Tree Rigging: The Plan

I suppose a couple options would of been making the notch deeper or above the split. Not saying that would of fixed it as it was a severe side load.
 
Boreality,

A deeper notch(nearing the center of gravity of the tree) can in some cases increase the chance of barber chair. You think not in this case? Because of the side lean?

Just curious on your take.

I don't think I would have done anything differently than Nick and crew did. Well though out plan. The best part was the remote release. That way you can just stand back and watch sh*t happen!

A piece of information to be filed away for similar job in the future.

Tony
 
I see. Provided they saw a split. If the sawer could see the split the back cut could have been advance past it creating the same effect as a deeper notch. And a binder or chain up and down could be put into play.

I agree above would have been better in retrospect, but probably not feasible.

Not trying to pick on the crews actions, just speculating and saturday morning arm chair quarterbacking!

Tony
 
Just out of curiosity, instead of making a deeper back cut. Would using a few 3" wide straps covering 8-10' up the trunk reduce the risk of a barber chair.
 
You can see the split from a mile away. Some trees twist and you can see the barberchair went to the original tear out. Maybe the whole plan was flawed and the tree should of had some side weight reduction prior to the flop. I don't have a grcs but I figure if it can't be pulled with a 4:1 and one person it's time to change the approach. Get the skidsteer, not.
 
Well Bevin, we will agree to disagree.

There are a lot ways to mitigate a barberchair straps or binders would have helped.

We didn't expect it, we aren't perfect and don't know it all. Its the other factors, and caution that we put into play that ensured the outcome.
 
We don't have to disagree. The day you'll be perfect is the same day I'll be perfect. You should give my advice some more thought. They're all good solutions.
Even the work in the video was perfect. Nobody hurt and no property damage. There's always next time.
 
I would have done the same thing. Did a similar job with an ash that has an identical tearout at the same height.

Good rope work.
 
I don't think you guys have examined the connection between the barberchair and the tearout. Look deeper and follow the fibre. The stump has a story to tell.
 
LilRed,

Yes I believe so, in this case. I know for sure it has worked well for me in the past. I perfer chains and binders if the tree is large enough.

As Nick said, Good plan, unexpected outcome, but in the end successful because caution, skill and planing were used.

Just to be clear, I have no issues with how the job was conducted, just had a few what if questions is all.

Tony
 
Oh no! I will not get into a semantics argument
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It has always been a part of mine, as in expect the unexpected. Proved a life saver in this career and others.

Tony
 
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