Jock
ArboristSite Operative
Do you have these nasty trees in the U.S. ( Salix fragilis ) Had a bad experience with one on wednesday, a take down, on a steep embankment, took out the top leaders, and with every cut the stems were busting open, even with an open face, I was using 2 tie in points and screwgates with the gates purposely left open for a quick release, couldnt and wouldnt use a positioning strop, gaffs dont grip them well, it was like fighting with Mike Tyson for 2 hours, so you,ll understand the satisfaction I felt when i hit terra firma, I only hope I never see one of these monsters again...Jock