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So you can't pull sideways on a rope? Why not? It has absolutely nothing to do with the method of pull, it has everything to do with the mathematical laws and leverage. I'm afraid you're the one who doesn't understand, Butch. But your massive guns will muscle you through and you'll do just...

Butch, you play guitar. Maybe this comparison might help. Try disconnecting one end of a guitar string and pulling on it. How hard do you have to pull in order to break the string? How much effort does it take? A lot, huh? Now try grabbing the next guitar string that is still connected on...

You'd be surprised if you ever got access to a scale that could measure pulling force and actually got yourself some hard numbers. The math is against you on this one, Butch. ;)

If you're holding the loose end of a rope and pulling on it, you can get what, about 200 lbs pull? If you're super strong and have something to brace against, maybe 250? OK, now let's pull the rope tight and tie it off to an anchor. Now when you hang on it, you're putting 200 lbs pull on each...

Using the deflection method (like your buddy) will give you about twice the initial pull. Plus it's a good safety in case a headwind kicks up and tries to take the tree the opposite direction. I'll let Kenny explain the angle of the dangle. :|: :P