Snapped double truck walnut.

[mickthedig]

I have an interesting problem. Both the trunks on one of my walnut trees snapped in a wind storm. I have cut about 50 feet off the tops hoping the trunks would fall, but they have not.
So any suggestions on how to proceed?
The break is about 9ft from the ground and the tree is on a steep slope.
I have a pole chainsaw and from the upward slope I was thinking I could nibble at the break until the trunks fell. Does that sound like it would work?

 

[moxiemaul]

I'd go for; round turn of 1/2" or 5/8" or similar rope on either side up near the break, bent/shackled together as close to the trunk as is reasonable, then lead the rope off to a tractor or similar. Downhill would be good. Get the rope taut, then from the "safe" side, facecut and backcut the stump where convenient and pull it all over. Probably good to be intentional with the hinge; don't want to cut it too small and have the trunk settle and bind the saw or start to topple.

I'd rather not get involved in that split trunk up in the air like that. Even with a pole saw it would be annoying.

 

[BeatCJ]

My thought process would be similar. With the trunk snapped off like that, it would be hard to read the tension and compression in the individual "strands".

I would probably put a couple of heavier duty ratchet straps above the break, I like the 2" 3333 lb. rated straps. I would use a come-a-long to apply the strain. Nice open face, then apply just a little tension. more than anything just enough to ensure it doesn't set back. I would probably place a wedge, too. I would suggest using some street chalk and diagram the cuts before you start.