That sure is true! Polesaw, can even be used for 'remote detonation'; sometimes the last thing you would ordinarily think of doing; is the easiest, quickest and safest path from a wierd/one time situation.
That is why i tried to lend the image of climber of weight off line, sitting, standing etc. i think the tie 2x is best, sometimes as only a failsafe to human error; or even melodramatic hardware failure (wood or metal) etc. scenario. But i would think that most of the concern is because the chainsaw is powered; so can cut quick without hand movement, or in fall event finger might hit trigger, a dropped chainsaw that isn't idling right can cut too etc. Scenarios that won't come up with a hand powered saw.
Part of the peace and simpleness of cleaning up a tree, or finishing out one after making a few chainsaw cuts; is the quiet, less gear, slower pace (sometimes!
) while hangin' swiveling around on line lightly, cutting and jabbling at dead stuff etc. If i've been secure on LifeLine a while (not just put in), cutting stuff smaller than my thumb (does it grow that small?) or so. i find myself more likely to use line to alight on a branch with line, dispense with a few things and roll off int the air and go. Kinda without the lanyard/2nd tie in used (but always on hip) unless more serious cutting or time (if i'm going to be thar a bit, ain't much to flip it around and catch lanyard to snap) spent. Just kinda float and sting (butterfly/bee).
My habits are strong enough set now, that it isn't much to slap lanyard in, but rather a more peaceful flow in the few times like this with light, prolly lower height, no power tools screaming/threatening etc. Still wear my earplugs though! Adds to the peace.....
Orrrrrr something like that!
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