Originally Posted by RC1

There was about 70 ft of heavy wood above me so Im not sure luck would have been enough. I cropped this picture to use as an ilustration because it was the only one I could find where I was in a suitable position to add text etc.

I dont doubt your credibility treevet, not for a minute.....and if there is anything else you'd like to ask or point out then please, be my guest, its all objective on treeworld, thats always been the feel of this particular forum!
Giving up, winning or losing doesn't really apply, its just a bunch of guys sharing ideas!

I'm trying to win a big job at present, if it comes off I'll get video as the stem has to be rigged same as the one in this picture (attached) but is a much bigger tree. should make for good viewing if i get it.