A Dangerous and Awkward Tree Job

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[@AugustHunicke]

In KZbin’s colossal haystack of empty and mundane videos, here lies the golden needle of legitimate content. Sanity makes a quiet algorithm.

[@jonathanhensley8685]

Well said August Well said! Reg is in a class that most great tree men can’t hold a rope for. It takes great mental fortitude and physical endurance to persevere through jobs like that.

[@Tsjoni]

Couldn’t agree more. Reg is the Ace Ventura in the tree world. Including dry british humor 😂 And a nice pile of the most expensive firewood in the world, well done!

[@Tsjoni]

And, is that the new device or did I miss something 🫣

[@tylerworkman386]

I love watching your videos August they are insightful and contain quality tree work, but man when Reg releases a video you know it’s a job that makes you think. You are both a blessing to the tree community stay safe man.

[@matthewgagne9603]

Heck ya couldn’t agree more August has amazing editing skills and tree skills. That being said I see a Reg video come across my feed it’s like Christmas.

[@austingriffith1118]

Your patience and graciousness while working in difficult conditions is admirable. Thank you for setting such a great example.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

great job Reg and Elliot.

[@alfadoofus]

Thanks for taking the time to film a Master Class in tree work .

[@oxv4010]

The decision of walking under the madrone or walking around was crazy timing and a testament to how you’ve survived decades of hazard tree work. Awesome video

[@Recoates]

It was indeed a bonus that the camera was rolling. It swiveled so fast and abruptly that it could've been a mishap for the unsuspecting worker.

[@br-dj2ti]

What part of the video are you talking about thank you so much God bless

[@br-dj2ti]

I watched more now I understand what you mean definitely he's a very very smart man reg he's the best there is I believe

[@br-dj2ti]

I would have loved to have a mentor like him

[@vspecnurr34]

Brilliant job Reg , proper professional work,I think it's important to mention how much patience you have as a lot of people wouldn't want to be in the harness and spikes for that long, and would have taken more risks and done bigger pieces to go quicker.older heads are smarter heads, fair play buddy 👌👍

[@jonathanreynik106]

Perfect example of the "slow is smooth and smooth is fast" mentality. Stay safe Reg.

[@paulamoore1221]

It's always a good day when Reg drops a new tree work video

[@sallowknight1396]

A joyous moment when a skilled man takes time to share his experience with the world. Every moment captured is a lesson.

[@vespasian266]

Some of Reg's vids have me nervous as hell. I'm sure I'm more worried watching than Reg is working. and a good look at the prussic in action. In fact this vid had everything you want in a tree vid. top marks from me.

[@diegoamalfitano6831]

It's curious because I have the opposite sensations. I have the feeling, while watching this videos, that things are under control, calculated, pre-decided as much as they can be... which is, obviously, never 100%

[@NHlocal]

I appreciate you taking the time to film and share that Reg. Cheers!

[@paulwright2465]

Well done Reg, yet another amazing and almost impossible task undertaken . Captivating as always, love from the UK 🪓❤️🇬🇧

[@deselby6669]

After a Reg outing I go straight to Fred Dibnah..Its an addiction..Just great..!

[@vespasian266]

@@deselby6669 lol my friends accasionally ask me to start a utube channel, they say it'd be like watching Fred Dibnah. I can't for the life of me see how a seasonal grass cutter and occasional tree chopper stacks up to watching Fred mind. well being opinionated might come close I suppose and living a mile down stream of him as well maybe?. watching fred scaffold a chimney has the same effect as watching Reg chop a dodgy tree mind. terrifying and compulsive vieiwing.

[@deselby6669]

@@vespasian266 Reg at over 200ft and Fred laddering a chimney ...its the nonchalance..mug of tea and a kit kat up top....like the handle ,the last of the 4 emperors.and first of them Flavians...AD 69..a busy year..

[@sakamotosensei2506]

Id been thinking randomly past couple of weeks, where's Reg, and boom, he's there. I saw the video length, read the intro spec, and thought this is going to be tasty. Went for my popcorn, none there so I settled for oxygen, and a bowl of feck all, like a real man 🤛

[@almangrant7358]

That actually was quite epic.

[@Simonsimps]

That was beautiful to watch. Thank you.

[@michaelcanterbury9445]

You made that look easy. Glad to see there was some good weather to work with.

[@greywolf1606]

That shows that Reg is one of the best in the world. Top !

[@bobclark2961]

Reg, you are one of the most outstanding climbers, we the tree people have ever seen. There is know one above you. Take care , I know you read trees will , but I still do not need to see you hurt. take care mate. Clarkie

[@danielreid060]

These longer vids are great, you's done a great job on this. Cheers from Scotland.

[@RalphT734]

Amazing to watch Reg 😎👍 Keep up the good work and keep up the good videos 💚

[@JB070589]

I could certainly feel the suspense when you were winching that log. Great video and great work!

[@billbliss2500]

Reg, That… was Some job! A bit scary from here in some spots! The only thing I might have added was another 3000 winch to attach to that big tree in the back to tie on towards the front off the tree when you were bringing in down to the ground to pull it away from the shed. But as it turned out just barely touched the roof. Great JOB! I’m finally going to hang up my spurs at the age of 70 and a half😂. Now I just have to sell all this gear. The wife says that until I do I’ll keep doing it!😂….true story…..take care

[@bonzey1171]

I sure wish videos like this would've existed when I started climbing 30 years ago, it would have been a lot easier to learn rigging and dismantling skills. We had so much pressure on us to make an hourly rate, and it's really important to see a seasoned pro do things in a measured and careful manner for the new guys, it really must be helpful to see that patience is the key to getting difficult stuff on the ground safely. Some of the absolute cowboy stuff I did in my younger days trying to make an hourly rate, this would have been so helpful to see, to force me to slow down and really think every cut through. You're doing important work, and I don't doubt for a second at least a few lives will be saved by observing your measured and patient methods. It's a delight to watch. Stay safe up there

[@jonathanhensley8685]

Reg you are a tree man’s tree Man! Great job, sir thank you for sharing. Great helper on the ground as well hats off to you guys!

[@shoeless_v]

as a fellow smaller tree company owner/operator hats off reg well done!

[@63sfletcher]

My admiration of your skills knows no bounds,thanks for sharing what is possible. Warrington UK

[@bertfairbrother7745]

Hi Reg, Hi Elliott.. absoloute master class chaps, 5*. Bloody amazing & the rigging blew me away. A couple o' pints of Theakstones after that job lads😉.Thank you both chaps👍, stay safe & loved.

[@ThienTran-ly9fi]

I appreciate your work Reg.

[@diegoamalfitano6831]

I sometimes have in mind, while working, a phrase you once said in a video: "I'm not a chancer". The balance between time and risk. It's such a pleasure and a relief to see you working, to study the decisions you guys made, to wonder about other possible solutions (I always try to do that, just to jog my mind). Thanks for not making thrillers out of arboriculture videos and, if you feel like it, keep filming from time to time. Cheers!

[@coast_valley]

What more to say? That job seemed to have everything. A time to bring every piece of equipment on the truck! Best of all: the understatement, the patience, the attention to detail. A masterclass!!

[@valentinvogel5843]

so calm. increadible

[@falfield]

Well Reg, you do find some knotty problems to think through. And then make the solution seem an obvious one when it isn't at all. A very satisfying watch - thank you.

[@ddalton692]

♥️🌲 Brilliant job 👍 and an impressive yet awkward site to work.

[@matthewcaldwell2681]

I don’t know why this guy doesn’t have more followers he is the best I have seen I guess he needs to make more content

[@Cpk20001]

Not alot of men could pull this one off, hats off sir !

[@Neighborhoodgo2guy]

Love the content, Reg👍

[@IanT372]

The level of skill, precision, and decision making in this video us astounding. You truly are part of a dying breed brother. There's not many men who would attempt to tackle a job like this with only two people and minimal equipment. You're an iron man and an inspiration to myself Reg. Keep yourself safe and keep up the great work!

[@johnhughes3963]

Well done Reg!

[@user-zw6kq9ed4u]

Reg and the team you are amazing all the way from Staffordshire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@sakamotosensei2506]

Awesome job, Control, precision, Reg your on another level, I know folk in blighty that would have left that site looking like the aftermath of an earthquake, but ultimately would have given the job a hard pass.

[@AWNWY972]

Such a Great Work!👏😎💪🤙 It was nice to watch how did you adapt to the new situations on the process and solved with patience and well taught skills.

[@motakabon6778]

Yet another great and very methodical dismantled. I feel like I was the homeowner sitting and watching the whole thing. Thanks Reg!

[@dcvariousvids8082]

Blimey. That was a lot of weight and wood. A great deal of skill, stamina and muscle too. I hope you didn’t have to extract all that. Thank you.

[@bobaverage]

Bloody amazing as per usual. Love this sort of rigging work! Looks like you've had some cracking weather too. Blightys been shite for months!

[@paul-angelogoffaux7661]

Une situation bien difficile, très technique, c'est la première fois que je ressens de la tention chez notre grand référent! C'est parfait, comme toujours, même si une phase, le choix du placement m'a fait vraiment peur!! Merci Reg, chapeau✌️

[@Sea-forest]

Thank you for taking the time to film this video and sharing it with us ❤❤god bless

[@rustysteel8714]

BEAST of a job! 🤯 You love the challenge. Well done, Reg and Elliot. 👏🙏

[@michow.buecher7290]

You guys are crazy. Respect!

[@TroyStevensStelzerPaintingInc]

Excellent work masterfully done. Stay safe Reg.

[@h.i.m.dishonmaurice2599]

Soooooooo happy for a video from Reg! Amazing production! You have taught me to think outside of the box. Thank you for taking the time to record. 😊

[@metaspencer]

Some brilliant work here -- approaching a unique situation with novel ideas

[@Jon-wg8vr]

Thanks for all the extra effort in the making of your videos

[@JustMakinProgress]

always love your videos. keep up the quality content.

[@Reubenb7]

Great content. Super smart tree work here

[@erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218]

This reminded me of content he created from along time ago - I believe in Europe…huge Beech trees among homes…fascinating skills. Always so deliberate - precise…

[@pederdich8732]

Always a pleasure watching your work!

[@TurboDog73TX]

This was brilliant work! Thank You for showing us all a master class in how to stay cool, and prevail over a difficult job Reg & Elliot.

[@Sea-forest]

You astound me with your discipline and skill and overcoming of working in dangerous conditions ❤fan from Wisconsin

[@thelastdetail1]

All that creaking and the adjacent gas cannisters reminded me of the boat in Jaws. Terrifying.

[@treeculture9249]

Great job guys 💪👏👏

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video. A monster job complicated by wedged in big madrone, steep hill and targets all around real close. A controlled effort to be complimented. Kudos to you, Reg and your partner Elliott.

[@chrisvaughn8511]

That was very impressive! What type of srt device do you use? I have never seen such a thing. All the best to you and warm greetings from germany.

[@Recoates]

Thanks. It's a home made device. Works really well

[@ishure8849]

G'day Reg, It appears they're not making it any easier for you but as always you're up to the challenge. PS I watched your latest video and as requested neither liked nor commented, all the best Andrew 👍.

[@Recoates]

Thanks Andrew. I'm ever grateful for my skills and knowledge in this field. Whatever else is going on, they will never desert me.

[@JohnMeinke]

Your poise, skill level and problem solving skills are inspirational. Thank you.

[@loudfast1261]

Fantastic 👏👏👏. Solid professional work brother and your crew deserves every bit of my respect as well. I’m on the tail end of my climbing career (38yrs) so I truly enjoy seeing the work carried on so well in this amazing profession. 😅stayed up an hour past my bedtime watching this.

[@matejkubis]

insane work conditions. I admire your skill and the calm which is so essential to push through such trees. Good job

[@tealjacks9125]

has to be one of the hardest thinking job non crane tree work ive seen ..nice one reginald ...

[@tealjacks9125]

no doubt about it ..after meee you are probably the best ... bet that beer tasted good ..

[@br-dj2ti]

Hey Reg how are you so excited to see a new video posted by you I hope all is well my friend God bless

[@nelsonmediacreations]

Such dangerous work, yet thrilling and fascinating to watch! Job well done men!!

[@williamsolomon1307]

That was one hell of a job there brother! And it looked big and awkward on video. I could imagine what the video didn’t show. Great job!

[@kriskafowlski4463]

Awesome as usual Reg. You are the best! No question. Take care

[@mute7116]

Downloaded for teaching purposes. Thanks for posting Reg.

[@GreatWhiteSquid]

Absolutely amazing to watch!!! Great work Reg, thanks for another awesome video!!!

[@br-dj2ti]

Reg you are absolutely amazing at what you do I wish I had your talent I wish I had somebody to teach me that was as good as you and was with me for a few years I would have so much more confidence God bless buddy stay safe

[@LookNook2020]

Phew-I was holding my breath-what a convoluted tree 😱 Amazing job!

[@harrygreen6935]

Way to go guys. This was amazing to watch thanks for sharing this one with us.

[@timgrant1796]

Great work and vid Reg. Nice groundwork too.

[@chucktaylor9074]

Hats off to you Reg. Outstanding job.

[@lonewolf744]

They definitely hired the right man for the job. Well done Reg. This channel should have a million subs. Your average joe dosen't realize the skill and danger that is involved.

[@Recoates]

Thanks mate. A few thousand genuine subs and participants is better than a million casuals talking sh it. But I appreciate your point

[@lonewolf744]

@@Recoates Yea , You're probably right.

[@nottstrees]

Thanks for sharing nice work reg

[@_TN.youtube]

Methodically done tree work, keeps you living! Great smooth job guys

[@zephyr1408]

I am a carpenter? I watch this guy which has little to do with my trade other that wood? But I am amazed ! Very professional! I am hooked !

[@mistahbenn]

You found some good help there Reg. Great work!

[@mikebransden452]

Earnt your money on that one Reg! Great team work with a guy you can 100% trust, had to be. Great job and video. 👍👍🇬🇧

[@Tom-zs2us]

Love it when there is neighboring tree to work from...beautiful work!!

[@Recoates]

I assume you mean the Cedar, Tom. In this case, if not for the Cedar being there the Arbutus would've fallen all the way and crushed the house, and then someone else would've got the job of cleaning it up. But as it was, the Cedar became part of the puzzle that also had to be carefully removed.

[@martinmcfetridge3888]

Thanks Reg

[@stephenhankey688]

Mega!! From Steve near Chester England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 where the trees don't grow as big😊.

[@woody6791]

That-is-so-sick wow. Awesome job man!

[@brianwestveer9532]

Awsome work

[@burgerslave101]

inspiring work, I love your approach to things. All the best Reg!

[@PsychoLogger]

Man, I'm in training, and all I can think is, "I hope those trees don't grow around here" 😂

[@foolishwatcher]

Awesome work, Reg. I wonder why people let situations like these to develop in the first place. I don't know how fast these trees grow, but they must have been there for quite some time. Why would they build the sheds in these places, or when the sheds came first, why did they let the trees grow so tall until it's almost too late? Well, at least, they called the right man to resolve it professionally.

[@markbreman]

Hey did i see the new mechanical descender/ascender device there? It looked good on this job! Can you tell a little bit more about it now it's in plain view?

[@Recoates]

Its home made. Works really well

[@markbreman]

@@Recoates Yeah it looked really good there. Very smooth on the descent and passing the rope easily on ascending. Is it also midline attachable and suitable for different rope diameters?

[@Recoates]

@markbreman yes, the plates swing open on the main bolt so you can slip the line in or out. Takes 11-13mm diameter

[@markbreman]

@@Recoates Awesome. That could be an Akimbo killer if the price is right!

[@spelunkerd]

It would have been so expensive to barge a crane over to Saturna. Good for you to find a safe option that didn't break the bank. That's a interesting island, my brother did some logging up the hill a few years ago. They have semi wild goats that roam around the cliffs on the sunny side.

[@Recoates]

Thanks Dave. I looked into the crane options but ultimately we couldn't get one down the driveway, while the road was both too far up the hill and not wide enough to set the outriggers. We did see the goats. They are quite the herd.

[@jefferyturner1920]

Dangerous, awkward , tricky and demanding.. Better call Reg Coates . Awesome job. Thanks for sharing.

[@rsmccary1]

Great job. I have been waiting and hoping to see you work, thank you for the video.

[@ScottishNZ]

Hi Reg, Quite the project, Well done. I live on Mayne and done a bit of work on saturna, And know how narly the trees are over there, Reach out if you need help anytime.

[@Recoates]

Hello Adam. How did you end up on Mayne ? And do you work for yourself ?

[@ScottishNZ]

@@Recoates Had enough of the city. I just contract climb now for a small company

[@dankotos61]

As always good job Reg. An awesome video

[@stevepalmer4072]

Well worked out Reg. Tough job.

[@alexanderslawncare]

Thanks for posting videos .

[@tl124]

WOW... THAT was a crazy job!!! Good on ya!!