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No, as you pull down on one leg you're removing the load from the other leg. Total load remains the same, just distributed unevenly between the two legs. The only additional forces would be from friction in the TIP or shock loads from bouncing.

SRT doubles the load on your tie in compared to DdRT. Also you have to contend with working around your loaded lifeline all the way down the tree. Eventually one day you will reach around the trunk with your saw and accidentally cut your lifeline. SRT may be all well and good for advanced...