Felling A Leaner / Back Cut Query

[timberonabike]

Done loads of against the lean stuff this winter on roadside ash to avoid taking out phone and power lines.
Tirfor or tractor winch and slowly reducing a generous hinge.

Sideways can also be an option on leaners if there is stuff you want to avoid.

[Silverhooker]

I did quite a bit of syc this winter and find it snaps quite suddenly on you at times, did the last few with the 45 degree down dog tooth to release the holding wood and it seemed to help. But they weren't very big and all were felled with the lean.

[timberonabike]

I did quite a bit of syc this winter and find it snaps quite suddenly on you at times, did the last few with the 45 degree down dog tooth to release the holding wood and it seemed to help. But they weren't very big and all were felled with the lean.

Have found the same with sycamore in winter, not as pliable as when in leaf.

[Silverhooker]

I agree they are very snappy in winter