ForTheArborist
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Basically the problem is climbing to the TIP, and then getting on top of the branch to keep branch/wood from swinging right back into myself for being on the bottom side of the branch and right next to the cut. Very awkward either way; getting hit by the cut, or just pulling myself up over the top of the branch to get out of the way of the branch/wood.
In the past I've used a stirrup to get over, but it just kicks out making it an absolute fight to get over on it.
I suppose tying up higher than the branch first, and then limb walking out there is really the typical technique. That is fine for a broad Oak branch, but a narrow pepper tree with its papery bark is no good for walking on in my boots. Then there's straddling the branch all the way out there which is more trouble than it's worth. :msp_thumbdn:
In the past I've used a stirrup to get over, but it just kicks out making it an absolute fight to get over on it.
I suppose tying up higher than the branch first, and then limb walking out there is really the typical technique. That is fine for a broad Oak branch, but a narrow pepper tree with its papery bark is no good for walking on in my boots. Then there's straddling the branch all the way out there which is more trouble than it's worth. :msp_thumbdn: