I initially read it as 1".
That much missing is a death sentence nearly every time, although I have see some eucs survive a flock of sheep that had done that level of damage. I wouldn't trust that silver maple to last very long though.
I love that idea with the biner on a sling, choked to the branch to keep the rope from running into the crotch!! That's so simple, I can't not use the shit outta that.
I agree 100%, I was just presenting a most extreme example. I would probably run a stretchier rope like an arbormaster or true blue, but otherwise just as you described.
That's it right there. I love having my balls fondled, but you do need my consent before you reach around or else it becomes a violation of my personal space instead of a loving gesture, regardless of your intentions.
I don't recall anyone getting huffy about privacy. It seems to be more about the general vibe of this situation. The core of the complaint seems a bit vague to me actually. I just said that it feels weird. Can't quite put my finger on what I dislike so much about it- I am not fundamentally...
HMPE is very abrasion resistant. It's definitely not fond of shock loading, but if your peak force is less than 20% of MBS, the you should be fine. With a mini porty, I don't imagine they'd be running anything over 1/2" line, and even if you are using 1/2" Stable Braid, with it's 10,500# MBS...
Alternatively, if one doesn't clear the growth, could the honeysuckle and bittersweet get thick enough to choke out the flow of the brook? Especially since water isn't always flowing hard there...
I have that piece of the HAAS I dismantled for parts. I also use suspenders, so I may give that a shot, as I am only half pleased with the around the waist design