No chunks so my half hitch theory remains untested.
Target is about 40’ below the standing fir below log. Terrain is much steeper than it looks in pics.
Also installed a pull rope to help keep it from breaking off into its lean and pull it at a quartering angle off the lay. Then cut, wedge,pull, etc. and a butt tie with some slack
Tracked chipper is on my wish list. I would add on the scooping technique I have the grapples closed until properly lined up and then when I open them they lock against the bottom of the bmg