There was great discussion of the frequency of this technique compared to regular felling over at AS ... it appears to be getting more common. What also appeared common was the use of it where not neccessary ... just like that video, it wasn't a forward leaner that could barber chair. You'll see quite a few felling regular balanced trees and barrels with that method.
If indeed that was a video from an insurer in Germany then there appears to be a drift toward this practice.
Personally, regular technique is fast and easy.
Must be one of those fashion things.
For a novice operator I see greater chance of errors.
No discredit to Brainfart what so ever so dont take the critiquing personally, just guys who have been around a while will wonder why on many things. Perhaps we're old school now RC1?!
