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Wagnaw, my apologies. In no way was I implying a lack of abilities on your part. The internet reaches many, many people, many of whom do not have well-developed skills. It was to those still learning that my comments were directed. It is so very important to have the basics well-engrained...

This is very true. Tricks and energy saving techniques should be used for what they are; not as replacements for lack of abilities and training. Dave

Burnham, nothing wrong with a technique that works well. For working a spar I just generally use 2 lanyards and no highline also. I prefer to have my highline coiled and hung at my side. This way it can be setup and deployed quickly and keeps it from being buried under several thousand pounds...

I have used this method also. I really wouldn't recommend it. It actually has been the cause of a lot of injuries (and I think, deaths). Also, for those of you who use any of the aforementioned methods for securing a highline for cutting a notch on a spar, there is a down side and so should...

I agree with Butch. In most instances, just step down, make your cut and be done with it. However, there are times when things are tangled up below and you know that you are just going to be sitting around enjoying the view for awhile. That's when I have used a setup similar to the second...