The twist&turn could definately have helped me out several times. Usually though, I just take a smaller straight tree/big limb, then lever the butt away (in the event of a similar hang-up) from the stump, until it falls. Can't really reach any of my sites with most vehicles, except for parts of the way, so cargo is always very restricted,,, 1axe (maybe a hatchet too), and provisions if staying for a longer period (food), or where potable water can be difficult to find/replenish, or simply unavailable. If doing overnight camping, I use the axe to make the bed&shelter, so I don't need to pack&purchase stuff Id' rather not carry. 'Less is more' I guess is my general philosophy in that regard, but that certainly doesn't mean I'd dismiss useful tools out of dogmatic convictions. I'd sure would like to have one of those felling-levers for that use, and others such as to turn logs when hewing, but I am kinda puny, so yeah
Yeah its definitely heavy and i wouldn't want to carry it as well as camping gear. I have used the technique you describe to great success on smaller/lighter trees but the main advantage of the lever is you can apply more force and it wont bend or break like a stick will. I tried to lever this tree backwards but it was waaay to heavy (sycamore) and the ground was too soft. I was thinking you could possibly use a pulpwood/drag hook and put a branch through the handle to be able to use it in a similar way to turn trees but i've not tried this yet, could be much lighter and compact to carry alternative. You can also use rope and a decent stick, though having a felling lever saves time ruclips.net/video/cxU5xsD2xug/видео.html
Yeah, I prefer to use a tamping bar or even a cant hook handle to lift the butt end and inch it away. Doesn't take long and it's very safe, and less likely to leave widowmakers in the standing tree than twisting it out. I'm not seeing the advantage of this over a full-sized cant hook or peavy, other than prying down small (under 6") trees in the back cut.
The twist&turn could definately have helped me out several times. Usually though, I just take a smaller straight tree/big limb, then lever the butt away (in the event of a similar hang-up) from the stump, until it falls. Can't really reach any of my sites with most vehicles, except for parts of the way, so cargo is always very restricted,,, 1axe (maybe a hatchet too), and provisions if staying for a longer period (food), or where potable water can be difficult to find/replenish, or simply unavailable.
If doing overnight camping, I use the axe to make the bed&shelter, so I don't need to pack&purchase stuff Id' rather not carry.
'Less is more' I guess is my general philosophy in that regard, but that certainly doesn't mean I'd dismiss useful tools out of dogmatic convictions.
I'd sure would like to have one of those felling-levers for that use, and others such as to turn logs when hewing, but I am kinda puny, so yeah
Yeah its definitely heavy and i wouldn't want to carry it as well as camping gear. I have used the technique you describe to great success on smaller/lighter trees but the main advantage of the lever is you can apply more force and it wont bend or break like a stick will. I tried to lever this tree backwards but it was waaay to heavy (sycamore) and the ground was too soft. I was thinking you could possibly use a pulpwood/drag hook and put a branch through the handle to be able to use it in a similar way to turn trees but i've not tried this yet, could be much lighter and compact to carry alternative. You can also use rope and a decent stick, though having a felling lever saves time
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Yeah, I prefer to use a tamping bar or even a cant hook handle to lift the butt end and inch it away. Doesn't take long and it's very safe, and less likely to leave widowmakers in the standing tree than twisting it out.
I'm not seeing the advantage of this over a full-sized cant hook or peavy, other than prying down small (under 6") trees in the back cut.
Do you find the angled handle any better
How long is felling lever?
about 3 and a half feet i reckon
Like a peavey on steroids.