Well, if you are just getting your saw started in at chest height and then stepping down a couple to finish the cut there's nothing wrong with that. However there is a problem if you can not cut at head height with a 44 its really not that heavy. is it? It also really depends on the pick, for instance if you are picking strait stems with 2 chokers then its really not as big of a deal cutting at chest height but even then there is still the possibility for the crane operator to over tension the pick and have the log pop up and smack you or worse come down upon you. I 90% of the time (finish) cut at head height when working with the crane but different people like different techniques. Alot of people like to use snap cuts when working with a crane so they can step under the cuts and harms way, I do not like this method personally. The more you work with a crane and its operator the more predictable the picks become, just keep in mind its mother nature your dealing with and there are to many variables to predict them all so be prepared to dance if need be. I am quite sure you already know most if not all of this. Oh yeah, on the 3 saw thing, yes Sh!t happens up there but with a good operator and some practice making the cuts and setting the chokers correctly you should not need more then 1 saw up there at all times. If you pop a chain, pinch the saw, run out of gas, etc. etc., you have a rope and a groundsman to accomidate you with a second or even third saw if need be. In all sinceraty good job and stay safe!!
but Ill take your word for it. lol..
