This is a YouTube video called “Underbid Tree Job” from a fellow named Reg Coates.

When you watch it, the low-key introduction will make you think that this is the most boring video you’ve ever seen.

That’s the nature of a man who is willing to be understated talking about doing something that’s really dangerous.

When a man isn’t squealing in fear he can make the terrifying seem mundane.

I’ve seen people take down trees before, and it always makes me hold my breath a little.

You don’t always know how things will go when you’re cutting down a tree.

Trees, especially one that’s this rotten, are unpredictable when you’re trying to take them down.

This guy’s a pro….and did a hard job well.

That’s thrilling, really.

No CGI, even.

A real….slow….thriller.

Here’s another video of the kind of stuff these guys do: