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27 minutes ago, josharb87 said:

Hire someone in with the competence to do it safely. 

C'mon Josh, don't be that guy. 

 

With regard to my suggestion of putting the snatch block at the base should be considered in light of the variables of the site. Yes, there is a risk going near the base, you will evaluate this yourself. I would approach the tree from behind, and maybe consider setting the block and sling with the aid of a hooked stick.

 

There's also the distinct possibility of the hanger crashing down on your block and sling. A way to avoid this (maybe) is this:

 

1. Fire a throw line over.

2. Pull a rope over.

3. Pull the tirfor cable over.

4. Secure the hook end on the cable to the base, with a choked sling.

 

5. Run the tail of the cable through the block, attached to the base with a long sling.

 

As you tension the cable, the "flying block" should come out away from the tree at an angle, hopefully putting it out of the path of the falling hanger.

 

The cable running over the top of the hanger will produce some friction but also some mechanical advantage. Since it is "pushing" the hanger, it should land on top of it, instead of being smashed into the ground.

 

I'll post a picture.

 

The advantage of this setup is you can always retrieve the cable if it doesn't work. 

 

 

 

 

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