08/27/2026
Why this cut looks terrifying (but works) 🪵 When you’re 80 feet up a sketchy tree, you aren’t just cutting wood—you’re managing dynamic physics. A standard drop cut on dead wood can easily split the trunk and cause a fatal “barber-chair” effect.
Here is how we control the chaos:
Step-Cutting: We use a staggered snap-cut so the wood breaks predictably, not explosively.
Rigging Lines: A high anchor point redirects the limb’s weight away from the climber.
Body Positioning: The main trunk stays between the climber and the falling zone to block a bad bounce.
Tree work is pure physics mixed with adrenaline. Never try this without professional training.
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