crazy,yet your calm and collected in the process.All the best in 2021 from me Dave in the UK.

[@ronburke]

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.

[@moofdoggmike]

Stout man, stout. awesome vid and tree work. Thanks for the time to do the vid and take care.

[@bikerdog5554]

I'm always interested in your videos!! Thanks again, awesome, great work!

[@ItsFishh]

I absolutely love your videos! Stay safe and climb high ♥️💜

[@shawnrogers8393]

Massive respect, for helping keeping the dead trees from killing folks, tree trimming and logging helps keep the forests healthy

[@pontoonrob7948]

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.

[@joeburrows6]

The two people what disliked. Get off this page and go watch some bloke sharpen a stick and say they know all about the primitive times a 1000 years ago and know how they worked. When they were not alive. Sados. Great video REG. hope you had a good Xmas and new year. Much love from Norfolk U.K.

[@neild7971]

Have you a link to the 1000year old stick sharpening, sounds fascinating..

[@joeburrows6]

@@neild7971 no as it was a 1000 years ago a vlogger did it on his stone cold camera. Back then they were worse than the Nokia 2120s. Hard to believe really. 🤦‍♂️😂

[@joeburrows6]

@@neild7971 if you chip some flint rock together it may give you some spark in hot places. Just like WiFi in hot spots lol.