Murphy, I never thought I'd hear the Humboldt being promoted from the east coast! I can't imagine feeling as good about an inch or two of stump shot on a conventional in that situation.
A couple questions for you... why the vertical speedline on the last cut? And, if you were doing that same job...
That's interesting Murphy. I've heard an argument made, using the spar push back of a narrower face cut to counter the forward force of the block catching the wood. I don't think this guy goes 45 degrees, but argued that the open face is already pulling forward on the tree when the hinge breaks...
Thanks guys! Yeah I've always heard the open face to be the best when you need it. The "magic cut" is what made me wonder the other day. I was watching how far the piece would jump away from the tree, not a problem with a good person on the rope, but probably less than ideal. That cut is the...
Hey all,
I'm sure this has been discussed before, but what is your preferred facecut when you are negative rigging? Maybe the question should be what is the safest notch? I've heard some theories about a narrow notch pushing the spar away from the rigging and balancing the load better on...
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