You're doing a great job here, standing in those skinny tops. But Dave is really remarkable catching the tops and letting them slide gently. So nice to have someone like him around in these circumstances 👍
Reg, awesome work in those tree tops sir. I just love watchin you work!!!! Thank you sir for all the great lengths you go to for the wonderful footage you get. 🌳💚🌳💚👊👍
Man that opening view was awesome. You're rock steady on those skinny tops. I like you're rigging setup. Seems I learn something new every day. Thank you.
You can tell in the little you've shown (here and previous content) , Dave takes immense pride in how well he does in this discipline and is his own worst critic.
Beautiful work as always Reg. It'd be awesome if you could do a video about how you got started in tree work and some of those war stories from years past.
Mate! You have nerves of steel! Top job!!! So precise and smooth especially at such a height! Is that an electric chainsaw? Very quiet. But cuts really well. I've been looking at dewalt? But not sure even tho I have a ton of batteries. Cheers from Australia!
@@Recoates I'll second that. They make tree work much more enjoyable without the constant noise and huffing two-stroke fumes. Also they make it much easier to communicate while rigging.
I know that bark is slick but what is your though of 2 wraps and a daisy chain hitch to help cut some time for your ground guys taking out those granny knots?
Dave's only been working with me for a couple week....so I'm sending down all kinds of knots just to see how he does. The cows hitch is a very reliable cinching knot which retains a lot of the rope strength, so he will have to get used to that one. We'll probably switch to knot less rigging with slings, when I happy that we've covered enough knots. I think whatever you choose, above all else it better not slip or it'll cost you. Speed comes second. On this particular job, those few tops was the only rigging we had to do. The rest I just cut and held. We were well ahead and under no pressure to rush.
Off topic Reg I know nothing about forestry and conservation but would respect your opinion on the Fairy Creek protests couple of my children are involved helping them out. Do you have any thoughts? Jan
If not for protests, places like Clayoquot sound and Carmanah Walbran would've been leveled years ago. Unfortunately the protesters are not only fighting the logging company and the so called justice system, but the provincial government and the media....who all serve the same masters. At least 800'000 hectares have burnt down through the province this year alone, mostly second growth....but apparently it's a good idea to continue to eradicate the remaining Old Growth ecosystems ? The saddest part is not many people actually care. They turn the other way and pretend they didn't know....but instead join hands with the media and celebrate the construction of yet another new cycle lane, or electric vehicle, like that is what really matters. The government and media are so predictably diabolical here, that I cant find a bad enough word within my vocabulary to suitably describe them. At least, that's how I feel.
I will keep praying they don’t get a criminal record or seriously hurt. It can get rather rough. Thanks for sharing your thoughts it comforts me somewhat knowing its a worthy cause.
@@w762nato6 you should be proud of your kids. Folks die fighting endless wars to protect democracies, and that includes the right to protest and speak their minds. I have seen not so well informed protesters in younger cottonwood trees. Then I have seen them in some of last 500-800 year old growth in particular drainage that did not need logging doing what I thought was a good protest. Humans can fit in. There is plenty of good logging going on in PNW forests USA.
Nice one Reg, smooth as usual. Tell me, do you have any problems with the bar on the battery saw when in horizontal cuts. As in giving the problem the same as when a bar needs dressing. Regards will.
I've noticed that it starts to get trapped once the chain has been filed past half way. I'm assuming because it gets narrower with each sharpen to the point where the edges of the bar then starts getting stuck in the kerf
@@Recoates I sharpened my spurs yesterday and today it was so easy being up on tiny tops. I like shortening my adjustable bridge as well Makes it feel less losey goosey
I'm curious about your tie-off method. Most of my experience has been using the running bowline to chock off a branch for rigging. Looks like you used a girth hitch with a couple backup half hitches? Do you find one has an advantage over the other on skinny stuff like that? Or was that just the knot you chose to tie that time?
It's a cows hitch. It's a good cinching knot, especially for heavy loads because the rope retains much of its strength because of the way the knot is configured. In this case though, I used it because the end of the rope has gone very stiff with resin, so not suitable for a bowline
I'm not a tree cutter, but watch these vids. First time I've seen a girth hitch used. First time ever seeing a girth locked off with a couple half hitches. Cuz the piece was skinny, smooth and negative rigged?
I build the strongest mechanical device in the world for rope access but I damn sure don't have the balls to do what you do at least on some of those jobs that you're doing holy smokes after I fell that time and broke my back and smashed my chest plate I will never forget the experience of falling 20 ft
@@Recoates cool first one I've saw. It looks like a light weight saw any loss of weight up there would be great.👍 Working for a tree service in pa.. Be careful out there man..like your videos
Beautiful work as always Reg. It'd be awesome if you could do a video about how you got started in tree work and some of those war stories from years past.
Your balance and stability are amazing! When I tried spur climbing the columnar aspen removal down to 4 inches I could barely keep from swinging around sideways. I switched to standing in choker slings which slowed things down a bit but at least they were more stable. I believe I need alot more practice using spurs. Also, I plan to file the gafs more to the shape you showed on your previous video. Thanks for posting these enjoyable videos Reg.
I felt that in my stomach in the end of the video when that tall skinny tree shook like that. When I first started climbing, I hated how it felt when a tree shook like that, especially when you are roping from the same tree. It would always feel like it was moving in one direction, like it was falling over. I know it was rocking but those first couple milliseconds felt like it was just coming over
I got a "T540iXP" (with two BLi200X batteries and the 35 cm/14 inch guide bar) this spring for my 70th birthday. I am love-loving the push button start whilst "up the stick teetering in the precarious position". What is your impression now after probably using yours for a while now?
Cool video Reg , so great you could be ground man for August's daughter the other day ! LOL I'm learning slowly and combining my love for being in a tree , used some of my gear when putting up my hang on set for deer hunting ! 24 inch white oak can't wait till it starts to get cold !
Great job. Super technique. Vous savez comment on sait qu'une personne est super technique? C'est quand elle prend du ventre. 😉😅. Merci pour la vidéo..
Couldn't see what you were roped on to most of the time, bud. The fattest of the tops, the last one you dropped at the end, i suppose. I've got a thing about what I'm roped into... So I'll have my main line on something pretty fat, maybe below my feet (just in case), and a secondary on the skinnier stuff at the top. I usually know in my heart that my pick of the top anchor won't fail, but still it's nice to know i have a backup.
You're doing a great job here, standing in those skinny tops. But Dave is really remarkable catching the tops and letting them slide gently. So nice to have someone like him around in these circumstances 👍
I totally agree. I was looking for the zipline at first. Good team, good job!
“Wwwhhhhrrrrrrrrrrrr” love the sound of a run.
In my experience skinny tops like that are a pain in the ass to stay stable on...really shows off your climbing skills Reg:)
Always look forward to an RC update. Thanks buddy.
Nice vid Reg lovely weather your getting we need some here in Ireland 🇮🇪
G'day Reg, looks like you're in your element and the suns shining. All the best 👍.
Gotta give it to you, Reg. That was a gem.
Reg, awesome work in those tree tops sir. I just love watchin you work!!!! Thank you sir for all the great lengths you go to for the wonderful footage you get. 🌳💚🌳💚👊👍
Man that opening view was awesome. You're rock steady on those skinny tops. I like you're rigging setup. Seems I learn something new every day. Thank you.
Everyone needs a Dave. Top rigqing
You can tell in the little you've shown (here and previous content) , Dave takes immense pride in how well he does in this discipline and is his own worst critic.
I love climbing skinny tops. Takes all I got to get up there but once I'm there I usually have a blast.
Every move well thought out. Keep up the good work.
I remember days like that! Excellent Job Brother!!
Beautiful work as always Reg. It'd be awesome if you could do a video about how you got started in tree work and some of those war stories from years past.
you are a legend reg, more videos please
The days to appreciate your rope man the most
Good to see you Reg.
What ever you're paying Dave its not enough .
Groundy is smooth on those ropes!
Увијек елегантно и чисто радиш. Срећан рад!
I wish I had a Dave.
Beautiful as always sir
Keep at it reg
Great job Dave!
I hate jobs like this. Super professional i love it.
Thanks Reg. Enjoy your vids. Iowa climber
And here I was told "blaze isn't a good rope for SRT".
Man I've been waiting for a video so i can get up in my mum's trees and cut them down when fall hits.
Smooth work reg 👍🏻
Mate! You have nerves of steel! Top job!!! So precise and smooth especially at such a height! Is that an electric chainsaw? Very quiet. But cuts really well. I've been looking at dewalt? But not sure even tho I have a ton of batteries. Cheers from Australia!
Yes its battery powered. Husqvarna T540i xp. Pricey, but worth the extra
@@Recoates I love both 2 stroke screaming like a motocross bike.and a Remote control electric motor revving like a blender. Lol. Cheers
@@Recoates I'll second that. They make tree work much more enjoyable without the constant noise and huffing two-stroke fumes. Also they make it much easier to communicate while rigging.
Oh, the joys of pooplar
too skinny and high for me.. i'd be freaking out heh ... nice to see ya... hope you and everyone is doing well
nice guns Reggie
I know that bark is slick but what is your though of 2 wraps and a daisy chain hitch to help cut some time for your ground guys taking out those granny knots?
Dave's only been working with me for a couple week....so I'm sending down all kinds of knots just to see how he does. The cows hitch is a very reliable cinching knot which retains a lot of the rope strength, so he will have to get used to that one. We'll probably switch to knot less rigging with slings, when I happy that we've covered enough knots. I think whatever you choose, above all else it better not slip or it'll cost you. Speed comes second. On this particular job, those few tops was the only rigging we had to do. The rest I just cut and held. We were well ahead and under no pressure to rush.
Do you use shorter spikes on these smooth bark trees that help with fitting the gaffs in on those skinny tops?
No, I find short gaffs too abrupt compared to long ones. They are perhaps more comfortable to stand in, but less piercing and stable.
Which harness is that?
Nice.😆 mate
Smooth as silk
Off topic Reg I know nothing about forestry and conservation but would respect your opinion on the Fairy Creek protests couple of my children are involved helping them out. Do you have any thoughts? Jan
If not for protests, places like Clayoquot sound and Carmanah Walbran would've been leveled years ago. Unfortunately the protesters are not only fighting the logging company and the so called justice system, but the provincial government and the media....who all serve the same masters. At least 800'000 hectares have burnt down through the province this year alone, mostly second growth....but apparently it's a good idea to continue to eradicate the remaining Old Growth ecosystems ? The saddest part is not many people actually care. They turn the other way and pretend they didn't know....but instead join hands with the media and celebrate the construction of yet another new cycle lane, or electric vehicle, like that is what really matters. The government and media are so predictably diabolical here, that I cant find a bad enough word within my vocabulary to suitably describe them. At least, that's how I feel.
I will keep praying they don’t get a criminal record or seriously hurt. It can get rather rough. Thanks for sharing your thoughts it comforts me somewhat knowing its a worthy cause.
@@w762nato6 you should be proud of your kids. Folks die fighting endless wars to protect democracies, and that includes the right to protest and speak their minds. I have seen not so well informed protesters in younger cottonwood trees. Then I have seen them in some of last 500-800 year old growth in particular drainage that did not need logging doing what I thought was a good protest. Humans can fit in. There is plenty of good logging going on in PNW forests USA.
Nice one Reg, smooth as usual. Tell me, do you have any problems with the bar on the battery saw when in horizontal cuts. As in giving the problem the same as when a bar needs dressing. Regards will.
I've noticed that it starts to get trapped once the chain has been filed past half way. I'm assuming because it gets narrower with each sharpen to the point where the edges of the bar then starts getting stuck in the kerf
@@Recoates very frustrating, however mine did it from the first time I got it a year ago. Otherwise I love the saw.
@@Recoates do you know of any bar/chain alternative?
Did it take longer than you thought Reg. Nice to see you back after a break !
It actually took less time than I expected. Turned out to be a good day
@@Recoates Good News , Thats a bonus ! The weather was on your side .
Small pieces small problems!!! I love it , any advice for getting comfortable up on such small trunks? Trimming I'm fine but spikes ehhhh
Sharp spurs with a very narrow profile
@@Recoates I sharpened my spurs yesterday and today it was so easy being up on tiny tops. I like shortening my adjustable bridge as well Makes it feel less losey goosey
I absolutely hate doing trees like this. Wondering if the tree had been topped in the past
Ride'em Cowboy 🤠
I'm curious about your tie-off method. Most of my experience has been using the running bowline to chock off a branch for rigging. Looks like you used a girth hitch with a couple backup half hitches? Do you find one has an advantage over the other on skinny stuff like that? Or was that just the knot you chose to tie that time?
It's a cows hitch. It's a good cinching knot, especially for heavy loads because the rope retains much of its strength because of the way the knot is configured. In this case though, I used it because the end of the rope has gone very stiff with resin, so not suitable for a bowline
I'm not a tree cutter, but watch these vids. First time I've seen a girth hitch used. First time ever seeing a girth locked off with a couple half hitches. Cuz the piece was skinny, smooth and negative rigged?
It's called a cows hitch when the 2 half hitches are added to close it. Cinches up very effectively
I build the strongest mechanical device in the world for rope access but I damn sure don't have the balls to do what you do at least on some of those jobs that you're doing holy smokes after I fell that time and broke my back and smashed my chest plate I will never forget the experience of falling 20 ft
Hi Joey, did your climbing gear fail or was it human error. Are you still climbing now ? Cheers Mike
Hey Reg,
Is that a 16" or 14" bar on your saw? (Hard to tell with the wide angles lens....)
That's a 14
I know you're very busy I understand trust me just curious when is the rope runner pro video coming thank you God bless you my friend
Just havent had the time. Things have been hectic
@@Recoates ok buddy I understand
Rocking the RRP! How are you liking it?
Great Mike, on the right rope. On the wrong rope not so great.
If I come out to Canada.
Can I have job working with you and your team?
Thanks for the interest, but I'm not hiring right now
Tower poplar are my least fav tree.
👍💯👍
Good job with one of my most disliked kind of situations
your my wife now Dave..............
I can see this is a poplar video….
Is that saw battery powered?
Yes. Husqvarna T540i xp
@@Recoates cool first one I've saw. It looks like a light weight saw any loss of weight up there would be great.👍 Working for a tree service in pa.. Be careful out there man..like your videos
AWESOME VIDEO ! I HATE CLIMBING SKINNY TREES . MORE SO NOW BECAUSE IM 250 LBS .LOL . IM ALMOST TOO HEAVY FOR THE BUCKET TRUCK !
Beautiful work as always Reg. It'd be awesome if you could do a video about how you got started in tree work and some of those war stories from years past.
Your balance and stability are amazing!
When I tried spur climbing the columnar aspen removal down to 4 inches I could barely keep from swinging around sideways. I switched to standing in choker slings which slowed things down a bit but at least they were more stable. I believe I need alot more practice using spurs. Also, I plan to file the gafs more to the shape you showed on your previous video. Thanks for posting these enjoyable videos Reg.
Try pole gaffs for skinnier wood. Makes the world of a difference
I felt that in my stomach in the end of the video when that tall skinny tree shook like that. When I first started climbing, I hated how it felt when a tree shook like that, especially when you are roping from the same tree. It would always feel like it was moving in one direction, like it was falling over. I know it was rocking but those first couple milliseconds felt like it was just coming over
I got a "T540iXP" (with two BLi200X batteries and the 35 cm/14 inch guide bar) this spring for my 70th birthday. I am love-loving the push button start whilst "up the stick teetering in the precarious position". What is your impression now after probably using yours for a while now?
Great saw. Probably the best, all things considered
love seeing the old guys still cranking it. How old are you now sir. I just hit 47, been going since 1993. Still love my job!!!!
49, Jay. Started in 89
59 Reg and still doing it part time
Cool video Reg , so great you could be ground man for August's daughter the other day ! LOL I'm learning slowly and combining my love for being in a tree , used some of my gear when putting up my hang on set for deer hunting ! 24 inch white oak can't wait till it starts to get cold !
Great job. Super technique. Vous savez comment on sait qu'une personne est super technique?
C'est quand elle prend du ventre. 😉😅.
Merci pour la vidéo..
Couldn't see what you were roped on to most of the time, bud. The fattest of the tops, the last one you dropped at the end, i suppose. I've got a thing about what I'm roped into... So I'll have my main line on something pretty fat, maybe below my feet (just in case), and a secondary on the skinnier stuff at the top. I usually know in my heart that my pick of the top anchor won't fail, but still it's nice to know i have a backup.
Great balance and skill with valuable demonstration of rigging control thanks
Insane u have huge balls to do what u do. Love the content keep it coming.
Do you think the battery saws have helped with the elbow pains?
Finally a little video I've been waiting buddy
When 2 men become masters of their craft
How on earth/tree do you do the things u do?
Is been a while Reg good see you back
Awesome roping Dave!
Artist at work
How do you like the rope runner pro Reg? Nice footage!
It's good on the right rope with no pitch. Ascending, work positioning, very precise
@@Recoates My words. Had trust issues on the begining but now im pretty comfy with it.
How do you like the electric saw? Is it worth it?
Great saw. Worth it to me.
Was that a previously topped tree?
No, it's just the form if that particular tree. Called a Columnar aspen