The TALLEST Tree I've Ever Removed! | 185ft Fir Tree Removal

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[@mrdavidurquhart]

I applaud you keeping the rope cut in the video. It's so important for other climbers to see. You rock man.

[@jsmall10671]

Every time I watch these I cringe when they get the blade near their rope. Very disconcerting

[@pinpointism]

he is a child looking to hurt himself

[@thepecha7]

Jacob, please get a second lanyard around that tree. I’m getting anxious watching 😅 I know you know what you’re doing and we get comfortable doing this job everyday but it just takes a small slip or your mind wandering and boom, you’ve cut your only line and that’s you done. I’ve come close before. Stay safe man

[@happycamper6352]

Yup. Redundancy saves kids' dad's lives, and also wives' husband's and mothers' sons' lives.

[@josephnewman9175]

He had a second one or he wouldn't be with us. It seems that the rope got caught on a nub on the other side of the tree so while it looked from his side it was low enough however on the one point out of sight it was still hung on that nub.

[@fastguysslowbikes]

@@josephnewman9175 he only has a second one from the top down. He went the whole way up cutting with only one. A major no-no.

[@imkonky]

TECHnically, spikes and lanyard counts as 2 points of attachment. As terrifying and not-something-i-would-do as it is, its certified.

[@thepecha7]

@@imkonky spikes definitely do not count as a second point of attachment 😆

[@scubapro54]

Congratulations on surpassing the old channel. I have been following you since the viral how to fell trees video. You don't give yourself enough credit. You have worked hard and are a master of your craft.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

I couldn’t agree more with your comment my friend!!

[@KhanMann66]

What happened to the old channel?

[@scubapro54]

@KhaanMan66 east side tree works took it over when he started making money on KZbin. He has a video about it.

[@bryanridge3590]

@@scubapro54 hbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb😅

[@nicon1011]

And now 2 months later. Your at 531k. More than doubled

[@carsonflake6003]

that stringy moss looking stuff on the branches is called usnea. It's a type of lichen that'll grow only in areas with really clean air! It can actually be used medicinally to treat the lungs and reduce fevers and a ton of other stuff but it's a pretty cool thing. Love your videos man, definitely the most relaxing and informative arborist channel I've come across. Happy new years :)

[@sntslilhlpr6601]

lol as soon as he said "moss" I was like "nope, that's lichen". Shoutout to Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't for that little piece of knowledge.

[@nanettebarling1222]

Bless you!

[@rickthompson4315]

Did not know that. Thanks for sharing. At 63, this Month. I'm tranable

[@rickthompson4315]

What would you do, if all Tree Guys, had 4 legs? Now think how that would change sports...

[@CaptK-py8rq]

Indigenous people used it quite often for multiple purposes.

[@Bazza19481]

Call from England , 76 year old amazed at your expertise & craftsmanship , you keep compiling , I’ll keep watching . ( Subscribed )

[@br-dj2ti]

And Jake I know you know what you're doing trust me I've been cutting for 20 years you are very good at what you do just please if you could try to either double safety in or something on the way up when you're cutting I know it's a pain but man I would hate for a mistake to happen you know what I mean something that takes two seconds could save your life I used to do it but now I used 2 always when I'm cutting God bless buddy

[@happycamper6352]

Amen. Redundancy saves lives. There are too many people that would suffer if you suddenly fell.

[@br-dj2ti]

@@happycamper6352 God bless you're 100% right

[@suemiddleton3903]

I was thinking the same thing 🤔. It is possible to cut your steel flip line. I've cut my climb line only once and I learned that slow and steady wins the race. Please stay safe everyone and educate yourself as much as possible.

[@jasongrappone345]

An old school logger taught me how to fell trees. He also told me all the horror stories about doing tree work. I can’t think of one climber that hasn’t been badly hurt.

[@br-dj2ti]

@@jasongrappone345 I know buddy it's a very dangerous job God bless

[@ips5861]

You are a true professional. I dream of your work. I dream of a life around rivers and ancient trees. I watch your videos regularly. Greetings from Bulgaria, Europe. Greetings to you and your family.

[@cricket700612]

Impressive! Sharing notes...I'd like to add the largest growth I ever removed was my Ex back in 1999. She was only 5' 10" and 112lbs. But it cost me $175K in cash, one of my retirement funds, and half the equity in a home I owned she never paid for the entire time she lived there. 🙃

[@uxav7]

Haha😂😂

[@christianlienbacher5731]

Great video! Makes me a bit nervous though seeing you only be tied in with your lanyard (even with a steelcore) whilst speed cutting branches with that aggressive chain. 😮 Stay safe!!!

[@55VickyV]

I was really nervous too!!! 🇨🇦

[@BraydenKaneMBR]

Congrats on surpassing the old channel, you deserve it! As always, great video and especially loved your attempt at 6 limbs in the air at once! Continue doing great things Jacob! Also, I'm now super excited to receive my Speed Cut Nano kit from Sappy Supplies :)

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Thanks Brayden!

[@bigmanbs1]

Congrats on surpassing the old channel! Youve put in so much hard work here, you deserve it and way more!

[@richardflagg3084]

Great example of how nice the MTronic will acclimate to a big change in altitude. They only need a handful of cuts to re-tune. The Makita was pig rich and needed a pretty big carb adjustment compared to the last jobsite. For most people tuning is really difficult. Hope you and the family had a great Christmas.

[@CanadianDirt]

Congrats on surpassing the first channel. You have certainly earned every subscriber. Regarding chains and the .325, I’ve been using it for about 10 years now on saws in the 50cc range. A 50cc saw like a 353 or 346xp with a 20” .325 is a great combo. Once in the 60cc / 24” range I go to 3/8 as it’s a little more aggressive and clears better. Some think the .325 is a weaker chain, and maybe it is, but I ran .325 .058” on a 60cc bucking saw with a 20” bar for years and never broke a chain except for a couple times when I hit hardware in the wood.

[@stevesrt8]

absolutely. ive been running .325 on my husqvarna 351 for 20 years and it rips so good. have 3/8 on my 365.

[@Marauders5]

KZbin recommended this to me. And i'm glad they did. Got a lot of videos to go through. I'm uneasy around hights but this is very fascinating to watch. And i love the forest which is a plus.

[@nucleochemist]

This is almost perfect video. Fir tree, simple and linear. Husky battery saw all the way up and half the way down. Firewood chunks for most of the wood coming down to make everyones life easy. So good!

[@vintagesawyer6246]

At 27:22 wood splits itself when it lands! Cool trick man 👍😉

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Work smarter not harder!

[@billstetler6769]

At 81 years old I still cut and split trees for firewood in Ohio . Love your videos

[@StevenvanHonschooten]

Almost as old as the tree itself, impressive!

[@EddieTM-gj3vt]

I just acquired my tree climbing gear I can’t wait to start climbing trees . Love watching your content Jacob, you always have great reviews on your channel.

[@johnnyshell2839]

Me personally I loved just setting the saw up on the cut as I moved down. As a quick reference I put a piece of black tape on that leash at 16 inches from where the saw sat on the cut. Makes you accurate and quick and can't anyone complain about the length of the firewood rounds

[@Jaymzly]

“I don’t know man I just cut the trees” is incredibly relatable even for someone who has never cut a tree.

[@tomseals9083]

Jake. I love the way your videos are all about the job at hand and no nonsense.

[@mute7116]

Mississippi 1...gotta start with the mississippi....🤓 Thanks for the content. Love what you're doing. We will definitely be using your store. Happy New Year.

[@happycamper6352]

That's a good way to think about it; I wish I had been taught that way, because, the 1 doesn't show up on the stopwatch until after the second is complete.

[@michaelfaulk3990]

dude God Bless you for doing this job I am so scared of heights I can't even watch this without cringing Your the man

[@artist4074]

Wow! My heart was pounding, wondering which rope you were about to cut. When I was younger heights didn't bother me! But I'm older now retired and that made me dizzy and my stomach queezy. Very nice job, what a view.

[@apveening]

Heights still don't bother me, it is the ground that hurts ;)

[@richieewinns]

I don't know zip about the arborist profession, but I do know a thing or two about ropes and harnesses. It looked like your only line keeping you from plunging to your death was frayed and from the gopro angle at least, close to being nicked by the chains. I certainly would consider some redundancies even if it's just a quick job!

[@charliedoering4873]

They use a steel core so the fray won’t be too terrible but yeah as a lineman I like having everything perfect ahah

[@jorisvr]

You already have 430k subs on this channel at the time of uploading. Going fast. Great work

[@rickstafford5316]

Congratulations on passing your old channel. Great segment, thanks for bringing us along. Stay safe

[@MedicGeorge]

Just amazing countryside! And tree work .

[@ServicestarOy]

Thats calm and cool!🤠😎 Good for you to pass the old channel! 👍 Happy new year to you and the family from a climber in Finland!

[@trentens991]

I'm watching this 7 months late but since this has been posted you have gained 600k since. Love the content

[@dianncharlan5648]

Nice to see you again Gordy! Congratulations on your new number of subscribers! Music to my ears...dueling saws! Great video Jacob! Sorry you cut your new rope.

[@jamescheever7982]

That trunk wood needed to be a totem for the camp! Kudos great work

[@janieweyers6230]

I hope the property owner realizes what an epic spot he has.❤️

[@lorax25]

Great video, thanks. I did some work around Portland, OR back in the 90s including a few of these big firs very near wooden built houses. No fells, just deadwooding and pruning. This video brought back some great memories, especially that view down the trunk from on high and the weird feeling when the tree swayed gently in the wind. No electric saws back then! You really had to keep you 020 sharp and in good tune for a days work. Keep up the good work, climb safe.

[@genekrafft948]

You climbers get my respect. I've watched you guys work. You earn your Nickles.

[@stickhillfarm]

that soft whimper? is the sound of me crying for a log that long and straight to cut into timbers! Amazing growth for the channel, I migrated over as soon as you posted the first one! More Jed and Smiley for 2023?

[@masonmackaman9955]

Awesome work, that's a beautiful setting for work!

[@wjtjcolman]

Love watching you climb and cut trees that we don't see here in Australia. All I could think of watching this one was, "I would love the lichen to dye my handspun yarn) 😊

[@br-dj2ti]

I don't know when you made this video buddy but now you have like 427,000 subscribers that's great it's almost a half a million let's go

[@TheFriskySquid]

Well done on surpassing the old channel. Well deserved.

[@4.0gpa44]

Whenever I use a saw I try to be tied in twice. Usually I use a running bowline tied around the tree and attached to the Rope Runner Pro and clipped to my harness, in addition to my steel core lanyard. That way I've got extra safety should I gaff out.

[@rainjackson3408]

I’m always worried he’s going to cut the rope by accident

[@johnnovak8734]

Congrats on surpassing the previous channel's subscribers! Personally, I would've climbed down as soon as cutting the backup rope... but, my boots never leave the ground. :) thanks for another awesome and informative video.

[@happycamper6352]

We require redundancy, so it would have been mandatory.

[@bendoherty3129]

You knows it. Personally i wouldn't have liked climbing down just on spikes. Id prefer someone to throw me up another climb line

[@mathewladroga4695]

Here in Maine it’s very controversial to top spruce trees but it is done quite often near the ocean where we have to leave trees due to shore protection. But we are gonna be there in a couple years due to rot, I love them in their natural apex form. Great video thanks for sharing

[@makincash3337]

Why is topping a issuse in maine?

[@WorthiestDavid]

32:47 was wild. That old girl finally gave in and couldn’t take it anymore. She fought for a while!! Great video!!

[@theboyischildish]

simp

[@Zebracat5]

Always learn something from Jake,and the rest of the crew. Will have to try some JK Climbers Boots.

[@jimmyisawkward]

I knew exactly where that intro clip was immediately since I drive up that road all the time when I go skiing or hiking

[@swere1240]

i was hoping when you dropped that top when it landed it stuck into the ground like a christmas tree lol great video man. and the only downside ive seen when chunkin small chunks like that is ive seen them turn into missiles when they hit another log or ive seen it happen when it hit the root flair at the bottom of a tree and it shot like a bullet and put a dent in bed of the truck for the dump trailer across the street gotta be on ur toes lol

[@ernieswitzer217]

Your videos have inspired me to keep going in a few different occasions. I think a lot of people would like to see more posts from abroad too, and that's something I'd get onboard with if you need another climber 🤙

[@matth170]

Iv been climbing for 22 years and have not gotten that high.. much respect man..

[@lindaarbogast6499]

Wow the view of the mountains! Happy new year Jacob and to your family! May 2023 is your best year yet!

[@kakadu89]

Watching this now, looking at your 1.2M subscribers and feeling very happy for your success. Great work!

[@randyrobertson4686]

Great job man. You cut them high branches off exactly like I would. I couldn’t help but think after you tore off a good 1-1/2” of moss/dirt from that branch that all the branches you didn’t remove that material would dull the blades much faster. But I guess it didn’t matter. I would love to climb a 170 footer but I’m on the east coast and most trees don’t get that high. White pines can get pretty high and some oaks and birch too, but only the softer pines seem to grow like a pencil. Birches and oaks have limbs coming out at enormous dimensions at no logical heights. But they are great for home milling and making beautiful slabs of timber for making just about anything. Great work

[@micahshillabeer106]

Tallest I've done is 140ft (42 meters). 185 is crazy sounds awesome, nice work. Love the VTA (visual tree assessment) when you get to the union. Also one more thing with your scarf I recommend doing a 40-50% scarf (vs the 25-30% usual) when you just have a pole that will make it fall much easier the direction you want it to go since the branches have been removed.

[@darthgbc363]

Cutting a yard full of firewood today in northern Minnesota. With a tiny Worx 120VAC 14". It actually cuts real nice for an el cheapo. Except when the bar isn't long enough to cut across the flat. The tip will not cut. I believe it's because it has a safety chain. My major complaint for this saw - the top handle is too close to the chain. Many times where my pointer finger is only a 1/4" away from the meat grinder. When did you film this? Cause you're at 427K subs now. You sound super impressed with that chain.

[@MrPabco]

Another great video Jake. I’ll be switching out to that nano in the spring. Congrats on the surpass. Thanks for bringing us all along. Watch those ropes 😎

[@TNels]

Great job on passing the old channel! I didn't find this one until a few months ago, I was missing your videos. You only lost a few feet off that rope, figure 8 on a bight and its good as new!

[@marquisjohn88]

I watched your old channel and was sad you stopped up loading videos glad you made a new one

[@LifeScriptz]

These videos are so satisfying. You have a great spirit about you. Thanks for sharing like you do.

[@Patchworkfarms4]

“I don’t know man I just cut the trees” 😂😂😂

[@swaminathaniyer2647]

On the top of the world always. Enjoy cutting.

[@glassigast100]

So fun watching! Keep it up! By the way, when you count the time it takes to hit the ground you should start at 0 and not 1.

[@Marc_Latremouille]

Land owner should have saved the bulk of the tree for milled lumber. That one tree would have built a sweet cabin.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

Unfortunately, to save any of the wood. The owner would most likely need a crane to lower 10' pieces of the trunk to be milled.

[@Marc_Latremouille]

@@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va agreed for the purposes of efficiency like he mentioned. My comment reflects on my personal preference as I would mill that tree. However we don’t know the circumstances of that client and maybe they love campfires and loading the wood stove. 🙂

[@jaredeberly9724]

@@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va if Jacob negative rigged it and tied into anothe tree it wouldn’t have taken much longer.

[@Muppet_Interfector]

I think it a waste to turn such great trees into firewood.

[@FishFind3000]

If the owner doesn’t need or want a log cabin and wants firewood then they go what they wanted. Plus cost is always a factor.

[@graderprowilliams8260]

Brother, what a job you have. Great videos.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

19:17 Jacob, This part of the timeline starting exactly right here, 19:17 what you did with the very top of the tree is, without a doubt, ABSOLUTELY-AWESOME!!! 19:17

[@Ayyyooo97]

Watching these videos make me want to move somewhere w trees so i can start working 😂

[@lindaarbogast6499]

Great job Jacob! Stay safe please! That was a scary moment when you accidentally cut the one cord. God is watching over you! Happy new year!

[@hannibubu567]

every second frame could be my wallpaper, this scenery is beautiful

[@havespurswillclimb]

Complacency in tree work Kills! Limbing all the way up with just flip line....no double tie in. Enjoyable tree to work...but, more thought given to bar and chain, boots, rope, saws....and lack of thought on tie ins.

[@happycamper6352]

I feel like I'm being judgmental when saying stuff like this, but it really needs to be said. Safety first. At least some kind of redundancy has to be there. I'm not trying to put anyone down; but rather the exact opposite. I'm trying to keep them up!

[@joshburton8046]

I agree these are the funnest trees ever. Chunkin, I think of manageable pieces for the ground guys. Start with triples then doubles then 16s as they get bigger. Two guys usually keep up with the firewood pretty easy and is much faster than 175 ft of 16s. Leaving a rope is ideal. However, wedging a stob going 50% with your face is key. When you get to a comfortable amount of hinge and she still ain't going, instead of continuing to tickle the back I carve the heart out from the face. Leaving plenty of wood at your corners yet taking the resistance out of it. Just make sure you pull the tip of your bar before she goes or you may be replacing it haha Anyway thanks for sharing. Gorgeous views and fun to watch. Cascade mtn firs are by far my favorite. Yet words and pictures don't do the justice a video does.

[@MOON_KID]

The more I think about it, I think you should triple tie in

[@JuniusDexter]

I got yelled at once for having my tie in above my flip line, I was told this was the reason, crazy to see it happen. Awesome video man, come out to olympia sometime.

[@bobjohnson6371]

Not sure how else to put this, but watching your videos make my guy parts hurt... Great channel, thanks' for posting ..

[@Outdoorsman351]

Would you be willing to do some more climbing instructional videos? Trying to get into it a bit more and have picked up a lot of tips from just watching you normal videos. We have wider trees here in the Midwest that I know you don't have much of, would just love to see more of how you're rigging and what you're tying to, knots and so on. Thanks for the great videos!

[@joeymacfarlane7391]

Love watching your videos keep it up bro hope you don't hurt yourself while doing this keep up the good work god bless you

[@dstrees2315]

What a beautiful view at the top. My dream is to come to the west coast and climb. Great video Jake.

[@treemerc101]

Even in Montana I will chunk the tree down in firewood size. The pieces are manageable to throw where you want them and it's the quickest and most safe way.

[@rikspector]

Jacob, First time watching, I'm old enough to remember the Big Trees movies of the fifties, things are much different today but still a lot of sweat equity! I live in Ferndale,WA, not too far from Big Tree country. I've been to the Deming show a couple of times.. boy do you earn your dollars! Cheers, Rik Spector

[@zeebo1524]

Love the electric saw. Can hear what he says. Plus I bet it's nice on the ears after a long day

[@cindivorkapich2252]

You went right past where i used to live!! You have to go through Sultan to get to Skykomish. Did you know that you can rent a cabin in Index (like for a weekend getaway with your family) at the Mt. Index Riversites. Very beautiful (and cold in the winter!) and peaceful. Not much to hear but the wind in the trees and the rushing of the Skykomish River. In the summer Skykomish has a free rideable model train. Its very fun for anyone who likes trains!

[@BenjaminHyink]

Great video. I work for a tree company in Southern Illinois but I grew up in your neck of the woods. I forgot how massive those firs are.

[@miketarbox1190]

I'm still looking forward to you using the Makita more. For myself, I have no severe elevation changes, just different air moisture's, and obviously temperature changes. Still researching on my next saw purchase.

[@nanettebarling1222]

Jake, I want to wish you and your family a happy 2023 I have a feeling it's going to be a good year for you! Don't forget the Mandy!

[@brucemartini2288]

Another tree gets Delimbinated😆

[@SiNNeR90737]

That is insane. I wouldn't be caught up in a tree that high. You are one crazy SOB. I have a respect for getting up there at 185 feet. That top was a hell of a drop. I bet that tree was swaying like crazy up that high.

[@alexlowe9556]

Great video Jake!! I love watching your videos. I also really enjoy climbing straight tall trees!!! cutting your rope is a bummer but can't wait for the next vid!

[@Saidwhowhen]

Im a newbie sawyer and hearing about things like this while im over here practicing my face and back cuts 😅

[@rypdx]

Beautiful trees and clean air ! Thank you trees 🌲

[@TheFiremanJoe]

Crazy that when you filmed this you just hit 264K, now you have 427K subscribers!!

[@FullFinnoy]

Now a year later he has 1,4 million subs.

[@batmantiss]

Bro welcome to the club. Between rigging and climb line, I've been through at LEAST 4 ropes this year. Groundsmen, my dumb ass, and rigging burns have cost me a lot of ropes this year.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Another interesting & entertaining video Gents. Would love to experience the height, the thrill and the views.

[@CentralPlainsEnt]

You forgot the chain number in the description. Great video!

[@subrotochatterjee5788]

My heart’s in my mouth, dude! Your saw gets too close to your rope around your waist, it seems. Respect. Do be careful. Sure enough, you did cut through your climbing line at around 26:00!

[@daneboyd952]

And then 9 months later your over 1.07 million!! kicking ass bro!

[@gotcha1885]

Great job guys. Enjoyed every moment of it.

[@bracaarboristi]

Watching for new years

[@m0nk3yl0v3r]

15:44 Mate Ive been following you since the early days and just seen this video, 2 months after you posted... at this point youre delighted youve hit 264k...as Im writing this now (8March23), youve already DOUBLED that to 500k!! Amazing, 1million soon! Bet your old company are kicking themselves forcing you out! Congrats!

[@discoverykai1547]

yepppp

[@m0nk3yl0v3r]

Godamn, not even a year later and youre at 1.19m(!)

[@barneymiller6204]

I'm amazed at how much work you can get out of an electric saw. They have come a long way.

[@bradh74]

I've been waiting for you to cut that line.(grinding my teeth) You were so close a few times while limbing that tree too. Keep in mind if you only had 1 line you would have had 4 seconds till you hit the ground. Not trying to troll you but Be Safe your life is valuable!

[@ryanstewart1521]

His main lanyard has a steel core that can’t be cut through FYI

[@bradh74]

@@ryanstewart1521 Thanks, I guess but, I would have to see it to believe it.

[@redmadness265]

0:50 Such beautiful wilderness! I miss living nearby such trees like this in Idaho

[@niallgoddard02]

Sitting here watching your video a month later. 463k subs 😂👌❤️ Love your content Jacob, keep being amazing 👍